Cosmetic Dentist in Burbank, CA

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, and smile, while general dentistry focuses on oral health and function. In practice, the best cosmetic work does both: it makes your smile look better and supports long-term dental wellness.

Cosmetic treatments can address:

• Tooth colour: staining, discolouration, yellowing from age or diet
• Tooth shape: chips, cracks, worn edges, uneven sizing
• Tooth position: mild crowding, gaps, or rotation without full orthodontics
• Gum appearance: excessive gum tissue, uneven gum lines
• Overall smile balance: how teeth relate to your lips, face, and proportions

Unlike general dentistry, most cosmetic procedures are elective, meaning they are not covered by dental insurance. However, some treatments (such as crowns) may qualify for partial coverage when medically necessary. At Magnolia Dentistry, we provide complete cost breakdowns at your consultation before any treatment begins.

A smile makeover is a personalised combination of cosmetic dental treatments designed to transform your entire smile in one coordinated plan, addressing colour, shape, size, alignment, and gum appearance together rather than one isolated problem at a time.

Dr. Massaband has designed smile makeovers for patients across Burbank and the San Fernando Valley for over 15 years. A typical plan might combine porcelain veneers for shape and colour, professional whitening for overall brightness, dental bonding to correct minor chips, and gum contouring to create a balanced frame. The result looks completely natural, because it is designed to match your face, not a template.

Smile makeovers are ideal for:

• Patients with multiple cosmetic concerns they want addressed in one treatment plan
• Patients preparing for a major life event, a wedding, a career change, or an important milestone
• Patients who have lived with smile insecurity for years and are finally ready to change it
• Patients who want to see their result before they commit; we show you a digital preview first

Most smile makeovers at Magnolia Dentistry are completed in 2–4 appointments over 3–6 weeks. Your consultation includes digital smile design; we photograph your teeth and create a simulation of your projected result so you can provide input before any treatment begins.

Dr. Massaband offers the complete range of cosmetic dental treatments under one roof, no referrals, no multiple practices. Each service is explained in detail on its dedicated page. Select the treatment you are interested in to learn more.

Dental Veneers

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells bonded to the front of teeth to transform colour, shape, and proportion in 2–3 appointments. Dr. Massaband designs each set to match your facial features for a naturally beautiful result.

Same-Day Dental Crowns

Our CEREC same-day crown technology allows Dr. Massaband to design, mill, and place a ceramic crown in a single visit, restoring both function and appearance without a temporary crown or a second appointment.

Dental Bonding

Composite bonding repairs chips, cracks, discolouration, and gaps in a single appointment with no anaesthetic required in most cases, the most affordable entry point to cosmetic improvement.

Professional Teeth Whitening

We offer both in-office whitening (results in 1 hour, up to 10 shades brighter) and custom take-home tray whitening. Both deliver results that over-the-counter products cannot match.

Invisalign & Clear Aligners

Mild-to-moderate crowding, gaps, and misalignment can often be corrected with clear removable aligners in 6–18 months. Dr. Massaband provides a digital tooth-movement preview at your consultation so you can see projected results before starting.

Gum Contouring

An uneven or excessive gum line makes teeth appear short or asymmetrical, even when the teeth themselves are perfectly healthy. Laser gum contouring reshapes the gum line in a single comfortable appointment with permanent results. This is often combined with veneers as part of a full smile makeover.

In cosmetic dentistry, the quality of your result depends entirely on the skill, experience, and artistic eye of the dentist. Dr. Liyan Massaband, DMD, MPH brings a rare combination of clinical precision and genuine commitment to natural-looking results, and her credentials back it up.

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), surgical and clinical training
• Master of Public Health (MPH), evidence-based approach to patient outcomes
• 15+ years of cosmetic dentistry experience in Burbank, CA
• 1,000+ successful procedures including smile makeovers, veneer sets, and full arch cases
• Digital smile design, you see your result before any treatment begins
• Conservative philosophy, the least invasive option that achieves your goal
• Full cosmetic and restorative scope under one roof, no referrals required
• 5,000+ patients treated; serving Burbank, Glendale, Toluca Lake, and the San Fernando Valley
  
  

“A great cosmetic result should look effortless. My goal with every patient is a smile that improves how they feel about themselves, without looking like they had work done. I take as long as it needs to get that right.”

— Dr. Liyan Massaband, DMD, MPH.

Your Cosmetic Smile Consultation at Magnolia Dentistry

Choosing a cosmetic dentist is a significant decision, one that deserves more than a rushed appointment and a generic treatment plan. At Magnolia Dentistry, every cosmetic journey begins with a no-obligation consultation designed to give you real information and genuine options.

Here is exactly what happens at your consultation:

1. Smile Assessment

Dr. Massaband conducts a full clinical examination of your teeth, gums, and bite. She photographs your smile from multiple angles and takes note of proportions, colour, and any functional considerations that could affect your cosmetic plan.

2. Digital Smile Preview

Using your photographs and digital smile design software, Dr. Massaband creates a visual simulation of your potential result. You see on screen what your smile could look like with veneers, whitening, bonding, or gum contouring, before any treatment is performed. You can request adjustments at this stage.

3. Treatment Options and Honest Recommendations

Dr. Massaband presents the options that suit your goals, from the most conservative (bonding, whitening) to the most transformative (full veneer makeover). She explains the clinical steps, realistic outcomes, longevity, and what each option involves.

4. Written Cost Estimate

You receive a complete itemised cost estimate in writing before you leave, including any optional add-ons and financing options. There is no pressure to commit on the day.

Your consultation is unhurried and informative. Most patients leave knowing exactly what their ideal treatment is, what it costs, and what it will look like; call (818) 846-9041 to book.

Cosmetic dental treatments are typically not covered by dental insurance, as they are considered elective. At Magnolia Dentistry, we provide a complete written cost estimate at your consultation; no surprise fees, no pressure to proceed.

General price ranges at our Burbank practice:

• In-office teeth whitening: $299 – $499
• Custom take-home whitening trays: $199 – $299
• Dental bonding (per tooth): $300 – $600
• Composite veneers (per tooth): $500 – $900
• Porcelain veneers (per tooth): $900 – $2,000
• Complete smile makeover (6–8 veneers + whitening + gum contouring): $6,000 – $16,000
• Same-day CEREC ceramic crown: $1,200 – $2,000
• Gum contouring (per tooth): $200 – $400

Financing options:

We offer CareCredit financing with monthly plans from approximately $79/month, subject to credit approval. In-house extended payment plans are also available for qualifying patients. A beautiful smile should be within reach; we will help you find a payment structure that works.