Cosmetic Dentistry — A Smile Designed Around You
The impressions we make on others start with our smile. Studies show that an attractive smile is perceived as a sign of success, warmth, and health — and a smile you’re proud to share changes how you show up in every room. At the Gilbert dental practice of Dr. John A. Garza DDS, LVIF, FIAPA, FICOI, cosmetic dentistry is not a product off a shelf. Every treatment plan begins with listening: to your goals, your concerns, your timeline, and your budget.
Dr. Garza is one of fewer than 500 dentists worldwide to hold the LVIF designation from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies — the most rigorous postgraduate cosmetic dentistry training program in the profession. He has lectured other dentists on veneers, smile design, and CEREC technology, including internationally in Shanghai. The results he creates in Gilbert reflect that level of expertise every single day.
Smile Makeovers in Gilbert, AZ
A smile makeover is not a single procedure — it’s a custom-designed combination of cosmetic treatments built around your specific goals, your complexion, your facial structure, and your timeline. Some patients transform their smile in a single appointment. Others prefer to stage treatments over time. What stays constant is the outcome: a smile that looks natural, feels right, and reflects the person you want to present to the world.
Dr. Garza designs every smile makeover using the diagnostic standards of the Las Vegas Institute — accounting for facial harmony, lip line, gum display, tooth proportion, and color science. This is not the “one-size” veneer approach common at many practices. It is comprehensive aesthetic dentistry built on advanced training that fewer than 500 dentists in the world have completed.
What Can a Smile Makeover Correct?
- Worn, shortened, or flat-looking teeth
- Crooked, gapped, or misshapen teeth
- Cracked, chipped, or broken teeth
- Discolored, stained, or uneven tooth color
- Gummy smile or uneven gum line
- Missing teeth (implant-supported options available)
Smile Makeover Procedures Available:
- Porcelain veneers — custom coverings bonded to the front of teeth
- CEREC same-day crowns — milled and placed in a single visit
- Teeth whitening — in-office, up to 10–12 shades in one session
- Cosmetic bonding — same-day chip and gap repair
- Gum contouring — laser reshaping of the gum line
- Dental implants — for complete smile restoration
How Many Visits for a Smile Makeover?
Dr. Garza can often complete a smile makeover in as little as one or two visits, depending on the treatments selected. Full-arch veneer cases typically require two visits; CEREC crowns and bonding are completed same-day.
Patient Testimonial
“My family has been going to Dr. Garza for over five years. He’s the best dentist we have ever had and he uses only the best materials available! His office staff is always kind, courteous and caring.” — R.C.
Patient | Gilbert, AZ |★★★★★
Custom Porcelain Veneers in Gilbert
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin, custom-fabricated ceramic coverings bonded to the front surface of teeth — correcting color, shape, spacing, and length in a single treatment. Dr. Garza has placed thousands of porcelain veneers and lectures other dental professionals on smile design. Every set he creates is custom-crafted to complement your complexion, facial structure, and desired outcome — not a generic “veneer look.” Medical-grade ceramics replicate the light-reflective qualities of natural enamel so the result catches light exactly as a real tooth would.
Veneers Can Correct:
- Discolored or stained teeth that don’t respond to whitening
- Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
- Gaps between teeth (diastemas)
- Misshapen, uneven, or slightly crooked teeth
- Teeth that are too small or too large
- Microscopic pitting or surface irregularities
Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers:
Composite (direct): Applied chair-side in a single visit. Less expensive, no tooth reduction. Ideal for minor corrections. Porcelain (indirect): Custom-fabricated from medical-grade ceramic. More durable, longer-lasting (7–20 years), more lifelike. The premium choice for a full smile transformation.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
Porcelain veneers typically last 10–20 years with proper care. Avoid biting on hard objects, and wear a night guard if you grind or clench.
Patient Testimonial
"Dr. Garza is top of the line in every aspect of dentistry. You will never meet a nicer man and the wonderful family that is his staff. They will transform any mouth to be the best that it can be, and in the least painful experience.”
— Patient, Gilbert |★★★★★
Teeth Whitening in Gilbert, AZ
Professional in-office teeth whitening delivers results that at-home strips and trays simply cannot match. In a single session at Dr. Garza’s Gilbert dental office, your teeth can lighten by up to 10–12 shades. Dr. Garza uses laser-assisted whitening technology, which significantly reduces sensitivity and shortens treatment time to approximately 20 minutes. Take-home trays are also available.
Benefits of In-Office Whitening:
- Up to 10–12 shades lighter in a single appointment
- Laser-assisted — faster and less sensitivity than traditional bleaching
- Personalized shade matching
- Supervised by a trained professional throughout
- Long-lasting results with simple maintenance
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Cosmetic Dental Bonding in Gilbert, AZ
Cosmetic dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair chips, close gaps, reshape uneven teeth, cover stains, and restore cracked or worn enamel — often in a single appointment, often without anesthesia. Dr. Garza matches the composite shade precisely to your surrounding teeth. Most treatments take 30 to 60 minutes per tooth. Composite bonding lasts an average of 4–8 years and can be refreshed or repaired at any regular dental visit.
What Bonding Corrects:
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Gaps and spaces between teeth
- Minor misshaping or uneven tooth contour
- Surface stains or discoloration
- Short or worn teeth
Laser Gum Contouring in Gilbert, AZ
Laser gum contouring reshapes the gum line to reveal more of the tooth, correcting a gummy smile or uneven gum line. Dr. Garza uses the Fotona laser, which eliminates the need for scalpels and stitches, dramatically reduces bleeding and post-procedure discomfort, and allows the gum tissue to heal quickly. Most patients return to normal activity the same day. Results are immediate and permanent.
What Gum Contouring Treats:
- Gummy smile (excess gum display when smiling)
- Uneven gum line
- Teeth that appear short due to excess gum coverage
- Asymmetric gum tissue
Liplase | Natural Lip Augmentation with the Fotona Laser
Liplase is a three-minute, needle-free laser treatment that uses the Fotona laser to stimulate the growth of the patient’s own collagen — a process called neocollagenesis. The result is natural lip augmentation and reshaping without fillers, injections, or any foreign material. The lips are volumized and shaped in a single treatment session, with no downtime and no synthetic filler of any kind.
For patients who have considered traditional filler injections but want a more natural alternative, Liplase is a compelling option. The result looks and feels natural because it is natural — the patient’s own collagen doing the work, stimulated by the precision of the Fotona laser. Dr. Garza is an active Fotona Laser Instructor who teaches laser techniques nationally and internationally, including in Shanghai.
Smoothlase | Laser Perioral Rejuvenation
Smoothlase uses the Fotona laser intraorally to stimulate collagen production in the perioral tissues — reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging around the mouth and lower face. Like Liplase, all results come from the patient’s own collagen growth. No needles. No synthetic filler. No foreign material of any kind.
The treatment is performed entirely from inside the mouth and typically takes a single short appointment. Patients notice a gradual, natural improvement in the perioral area over several weeks as collagen remodeling occurs. For patients who want to address the signs of aging around the mouth without injections, Smoothlase offers a distinctly different and more natural approach.
About Your Cosmetic Dentist in Gilbert
Whether it’s your first cleaning or a complex restoration, you deserve a dentist who is both warm and exceptional. Here’s why Gilbert families have trusted Dr. Garza for over 30 years.
Dr. Garza has been serving Gilbert, AZ since 1994. His depth of experience means fewer surprises and better outcomes for patients of every age and need.
Dr. Garza holds an LVIF from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies — a distinction held by fewer than 500 dentists worldwide. He’s the dentist other dentists choose for their own care.
From cleanings to dental implants, laser dentistry, TMJ therapy, sleep apnea treatment, and smile makeovers — Dr. Garza handles it all at one convenient Gilbert location. No referrals needed.
Our mission is simple: treat every patient like family. Overhead TVs in every suite, 24/7 online booking, and a team that genuinely cares make every visit comfortable and convenient.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry
Have a cometic dentistry question not answered here? Call us at (480) 539-7979 or send us a message —
our team is happy to help.
Yes — Dr. Garza’s Gilbert office is actively welcoming new cosmetic dentistry patients. Book online 24/7 or call us to schedule an appointment.
Pricing varies based on the number of teeth and materials. Cosmetic procedures are typically elective and not covered by insurance, but our team will review your benefits and discuss financing. Call to schedule a consultation and receive a personalized estimate.
Yes. Cosmetic bonding and CEREC crowns are completed in a single visit. Teeth whitening takes approximately 20 minutes. Veneer cases require two appointments.
No — dental porcelain and composite resin are not porous and will not respond to whitening agents. Dr. Garza reviews this during your consultation when planning combined cosmetic work.
Most elective cosmetic procedures (whitening, veneers) are not covered. Some treatments with restorative function (CEREC crown for a failing tooth) may be partially covered. Our team will check your benefits before treatment.
Complete Care for Every Smile, Right Here in Gilbert
Dr. John A. Garza DDS, LVIF, FIAPA, FICOI offers the full spectrum of dental care in one convenient Gilbert location — from routine checkups to advanced implants, cosmetic makeovers, TMJ treatment, and more. No referrals and no runaround, just exceptional dentistry in one familiar place.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, smile makeovers, teeth whitening, bonding, gum contouring, CEREC crowns.
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day care for toothaches, knocked-out teeth, abscesses, root canals, and extractions.
Dental Implants &
All-On-4
Single implants, implant-supported dentures, and All-On-4. CT-guided by Dr. Garza, FICOI.
East Valley TMJ — TMJ, Orofacial Pain & Neuromuscular Dentistry
TMJ diagnosis, orofacial pain management, neuromuscular dentistry, custom orthotics.
Sleep Apnea & Sleep Dentistry
Home sleep testing, oral appliance therapy for OSA and snoring. Non-surgical.
Same-Day Dentistry
Same-day crowns, emergency care, extractions, root canals, smile makeovers.
Physiologic Dentistry
Physiologic jaw analysis, neuromuscular dentistry, custom orthotics, TMJ/TMD treatment.
Our Technology
CEREC, Fotona laser, CT-guided imaging, and advanced neuromuscular diagnostics.
Orthodontics —
Controlled Arch & ARA
Physiologic orthodontics for teens and adults. Expands the jaw, improves facial profile, addresses TMJ and sleep apnea. No unnecessary extractions.
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, gum disease treatment, extractions, and laser dentistry. Complete everyday care for the whole family.
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Whether you’re overdue for a cleaning, looking for relief from TMJ pain and migraines, or are ready to transform your smile, Dr. John A. Garza welcomes new patients to his Gilbert dental office.
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