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Luxury Concierge Dentistry Service in Newport Beach Luminous Smiles’ concierge dentistry services elevate the patient experience to a new level of comfort, luxury, and privacy. Our concierge service is most popular amongst celebrities, busy career professionals, influential figures, and anyone who values privacy and security. Because Dr. Desai has many patients who travel for her…

What Happens After Invisalign Treatment Invisalign is one of the most popular teeth-straightening procedures around, and many adults and teens opt for Invisalign thanks to its nearly invisible appearance. Another great advantage is that you don’t need to alter your diet with Invisalign, so you can still enjoy all the foods that you can’t eat…

How To Get a Bright, Confident Smile Your smile greatly impacts your success in life, especially in personal and professional relationships. Having great oral hygiene and fresh breath is the foundation of a great smile, but sometimes teeth need a little extra boost to look their best. Whiter teeth are often considered to look healthier…

What Gum Disease Is and How To Treat It in Each Stage You may be in the earliest stages of developing gum disease if you’ve got swollen or irritated gums or gums that bleed when you brush your teeth. While this is no great cause for panic, it is something you’ll want to address because…

Gum Disease: What To Look Out For When bacteria in your mouth start to grow in greater numbers around the gums and below the gumline, they can cause gum (periodontal) disease. This infection and inflammation of the gums can cause a variety of symptoms of periodontal disease as it progresses through its stages. 1. Bad…

What factors contribute to gum disease? Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a condition where bacteria build up around the teeth and below the gumline, causing a variety of potential complications that can range from bad breath to lost teeth. In the United States, over 47% of adults over age 30 suffer from some form of…

What are crowded teeth? There are many ways that your smile can fall short of your expectations, and crowding is one of them. Crowded teeth can cause both aesthetic issues and health issues, so treatment is incredibly important. Invisalign is one treatment option that stands out in terms of results, convenience, and experience. Crowding is…

A little teeth whitening can go a long way. Some of us are self-conscious about the color of our teeth. Over time, our teeth can lose their whiteness due to staining from the types of foods we eat or drinks we consume. Our teeth can also get dull from aging. If you want to brighten…

How To Recreate the Perfect Miss California Look The Miss California USA beauty pageant is one of the longest-standing of such pageants in the United States, dating back to 1952. This prestigious event crowns one gorgeous and talented woman each year as Miss California USA, and on six occasions, those winners have gone on to…

Correcting Short or Misshapen Teeth Do you feel like your teeth look too small? Oddly shaped or short teeth can throw off the balance of your smile, making it appear shallow and gummy. In contrast, longer, well-shaped teeth give a fuller, more youthful appearance to your smile.  Crown lengthening surgery is one treatment option your…

Your Simple Guide to Gum Reshaping You don’t need to suffer from severe tooth decay or have missing teeth to be affected by the appearance of your smile. Sometimes it’s not even your teeth that are making you feel self-conscious—it’s just your gums.  A gummy smile may not be a detriment to your oral health,…

Wait, there’s another option?  Imagine being able to walk into the dentist’s office excited and eager for your appointment. Imagine knowing with confidence that you’ll be comfortable and relaxed throughout your visit. At Luminous Smiles, we make that a reality.  A Solution for Dental Anxiety Over half of adults in the United States deal with…