Cosmetic Dental Services in Orange County: What to Expect

Savage Smile is a cosmetic dental practice in Orange, California, led by Dr. Ryan Savage, DDS. Rather than covering every branch of dentistry, the practice concentrates on porcelain veneers and complete smile design, dental implants, and facial aesthetics. This guide explains what each service involves and how to tell whether a cosmetic specialist is the right first call for you.

Cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry are not the same job

General and family dentists handle the health side of your mouth: cleanings, exams, fillings, children's care, and problems that hurt. Cosmetic dentistry starts after health is stable and answers a different question, which is how your smile looks when you talk and laugh. Both matter. They are simply different appointments with different goals.

A useful way to sort your own situation:

• See a general or family dentist for routine cleanings and exams, tooth pain, decay, gum treatment, and children's dentistry.
• See an orthodontist when teeth need to physically move because of crowding, rotation, or a bite that does not close properly.
• See a cosmetic dentist when your teeth are basically healthy but you want to change their color, shape, length, or symmetry, or replace old dental work that no longer matches.

If you are not sure which category you fall into, a consultation will tell you quickly, and an honest cosmetic dentist will send you elsewhere first when that is the right sequence. Our guide to veneers compared with Invisalign works through the most common version of that decision.

Porcelain veneers and complete smile design

Porcelain veneers are the practice's core service. They are thin, custom-shaped porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth, and they can brighten deep staining that whitening cannot reach, rebuild chipped or worn edges, close small gaps, and even out teeth that look uneven. Dr. Savage has completed more than 1,000 hours of advanced training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, with a focus on conservative, minimal prep and no-prep techniques.

A smile design case is planned as a whole rather than tooth by tooth. Shade, tooth proportion, edge shape, and the way your teeth meet your lip line are decided together before any porcelain is made. You can see finished cases in the before and after gallery and read the stage-by-stage plan on our smile process page.

What is included in a veneer package

Savage Smile publishes complete package prices rather than quoting per tooth after the fact. Every veneer package includes whitening, gum recontouring as needed, temporary veneers, the permanent veneers, two cleanings, clear retainers, and any follow-up appointments.

Published pricing, current as of August 2026:

• 8 veneers: $15,600
• 10 veneers: $19,000
• 12 veneers: $22,800
• Top 8 and bottom 8 matching veneers: $31,200
• Top 10 and bottom 10 matching veneers: $38,000
• Top 12 and bottom 12 matching veneers: $44,400

Across those six packages the cost works out to roughly $1,850 to $1,950 per veneer. Full context, including how Orange County pricing compares and what drives the range, is in our Orange County veneer cost guide and on the pricing page. Financing options are available.

Dental implants

An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, which is a structural job rather than a cosmetic one, but the two overlap constantly in practice. A missing tooth changes how the teeth around it sit and wear, and a replacement tooth still has to match the color and shape of everything next to it. That is why implant work and cosmetic work are planned together here. You can read more on the dental implants page.

Lip filler and Botox

A smile is framed by the lips and the muscles around them, so facial aesthetics sit alongside the dental work rather than separate from it. The practice offers lip filler and Botox for patients who want the frame adjusted along with the teeth. These are optional add-ons, not part of a veneer case, and they are discussed at consultation rather than assumed.

What a first visit actually involves

The in-person veneer consultation with Dr. Savage costs $193 and runs 80 minutes. It includes a full mouth 3D digital scan using an iTero scanner, smile analysis videos and photos, and X-rays to analyze your bite and tooth structure. You leave knowing whether you are a candidate, what the plan would be, and the exact all-inclusive price for your case before committing to anything.

There is also a free virtual option: message "Savage Smile" to @RyanSavageDDS on Instagram for a virtual consultation if you want a first opinion before booking in person.

Where the practice is

Savage Smile is based in Orange, California, and serves patients from across Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Anaheim Hills, Tustin, Mission Viejo, and Lake Forest.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Savage Smile offer?

Savage Smile offers porcelain veneers and complete smile design, dental implants, and lip filler and Botox. Veneer packages also include whitening, gum recontouring as needed, temporary veneers, two cleanings, clear retainers, and follow-up appointments. The practice is cosmetic-focused rather than a general or family dental office.

Do I need a general dentist as well as a cosmetic dentist?

Usually yes. A general or family dentist handles routine exams, cleanings between cosmetic cases, decay, and any dental emergency. A cosmetic dentist plans and places the veneer or smile design work. Many patients keep both relationships, and cosmetic treatment goes more smoothly when routine health issues are already handled.

How much do porcelain veneers cost in Orange County?

At Savage Smile, published packages run from $15,600 for 8 veneers to $44,400 for a full upper and lower set of 24, which is roughly $1,850 to $1,950 per veneer. Every package is all-inclusive. Other Orange County practices quote per tooth, so compare what is included before comparing totals.

How long does veneer treatment take?

Most veneer cases are completed in a small number of visits over a few weeks rather than months, since veneers reshape teeth instead of moving them. Our veneer timeline guide walks through each stage, from the consultation and digital scan through temporaries to final bonding.

Can I get veneers if my teeth are crooked?

Mild crowding or rotation is often a good veneer case, because reshaping the visible surface can make teeth look straight. Moderate to severe misalignment, or a bite that does not close properly, usually needs orthodontics first. Dr. Savage will tell you at consultation which situation applies to you.

Book a consultation with Dr. Savage

If you want a straight answer about which of these services fits your smile, and an exact all-inclusive price before you commit, book a consultation with Dr. Savage. Schedule your consultation here.

7630 E Chapman Ave Suite A, Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-8497

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