This just happened. Patient was out at brunch and while biting a bagel with her front teeth , the restoration on the lateral broke in half. Since these are composite veneers I was able to complete the repair in one visit using composite bonding material.

I always tell my patients to avoid tearing anything with their front teeth in order to avoid unwanted fractures. And some food items should be cut in small pieces prior to eating it. Teeth and dental restorations aren’t invincible.
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#dentalhacks #dentaltips #resinacomposta #compositeresin #veneers #dentalveneers #orangecounty #emergencydentistry

Gum architecture can make or break a smile. Notice how beautifully balanced this smile looks after correction of the gingival margin with a laser.
#minimallyinvasivedentistry
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#laser #newportbeach #periodontics #gummysmilecorrection #beauty

This patient was not satisfied with the color and amount of tooth display when smiling.
10 porcelain veneers were custom made to brighten, elongate, widen and align her smile.
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#makeover #smilemakeover #beverlyhills #newportbeach #cosmeticdentistry #whitesmile #porcelainveneers #veneers #lentesdecontatodental #orangecounty #lipinjections

Challenging case of a missing central incisor restored with a fixed porcelain bridge. Thank you @beverlyhillsdentallab and @sam_alawie for collaborating with me in this case. This patient is so thrilled! And to see her being able to smile spontaneously and confidently brings me an indescribable joy. I love a happy ending.
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#cosmetics #aacd #koistribe #koiscenter #mondaymakeover #smile #smilemakeover #smiledesign #smilearchitect #dentisticarestauradora #newportbeach #smiledesigner #beforeandafter #dentistlife #memberpostmonday

Here is a smile makeover in which the patient requested a very white smile. I made 12 porcelain veneers with no staining and she was extremely happy.
This photo was taken at the third year follow up.
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#porcelainveneers #whitesmile #dentalphotography #smilemakeover #newportbeach #orangecounty #lipfiller #cosmeticenhancement

No Prep Veneers

This young patient had just finished her orthodontic treatment and wanted to close the gaps in between her teeth with porcelain veneers.

She was adamant about not having any preparation on her teeth, and since they were quite undersized I was able to perform this restorative case with ZERO ENAMEL REDUCTION just like she wanted.
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#noprepveneers #conservativedentistry #lentesdecontatodental #nodrill #veneers #dentalveneers #newportbeach #orangecounty #diastemaclosureveneer #gappedteeth

Closing the gap. This 14 years old patient really disliked her diastema which I restored using a very conservative bonding technique called the #bioclearmethod
Total procedure time takes about one hour with no downtime.
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#bioclearmatrix #closingthegap #mindthegap #diastemaclosure #gapsmile #newportbeach #gappedteeth #cosmeticdentist #resinacomposta #resinart

One of the most difficult cases for a cosmetic dentist is the seamless replacement of a front tooth. This patient had fallen at home and her tooth was avulsed.

She rejected the implant option so I restored the area with a full porcelain three unit fixed bridge and replaced the unsightly crown on the lateral tooth. Once I obtained the wax up and had a smile trial this case progressed very smoothly with a total of three visits.
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#smiledesign #makeover #replacement #missingteethtreatment #smilearchitect #newportbeach #koiscenter #koisdentist #aesthetics #natural #beforeandafter

This gorgeous patient wanted a big smile without committing to a full set of veneers( usually 10 units ) so we focused on restoring the four front teeth.

Porcelain veneers were custom made to correct the wear and chipping and give this patient the big smile she always dreamed of.
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#veneers #porcelainveneers #smilemakeover #beforeandafter #newportbeach #california #orangecounty #lentesdecontatodental #grill #caseoftheday #bruxism #sexy

This very sweet patient wanted to improve her smile while remaining conservative. Invisialign + teeth whitening + bonding was done to align, brighten and reshape her smile.
#minimalyinvasivedentistry
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#minimalism #conservativetechniques #biologicaldentistry #smile #smilemakeover #beforeandafter #newportbeach #coronadelmar #cosmetics #selfesteem #readyforsummer #invisalign #aaca #aacd #orangecounty #brasileirosemorangecounty #straightteeth #invisalignmakeover

Very challenging implant case replacing a missing lateral. My periodontist did a fantastic job with the gum grafting to minimize any metal show through at the gum line. Once everything was healed I placed a porcelain crown over a zirconium custom abutment on the implant.
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#implantologia #implantdentaire #implantdentistry #cosmetics #perio #plasticgumsurgery #newportbeach #orangecounty #newportbeachdentist #lagunabeach #huntingtonbeach

Here are the four major reasons I use Invisialign in my dental practice:
1. It’s effective
2. It’s discreet
3. It’s comfortable
4. You can enjoy your favorite foods
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#clearaligner #invisalign #clearbraces #cosmeticdentist #newportbeach #orangecounty

Black ⚠️ Triangle Closure
No tooth reduction needed which is a plus when I am rebuilding the anatomy with composite resin. Black triangles are not only unaesthetic they also lead to food impaction and plaque buildup which are detrimental to optimal periodontal (gum) health. Photo was taken immediately after procedure, gums will heal just fine.
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#newportbeach #orangecountydentist #newportbeachdentist #orthodontics #antiaging #antiagingdentistry #periodontics #orangecounty #bioclear #bioclearmethod

#transformationtuesday
This patient underwent @invisalign treatment to achieve a straight and harmonious smile.
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#invisalign #clearbraces #modelsmile #straightteeth #newportbeach #newportbeachdentist #cosmetics #smiledesign #orangecounty #nocrookedteeth #aaca

This photograph illustrates why I am not a big fan of composite veneers. Their discoloration factor is extremely high yielding very unaesthetic results as the restorations age. In this case I replaced them with two full porcelain veneers that blend seamlessly with the smile.
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#cosmetics #cosmeticdentistry #aesthetics #porcelain #lentesdecontatodental #veneers #dentalveneers #odontologiaestetica #koistrained #aacamember #coronadelmar #newportbeach #orangecounty #digitaldentistry #dentaldesign #invisalign #koistribe #veneermakeover

This is another cautionary tale post about going after your fingernail’s cuticles with your teeth. This patient fractured the enamel edge of her front tooth and I was able to repair it with the tried and tested resin bonding technique. Remember: do not use your teeth as tools.
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#newportbeach #smile #dentist #orangecounty

Refreshing the smile by replacing crowns that were aged and made too dark. Note how more translucent and alive the new restorations appear. It all comes down to preparation design and porcelain selection.
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#makeover #smilemakeover #smile #coastalsmilesmakeover #design #ceramics #dentalceramics #newport #newportbeach #dentist #dentista #odonto #odontoufpel #lomalindagrad #aesthetics