What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentistry covers an extensive array of dealings, offered by dentists, to give you, your elegant smile and the chance for a new beginning. Cosmetic Dentistry can close gaps between your teeth, whiten stained teeth, resituate crowded teeth, fix your chipped tooth or teeth, make uneven teeth even, replace old fillings and even replace empty spaces caused by misplaced teeth or a missing tooth. Cosmetic Dentistry gives you the opportunity to perfect your smile, perfect your health and perfect your future.

How important is your smile?
The most telling marker, in reference to the importance of smiles, comes from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and we know that Dr. Hawary has achieved accredited ranking in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) joining only 266 dentists world wide who have earned this prominent designation. They found that 99.7% of all Americans believe a smile is an important social aspect. Close to 75% of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success. What defines an “unattractive smile?”
When asked, "What types of things do you consider make a smile unattractive?"
The most common responses were:
- Discolored, Yellow, or Stained Teeth 
- Missing Teeth 
- Crooked Teeth 
- Decaying Teeth & Cavities 
- Gaps & Spaces in Teeth 
- Dirty Teeth 
A consultation can be requested with our dentists. Dr. Hawary is a quick email, or quick phone call away.

How natural will my cosmetic dentist make my teeth look?
Every single case is 100% unique. Dramatic differences (you are missing a tooth, and a cosmetic dentist fixes that) are noticeable. However, our cosmetic dentist Dr. Hawary of California Smile Design is trained specifically to keep this in mind, knowing that this is a huge decision on your part, and the more natural your teeth look, the better.

How can Cosmetic Dentistry change my life?
Can a new smile make you more gorgeous, give you improved self-belief, a healthier approach, more energy, more alive? What do you think? A new smile can give you a whole new level of confidence, both socially; personally and even improve your career. Please check our Testimonials and Reviews for more details.

How has technology evolved in cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dental techniques have seen considerable advances throughout the past 10 years. The eminence of porcelain and composite resin in porcelain veneers, dental crowns,bonding, and bridges have noticeably improved, providing a longer life expectancy and a more natural look.

What is a porcelain inlay/onlay?
A porcelain inlay or onlay is a piece of porcelain that fits into or onto the tooth. It holds the tooth together and makes the tooth stronger while keeping the tooth looking natural.

How long do veneers and crowns last?
How long veneers or crowns last depends on many different factors such as care at home, how well you keep follow up visits to your dentist, as well as the quality of the crown or veneer.