Board-certified specialists providing full-service dental care just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Ana, South Coast Metro, and MainPlace
Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County and one of its most populated cities, yet residents often struggle to find dental practices that offer genuine multi-specialty care. The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa provides that depth of expertise just 10 minutes from Santa Ana via the 55 freeway. Our practice brings together a board-certified periodontist, a board-certified prosthodontist, and an experienced general dentist, giving Santa Ana patients access to the full range of dental services without referrals to outside offices.
Getting to our office from Santa Ana is simple. Residents from downtown Santa Ana, the neighborhoods near South Coast Metro, the MainPlace Mall area, and the communities along 17th Street and First Street can reach 3151 Airway Ave by taking the 55 South to Bristol Street or connecting to the 405 briefly before exiting at Bristol. The drive takes roughly 10 minutes in normal traffic conditions. Our building offers free parking and ground-floor access.
Santa Ana is a diverse, working community where practical considerations matter. Our practice accepts most PPO dental insurance plans, offers financing options, and provides a clear cost breakdown before any treatment begins. Our administrative team speaks with patients before procedures to verify insurance benefits and explain out-of-pocket costs, eliminating financial surprises. We believe that access to board-certified specialty dental care should not be limited by geography or financial barriers.
Dr. Yuliya Filipenka provides the preventive care that forms the foundation of lifelong dental health. Her comprehensive exams include digital X-rays, clinical evaluation of every tooth and the surrounding soft tissues, oral cancer screening, and assessment of bite alignment and jaw function. Professional cleanings remove plaque and calculus from areas that brushing and flossing miss. When cavities are detected, Dr. Filipenka places durable, natural-looking composite restorations. She takes time to discuss brushing and flossing techniques, dietary habits, and other factors specific to each patient's oral health profile.
Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic conditions in adults, and it disproportionately affects communities with limited access to preventive dental care. Dr. Chanook David Ahn, a Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist, treats gum disease at every stage. His non-surgical approach for early-stage disease involves thorough scaling and root planing to remove bacteria and calculus below the gum line. For moderate to advanced cases, he performs LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure), which uses a specialized laser to eliminate diseased tissue and bacteria while stimulating the body's natural healing response to regenerate bone and gum tissue. LANAP offers significant advantages for Santa Ana patients: no cutting, no sutures, faster recovery, and the ability to save teeth that might otherwise need extraction.
Tooth loss from decay, gum disease, or injury affects millions of Americans. Dr. Ahn provides a complete implant solution, from the initial 3D CBCT imaging that maps your jawbone anatomy to the surgical placement of titanium implant posts to the bone grafting procedures that make implant placement possible even in patients with significant bone loss. Dr. Elaine Lu, our UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist, then designs and fits the final restoration, whether it is a single crown, a multi-unit bridge, or a full-arch All-on-4 prosthesis. This surgeon-restorative dentist collaboration within one office ensures that implants are placed with the final restoration in mind from the start.
Dr. Lu's prosthodontic training at UCLA prepared her for the most complex restorative cases. She designs porcelain crowns that match surrounding teeth in shade, translucency, and surface texture. Her fixed bridges restore gaps without surgical implant placement when appropriate. Removable partial and complete dentures are fabricated to fit precisely and function comfortably. For patients with severely damaged or deteriorated dentitions, Dr. Lu performs full-mouth rehabilitation, a systematic reconstruction of every tooth surface to restore proper bite function, aesthetics, and oral health.
Aesthetic improvements are available to every patient at Loft Dental. Porcelain veneers can reshape and recolor front teeth. Professional teeth whitening removes deep staining. Cosmetic bonding repairs chips and minor irregularities affordably. When cosmetic goals require adjustments to the gum line, Dr. Ahn performs gum recontouring and crown lengthening to create a balanced frame for the teeth. Santa Ana patients seeking a confidence boost through their smile will find that our multi-specialist team delivers comprehensive aesthetic results.
Jawbone loss is common after tooth extraction, prolonged periodontal disease, or facial trauma. Without adequate bone, dental implants cannot be placed. Dr. Ahn specializes in bone regeneration techniques including guided bone grafting, sinus floor elevation, and ridge augmentation. He uses biocompatible graft materials and membranes combined with PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) therapy, which concentrates healing growth factors from the patient's own blood to accelerate graft integration. Santa Ana patients who were told they lack bone for implants are encouraged to schedule a CBCT evaluation to determine whether regeneration can make implant placement possible.
Dental anxiety should never prevent a Santa Ana resident from getting necessary dental care. The Loft Dental Studio provides oral sedation for mild to moderate anxiety and IV sedation for patients who need deeper relaxation. Both options are professionally administered with continuous vital sign monitoring. Sedation is available for any procedure, from deep cleanings to complex implant surgery. Patients who choose IV sedation must arrange for transportation home after their appointment.
Misaligned teeth create pockets where bacteria accumulate, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease. Our team evaluates orthodontic needs and coordinates treatment with clear aligners or refers to orthodontic specialists when needed. Dr. Ahn also offers Wilckodontics (Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics) for patients who want dramatically reduced orthodontic treatment timelines. This technique combines minor surgical alteration of the bone around teeth with orthodontic movement, compressing months or years of alignment into a fraction of the usual time.
Just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Ana via the 55 freeway. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentThe strength of The Loft Dental Studio lies in the expertise and collaboration of its three doctors. Dr. Chanook David Ahn is a board-certified periodontist who trained at Yale, specializing in dental implants, gum disease treatment, laser therapy, bone regeneration, and gum grafting. His conservative philosophy emphasizes saving natural teeth whenever possible, using advanced techniques like LANAP to avoid unnecessary extractions.
Dr. Elaine Lu is a board-certified prosthodontist who completed her residency at UCLA. She specializes in the design and fabrication of dental restorations including crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, and implant-supported prosthetics. Her expertise in occlusal analysis and full-mouth rehabilitation makes her the ideal partner for Dr. Ahn's surgical work, ensuring that every implant receives a precisely engineered restoration.
Dr. Yuliya Filipenka is an experienced general dentist who provides the preventive and restorative care that keeps patients healthy between specialty treatments. Her thorough examinations, professional cleanings, and patient education form the foundation of each patient's long-term oral health plan. She coordinates closely with Dr. Ahn and Dr. Lu to ensure continuity across all aspects of care.
Our Costa Mesa office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103 is approximately 10 minutes from Santa Ana via the 55 freeway. Whether you are coming from downtown Santa Ana, the South Coast Metro area, or near MainPlace Mall, take the 55 South to Bristol Street. The office is in the South Coast Metro corridor near John Wayne Airport with free on-site parking.
Yes, we work with most PPO dental insurance plans. Our team verifies your benefits before treatment and provides a detailed estimate of your coverage and out-of-pocket costs. We also offer financing options to make dental care accessible regardless of your insurance situation. Call (714) 549-7030 to discuss your specific plan.
Our team is committed to serving the diverse Santa Ana community. Please contact our office at (714) 549-7030 to ask about language accommodations. We want every patient to fully understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and care instructions.
Yes. Dr. Ahn is a Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist who treats gum disease ranging from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. His treatment options include non-surgical deep cleaning, LANAP laser therapy (an FDA-cleared protocol that regenerates bone and tissue without surgery), gum grafting for recession, and surgical intervention when necessary. Early treatment of gum disease is essential for preventing tooth loss and preserving overall oral health.
We prioritize urgent dental situations during our regular hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. If you are experiencing a dental emergency such as severe toothache, a fractured tooth, a dislodged crown, or signs of infection, call (714) 549-7030 immediately. Our team will work to accommodate you as quickly as possible. For life-threatening emergencies involving difficulty breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.