Multi-specialty cosmetic care just 12 minutes from Old Town Tustin, Tustin Ranch, and The District via the 55 freeway
Tustin residents searching for a cosmetic dentist typically find general dental practices that offer some cosmetic services on the side. The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa takes a fundamentally different approach. Cosmetic cases are handled by a team of three specialists whose combined training covers every layer of smile aesthetics: tooth structure, porcelain restorations, and gum tissue architecture. This depth of expertise is what draws patients from Old Town Tustin, Tustin Ranch, and The District at Tustin Legacy to make the 12-minute drive south on the 55 freeway.
Dr. Elaine Lu, our UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist, brings advanced training in the design and fabrication of porcelain veneers, cosmetic crowns, and complex reconstructions. Prosthodontists complete three additional years of residency after dental school studying how teeth interact with lips, facial muscles, and opposing teeth. This training translates to restorations that are not only beautiful but biomechanically sound. Dr. Yuliya Filipenka provides the foundation of cosmetic care through professional whitening, cosmetic bonding, and thorough evaluations that identify the combination of treatments most likely to achieve each patient's goals. Dr. Chanook David Ahn, our Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist, contributes the surgical precision needed for gum contouring and crown lengthening, procedures that are essential when the gum line detracts from an otherwise attractive set of teeth.
The office is located at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, in the South Coast Metro corridor near John Wayne Airport. From Tustin, take the 55 South and exit at Bristol Street. Free parking is available on site. Many Tustin residents already travel to the South Coast Metro area for shopping and dining, making a cosmetic dental appointment an easy addition to an existing trip.
Dr. Lu designs each set of veneers with attention to the proportions and contours that define an attractive, natural-looking smile. She evaluates how your teeth relate to your lip line, your facial symmetry, and your natural tooth color before selecting the shade, shape, and surface texture for each veneer. The veneers are fabricated in a dental laboratory from high-quality porcelain that resists staining and mimics the light-handling properties of natural enamel. Tustin patients receive temporary veneers during the fabrication period so they are never without a presentable smile.
Professional whitening at Loft Dental goes beyond what over-the-counter strips and trays can achieve. Dr. Filipenka uses a concentrated bleaching agent applied under controlled conditions to lift deep stains from coffee, wine, tobacco, and aging. In-office treatment takes approximately one hour and produces immediate results. Custom take-home trays with professional-grade gel offer a more gradual approach for patients who prefer whitening at their own pace. Both methods are safe for enamel and produce noticeably brighter results than retail products.
For Tustin patients who want to correct a chipped front tooth, close a small gap, or repair a minor surface defect, cosmetic bonding provides an immediate, affordable solution. Dr. Filipenka applies composite resin that matches the surrounding tooth color, shapes it by hand, and cures it with light. The entire process takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth and requires no laboratory fabrication. Bonding is an excellent choice for targeted improvements that do not warrant the investment of full veneers.
An uneven gum line or excessive gum display can undermine the impact of beautiful teeth. Dr. Ahn uses precise surgical techniques to sculpt the gum margin, revealing more tooth structure where needed and creating a level, symmetrical frame for the smile. This procedure is often the unsung element that elevates a good cosmetic result to an exceptional one. Tustin patients who feel their smile looks gummy or whose teeth appear short frequently discover that reshaping the gum tissue alone makes a dramatic difference.
The most impactful cosmetic transformations involve multiple coordinated procedures. A Tustin patient might begin with gum recontouring to establish the ideal soft tissue architecture, proceed to whitening to brighten natural teeth, and finish with veneers on the most visible teeth to correct shape and alignment. Because all three specialists share the same office and treatment planning system, each phase is executed with full knowledge of what comes next. The result is a cohesive, natural-looking transformation rather than a patchwork of disconnected improvements.
12 minutes from Old Town Tustin and Tustin Ranch via the 55 freeway. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentThe Loft Dental Studio is a straightforward drive from anywhere in Tustin, making it easy to access specialist-level cosmetic dentistry without a long commute.
Our office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa is approximately 12 minutes from Tustin via the 55 freeway. Whether you are coming from Old Town Tustin, Tustin Ranch, or The District at Tustin Legacy, take the 55 South and exit at Bristol Street. The office is in the South Coast Metro area near John Wayne Airport with free parking on site.
Three specialists work together on cosmetic cases. Dr. Filipenka provides whitening and cosmetic bonding. Dr. Lu, a UCLA-trained board-certified prosthodontist, designs and places porcelain veneers and crowns. Dr. Ahn, a Yale-trained board-certified periodontist, performs gum contouring and crown lengthening. This collaborative model ensures every element of your smile — teeth, gums, and proportions — is handled by the appropriate specialist.
Yes. Having a prosthodontist and periodontist in the same office allows us to coordinate gum contouring and veneer placement as one integrated treatment plan. Dr. Ahn reshapes the gum tissue, and after healing, Dr. Lu designs veneers that align perfectly with the new gum line. This produces more harmonious, natural-looking results than having procedures done at separate offices.
Yes. We offer both in-office professional whitening for immediate brightening and custom take-home trays for gradual results over one to two weeks. Professional whitening is often the first step in a broader cosmetic plan, establishing the shade that veneers or crowns will be designed to match.
Yes. We provide financing options to make cosmetic treatments accessible. Cosmetic procedures are typically not covered by dental insurance, so we give you a detailed cost estimate during your consultation and work with you to find a payment arrangement that fits your budget.