Cosmetic Dentistry
A confident, natural-looking smile starts here. Our cosmetic dentistry program uses porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and digital smile design to help patients love the smile they see in the mirror.
Hear from a real patient
A Northridge Dental Group patient shares their cosmetic dentistry experience.
What a smile makeover can address
- Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- Discoloration that whitening alone will not fix
- Uneven or gummy smiles
- Misaligned or crowded teeth
Built around your specific goals
Real patient results from Northridge Dental Group's cosmetic dentistry treatment.
Planned with digital smile design, built with 30+ years of experience
Dr. Shahdad Arami brings more than 30 years of experience to cosmetic dentistry, with advanced training from UCLA in treating anxious and medically complex patients. Every smile makeover starts with digital smile design, so you see the plan before any permanent work begins.
Dr. Arami also provides implant dentistry for patients who need to replace missing teeth as part of a full smile plan, all from the same practice that has served San Fernando Valley families since 1974.
Frequently asked questions
A smile makeover is a personalized treatment plan that combines cosmetic procedures, such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, or Invisalign, to address multiple concerns at once. Dr. Shahdad Arami, DDS uses digital smile design to map out the results before treatment begins, so the plan is built around your goals.
With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last ten to fifteen years, sometimes longer. Avoiding habits like nail biting or chewing ice, along with regular checkups at Northridge Dental Group, helps veneers hold up well over time and keeps the rest of your smile healthy too.
Yes, when done under professional supervision. In-office Opalescence® Boost whitening and take-home Opalescence Go trays are both formulated for sensitive teeth and gums. Dr. Arami will check that whitening is a good fit for your teeth before starting, since some restorations do not whiten the same way natural enamel does.
Most Invisalign® cases take 6 to 18 months, depending on how complex the movement is. You wear each set of aligners for 1 to 2 weeks before moving to the next one, with periodic check-in visits to confirm your smile is tracking to plan.
That is the goal. Dr. Arami uses digital smile design to plan shape, size, and shade before any permanent work begins, and porcelain veneers are custom shaded to look like natural tooth enamel rather than a uniform, artificial white that looks obviously fake.
Most cosmetic treatments, including porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign, are considered elective and typically are not covered by dental insurance. Northridge Dental Group accepts most major PPO dental plans for any other care you need, and our team can walk you through payment options for cosmetic treatment.