Welcome to our site. My name is Marilyn Calvo and I am a dentist practicing Cosmetic Dentistry in Westlake Village CA and Calabasas CA areas. As an accredited professional credentialed by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, I am happy to be of service if you are in need of care or restoration of your teeth. Aside from those in the area, we also have clients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Tarzana, Chatsworth, Calabasas, and Encino.

There are plenty of people who invest time and effort in going to gyms and salons in order to look good. While these things are important, there is another part of the body that should be given attention to: the smile. A good smile is necessary because it can convey a range of emotions. As any person who has been the recipient of a warm smile knows, it is one of the best ways to communicate with other people. Furthermore, a well-maintained mouth is part of good hygiene. It prevents diseases from occurring by keeping bacteria at bay.

Our trained staff of technicians can certainly help you if you are unhappy with your smile. Problems such as broken, missing, or crowded teeth can be a thing of a past. Even if you are already satisfied with your smile, there is always room for improvement. We offer many ways to enhance the shape and color of your teeth. You are guaranteed professional service no matter what kind of procedure you opt to have.

If you want to feel what it is like to have a better smile, please visit our dental office. We have satisfied clients from Studio City, Encino, Westlake Village, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Chatsworth, and Tarzana. For the investment of just a few visits with us, you too can enjoy the experience of smiling with confidence.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Calvo, DDS

Accredited Member – American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Marilyn Calvo, DDS is a cosmetic dentist based in Encino, California who is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Her practice is built on the principle of providing professional services to individuals seeking oral care and restoration. Among the procedures offered are: General Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dental Bonding/ While Fillings, Dental Crowns, and Hygiene/ Periodontal Health, Teeth Whitening, ZOOM! Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, Dental Implants, Dentures/ Partial Dentures, Extractions, Inlays/Onlays, Post-Op Instructions, Tooth Implant, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign Dentistry, Smile Makeover Dentistry, and Braces Dentistry.

For inquiries, please do not hesitate to consult at our office located in Encino, CA. We are looking forward to meeting with you.

Porcelain Veneers Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Porcelain veneers are apt for doing just what is required for your teeth. Veneers are modern-day, custom-designed shells made from ceramic. They are placed over the tooth surface to correct different deformities such as discoloration, problems with spacing and alignment, and chipped or cracked teeth.

When placed, porcelain veneers give you a natural feel, and it is just impossible to distinguish them from natural teeth. The increasing popularity of veneers among dentists is mainly because this is one way of treating several dental issues quickly.

Teeth Whitening Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

A smile ought to be radiant, and this can be achieved only with a healthy and dazzling set of teeth. Professional teeth whitening procedures are the best for recreating your bright, white smile. It also helps in improving your appearance and lights up your personality. Even if you are very particular about the basics of dental hygiene such as brushing and flossing, discoloration over time is inevitable.

Discolored or stained teeth can make you look unpleasant and older as well, but with the professional teeth whitening procedures today, it is possible to look younger and better.

Porcelain Onlays Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Porcelain onlays are similar to veneers and are custom-fitted porcelain shells that will be attached to the problem area of the teeth. Onlays are the most advanced solution for a decayed and broken tooth.  Onlays have been considered as an effective alternative to composite fillings for treating decayed teeth. While the traditional fillings molded into the mouth often fail to provide an esthetic look, onlays are created in the dental laboratory before being placed inside the mouth so that they fit in well and give an enhanced look.

Also, onlays are safer, because they leave the other parts of the teeth untouched and help in maintaining the tooth structure. When used with traditional crowns, onlays help in keeping the structure of the tooth intact.

Tooth Colored Filling Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Until recently, amalgam fillings were the sole option for dentists to seal cavities. However, with the introduction of composite resins also known as tooth-colored materials, it is now possible to achieve a natural looking set of teeth by filling the gaps with aesthetic material.

With the use of composite resin, you can get a more natural appearance devoid of the ugly silver fillings that not only affect the appearance, but also the functionality of your teeth. Additionally, the porcelain onlays and inlays can also be used to restore small cavities in one single visit.

Composite fillings are not just pleasant to the eyes; they are devoid of mercury, which allows them to fortify the remaining structure of the tooth though bonding. As silver fillings are also known for damaging the teeth, patients prefer to have the mercury fillings removed before they start causing unnecessary problems.

Dental Bonding Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

In order to enhance the smiles of patients, Dr. Calvo and Dr. Johnson have always emphasized on the use of traditional procedures. One such procedure is called direct bonding. During the direct dental bonding procedure, composite resin material is applied into the required shape of the tooth. It is further hardened with a special light.

Direct bonding is also the ultimate solution for correcting discolorations, diminishing gaps, and repairing chipped or cracked teeth. The procedure is also beneficial for enhancing the overall appearance of teeth. Also, it takes just one single visit to complete the entire procedure.

Porcelain Dental Crowns Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Porcelain crowns are the best treatment for teeth that were exposed to significant damage or trauma. The procedure of using a crown helps in eliminating discomfort while boosting the strength of teeth via a proper covering shield.

Dental crowns are often thought to be ugly and noticeable- an idea that has now been challenged thanks to expert designers. Today’s dental crowns are made from porcelain, compared to the conventional crowns in which porcelain was fused to metal.

Dental Bridges Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Of all the dental flaws, a missing tooth is the last thing you would want to witness. It is also technically challenging to create a replacement for a missing tooth. At Smile Studio LA, we have tried to combine innovative techniques like tissue management with some of the most advanced materials to deliver the best results to our patients.

Recent developments with “metal-free” implants, bridges, and in the world of adhesion dentistry give a comprehensive range of options for substituting a missing tooth. Metal free materials have been a great help, since they allow us to create a natural and translucent appearance of the false tooth. Also, soft tissue management techniques give the false tooth a real look, thus creating an illusion that the tooth actually emerges from the gum, which is very much like a natural tooth.

Dental Implants Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Permanent tooth loss at an early age due to accidents, injuries, diseases and unplanned tooth extractions is also one of the few complications that are difficult to manage. In such cases, we suggest our patients to seek dental implant treatment as one of the safe and secure means of functional replacement.

We make this strong recommendation only because dental implants are not reliant on the neighboring teeth. These are basically tiny titanium cylinders placed into the jawbone and fused together. Once the cylinders are placed and secured with a bridge or dentures, they act like an artificial root for the teeth. It is one of the superior treatments that allows for the growth of your gums over the spot from where the extraction was done.

Dentures Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

There are innumerable patients in the world without teeth in the lower or upper jaws. Similarly, there are a large number of people who have been struggling to keep the dentures in place, particularly in the lower jaw regions. If your condition is also quite similar to this, then you should know about the level of discomfort and embarrassment that a person experiences when the dentures slip out of the mouth.

Also, such conditions prevent you from eating your favorite foods; you should also know about the nature of the denture adhesives that are used today. Fortunately, dentures today work just as they should, and modern dental procedures help in the stabilization of dental implants.

Cosmetic Gum Re-Contouring Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Patients often complain about imperfect or problematic gums. For such cases, we offer procedures for re-contouring the gums for a naturally, healthy smile line.  Gum re-contouring helps correct a gummy smile, which is a condition in which too much of the gum or uneven gums are revealed.  The procedure is sometimes used in combination with crowns and veneers. However, it is often used alone. The final result is usually very impressive.

Instant Orthodontics Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Instant orthodontics is popularly used for straightening crooked or uneven smiles within two office visits. The procedure is carried out using porcelain veneers, and not traditional braces. What traditional braces will do in months, porcelain veneers can accomplish in weeks. Veneers are basically fine porcelain shells bonded to the outer surface of the teeth. When instant orthodontics is done, it helps in straightening gaps in smiles.

Full Mouth Rejuvenation Westlake Village CA, Calabasas CA

Full mouth rejuvenation or full mouth reconstruction is a great choice for patients with very complex dental requirements. The procedure begins by analyzing and indentifying the underlying dental issues that affect the bite and the smile. By using the results of the analysis, an individual plan for the treatment is designed and implemented.

Real Patient Testimonial:

“As an adult I have always been afraid of the dentist due to one bad experience after another.  My fears were finally put to rest when I went to Dr. Calvo’s office.  Dr. Calvo and her staff were so gentle and went out of their way to make my appointment as comfortable as possible.  Not to mention Dr. Calvo knows her stuff.  Everything from the health of my teeth to what procedures I would have done were explained in detail.  I would recommend this office everyone I know and I do”. – M. Dillard