Specialist-level cosmetic dentistry just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Ana, South Coast Metro, and MainPlace via the 55 freeway
Santa Ana residents seeking cosmetic dental improvements deserve a practice that approaches smile aesthetics with the same rigor and precision applied to complex restorative and surgical cases. The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa brings together three dental specialists whose combined training spans general dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontics. This means that a Santa Ana patient walking through our doors for a cosmetic consultation receives input from doctors trained at Yale and UCLA, each contributing their unique expertise to the treatment plan.
Our office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 sits in the South Coast Metro corridor, just 10 minutes south of downtown Santa Ana via the 55 freeway. Patients from the downtown arts district, neighborhoods near MainPlace Mall, and the South Coast Metro business area can reach us quickly by taking the 55 South to Bristol Street. The location near John Wayne Airport offers free parking and easy freeway access, making appointments practical even on a weekday schedule.
The value Santa Ana patients gain from the short drive is access to a cosmetic team that most single-doctor practices cannot replicate. Dr. Elaine Lu, our UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist, brings three years of advanced residency training in veneer design, crown fabrication, and full-mouth reconstruction. Dr. Chanook David Ahn, our Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist, handles the soft tissue surgery — gum contouring, crown lengthening — that creates the ideal frame for cosmetic restorations. Dr. Yuliya Filipenka provides professional whitening, cosmetic bonding, and the thorough evaluations that identify which combination of treatments will produce the most significant improvement for each patient.
Veneers are the cornerstone of most smile transformations. Dr. Lu designs each veneer to complement the patient's facial structure, lip dynamics, and skin tone. She evaluates the width-to-height ratios of each tooth, the alignment of the midline, and the way teeth are revealed during speech and smiling. The result is a set of veneers that enhances appearance while maintaining the natural character that makes a smile unique. Each veneer is fabricated from high-quality ceramic in a dental laboratory, layered to reproduce the depth and translucency of natural enamel. Santa Ana patients receive temporary veneers during fabrication so daily life continues without interruption.
Staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and aging accumulates gradually, and most people do not notice how much their smile has dulled until they see photographs. Dr. Filipenka offers in-office whitening that uses a professional-strength bleaching agent to lift years of staining in a single appointment. For patients who prefer to whiten gradually, she provides custom-molded trays with professional-grade whitening gel for home use. Professional whitening establishes a bright baseline that veneers and crowns can be matched to, making it a frequent first step in comprehensive cosmetic plans for Santa Ana patients.
Not every cosmetic concern requires veneers. A chipped incisor, a small gap between front teeth, or an irregular tooth edge can be corrected with cosmetic bonding in a single appointment. Dr. Filipenka applies tooth-colored composite resin, sculpts it to blend seamlessly with the natural tooth, and cures it with light. Bonding preserves maximum natural tooth structure, requires no laboratory work, and costs less than porcelain restorations. For Santa Ana patients looking for targeted improvements without a full smile makeover, bonding delivers immediate, visible results.
Beautiful teeth can be overshadowed by a gum line that is uneven, too low, or shows excessive tissue during smiling. Dr. Ahn reshapes gum tissue with surgical precision to expose the correct amount of tooth and create a symmetrical frame for the smile. Crown lengthening removes gum and sometimes a small amount of underlying bone to increase the visible tooth surface, which is essential when teeth appear short or stubby. These procedures are frequently performed ahead of veneer or crown placement by Dr. Lu, ensuring that the final restorations emerge naturally from well-proportioned gum tissue.
A comprehensive smile makeover at Loft Dental integrates multiple treatments into a sequenced plan. Santa Ana patients begin with a cosmetic evaluation that includes digital photographs, an assessment of tooth and gum proportions, and a candid discussion of goals. The treatment sequence is planned collaboratively by all three doctors. A typical makeover might start with gum recontouring by Dr. Ahn, followed by whitening by Dr. Filipenka, and conclude with veneers or crowns by Dr. Lu. Because every phase is planned in advance with full awareness of the other procedures, the final result is cohesive and natural rather than a collection of independent fixes.
Just 10 minutes south via the 55 freeway. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentThe Loft Dental Studio is conveniently located for Santa Ana residents no matter which neighborhood you call home.
Our office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Santa Ana via the 55 freeway. Residents near MainPlace Mall and the South Coast Metro area may be even closer. Free parking is available on site.
We provide porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, comprehensive smile makeovers, gum contouring, crown lengthening, and porcelain crowns. Our three-specialist team ensures that tooth aesthetics, gum tissue shaping, and overall smile harmony are all addressed by doctors with focused training in each area.
Dr. Filipenka handles whitening and cosmetic bonding. Dr. Lu, a UCLA-trained board-certified prosthodontist, designs and fabricates porcelain veneers and crowns. Dr. Ahn, a Yale-trained board-certified periodontist, performs gum contouring and crown lengthening. All three doctors collaborate on comprehensive cosmetic treatment plans.
Veneers typically require two appointments spaced two to three weeks apart. At the first visit, Dr. Lu prepares the teeth and takes digital impressions. Temporary veneers are placed while the permanent set is fabricated in a laboratory. At the second visit, the final veneers are bonded. Cases involving gum surgery may add a healing period before the veneer preparation appointment.
Yes. We offer financing options to make cosmetic treatments accessible. Cosmetic dentistry is generally not covered by dental insurance, so we provide a clear cost breakdown during your consultation and help you find a payment arrangement that fits your budget.