Smile Gallery: Santa Monica Before & After Photos

Smile Gallery

Dr. Aaron Ochoco approaches every case individually, aiming for results that look natural and hold up over time. Please browse our before-and-after photos to see the results we have achieved for our real patients in Santa Monica. The gallery is organized by treatment, including porcelain veneers, composite bonding, crowns and bridges, and full smile makeovers, so you can find examples that match what you're considering. Every case reflects the same individualized approach Dr. Ochoco brings to each visit at Schuster and Ochoco Dental.

Before photo of patient with severely worn and broken teeth prior to All-On-X treatment — Before

All-On-X Implant Denture

An All-On-X implant denture replaces a full arch of missing or severely damaged teeth with a fixed, non-removable denture anchored to a small number of strategically placed dental implants. In this case, Dr. Ochoco used All-On-X to replace this patient's broken and missing teeth with a complete, natural-looking arch in a single treatment plan.

Before photo of patient with discolored, worn, and uneven front teeth prior to ceramic crown treatment — Before

After photo of patient with bright, uniform smile following ceramic crown restoration in Santa Monica — After

Ceramic Crowns for Worn Front Teeth

A ceramic crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, replacing worn or discolored enamel with a durable, tooth-colored material that resists future staining. In this case, Dr. Ochoco used ceramic crowns to replace this patient's heavily discolored and worn front teeth with a bright, uniform smile.

If you're weighing your cosmetic options, see our FAQ on which cosmetic treatment is right for you?

Before photo of patient with uneven, chipped teeth with irregular edges prior to ceramic crown treatment — Before

After photo of patient with smooth, uniform teeth following ceramic crown restoration in Santa Monica — After

Ceramic Crowns for Uneven, Chipped Teeth

A ceramic crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, rebuilding chipped or irregular edges into a smooth, uniform shape. In this case, Dr. Ochoco used ceramic crowns to correct this patient's uneven, chipped teeth, creating a consistent, natural-looking smile line.

Not sure which restoration fits your situation? See our FAQ on filling or crown?

Before photo of patient with broken, fractured front teeth prior to ceramic crown treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a full, restored smile following ceramic crown treatment in Santa Monica — After

Ceramic Crowns for Broken, Fractured Teeth

A ceramic crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, rebuilding it from the gumline up when too much structure has broken away for a smaller restoration to work. In this case, Dr. Ochoco used ceramic crowns to rebuild this patient's broken, fractured front teeth into a full, natural-looking smile.

If you're dealing with something similar right now, read our FAQ on what should I do about a knocked-out or broken tooth or visit our emergency dental care page.

Before photo of patient with a chipped front tooth prior to composite bonding — Before

After photo of patient with a repaired, natural-looking smile following composite bonding in Santa Monica — After

Composite Bonding for a Chipped Front Tooth

Composite bonding repairs a chipped or damaged tooth by applying a tooth-colored resin directly to the affected area, then shaping and polishing it to match the surrounding teeth, typically in a single visit. In this case, Dr. Ochoco used composite bonding to repair this patient's chipped front tooth and restore a natural, even smile line.

Wondering whether bonding or veneers is the better fit? See our FAQ on composite bonding vs. veneers, and read what our patients have to say about results like this one.

Before photo of patient with worn, uneven, and shortened teeth prior to porcelain veneer treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a full, uniform smile following porcelain veneer treatment in Santa Monica — After

Porcelain Veneers for Worn, Uneven Teeth

Porcelain veneers are thin shells bonded to the front of the teeth, correcting shape, length, and color while preserving most of the natural tooth underneath. In this case, Dr. Ochoco used porcelain veneers to rebuild this patient's worn, uneven teeth into a fuller, more uniform smile.

Before photo of patient with discolored, overlapping teeth prior to porcelain veneer treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a bright, aligned smile following porcelain veneer treatment in Santa Monica — After

Porcelain Veneers for Discolored, Overlapping Teeth

Porcelain veneers are thin shells bonded to the front of the teeth, correcting color and the appearance of alignment without orthodontic treatment. Dr. Ochoco used porcelain veneers to address this patient's discolored, overlapping teeth and create a brighter, more even smile.

Our porcelain veneers FAQs cover more on this, including which cosmetic treatment is right for you?

Before photo of patient with uneven tooth shape and minor spacing prior to porcelain veneer treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a symmetrical, proportionate smile following porcelain veneer treatment in Santa Monica — After

Porcelain Veneers for Uneven Tooth Shape and Symmetry

Small differences in tooth shape and spacing can throw off the overall symmetry of a smile, even when the teeth themselves are healthy. Dr. Ochoco used porcelain veneers to even out this patient's tooth shape and close minor gaps, creating a more balanced, proportionate result.

If you're weighing your own options, our porcelain veneers FAQs cover common questions, including are veneers right for you?

Before photo of patient with slightly yellowed, uneven edges prior to porcelain veneer treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a refined, natural-looking smile following porcelain veneer treatment in Santa Monica — After

Porcelain Veneers for a Subtle Smile Refinement

Not every veneer case starts with major damage or discoloration. This patient's smile needed only a subtle refinement, brightening the shade and smoothing minor edge irregularities while keeping the result looking natural rather than overdone. It's a good example of Dr. Ochoco's conservative approach to cosmetic work: enhance what's already there instead of starting over.

If you're deciding between options, see smile makeover vs. individual treatments in our FAQs.

Before photo of patient with slightly worn and discolored tooth edges prior to porcelain veneer treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a brighter, more even smile line following porcelain veneer treatment in Santa Monica — After

Porcelain Veneers for Worn, Discolored Tooth Edges

The edges of this patient's teeth were slightly discolored and worn, giving the smile an uneven, dulled appearance. Dr. Ochoco used porcelain veneers to rebuild the worn edges and correct the discoloration, restoring a brighter, more even smile line.

For more on matching a shade like this to your smile, see our FAQ on what's the most natural veneer shade?

Before photo of patient with uneven tooth length and yellowing prior to porcelain veneer treatment — Before

After photo of patient with a bright, evenly proportioned smile following porcelain veneer treatment in Santa Monica — After

Porcelain Veneers for Uneven Tooth Length

This patient's front teeth varied in length and had noticeable yellowing, creating an uneven, aged appearance to the smile. Dr. Ochoco used porcelain veneers to bring the teeth into consistent proportion and correct the discoloration, resulting in a brighter, more youthful smile line.

For more on what makes a result like this look natural, read Natural vs. Overdone Veneers on our blog.

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