Fountain Valley patients drive 10 to 15 minutes to Safari Dentistry and Implants for cosmetic dentistry that starts with a scan and a gum check. Veneers, bonding, whitening and smile makeovers are designed digitally, previewed with a trial smile, and priced in writing, with a periodontist in the Huntington Beach office to treat the gum line before anything is bonded.
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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley patients choose Safari for cosmetic dentistry
Fountain Valley patients tend to want the smile fixed without an ordeal. Bonding is one visit, whitening is one visit, and veneers are two visits two weeks apart, all Monday to Thursday. The scan means the shape and shade are decided before the appointment, so the visits themselves are short. Patients with a gummy smile or a receded tooth get that fixed by the periodontist in the same plan.
How much do veneers cost near Fountain Valley?
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 Fountain Valley
- 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 Fountain Valley
Safari Dentistry and Implants is at 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, about 4 miles from Fountain Valley and usually 10 to 15 minutes by car. From Fountain Valley take Heil Ave or Warner Ave west across Newland, Beach Blvd and Gothard to Goldenwest St. The office sits at the corner of Goldenwest and Heil. From the Mile Square Park side, Brookhurst north to Heil and then west is the simplest route.
- 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 Mile Square Park neighborhoods, Green Valley, the Talbert Ave corridor near Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and the Brookhurst and Warner area.