Three dental specialists delivering veneers, whitening, and complete smile makeovers — 15 minutes from Seacliff, downtown HB, and Huntington Harbour
Huntington Beach is a community that values an active, confident lifestyle, and a great smile is an integral part of that confidence. When Huntington Beach residents decide to invest in cosmetic dentistry, The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa offers a caliber of care that is difficult to find in a single practice. Our three-doctor team covers every dimension of smile aesthetics, from the porcelain restorations that reshape teeth to the surgical precision that perfects the gum tissue framing them.
Dr. Elaine Lu, our UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist, specializes in veneer design and complex cosmetic restorations. Her advanced training in tooth proportions, occlusal mechanics, and material science produces results that are both beautiful and functionally sound. Dr. Chanook David Ahn, our Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist, brings expertise in gum contouring and crown lengthening, the soft tissue procedures that are often the difference between a good cosmetic outcome and an outstanding one. Dr. Yuliya Filipenka, our general dentist, provides professional whitening, cosmetic bonding, and the comprehensive evaluations that start every cosmetic journey.
Located at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, our office is approximately 15 minutes from most Huntington Beach neighborhoods. The drive takes residents through familiar territory — the 405 freeway or surface streets through Fountain Valley — to the South Coast Metro area near John Wayne Airport. Free parking and efficient scheduling mean Huntington Beach patients can fit a cosmetic appointment into their day without significant disruption.
Dr. Lu approaches each veneer case as a design project. She studies how the patient's teeth interact with their lips, how their smile appears in profile, and how light plays across the tooth surfaces. Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth, but their impact depends entirely on the planning behind them. Dr. Lu selects the shade, surface texture, and contour of each veneer individually, then works with a skilled dental laboratory to fabricate restorations that mimic the optical properties of natural enamel. Huntington Beach patients who want a brighter, more uniform smile without looking artificial find that this level of customization delivers the natural enhancement they are looking for.
Years of beach living — coffee before dawn patrol, post-surf iced lattes, evening wine — leave teeth noticeably duller than they once were. Dr. Filipenka offers professional-grade whitening that goes far beyond drugstore solutions. In-office treatment applies a concentrated bleaching agent under controlled conditions to lift embedded stains in approximately one hour. Custom take-home trays with professional whitening gel provide a gradual alternative that patients manage on their own schedule. Both options are safe for enamel and deliver significantly more dramatic results than retail products. Whitening is frequently the gateway treatment that inspires Huntington Beach patients to explore additional cosmetic improvements.
A chipped surfboard is easily repaired; a chipped tooth can be just as straightforward. Cosmetic bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to rebuild chipped edges, fill small gaps, or smooth uneven surfaces in a single appointment. Dr. Filipenka matches the resin color to the surrounding teeth, sculpts it by hand, and cures it with a special light. The procedure is conservative, affordable, and immediate. For Huntington Beach patients with minor imperfections that do not warrant full veneers, bonding provides a practical, same-day improvement.
The gum tissue surrounding teeth acts as a visual frame. When that frame is uneven or covers too much of the tooth surface, even healthy, straight teeth can appear unattractive. Dr. Ahn uses precise surgical techniques to reshape the gum margin, creating a level, symmetrical contour that reveals the ideal amount of tooth structure. For patients with a gummy smile, crown lengthening removes excess tissue and, when needed, a small amount of bone to expose more of the clinical crown. These procedures are frequently paired with veneers or crowns from Dr. Lu, ensuring that the restored teeth and reshaped gums create a unified, natural appearance.
The most dramatic results come from combining multiple treatments in a carefully sequenced plan. A Huntington Beach patient might start with gum contouring to establish the ideal soft tissue architecture, move to whitening to brighten the natural teeth, and finish with veneers on the most visible teeth. Because our three doctors plan together from the beginning, each treatment phase is designed with awareness of what comes before and after. The result is a transformation that looks intentional and cohesive rather than a series of isolated improvements.
15 minutes from downtown HB, Seacliff, and Huntington Harbour. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentOur Costa Mesa office is easily accessible from every Huntington Beach neighborhood. Here are the most common routes.
Our office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa is approximately 15 minutes from most Huntington Beach neighborhoods via the 405 freeway or surface streets. Free parking is available on site, and the office is near John Wayne Airport in the South Coast Metro area.
Our practice brings together three specialists — a UCLA-trained prosthodontist who designs veneers and crowns, a Yale-trained periodontist who sculpts gum tissue for optimal aesthetics, and a general dentist who provides whitening and bonding. This team-based approach produces more comprehensive, natural-looking cosmetic results than a single-doctor practice can achieve.
From downtown HB or Seacliff, take the 405 North to the 55 South, exit at Baker or Bristol Street. From Huntington Harbour and Bolsa Chica, take Warner Avenue east to the 405 South, then exit at Bristol Street. Both routes take about 15 minutes in normal traffic.
Yes. Our smile makeovers combine gum contouring, whitening, veneers, and crowns into a single coordinated plan. Three specialists collaborate from the planning stage through final delivery, ensuring every element of your new smile works together seamlessly.
Veneer pricing depends on the number of teeth involved and the complexity of the case. We provide a thorough estimate after Dr. Lu's cosmetic evaluation. Financing options are available, and all costs are explained upfront so you can make a confident decision.