http://www.sensational-smiles.com Offering most general dental treatments, Dr. Huefner\'s passion and expertise is cosmetic dentistry and in creating smile makeovers. en-us http://www.sensational-smiles.com/welcome_htm.htm Offering most general dental treatments, Dr. Huefner\'s passion and expertise is cosmetic dentistry and in creating smile makeovers. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/welcome_htm.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/branded-diagnodent.htm Many cosmetic dental offices are proud to use Diagnodent, a laser detection system that has the ability to detect hidden decay under seemingly intact tooth structure. The Diagnodent scans the area with a laser light that is harmless. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/branded-diagnodent.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/sep/santa-ana-porcelain-veneers-1.htm Porcelain Veneers are used in dental extreme makeovers in cosmetic dentistry practices everyday. 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Treatment durations can range from one to three hours, and require that the patient have a ride to and from the office. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/cosmetic-sedation-dentistry.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/general-periodontics.htm Periodontal treatment starts with prevention: regular cleanings and good hygeine habits are excellent precautions to take to avoid gum disease. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/general-periodontics.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/high-tech-periodontal-therapy.htm The main cause of periodontal disease is bacteria in the form of a sticky, colorless plaque that constantly forms on your teeth; however, other factors can cause the disease or influence its progression. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/high-tech-periodontal-therapy.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/glossary/cosmetic-smile-design.htm Cosmetic dentistry isn't exactly a dental specialty. 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Having teeth moved with braces is very time consuming, requires multiple visits (at least twenty) and can be uncomfortable. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/sep/santa-ana-cosmetic-dentistry-2.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/sep/santa-ana-beauty-pageant.htm Mrs. U.S. 2004. Liz Eddy, Mrs. U.S. 2004, came to Dr. Huefner for her smile makeover before competing in the 2004 Mrs. Globe Pageant, and placed in the top 5 of all international delegates. Dr. Huefner created her smile makeover with 10 MAC porcelain veneers. http://www.sensational-smiles.com/sep/santa-ana-beauty-pageant.htm http://www.sensational-smiles.com/addedcontent/tracy-kemble.htm Providing Cosmetic Dental Services for the area of Orange County including Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo and Irvine California. 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