Spring has sprung, and so have some exciting events like The Cherry Blossom Festival at the Shoseian Teahouse!
Just as the park refreshes its look each spring during cherry blossom season, you can refresh your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here's how to update your greatest accessory (your smile) so it's camera-ready as you head outside for spring and summer events.
2026's Hottest Beauty Trend: Professional Teeth Whitening for a Radiant Smile
One of the quickest, most affordable ways to amp up your smile for the season is to whiten your teeth.
At Lucio H. Kim, DDS, we offer customized professional teeth whitening that you can complete at home at your leisure when it's most convenient for you. Our team starts by making you custom bleaching trays with impressions we take of your teeth. Dr. Kim prescribes a high-strength whitening gel based on your needs and smile goals, then shows you how to apply it to your bleaching trays so you can use them at home.
Most of our patients can reach their desired results within 10 to 14 days of whitening their teeth for 30 minutes a day.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
When there are so many teeth whitening options at your local grocery store, why would you choose your dentist for the treatment? Great question!
Here are some of the benefits that professional teeth whitening in Glendale offers:
- Customized Treatment — Our team makes custom whitening trays designed just for your teeth by taking impressions of them. Custom bleaching trays deliver better results while protecting your soft tissues from bleaching gel that escapes.
- Stronger Ingredients — Higher-strength whitening gel means better results, faster.
- Safety First — Your dentist can help you with any concerns that arise during treatment, such as tooth sensitivity. If you choose over-the-counter products, you are on your own if you have any issues.
Professional teeth whitening brightens your smile and boosts your confidence so you're ready for whatever the season has to offer! Even better, custom trays let you whiten your teeth and give your smile a boost before upcoming events.
From Small Flaws to Stunning Smiles: The Power of Porcelain Veneers
Are you dealing with some cosmetic concerns that go beyond tooth stains? Maybe chipped teeth or tooth-size discrepancies are keeping you from showing your smile in front of the camera?
Porcelain veneers may be the right solution for your needs if you have bigger smile goals. Veneers are thin slivers of custom ceramic porcelain that Dr. Kim designs to fit over the front surface of your teeth. Porcelain veneers can change the size, shape, or color of your teeth for a complete smile transformation. Think "Hollywood" smile!
Here are some of the smile concerns that porcelain veneers in Glendale can address:
- Tooth size or shape discrepancies
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Slight tooth misalignment
- Tooth stains or discoloration
- Worn teeth
The Porcelain Veneer Process
Getting porcelain veneers typically takes two to three weeks and two visits with Dr. Kim. During the first visit, he will get your teeth ready for their veneers, take impressions of your smile, and make temporary versions for you to wear while the dental lab handcrafts your final veneers. Your temporary veneers allow you to get used to your new smile, and Dr. Kim will make any adjustments to your final restorations based on your experience with them.
After two to three weeks, when your final veneers are ready, you'll return to our Glendale dental office for Dr. Kim to permanently place them. He'll make adjustments to ensure bite function and that you're completely happy with your results, and then you're off to share your new smile with the world!
Are You Considering Cosmetic Dentistry in Glendale, CA?
The first step in learning about your options is to book an evaluation with Dr. Kim. He's helped hundreds of patients achieve their dream smiles, and he can help you, too. He also offers adult orthodontic options at our dental office.
During your evaluation, Dr. Kim gathers information about your teeth, bite, and smile with photos, x-rays, 3-D imaging, and a thorough exam. He works closely with you to determine the best treatment for your needs. Cosmetic dentistry is a collaborative process, which ensures that you achieve the best outcome for your goals, needs, lifestyle, and budget.
If your treatment plan is more extensive and budget is a concern, we have options to help you achieve your dream smile. We work with CareCredit for third-party financing, and we also offer in-house payment plans to help you comfortably fit your dental treatment into your budget. So, don't let finances stand in the way of your smile goals. We can help!
You can request a visit with Dr. Kim online or by calling our team at (818) 242-3739.