Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA
The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to create a beautiful smile that leaves you feeling confident and at ease. Dr. Elaine Gorelik and the team at Trident Dentistry offer a wide variety of cosmetic procedures using the most advanced methods available for whitening, bonding, veneers, and complete smile makeovers.
Request an AppointmentWhy Choose Cosmetic Dentistry?
People choose cosmetic dental procedures for many reasons: to repair a defect such as a misshapen tooth or uneven bite, to restore teeth after an injury, or simply to improve the overall appearance of their smile. Whatever your reason, the goal is the same: a beautiful, healthy smile that feels like yours. Cosmetic treatment can also improve function, making it easier to chew and keep teeth clean.
What Procedures Are Considered Cosmetic?
Cosmetic dentistry corrects discolored, chipped, gapped, or missing teeth and can change the shape, size, and proportion of your teeth. Popular treatments include:
- Professional teeth whitening for stained or discolored teeth
- Porcelain veneers to transform the front surface of your teeth
- Dental bonding to repair chips and close small gaps
- Tooth contouring and reshaping
- Tooth-colored crowns, including same-day CEREC crowns
- Invisalign® to straighten crooked teeth
- Dental implants to replace missing teeth
Which Treatment Is Right for Me?
Your journey starts with an exam and a detailed conversation about your goals and expectations. Using Digital Smile Design, we can preview your results in 3D before treatment begins. Depending on your needs, you may choose a single treatment or combine several, such as veneers versus bonding to correct chips and gaps, or whitening followed by veneers for a complete makeover.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Bonding repairs gaps and chips and can change the color or shape of a tooth. Dr. Gorelik applies a tooth-colored resin, sculpts it to the desired shape, and hardens it with a special light. The tooth is then trimmed and polished to blend seamlessly with your natural enamel, usually in a single visit.
What Is Contouring and Reshaping?
Tooth contouring corrects misshapen, chipped, or slightly overlapping teeth by gently removing small amounts of enamel to change the length, shape, or position of a tooth. It’s an excellent option for healthy teeth that need subtle refinements and may even improve your bite. We begin with X-rays to confirm there is enough enamel for safe reshaping.
How Can Crowns Improve My Smile?
Crowns, also called caps, cover the entire visible portion of a tooth to restore strength and create an even, healthy appearance. You may benefit from a crown if:
- A tooth is misshapen or discolored
- A tooth is worn, cracked, or broken
- You have a tooth with a large filling
- You need to restore a dental implant
- A tooth has had a root canal
Crowns can be made from porcelain, ceramic, or metal. With CEREC technology, many ceramic crowns can be completed in one appointment.
Is Professional Whitening Safe?
Over-the-counter whitening products can irritate the gums and soft tissues. Professional whitening at Trident Dentistry is far less likely to cause discomfort because we protect your gums and carefully control each application. Some patients notice brief sensitivity afterward, which typically fades quickly. See our results in the Smile Gallery.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth and smile through treatments such as whitening, veneers, bonding, contouring, crowns, and Invisalign®.
Which is better, veneers or bonding?
Bonding is quicker and more affordable for small repairs, while porcelain veneers are more durable, stain-resistant, and better suited to larger cosmetic changes.
Can I see my results before treatment?
Yes. Digital Smile Design uses 3D technology to preview your new smile before we begin.
How long does dental bonding last?
With good care, bonding typically lasts several years before it may need touch-ups or replacement.
Is tooth contouring painful?
No. Contouring removes only small amounts of enamel and usually requires no anesthesia.
Does insurance cover cosmetic dentistry?
Purely cosmetic treatments often aren’t covered, but restorative procedures like crowns may be. We also offer CareCredit® and Cherry financing.
How do I start a smile makeover?
Schedule a cosmetic consultation with Dr. Gorelik by calling (310) 444-1445 or requesting an appointment online.
Design the Smile You Have Always Wanted
Ready to brighten, repair, or transform your smile? Call Trident Dentistry at (310) 444-1445 or request a cosmetic consultation online.