Before & Afters

Real Patients.
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Discover what’s possible at Moonlight Beach Dental, and check out some of our favorite success stories.

Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After Invisalign

Invisalign treatment corrected crowding and spacing issues, while offering a discreet and comfortable option with virtually invisible aligners unlike traditional metal braces.
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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Worn Enamel Restoration

Replacing worn enamel with no prep bonding! lengthened the teeth within an hour!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Transforming Smiles and Lives

Our patient struggled with crowding, a constricted airway causing back teeth damage, and worn front teeth. With Invisalign, a dental implant, and 4 custom front veneers, we achieved a stunning smile makeover in approximately 18 months. Both patient and team couldn’t be happier with the results!

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Before & After: Smile Transformation

Severely worn teeth from excessive grinding, with multiple teeth already broken. We increased the height of the back teeth to reduce grinding and protect the smile, while lengthening the teeth using minimal preparation. The result? A stunning, life-changing transformation with the use of conservative porcelain!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Smile Makeover

Severely worn teeth from constant grinding, with multiple teeth already broken. We restored the back teeth to a taller height, reducing grinding and protecting the smile. Using minimal preparation, we lengthened the teeth and achieved stunning, life-changing results with conservative porcelain!

 

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Dental Crowns Before & After: Replacing Old Implant Crown

Replacing an old implant crown, placing a new implant, and creating symmetry. Natural looking, with only replacing the 4 front teeth!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Replacing Old Dentistry

Replacing some old dentistry with all porcelain veneers (only 4) changes the entire smile and face!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Replacing Old Bonding

Replacing old bonding on 2 front teeth, with conservative veneers! Improved the overall smile and the tissue health! The patient was thrilled, so much brighter and more symmetrical.

 

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Rebuilding A Smile

From old and worn teeth to rebuilding the bite with conservative porcelain work! Amazing!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Porcelain Veneer Replacement

Severely worn and eroded teeth replaced with all porcelain veneers! Changed the entire appearance of her face and smile!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: New Smile

From worn eroded enamel to an all new smile – full mouth rehabilitation with porcelain!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Minimal Prep Veneers (4 teeth) and a slight gum lift

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Minimal Prep Veneers

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Dental Crowns Before & After: Minimal Prep Crowns & Bridges Full Mouth

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Invisalign® Transformation

Invisalign® success! Initially, we planned this case with Invisalign® and a few no-prep veneers, but the patient was so thrilled with the results from Invisalign® alone that we didn’t need porcelain. A life-changing transformation—he now enjoys a more stable bite, significantly reducing tooth chipping!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: From Patchwork to Perfection

This case was especially meaningful as we took it on pro bono. Our patient came to us with concerns about his previous ‘military dentistry,’ which had left him with patchwork solutions that didn’t address his bite or restore his smile. In just a few visits, we managed to avoid root canals while carefully treating deep decay and rebuilding his smile. The results exceeded both of our expectations, and we’re thrilled with the transformation!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Correction to Dental Veneers

This patient did not like her new veneers that were done to correct a trauma to her teeth incurred as a professional athlete. She was not only concerned about the esthetics of a grey tooth, but also was very concerned about the infection and its impact on her overall health. Switching out her veneers- and masking the color change- is one of the most difficult things you can do in dentistry! We were successful and had an outcome we were both thrilled about! With minimal visits to boot! Before: grey bulky veneer- and after- a true enamel replacement!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Conservative Porcelain

Worn and broken teeth from severe grinding. We addressed the issue by raising the height of the back teeth to minimize grinding, and carefully lengthened the teeth with minimal preparation. The result is a stunning, life-changing transformation using conservative porcelain!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Conservative Bonding

Conservative bonding after a fall! One visit, and a difficult shade match- seamless results!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Chipped Tooth

Accidents happen, but we’re here to help! Another successful case—this time a chipped tooth. In just one hour, without any drilling, we used additive bonding to restore the tooth. The patient was absolutely thrilled with the results!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Baby Tooth Transformation

Check this out! A retained baby tooth transformed in just one visit. We custom-crafted a new tooth to restore it to its proper size, completely enhancing the patient’s face and smile with this single change!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: A Natural Makeover in Progress

Our patient came to us with worn teeth, an infection, and bite misalignment that were impacting her overall health. So far, we’ve placed ceramic implants, removed the infection, and corrected 3/4 of her upper arch. Her bite is improving, her health has already seen significant benefits, and the results look so natural!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: A Life-Changing Transformation!

This patient faced severe reflux and heavy tooth wear, causing extreme sensitivity and exposed nerves. Overcoming her dental phobia was essential. Through sedation, we restored her smile into something truly beautiful. A remarkable journey to comfort, confidence, and a radiant smile!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: A Healthier, Happier Smile!

Our patient’s gums and teeth needed some care to restore their health and comfort. With conservative treatment, we brought their smile back to life. Their gums and teeth are now so much healthier and happier!

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Zirconia Implants Zirconia Implants

This patient was worried about his front teeth, both cosmetically, and the fact that healthwise he has 4 front root canals, and old metal-based crowns that he worried were making him sick.

I took out all front 4 teeth, cleaned out the sockets, and placed 4 immediate zirconia implants.

This is after integration of the all-zirconia implants, we did 4 all-zirconia crowns. The patient wanted a shade lighter than his other teeth.

LOOK at the TISSUE! Look at the gum health of the implants! So pink and happy! The patient was thrilled.

Truth be told, he needed many more crowns to properly restore and balance his bite. But, we need to meet the patient where they are at, and often, that is with less dentistry than is ideal. All things considered, I am very happy with the result, and so is the patient!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Transformation Wednesday

This patient had another dentist placed a very thick veneer to mask crowding on the lower teeth. Dr. Vane used Invisalign to correct the issue rather than mask it. The results are amazing.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Porcelain Veneers Transformation

Before this lovely patient was worried her bite was changing and the teeth were becoming worn down. this led to a collapsed appearance of her smile, and a slanted smile with a reverse smile line. as stunning as she is , she looked older with this smile.

After using porcelain conservatively, Dr. Vane placed veneers on the top and bottom to restore the length and vitality to her teeth- which transformed her smile and youthful vitality of her face! she looked 20 years younger when we were done! This will forever be one of my favorite smiles- I felt so blessed to participate in this case.

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Cosmetic Dentistry One Year Later: Conservative Smile Makeover

While it took a year to get him where he needed to be, this post features a VERY happy patient that received VERY conservative treatment.

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Zirconia Implants Zirconia Implants

This patient had a failing root canal and crowns with numerous health issues. Dr. Vane extracted this patient’s 4 front teeth and placed 4 immediate zirconia implants – temporaries that he wore for 6 months while healing before the permanent crowns. You can see how the tissue responds to the zirconia, only 4 front teeth transformed his smile and confidence!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Restoration

We restored this patient’s broken-down crowns and teeth. He walked out of our office with a brand-new smile, ready to take on life!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Full Mouth Reconstruction

This patient had numerous health and sleep issues, and a mouth full of metal. Dr. Vane placed 5 zirconia implants and did a full mouth reconstruction to create a natural, age-appropriate smile. His health improved dramatically!

 

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Cosmetic Dentistry A Conservative Approach

This patient had severely crowded teeth with a tongue tie and lisp. Orthodontists recommended breaking her jaw and tooth extraction but Dr. Vane used Invisalign, a tongue-tie release, and an expander to solve the problem – teeth removal was not necessary. The patient looks and feels amazing!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Worn Teeth Restoration

This patient had small, worn teeth due to teeth grinding. Look at the beautiful transformation! White and symmetrical but the best part is the patient has stopped grinding his teeth!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Renewing the Size & Look of Teeth

This patient had heavily worn and gapped teeth. The teeth were small and looked like “baby” teeth. Look at the difference!

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Cosmetic Dentistry A New Smile with Veneers

This patient had her veneers done 5 years ago but they were dull, lifeless, and were overly drilled down. She came to Dr. Vane wanting them redone. The outcome was transformative, she was thrilled with the beautiful vitality of her new smile, and Dr. Vane only redid 8 of the upper 14 teeth!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Clear Aligners & Bonding

This patient had crowding which was causing heavy wear on their front teeth. Our solution was to utilize clear aligners and bonding to improve tooth positioning, without numbing, on the front two teeth. This comprehensive approach restored the length and symmetry for a beautiful smile!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Broken Tooth Restoration

This patient had a broken tooth right after getting her braces off. In just two visits, Dr. Vane was able to bond natural looking replacements on the teeth to restore the look

The patient was able to forget the trauma and start college off right with a bright, restored smile!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Crown Lengthening with Laser Therapy

Laser treatment is a painless, quick method that can remove tissue and bone to improve symmetry and level the display of tissue in the teeth. This technique creates a lasting result that gave the patient a broad, more even smile without painful surgery – in just one day!

Notice how the eye is tricked into seeing longer, whiter teeth with just 1mm removal of tissue!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic Bonding

This patient did not want “fake” looking teeth. We took a conservative approach through bonding without numbing or removing any of the tooth’s natural structure!

This ultimately created a natural, beautiful looking smile that the patient loved!

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Surgeries Same-Day Zirconia Implants

This patient had a failing root canal and metal crowns that were causing health issues. He came in specifically to have the teeth removed and get same-day zirconia implants. In this case, Dr. Vane did so freehand, without using a guide, and slipped the implants into a better position in the sockets of the extraction. We were able to restore his teeth within a few weeks.

Look at the beautiful response of the tissue – so pink and healthy compared to the previous purple and inflamed gums. These teeth were restored just a few months after having the implants placed!

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Dental Crowns Beautiful Smile Restoration

Notice this patient’s short and worn teeth.

Look at the difference! All restorations were done right here in the office. The patient’s overall health was much improved, all while having a life-changing, beautiful restoration.

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Dental Crowns Full Mouth Restoration

We restored this patient’s full mouth by taking out old metal bridges, removing broken teeth, and placing zirconia implants – all here in the office!

Here is his full mouth after placing the final restorations. This is the same day as placement, look at how natural it is! But most importantly, his overall health improved now that we fixed his bite issues and removed toxic teeth.

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Dental Crowns Same-Day Crown

Same-day crowns are amazing, especially in an emergency! This patient was hit accidentally with a golf club. We scanned his teeth, chose a porcelain color, and milled a new crown all in one day. This is immediately at cementation, he left in 90 minutes with a brand new front tooth!
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Night Guards Tooth Clenching Fix

Clenching can cause loss of enamel and cementum at the root. This is called abfraction and is caused by the continual flexing of the teeth.

This patient, even though her teeth appear healthy, had recession and loss of the enamel, resulting in tooth sensitivity. Look closely, and you’ll see the abfraction and see how we fixed it.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Reviving Worn Teeth

This patient had severely worn teeth from crowding. Look at the after! Less than a year of Invisalign and no-prep bonding on the front teeth. No teeth were pulled and no enamel was lost!

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Zirconia Implants before and after: Implants

This patient did not like his smile and also suffered from aggressive periodontal disease.

We removed the infection, and are planning implants to support this prosthetic while healing! Life and face changing. His chewing and phonetics have vastly improved, and he looks 10 years younger!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Before & After: Closing Gaps Between Teeth

A great before and after case study that highlights a creative way to use veneers and bonding to close gaps between teeth.

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