What the Veneers Process Looks Like
At your first appointment, we remove a small amount of enamel from the front of each tooth to ensure the veneers sit flush with your natural smile. Digital impressions are taken and sent to the lab, where your veneers are custom-fabricated to match your desired shade and shape. At your second appointment, we bond them permanently into place. The transformation is immediate.
Veneers are an especially popular option for patients who want to address multiple concerns at once without committing to more extensive dental work. If you have a chipped, slightly discolored tooth that is not quite aligned with the rest of your smile, a single veneer can address all three issues in one step.
Invisalign Clear Aligners: Straighten Without the Hardware
Invisalign has changed what it means to straighten your teeth as an adult. The system uses a series of custom clear aligners that gradually shift your teeth into place with no brackets, no wires, and no changes to your daily routine. You wear each set of aligners for one to two weeks, removing them only to eat and brush.
Is Invisalign Right for You?
Invisalign works well for a wide range of alignment concerns, including crowding, spacing, and mild-to-moderate bite issues. During your consultation, we will use our iTero digital scanner to capture a precise 3D model of your teeth and show you a virtual preview of what your smile could look like at the end of treatment. That transparency is something we think every patient deserves before making a decision.
For patients wondering about the cost, CareCredit financing makes Invisalign accessible with monthly payment options that fit most budgets. We are happy to walk you through what to expect financially before you commit to anything.
Our Full Cosmetic Menu
Beyond veneers and Invisalign, we offer a complete range of cosmetic services for patients coming from Lindsay, including the following:
- Teeth whitening: We use custom-fitted whitening trays for professional-grade home whitening that’s more effective and longer-lasting than over-the-counter products.
- Smile makeovers: For patients who want a comprehensive transformation, we design a personalized treatment plan that may combine veneers, whitening, bonding, and other services.
- White spot removal: Using the Icon technique, we can reduce the appearance of white spot lesions on teeth without drilling or anesthesia.
- Dental bonding: A quick, affordable option for repairing small chips and gaps using tooth-colored composite resin applied directly to the tooth.
Every cosmetic plan we create starts with a conversation about what you want. We never push treatments; we listen first and recommend second.
Why Lindsay Patients Make the Drive to Live Oak Dental Group
Lindsay is a short drive from Porterville, and for patients who want cosmetic care they can trust, that drive is worth it. Dr. Hardt has spent more than 34 years building a reputation in Tulare County for doing the kind of work that lasts, and that shows up in the results our patients achieve and the reviews they leave behind. We have been voted Best Dentist in Porterville by Porterville Recorder readers multiple consecutive years running, an honor that reflects the entire team’s commitment to care.
Spanish-Speaking Team
We have Spanish-speaking providers and staff on our team, so patients from Lindsay who are more comfortable speaking Spanish can communicate easily and feel fully at home throughout their care.
Making Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Cosmetic dentistry should not feel like a luxury reserved for a select few. We work with CareCredit to offer 0% APR financing options on qualified treatment, so you can move forward with the smile you want without putting it off indefinitely. For patients without dental insurance, our membership plan at $450 per year provides an affordable foundation for your dental care, including 10% off any treatment you choose.
Schedule Your Cosmetic Consultation at Richard Hardt's Live Oak Dental Group
Dr. Richard Hardt, Dr. Irene Cruz, and Dr. Jackson Lewis look forward to meeting patients from Lindsay and helping them discover what a confident smile can do. With advanced technology, a Spanish-speaking team, and a practice that has earned the community’s trust for over three decades, we are ready to be the dental home you have been looking for.
Ready to take the first step? Fill out our contact form to schedule your cosmetic consultation. We will take the time to understand your goals and put together a plan that makes sense for you.