Cosmetic - Dr Hurtado

Cosmetic Dentistry in Santa Barbara

Smile Makeovers with Veneers, Whitening, and More

Whether you’re hiding your smile due to stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth, Dr. Hurtado offers personalized cosmetic dental treatments in Santa Barbara to help you smile with confidence.

From subtle touch-ups to full smile makeovers, our modern approach to aesthetic dentistry blends precision, artistry, and patient comfort.

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, and overall smile. It’s ideal for addressing issues such as:

We use conservative techniques to enhance your natural smile while preserving as much of your original tooth structure as possible.

Our Cosmetic Services

Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are ultra-thin shells bonded to the front of your teeth to instantly correct chips, gaps, stains, and more. We custom-design each veneer for a natural, seamless appearance.

Benefits:

Unlike store-bought kits, our teeth whitening Santa Barbara treatments are clinically proven and dentist-supervised.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Brighten your smile up to 8 shades with our in-office or take-home whitening treatments.

Benefits:

When you choose us for teeth whitening in Santa Barbara, you’re choosing experience, care, and results that last.

Composite Bonding

For minor chips and imperfections, bonding uses tooth-colored resin to reshape and restore your smile in a single visit.

The Cosmetic Dentistry Process

1. Consultation & Smile Assessment

We discuss your goals, assess your bite and facial structure, and create a custom smile plan.

2. Preview Your Smile

Mockups and digital imaging let you preview potential results before committing.

3. Treatment & Follow-Up

Depending on your treatment plan, we complete your cosmetic procedures over one or multiple visits — always with your comfort in mind.

Why Choose Dr. Hurtado for Cosmetic Dentistry?

Patient Stories

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Kimmie Dee

19:57 14 Jul 25

Dr. Hurtado and staff are exceptional practitioners that put you at ease, do excellent work and have the best music!

Shannon

19:27 27 May 25

I really appreciate Dr. Hurtado's honesty, financial transparency, and efficiency!

Lauren Donohue

23:37 15 May 25

I tried getting a light emergency visit with three other dentists until I called Dr. Hurtado and he took me right away. The others were going to make me wait days until having the sharp metal wire of my broken permanent retainer removed. Dr Hurtado did it in minutes and was much more reasonably priced!! The best part was feeling seen and soothed in a moment of discomfort. His 35 years of experience really shows and I’ve never been in such a relaxed environment dental office. Wonderful, friendly staff all around!

B B

06:54 09 Apr 25

Went there for emergency when on vacation for cap replacement and they found a filling that had fallen out as well, about a year ago. Well, the cap stayed, but it was formed so awkwardly that the adjacent tooth had a 2.5mm average cylindrical gap causing additional issues and pain. Not worth keep driving back for garbage dental work, even if its complementary. I'm cutting my losses and hope you get a better service than I did.

It was extremely peaceful, always on time and I never saw another patient despite 2 visits.

Lorena Jimenez

18:43 07 Oct 24

Dr. Hurtado, Is excellent with our family dental care. We highly recommend him and the staff is very friendly.

Abigail Alderete

19:24 11 Jul 24

First place where I have felt very satisfied with the staff, each one does their job very professionally, I loved the place and the work they do.

Christan Schaefer

05:06 21 Sep 23

Excellent teeth cleaning and initial consultation. Staff was able to quickly book my husband and I for follow up appointments as well. Highly recommend Dr Hurtado and his staff to anyone in search of a great dentist.

Diego Ortiz

07:13 10 Aug 23

I'm a new patient and Dr Hurtado has been attentive to my dental concerns. The communication with the doctor and staff is awesome. Feeling lucky to have found this place!

Shannon Fennell

00:15 03 Jun 23

Dr. Hurtado, Dr. Hoffman and their team are the most thoughtful and honest dentistry team in the area. After going to a different dentist in SB and being given a laundry list of things wrong with my teeth, I went to Dr. Hurtado’s office and was treated honestly and respectfully (turns out, not much was wrong - the previous dentist just wanted money). Julio does a wonderful job taking care of patients and creating a comfortable and professional space. Nicole was a great tech that works with care and gentleness. Couldn’t recommend this office more.

Ana Thompson

14:49 01 Jun 23

Dr. Hurtado and Dr. Hoffman are very nice dentist.
Thank you

Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs

Are veneers permanent?

Veneers are long-lasting but not considered permanent. They usually last 10–15 years with proper care.

Will teeth whitening make my teeth sensitive?

Some patients experience mild, temporary sensitivity. We use desensitizing agents to reduce this.

Can I whiten crowns or veneers?

No — whitening only works on natural enamel. We match restorations to your whitened teeth.

Is cosmetic dentistry covered by insurance?

Most cosmetic procedures are not covered, but we offer affordable financing options.

Real Confidence Starts with a Healthy, Beautiful Smile

Whether you’re exploring veneers, whitening, or a full smile makeover, we’ll help you achieve results that look and feel like you.