Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your smile, including tooth color, shape, proportion, symmetry, and visible alignment. Treatment may include whitening, bonding, veneers, Invisalign, or a carefully sequenced combination.
Cosmetic dentistry may help with:
- A smile that looks dull, stained, or aged
- Chipped, worn, or uneven front-tooth edges
- Gaps, minor crowding, or asymmetry in the smile zone
- Old dental work that no longer matches your natural teeth
- A gummy or uneven gumline appearance, depending on the case
- Multiple small concerns that need one coherent smile design
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-crafted shells bonded to the front of teeth to improve color, shape, length, and alignment. Veneers are often used when whitening or bonding alone cannot fully correct the concern.
Porcelain veneers may help with:
- Deep or internal stains that whitening cannot remove
- Chipped or worn front-tooth edges
- Small gaps between front teeth
- Teeth that look too short, small, or uneven
- Minor crowding or rotation in the smile zone
- One discolored tooth that stands out from neighboring teeth
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of clear, removable aligner trays. Each tray moves your teeth a small step along a digitally planned path without brackets or wires.
Invisalign may help with:
- Adults who want straighter teeth without visible braces
- Crowded or overlapping front teeth
- Gaps and spacing across the smile
- Teeth that shifted after previous braces
- Professionals and students who need discreet treatment
- Mild-to-moderate bite issues confirmed suitable at evaluation
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening uses dentist-supervised bleaching gels to lighten the natural shade of your teeth. It can help reverse common stains faster and more predictably than over-the-counter strips.
Teeth whitening may help with:
- Yellowing from coffee, tea, red wine, curry, or smoking
- Gradual darkening that comes naturally with age
- Dull or uneven overall smile tone
- Brightening before veneer or bonding shade matching
- A confidence refresh before a wedding, reunion, graduation, or interview
Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry Designed Around Your Natural Smile
Dr. Yi’s background in art shapes how we plan cosmetic cases. Proportion, light reflection, facial balance, and individuality matter more than a generic template. The goal is not an artificial “perfect” smile, but a refreshed version of your own.
Patients choose Renov Dental Group for:
- Gentle, patient-first care for people who feel nervous about dental visits
- Care led by Dr. Sally Yi, DDS, a UCLA-trained dentist
- Cosmetic planning shaped by proportion, shade, symmetry, and natural facial balance
- A conservative treatment philosophy focused on preserving healthy tooth structure
- Honest case selection and clear explanations before irreversible treatment
- Most major PPO dental insurance plans accepted for eligible services
- Flexible monthly financing available through Cherry
- A convenient Claremont office on N Indian Hill Blvd
The Least Invasive Path to a Better Smile
Not every cosmetic concern needs veneers. Some patients are best served with whitening. Others may need bonding, Invisalign, veneers, or a carefully sequenced combination.
We explain your realistic options from least invasive to more comprehensive, so you understand what each treatment can and cannot change before making a decision.
A common treatment path may look like this:
- Color issue only: teeth whitening
- Small chip or gap: cosmetic bonding
- Tooth position issue: Invisalign clear aligners
- Shape, size, or deep stain issue: porcelain veneers
- Multiple concerns: smile makeover planning
What to Expect
Every cosmetic case starts with a smile consultation. We listen to what bothers you, take photos or scans when needed, and evaluate tooth color, shape, gum display, facial balance, bite, and alignment.
Your visit may include:
- A discussion of your goals and what you want to change
- Smile analysis based on color, proportion, symmetry, and tooth position
- A review of conservative and comprehensive options
- A preview when possible, such as a digital scan, Invisalign projection, or cosmetic mockup
- Treatment sequencing, such as whitening before bonding or veneers
- Final refinement for bite, polish, symmetry, and long-term maintenance
Treatments Often Combined in a Smile Makeover
Cosmetic dentistry is often most effective when treatments are sequenced correctly. Whitening may be completed before veneers or bonding so the final shade matches your brighter smile. Invisalign may be recommended before veneers if tooth position can be improved without removing enamel.
Common combinations include:
Whitening + Bonding
A conservative option for mild stains, small chips, and minor edge repair.
Invisalign + Whitening
A strong option for patients who want straighter and brighter teeth without changing tooth structure.
Whitening + Veneers
Useful when the overall smile needs brightening, but veneers are only needed where shape or color needs more control.
Invisalign + Veneers
Appropriate for selected cases where alignment and tooth shape both need improvement.
Insurance & Financing
Coverage for cosmetic dental treatment varies by plan and by procedure. Some treatments may be considered elective, while others may have partial benefits when they also restore tooth structure or function.
Renov Dental Group accepts most major PPO dental insurance plans and verifies benefits before treatment. Cherry financing is also available for qualified patients who prefer monthly payment options.
Conveniently Located in Claremont
Renov Dental Group is located on N Indian Hill Blvd in Claremont, near Claremont Village, the Claremont Colleges, and the Claremont Metrolink station.
We welcome cosmetic dental patients from Claremont and nearby communities including La Verne, Pomona, Upland, San Dimas, and Montclair. Our office is also easily accessible from the I-10 and 210 freeways.
