Cosmetic dentistry is the art and technology of improving a smile. It can be part of improving the health of your teeth but is mostly done for aesthetic reasons.
Dr. Pham finds it very rewarding to transform her patient’s smiles and improve their confidence and quality of life. She has 12 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry, and has taken several courses over the years to improve her knowledge and skills in this area. Dr. Pham is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She also teaches at UCSF and gains even more expertise while helping her students.
With cosmetic dentistry you can change many imperfections of your smile such as gaps, crooked or protruding teeth, discolored or yellowed teeth and more.
Although we offer a full range of services to improve your smile, Dr. Pham prefers non-invasive procedures that are more comfortable for the patient. Many smile makeovers can be done in just a visit or two.
The doctor will discuss with you how you feel about your smile and what you would like to change about it. What you want is of great importance to us. All of our doctors take their time to explain your various options and answer any questions you may have about them.
Once you have decided to go ahead with your smile makeover, a custom plan is made for you.
We use digital X-rays to gather all necessary diagnostics for your chosen treatment.
Depending on the procedure, a full set of panoramic X-rays are taken as well as full-facial photographs.
Together, you and the doctor will work out what look best suits your personality and your face.
In some cases a wax-up model of your smile is made to show you what your new smile will look like. Changes can be made until you are fully satisfied.
Missing teeth can not only ruin your smile but can also cause problems chewing and other oral health issues.
We recommend dental implants as a durable, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. Dr. Bonin is very experienced in placing dental implants.
With Invisalign clear aligners, teeth can be effectively straightened almost invisibly. The comfortable plastic aligner trays may be removed for brushing, flossing and special occasions.