Cosmetic Dentistry

Here at Trinity Family Dental, we love to give our patients a reason to smile. Simply knowing your smile looks great is a powerful reason to show it off. We’re excited to help you reach that point! With so many cosmetic dental services to choose from, we’ve got a smile makeover plan that’s perfect for you. You’ll be involved in the smile design process every step of the way.

When you visit our multi-specialty La Mesa clinic for a consultation, we’ll sit down and take the time to understand your smile goals and priorities. We’ve seen for ourselves just how life-changing a new smile can be for people who feel embarrassed by their teeth. You won’t feel rushed, judged, or ignored. We’re going to do our very best to make your dreams a reality!

Your consultation will include various diagnostic photos and scans. Then, you’ll be involved in every bit of planning as we consider orthodontic treatment, whitening, veneers, and more.

Virtual Makeover Before You Start Treatment

We implement a virtual aesthetic design process that allows you to participate in planning your new smile. The computerized program allows you to “try on” different changes and see how you look before you ever start treatment.

Composite Dental Bonding

Start out small with dental bonding. Bonding is simply applying a special tooth-colored filling material to teeth that have small chips, rough textures, and other irregularities. Just keep in mind that this procedure won’t always be enough if your tooth has lost a lot of structure.

One Visit Porcelain Veneers

Dental veneers are the restoration of choice for many who want to completely change their smile in a day. A porcelain veneer covers the front of a tooth with a thin shell, masking stain, gaps, chips, and irregular size. Our CEREC® technology enables us to give you a completely new smile with veneers in a single appointment.

Gum Recontouring

Did you know that people’s gums grow at different heights? It usually comes down to genetics. If you’re unhappy with how short your teeth look, then a little gentle gum recontouring may be all you need to reveal a brand-new smile.
Dr. Shen uses a non-invasive soft tissue laser for minor gum procedures. The laser treatment is very conservative and gentle and promotes fast healing afterward.

Dramatic Teeth Whitening

When you come in for your first smile consultation with us, we may suggest you start off with whitening. A little teeth bleaching goes a long way and can make a bigger difference than you imagined. We offer a couple of techniques: our in-office Opalescence Boost®, or a take-home tray you apply yourself.We usually recommend that you start out with whitening because if you get bright restorations placed later on, you’ll want them to match the tooth color you already have.

Cosmetic Orthodontic Treatment

We can help you achieve a straighter smile. Even straightening your teeth just a little bit can yield incredible cosmetic and health benefits.Would you prefer a treatment method that didn’t make you look like you’re wearing braces? ClearCorrect could be the solution for you. It gets you many of the same benefits of braces, without the distracting look of metal wires and brackets.