The smallest change that gets you the smile.
Whitening, bonding, veneers and Invisalign in Sunland — from a dentist who will tell you honestly when you don't need the bigger treatment.
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0:00Most people asking for veneers don't need them.
0:04Often it's just shade. Or one chipped edge.
0:10Thirty-five years on the same corner of Foothill.
0:14A veneer is porcelain — half a millimetre thick. The last option, not the first.
0:21Veneers. Whitening. Complete smile makeovers.
0:25Sunland Dental Care. Call (818) 353-5520.
Treatment described on this page is provided at our Sunland office by Dr. Mahvash Emami, DDS. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan — those require an examination.
How it starts
Often it's just shade.
At your consultation Dr. Emami matches your teeth against a shade guide like this one and looks at shape, wear and your bite. If whitening alone gets you there, that's what she'll recommend — and if it won't, you'll hear exactly why before anything is planned.
Your options
Smallest change first
- Option 1
Professional whitening
Often the only change you need.
Supervised whitening that lifts years of coffee, tea and age staining without harming enamel. It's the highest-impact, lowest-intervention change a smile can get — so it comes first.
About whitening → - Option 2
Bonding & chip repair
One edge, one visit.
Tooth-coloured composite shaped onto a chipped, worn or uneven tooth. No drilling of healthy enamel in most cases, and usually finished in a single appointment.
Ask about bonding → - Option 3
Porcelain veneers
Half a millimetre — when you truly need them.
Thin, custom-shaded porcelain for shape, spacing or discolouration that whitening and bonding can't fix. Because veneers mean removing a thin layer of enamel, they're the last option here, not the first.
Book a veneer consultation → - Option 4
Invisalign clear aligners
Straighter, without metal braces.
Clear removable aligners that move teeth gradually — often the right answer when crowding, not colour, is what you'd like to change.
About Invisalign → - Option 5
Complete smile makeovers
One coordinated plan.
For bigger changes, Dr. Emami sequences whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns and orthodontics into a single plan — assessed, priced in writing and delivered in one office.
Plan a makeover →
Cosmetic dentistry questions
- What cosmetic services does Sunland Dental Care offer?
- Professional teeth whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers, cosmetic crowns, Invisalign clear aligners, and complete smile makeovers — designed around your face and goals, not a one-size-fits-all template.
- Do I need veneers?
- Often not. Many people who ask for veneers get the change they want from professional whitening, or from bonding a single chipped or uneven edge. Dr. Emami assesses your teeth, gums and bite first, and recommends veneers only when a more conservative option won't achieve your goal.
- Will my results look natural?
- That is the explicit goal. Cosmetic work is designed to suit your face, skin tone and smile line, so the result reads as your own smile at its best rather than obvious dental work. Individual results vary.
- Do veneers damage healthy teeth?
- Veneers require removing a thin layer of enamel, which is why they are not the first option here. When they are the right choice, preparation is kept to the minimum the restoration needs.
- How do I start?
- With a cosmetic consultation. Dr. Emami listens to what you want to change, examines your teeth and gums, and builds a plan — which may be as simple as whitening, or combine bonding, veneers and Invisalign.
Bring in the smile you have in mind
Call the office or send a message — Dr. Emami personally reviews every new-patient consultation.