Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening, Veneers & More
We’re here to bring your dream smile to life! Our cosmetic dentistry services give you the confidence to show off your smile. Because no two smiles are the same, we’ll work together to create a custom treatment plan tailored to your goals. Before your visit, we’ll work through a series of questions about your teeth to help you arrive at your best smile.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your smile for a special occasion or simply want to feel more confident in everyday moments, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We take time to listen to your concerns, understand your vision, and explain your options clearly so you feel empowered and excited about your transformation. Our goal is not just to improve your smile, but to make the entire experience positive, personalized, and reassuring from start to finish.
Our cosmetic dentistry procedures include:
Contact
Ashby Dental in Elmwood
2519 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
contact@ashbydentalgroup.com
(510) 549-0133
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm
Friday, 8am to 1pm
Teeth Whitening
Gently Refresh Your Smile
Over time, teeth can become stained by coffee, tea, wine, and everyday life. Professional teeth whitening is a simple cosmetic dentistry procedure that gently lifts stains and brightens your smile. Our in-office and take-home options are designed to deliver noticeable results while minimizing sensitivity. If you’ve been thinking about brightening your smile, we’ll help you decide if whitening is the right cosmetic dentistry option for you.
Bioclear
Create a Smile You Love
Bioclear is a modern cosmetic dentistry service that improves the shape and spacing of teeth without traditional veneers. It’s especially helpful for closing small gaps or addressing dark spaces between teeth. This minimally invasive approach preserves your natural tooth structure while creating smooth results that seamlessly integrate into your natural smile.
Composite Veneers
Experience Shape & Symmetry
Composite veneers are a versatile cosmetic dentistry option used to refine the shape, size, or color of teeth. Sculpted directly onto the tooth, they can often be completed in one visit. This approach allows for subtle improvements that blend naturally with your features. We focus on balance and harmony, not changing your smile into something that doesn’t feel like you.
Ceramic Veneers
Enhance Your Smile With Lasting Results
Ceramic veneers are thin, custom-designed restorations that fit over the front of your teeth. They’re one of the more comprehensive cosmetic dentistry options for patients looking to address discoloration, uneven edges, or spacing concerns. Each veneer is carefully crafted to complement your face and overall appearance, maintaining a natural look while enhancing your smile in an authentic way.
Composite Bonding
Smooth & Restore With Precision
Composite bonding is a conservative cosmetic dentistry procedure that uses tooth-colored material to repair chips, small cracks, or uneven areas. It’s a quick and comfortable way to make minor adjustments while preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible. Many bonding treatments can be completed in a single visit.
SureSmile Clear Aligners
Align Your Smile Comfortably
SureSmile clear aligners gently shift teeth into alignment using a series of custom-made trays. This cosmetic dentistry option is nearly invisible and removable, making it convenient for everyday life. Clear aligners can address crowding, gaps, and bite concerns while fitting comfortably into your routine. We’ll evaluate your needs and discuss whether this approach is right for you.
Cosmetic Dentistry Services
FAQs
About Cosmetic Dentistry
We offer a wide range of cosmetic dental services to help improve the appearance of your smile. These include professional teeth whitening, Bioclear, clear aligner therapy, composite veneers, ceramic veneers, and composite bonding. Whether you’re looking to brighten your teeth, correct chips or gaps, or achieve a straighter smile, we create customized plans based on your goals.
Professional whitening treatments use a safe, highly effective whitening gel that breaks down stains and discoloration on the enamel. We offer both in-office whitening for fast, dramatic results and take-home kits with reusable trays for gradual whitening on your own schedule. These options are much more powerful and longer-lasting than over-the-counter products.
Teeth whitening results can last several months to a year or more, depending on your habits and lifestyle. Avoiding staining foods and drinks (like coffee, red wine, and tobacco) and maintaining good oral hygiene can help extend your results. Periodic touch-ups, especially with take-home kits, are a great way to keep your smile looking bright.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells—typically made of porcelain or composite—that cover the front surface of the teeth to improve their shape, color, or size. They’re ideal for more dramatic or longer-lasting changes. Bonding, on the other hand, involves applying tooth-colored resin to correct small chips, gaps, or discoloration. Bonding is a quicker, more affordable option, but it may not last as long as veneers.
Most cosmetic dental procedures are minimally invasive and very comfortable. Treatments like whitening or bonding typically don’t require anesthesia. For procedures like veneers or more complex adjustments, we take steps to ensure you’re completely comfortable throughout the process. If you have dental anxiety, we can also discuss sedation or comfort options.
Yes, in many cases we can improve the appearance of gaps or mildly uneven teeth without traditional braces. Options like composite bonding, veneers, or clear aligners can help reshape or reposition teeth for a more balanced and attractive smile. We’ll evaluate your bite and alignment to determine the best approach.
Yes, we offer Invisalign-like clear aligner options like SureSmile to help straighten teeth discreetly and comfortably. These aligners are custom-made, removable, and virtually invisible, making them a great choice for teens and adults looking to improve alignment without metal braces.
Absolutely. Our goal is to enhance your smile in a way that looks beautiful and completely natural. We customize each treatment to match your unique facial features, tooth shape, and color preferences. Whether you’re whitening or getting veneers, we’ll make sure your new smile looks like the best version of you.
SureSmile Clear Aligner Therapy 1
Patient had a large gap between his front teeth that he wanted closed. We used SureSmile clear aligners to close the space.
SureSmile Clear Aligner Therapy 2
Patient didn’t like her crooked and gaping lower teeth. We used SureSmile clear aligners to align the lower teeth and fix her cross bite on the upper left anterior tooth.
SureSmile Clear Aligner Therapy 3
Patient didn’t like how his teeth were beginning to cross over each other. We used SureSmile clear aligners to fix the overlap on top and upright his lower anterior teeth.
SureSmile Clear Aligner Therapy 4
Patient didn’t like how her upper front teeth were flaring out, creating a gap. We used SureSmile clear aligners to straighten her teeth.
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