Newport Beach patients drive about 25 minutes to Safari Dentistry and Implants in Huntington Beach for cosmetic dentistry that a periodontist plans alongside the cosmetic dentist. Veneers, bonding, whitening, gum reshaping and Invisalign are designed on a scan, previewed as a trial smile, and priced in writing per tooth.
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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach patients choose Safari for cosmetic dentistry
Newport Beach patients have plenty of cosmetic offices closer to home, and the ones who make the drive usually want the gum line handled by a specialist. Esthetic crown lengthening for a gummy smile and gum grafting for a tooth that looks too long are done by the periodontist in the same plan as the veneers, so the finished smile is even at the gums and not only at the edges. The preview in your mouth comes before any commitment.
How much do veneers cost near Newport Beach?
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 Newport Beach
- 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 Newport Beach
Safari Dentistry and Implants is at 16511 Goldenwest St, Unit 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, about 11 miles from Newport Beach and usually about 25 minutes by car. From Newport Beach take Pacific Coast Highway north to Goldenwest St in Huntington Beach and turn inland; the office is about four miles up Goldenwest at Heil Ave, on the right. From Newport Coast or Eastbluff the 73 to the 405 north, exiting at Goldenwest St, is faster at most hours.
- 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 Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Eastbluff and the Back Bay and the Fashion Island and Newport Center area.