Cosmetic Dentist in Pasadena

Want a brighter smile without veneers? We offer in-office whitening, which often shows noticeable results in a single visit, and custom take-home whitening trays. Existing crowns and fillings don't change color with whitening, so we check them first. Learn more about our professional teeth whitening options.

Clear aligners can straighten crowded, spaced, or rotated teeth as part of a smile makeover, without metal braces. We offer several aligner systems, including Invisalign, SureSmile, OrthoFX, and Clarity, for teens and adults, and help you choose the one that fits your case. Learn more about Clear Aligners.

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth to correct color, shape, size, or spacing issues. They're a popular option for patients who want a natural-looking, long-lasting improvement without more invasive treatment. Veneers can correct discolored or stained teeth, gaps, chips, minor misalignment, and uneven tooth size — though they're a cosmetic solution, not intended for major bite or structural issues. Getting veneers typically takes two visits: the first to prepare your teeth and take an impression for your custom veneers, the second to fit, check, and bond them into place.

Sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference. Tooth reshaping and contouring gently adjusts the length, shape, or surface of a tooth to correct minor chips, overlaps, or uneven edges — often in a single visit. It's frequently used alongside whitening or bonding as part of a broader smile makeover, or on its own for small cosmetic touch-ups.

Dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair small chips, close minor gaps, or reshape uneven edges. It is usually completed in one visit with little or no removal of natural tooth structure, and it is often combined with whitening or reshaping. Bonding can stain or chip over time, so we'll explain how it compares with veneers for your goals.

Not every smile transformation comes from a single treatment. A smile makeover combines two or more cosmetic treatments, such as whitening, bonding, reshaping, veneers, or clear aligners, into one personalized plan built around your goals. Dr. Basson will walk you through your options during a consultation and design a plan that fits your timeline. See selected cases in our Smile Gallery.

It depends on what you want to change and on the health of your teeth and gums. Whitening addresses color, bonding and reshaping handle small chips and uneven edges, veneers can change the color and shape of front teeth more fully, and clear aligners move teeth that are crowded or spaced. Concerns such as cavities or gum problems are treated first. Dr. Basson will recommend options after examining your smile, and results vary from person to person.

Your first visit is a consultation with Dr. Basson. We'll talk about what you'd like to change, examine your teeth, gums, and bite, and explain which options fit your goals, how many visits they may take, and the cost before you decide. To get started, book online, call (626) 752-7888, or text (626) 797-3451.

With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years before they may need replacement. Avoiding habits like nail-biting or chewing on hard objects helps them last even longer.

We design every cosmetic treatment around a shade and shape that complements your natural smile, not a one-size-fits-all look. During your consultation, Dr. Basson will discuss options so your results look bright and healthy, not artificial.

A smile makeover is a good fit if you're unhappy with more than one aspect of your smile, such as color, shape, spacing, or alignment. Dr. Basson will evaluate your smile during a consultation and recommend a combination of treatments tailored to your goals and timeline.

No. Tooth reshaping and contouring is a minimally invasive procedure that adjusts only the outer enamel, so it typically requires little to no anesthesia. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during or after treatment.