Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile if you have crooked, crowded, or discolored teeth. At Livewell Dental in Santa Ana, California, James Sung, DDS, and the team offer a full suite of cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. To request a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call the office today or book online.

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is an oral health subspecialty that uses whitening treatments, restorations, and orthodontics to improve the appearance of your teeth and/or smile.

Cosmetic treatments can even improve your oral health and reduce your risk of problems like gum disease and cavities.

What services does cosmetic dentistry offer?

At Livewell Dental, the team offers cosmetic dentistry services, including:

Crowns

A crown is a cap your dentist bonds on top of a severely damaged or decaying permanent tooth. The crown restores your tooth to its near-original size and improves your biting and chewing abilities.

Bridges

A bridge is a restoration that fills a gap in your smile caused by an extracted or missing tooth. A bridge has an artificial tooth and two crowns. Your Livewell Dental provider bonds the crowns on top of the two remaining teeth on either side of the gap, holding the bridge in place.

Dental implants

Dental implants are metal posts that your dentist inserts into the empty sockets where your permanent teeth used to be. The implants integrate with your bone after placement, providing a base for crowns or implant-anchored dentures.

Veneers

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that your Livewell Dental provider bonds to the fronts of your permanent teeth. They cover up minor oral imperfections, like stains or unusually shaped teeth.

Teeth whitening

If you use tobacco, drink coffee, or have yellow teeth, the team might recommend in-office teeth whitening. Teeth whitening uses carbamide peroxide gel to remove stains from the surfaces of your teeth. One in-office treatment can make your smile up to eight shades lighter.*

Orthodontics

If you have crowded teeth or a misaligned bite, the team might prescribe orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. Clear aligners are removable appliances that fit over your upper or lower dental arch. They place mild pressure on your teeth and/or jaw slowly improving their position.

What type of cosmetic dentistry might benefit me?

The most beneficial type of cosmetic dentistry for you depends on your dental health history and goals. After an oral exam, a series of 3D digital X-rays, and a discussion of your preferences about your smile, the team makes custom treatment recommendations.

Call Livewell Dental to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today, or click the online booking feature.

*Individual results may vary.