Cosmetic Dentist Orange
Stunning Orange Smiles
At OC Dental Studio, we like to take a slightly different approach to cosmetic dentistry compared to other dental offices in the area. Rather than just giving everyone the same generic smile, Dr. Comfort takes her time to personalize every treatment for every patient. Not everyone wants that fluorescent Hollywood look! Whether you’re just interested in teeth whitening or want to completely transform your smile with veneers, you can trust your results will be beautiful, natural-looking, and 100% YOU. To learn more about your options for cosmetic dentistry in Orange, contact us today.
Why Choose OC Dental Studio for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Porcelain Veneers: Fix Multiple Flaws with Just One Treatment
- Make Coffee, Wine, & Tobacco Stains Disappear with Teeth Whitening
- Take Care of Your Gummy Smile with Painless Recontouring
Veneers
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, veneers are king, because they’re able to correct stains, chips, cracks, and gaps all at the same time to help patients completely revitalize their smiles. Eggshell thin restorations are applied to the front of the teeth where they act like masks to improve someone’s appearance. The porcelain used is extremely strong and bonded into place using dental cement, and with minimal maintenance, veneers can easily last for 20 years or more.
Learn More About VeneersMetal-Free Dental Restorations
If you have a broken or decayed tooth in need of repair, you don’t have to worry about Dr. Comfort simply placing a silver or gold restoration in your mouth that will instantly stick out in your smile. Instead, she can give you a custom-made porcelain crown that is shaped and shaded to seamlessly blend with the surrounding teeth. Once in place, only you and Dr. Comfort will be able to tell which tooth isn’t original, meaning friends and coworkers will only notice your confident smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
This procedure allows Dr. Comfort to literally sculpt away minor flaws like small stains, chips, and gaps. Composite resin that is colored to match a patient’s enamel is applied to the imperfect tooth, enabling Dr. Comfort to mold it and improve the tooth’s shape, size, and color. In an hour or less, she can make any blemish seemingly disappear, and once the resin has been hardened with a curing light, it can be trusted to look great for at least 10 years.
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Teeth Whitening
Most teeth whitening treatments you see on store shelves are long on promises and short on results. In truth, most simply are too weak to noticeably brighten the teeth and eliminate the deepest stains, but the professional products we use at OC Dental Studio are more than up to the task. Whether a patient opts to get our in-office teeth whitening treatment or uses one of our custom kits, they can look forward to getting a smile that is at least six to eight shades brighter in the end.
Learn More About Teeth WhiteningGum Recontouring
Often, the reason a patient isn’t satisfied with their smile has nothing to do with their teeth, but rather their gums! An excess of gum tissue can cause the teeth to appear too short or stubby in relation to a patient’s face, causing the entire smile to look “off.” Thankfully, Dr. Comfort can quickly fix this using a dental laser. She can painlessly remove and reshape the gum tissue to instantly make the teeth appear longer, giving someone a more balanced and better proportioned appearance overall.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Does dental insurance cover cosmetic dental procedures?
Dental insurance can often be a simple but effective way to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for everything from routine preventive services to more complex procedures. Our office accepts many major PPO plans and is happy to work with other policies, too, but many exclude treatments meant to improve your looks more than your oral health, including cosmetics.
But our team believes that everyone deserves a perfectly beautiful smile that boosts their confidence, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we also gladly accept flexible payment plans through CareCredit or Cherry and also offer an in-office membership that includes discounts on different services we offer.
How do I know if I need cosmetic dentistry?
Potentially, anyone who feels self-conscious about dental flaws, even seemingly minor ones, could benefit from undergoing one or more cosmetic procedures. But that doesn’t mean that each option is right for every patient. You must consult one of our dentists so they can examine your teeth and gums and discuss your goals and concerns to devise a treatment plan tailored to meet your unique needs.
For example, if you hope to reduce the appearance of stubborn stains, we might recommend professional teeth whitening. But if you want to repair chips, cracks, or damaged enamel, you might be a better candidate for dental bonding or veneers.
Does cosmetic dentistry hurt?
You’re not alone if you’re wondering whether your elected service might hurt, but the truth is that most of these treatments are considered minimally invasive because there’s no need for needles or numbing.
With that said, it’s possible to develop temporary sensitivity after certain procedures, such as teeth whitening or thinning your enamel for veneers to fit correctly, because they allow sensations to travel more easily to the tender nerves inside your teeth. Fortunately, any associated tenderness is usually temporary and can often be managed with over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
How long can I expect my cosmetic results to last?
Are you curious how long you can expect to enjoy the recent upgrade(s) to your grin? It’s natural to wonder how long the results will last, but the answer depends on the services you underwent and your individual habits and routines.
For example, some treatments, such as teeth whitening, usually last several months or years, but may require periodic reapplications to maintain. Meanwhile, options like veneers or dental bonding can last a decade or longer with proper care.
Most patients can help maintain their enhancements by brushing and flossing twice daily, avoiding overly dark foods and drinks, and scheduling a routine checkup and cleaning with our team every 6 months.