Garden Grove patients are 15 to 20 minutes down Beach Blvd from a cosmetic dentist who quotes each veneer, bonding and whitening in writing and separates what insurance covers from what it does not. Safari Dentistry and Implants in Huntington Beach designs the smile on a scan, and its periodontist treats gum problems first so the result lasts.
What does a cosmetic dentist do?
A cosmetic dentist changes the color, shape and alignment of teeth with whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers, ceramic crowns and, where the gum line is the problem, gum reshaping. At Safari Dentistry and Implants the plan for Garden Grove patients is designed on an intraoral scan with a digital preview, and the periodontist in the office checks the gums before anything is bonded, because a new smile on inflamed or receding gums does not last.
- Teeth whitening: in-office whitening in about 90 minutes, or custom take-home trays over two weeks.
- Bonding: tooth-colored resin sculpted onto a chip, gap or worn edge in one visit.
- Porcelain veneers: thin ceramic shells over the front teeth to change color, shape and minor alignment, in two visits.
- Ceramic crowns: full coverage for teeth that are broken or heavily filled.
- Gum reshaping: esthetic crown lengthening for a gummy smile, done by the periodontist.
- Invisalign: clear aligners when the real problem is crowding or spacing; see the Invisalign page.
Why Garden Grove patients choose Safari for cosmetic dentistry
Garden Grove patients often have cosmetic wishes mixed with health needs: a front tooth that is both broken and decayed, or stained teeth with bleeding gums. The office sorts the plan into what a PPO, HMO or Medi-Cal Dental plan will pay for, such as a crown on a broken tooth or gum treatment, and what is cosmetic and private pay, such as whitening. Payment plans cover the cosmetic side.
What does cosmetic dentistry cost for Garden Grove patients?
Whitening and bonding are flat fees quoted at the consultation; veneers and crowns are priced per tooth and written down with the full plan before anything starts. Cosmetic work is elective and not covered by insurance, but crowns on broken teeth often are, and the front desk separates the two so you know what your PPO or HMO plan will pay. Monthly payment plans are available.
What to bring to your first visit from Garden Grove
- 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 Garden Grove
Safari Dentistry and Implants is at 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, about 7 miles from Garden Grove and usually 15 to 20 minutes by car. From Garden Grove take Beach Blvd south to Heil Ave and turn west; Goldenwest St is about a mile and a half further, and the office is on the corner. From the west side of the city, Brookhurst or Bolsa Ave to Goldenwest, then south, avoids the freeway. From the 22, exit at Valley View or Beach and head south.
- 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 Garden Grove Blvd Korean Business District, West Garden Grove near the 22 and Valley View, the Brookhurst and Westminster Ave area at the edge of Little Saigon and the neighborhoods around Christ Cathedral.