Cypress patients take Valley View and Bolsa Chica 15 to 20 minutes to a cosmetic dentist in Huntington Beach who plans veneers, bonding, whitening and Invisalign on a digital scan. At Safari Dentistry and Implants a periodontist checks the gums first, the finished smile is previewed in your mouth, and the fee is written down before any tooth is touched.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover combines two or more cosmetic treatments into one plan: for example whitening the back teeth, veneers on the front six, and gum reshaping on two teeth that show too much gum. It is designed on an intraoral scan so Cypress patients approve a digital preview and then a physical trial smile before any tooth is prepared.
- Consultation and scan. Photographs, an intraoral scan and a periodontal check.
- Digital design. The new smile is designed on screen; you review shape and shade.
- Trial smile. A temporary mock-up is placed over your teeth so you can see it in your own mouth.
- Treatment. Gum work first if needed, then whitening, then veneers or bonding, over three to six visits.
Whitening that actually works
Professional whitening uses a stronger gel than strips, with the gums protected, and lifts most stains several shades in one 90-minute visit. It only works on natural enamel, so existing bonding, veneers or crowns are matched afterward. Sensitive or receded gums are treated first by the periodontist so whitening does not sting.
Why Cypress patients choose Safari for cosmetic dentistry
Cypress families use the office for cosmetic work at both ends of the age range: teenagers who need a chipped front tooth bonded or a short course of Invisalign, and parents who want whitening and a couple of veneers before a wedding or a milestone birthday. Because the scan does the design work, the number of visits is small and each one fits inside a Monday to Thursday window.
How much do veneers cost near Cypress?
Veneers are priced per tooth and the total depends on how many teeth show when you smile, usually six to ten. The fee is written down at the consultation along with any whitening, bonding or gum work in the plan. Insurance does not cover veneers, but the front desk checks what your plan pays toward crowns and gum treatment, and monthly payment plans are offered for the rest.
What to bring to your first visit from Cypress
- Photos of a smile you like, and one of your own smile from a few years ago.
- Any quote or plan from another cosmetic office, to compare line by line.
- Your insurance card; crowns and gum treatment are often covered, cosmetic work is not.
- Questions about longevity and upkeep; the answers are written into the plan.
Getting to the office from Cypress
Safari Dentistry and Implants is at 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, about 9 miles from Cypress and usually 15 to 20 minutes by car. From Cypress take Valley View St south; it becomes Bolsa Chica St as it enters Huntington Beach. Turn east on Heil Ave and Goldenwest St is about a mile and a half along, with the office on the corner. The 405 south to the Goldenwest St exit, then south to Heil, is the alternative.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Same-day emergency time is held each open day.
- Parking: free, in the lot at the door, with a level entrance.
- Patients come from: the Cypress College area, the neighborhoods along Ball Rd and Valley View, the Los Alamitos border near the race course and Cypress Village.