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Smile By Design Dental Group

Comprehensive Dental Services in Irvine, CA

Finding the right dental services Irvine CA families trust starts with knowing your dentist listens, explains, and never rushes you toward a decision. At Smile By Design Dental Group, we bring restorative, cosmetic, and general dentistry together under one roof at our Great Park area office, so your entire smile is cared for by one coordinated team. New patients are always welcome, and our staff communicates fluently in English, Korean, and Spanish, which means your questions get clear answers in the language you're most comfortable with. From a routine cleaning to a full-arch implant consultation, you're in the right place.

PATIENT-CENTERED EXCELLENCE

Why Irvine Patients Choose Smile By Design

Dr. Hyeonju (Michael) Choi has completed more than 35,000 implant surgeries and restorations, a depth of experience patients notice from the first consultation. Every treatment plan we present is written out in plain language before any work begins, so you know the sequence of care and the cost involved with no surprises later. We accept a wide range of dental insurance plans and work to make treatment financially manageable, and our Friday hours open at 7:00 AM, giving working patients an early option that fits real schedules. These same standards, careful diagnosis, transparent planning, and genuine patient education, apply across every category of care we offer.

35,000+

Implant Surgeries Completed

Surgical depth and specialized precision recognized across Southern California.

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Plain-Language Written Plans

Clear breakdown of sequence and cost before any treatment begins.

Flexible

Wide Insurance Coverage

Maximizing major PPO benefits and manageable financing options.

7:00 AM

Friday Early Appointments

Convenient early morning hours that fit working patients' schedules.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Our Doctors and Their Specialties

Dr. Choi is a prosthodontist and implant specialist who also practices general and cosmetic dentistry, and he lectures on implant and cosmetic techniques for other clinicians. Dr. Sejin (Grace) Ahn, a graduate of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, focuses on evidence-based, whole-person general dentistry. Together, Dr. Choi and Dr. Ahn give patients access to both specialized implant expertise and steady, preventive-minded general care. Learn more about their training and approach on our team page.

Dr. Michael Choi, DMD - Prosthodontist and Implant Specialist in Irvine CA
Prosthodontist & Implant Specialist
Dr. Michael Choi, DMD
PROSTHODONTIST & IMPLANT SPECIALIST
Dr. Michael Choi, DMD

35,000+ implant procedures performed. International clinical lecturer recognized for precision and patient-centered treatment.

Dr. Grace Ahn, DDS - Cosmetic and General Dentist in Irvine CA
Cosmetic & General Dentist
Dr. Grace Ahn, DDS
COSMETIC & GENERAL DENTIST
Dr. Grace Ahn, DDS

UOP Dugoni School of Dentistry graduate. Focuses on evidence-based, whole-person general and cosmetic care.

THREE MAIN CATEGORIES

Explore Our Dental Services

Our dental services Irvine CA patients rely on fall into three main categories, each with its own dedicated page so you can go deeper into the specifics of your care.

Category 01

Restorative and Implant Dentistry

This is where Dr. Choi's specialized training shows most clearly. Our restorative dentistry offerings include dental implants, All-on-4 and All-on-X full-arch solutions, full mouth reconstruction, bone grafting, crowns, bridges, and dentures, built to restore both function and confidence for patients rebuilding a failing or missing smile.

Category 02

Cosmetic Dentistry

For patients focused on how their smile looks and feels, our cosmetic dentistry services include porcelain veneers, full smile makeovers, professional teeth whitening, and cosmetic injectables. These treatments are planned around your goals and your timeline, never rushed.

Category 03

General and Preventive Dentistry

Day-to-day oral health is the foundation everything else is built on. Our general dentistry services cover Invisalign, routine cleanings and exams, emergency dental care, and sedation options for patients who feel anxious about treatment.

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Insurance, Financing, and Accessibility

We accept Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, Sun Life Financial, and United Concordia, and our team will help you understand your benefits before treatment starts. Every treatment plan is provided in writing, with costs laid out clearly so there are no surprises once care begins. Multilingual staff are available to walk you through coverage and payment questions in the language you're most comfortable using. For a full breakdown of accepted plans and financing options, visit our insurance and financing page.

Accepted Insurance Carriers & Partners

Accepting Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, Sun Life Financial, United Concordia & CareCredit.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

FAQ

What dental services does Smile By Design offer in Irvine?
We provide a full slate of dental services Irvine CA residents need, organized into restorative and implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and general and preventive dentistry. This includes everything from dental implants and All-on-4 to veneers, Invisalign, and routine cleanings. Each category has its own dedicated page with more detail on individual treatments.
Does the practice accept dental insurance?
Yes. We accept a wide range of major dental insurance carriers, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, among others. Our team reviews your benefits with you before treatment and provides a written plan so you understand your costs in advance.
Are new patients welcome, and how do I get started?
New patients are always welcome at Smile By Design. The easiest way to get started is to call our office directly, and our team will help schedule your first visit and answer any questions about insurance or the services you're interested in.
What languages does the dental office support?
Our team communicates in English, Korean, and Spanish, so patients from Irvine's diverse community can discuss their care in the language they're most comfortable with. This support extends from your first phone call through every stage of treatment.
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SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT

Your Next Step Toward a Healthier, More Confident Smile

From a single procedure to a full treatment plan spanning several of our service categories, our Irvine team is ready to walk you through your options at your own pace.