17075 Devonshire St. Suite 308
Northridge, CA 91325
818-831-3365
Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry
Dr. Doris Barizo | Northridge Lumineers
Lumineers are designed to provide a gorgeous result with simplicity and comfort in mind.
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Your smile and comfort is our priority. We are committed to offering the latest advances in dental techniques and technology to our patients. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a professional dental experience that addresses your individual needs. With over 30 years of experience, we understand and provide gentle care that fits into your busy schedule.
Lumineers are the #1 patient-requested veneer! They are digitally designed to be about as thin as a contact lens and be applied seamlessly over your existing smile.
Lumineers solve a variety of dental problems:
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Permanently brighten stained or discolored teeth
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Restore chipped teeth
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Eliminate spacing and gaps
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Align crooked teeth
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Reshape small or misshapen teeth
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Refresh old dental work
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Perfect your Hollywood smile
What are the benefits of choosing Lumineers?
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Attach seamlessly to your existing teeth
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Incredibly strong, but remarkably thin
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Two quick and easy office visits
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Typically no pain, no drilling and no shots
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Nearly 30 years of clinically proven results*
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Not All Veneers Are Made the Same. You Deserve the Best, So Accept No Imitations.
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Traditional veneers require preparation, anesthetic shots and the placement of temporaries that delay the procedure. Due to the thickness of a traditional veneer, the removal process is more aggressive and can irreversibly damage the healthy tooth structure.
Lumineers are minimally invasive and tend to eliminate the need for anesthetic shots and temporaries, allowing you to look and feel great! Many dentists can offer traditional veneers, however few can offer their patients the Lumineers difference. Dr. Barizo is a Lumineers certified dentist, meaning she is able to provide you the latest in veneer technology and benefits.
Lumineers Before/After Gallery
How Lumineers Work
You can have your LUMINEERS smile in just 2 short office visits. During your first visit, you will have photos taken of your teeth, a precision mold impression made, and the appropriate LUMINEERS shade will be chosen. During your second visit, your custom LUMINEERS are checked for fit and shade. They are then permanently placed and bonded, and about two weeks later is recommended to make sure that everything is okay, and that you are completely satisfied with your new LUMINEERS smile.
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LUMINEERS are the perfect decision when you want a truly perfect smile. They make discolored or yellowed teeth look naturally white. They correct uneven spacing and lengthen short teeth, and they can completely reshape awkward teeth. Thanks to LUMINEERS, your dentist has the technology and artistry never before available to give you a smile that couldn't be more perfect.
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See How You'll Look with Lumineers
Ask for your complimentary Digital Smile Makeover. You'll have a great picture of what LUMINEERS can do for you and your smile with a Lumismile digital makeover. A LUMISMILE Digital Smile Makeover is a simulation of how perfect your smile could be with LUMINEERS. You will be able to see what your smile would look like with straight, beautifully-shaped, white teeth. You can see what it looks like today-- before you leave this office.
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Your new life begins with your new LUMINEERS thin veneers smile. They're beautiful, proven long-lasting... and they're permanently white. The procedure is painless, doesn't require removal of sensitive tooth structure as with traditional veneers and is often accomplished in 2 short dental appointments*. Even better, LUMINEERS are proven to last for 20 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How are Lumineers different from traditional veneers?
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Lumineers are unique, ultra-thin, and highly translucent, which allows them to replicate the natural appearance of enamel. Traditional veneers are much thicker, requiring your original tooth structure to be ground down. Lumineers are so thin (approximately 0.2mm), that little to no tooth reduction is necessary. Additionally, the durability of Lumineers allows them to resist wear and remain resilient to last more than 20 years.
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2. Are there any other Lumineers?
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No. Lumineers are exclusive, one-of-a-kind products of the DenMat Lab at DenMat, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of professional dental materials.
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3. I think I need braces, but I really don't want to go through the inconvenient, unsightly, and time-intensive process. Can I get Lumineers instead?
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In most cases, yes! Dr. Young will be able to evaluate your teeth and devide whether orthodontics is necessary. If you do not have a severe problem, Lumineers will reshape your teeth, making them look straighter and more uniform, as well as whiter, something you don’t get with braces.
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4. How long will Lumineers last?
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Clinical testing has proven that a Lumineers smile lasts and looks great for more than 20 years.
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5. What is involved with a Lumineers procedure?
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On the first visit, Dr. Young will take an impression of your teeth. Then your dentist will work with you to select the shade of white that’s right for you. After your first visit, Dr. Young will send the impression off to the dental lab for your custom Lumineers to be created. Once you're Lumineers arrive at our office, they are checked for fit and shade. During your second visit, your Lumineers are painlessly applied without shots or drilling of sensitive tooth structure.
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6. Is the procedure painful?
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The procedure is completely pain-free. Because they are ultra-thin, in most cases, a perfect fit can be achieved without shots or grinding down of the original tooth structure. Once the procedure is completed, there is no post-placement discomfort or sensitivity. Your Lumineers will look natural and feel comfortable from the moment they are placed.
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7. How long does the procedure take?
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The Lumineers process takes, on average, only two visits.
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8. Can I still chew gum and eat my favorite sticky foods?
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Yes! Feel free to eat and drink what you like. However, Lumineers don't replace good hygiene, so you should continue to visit your dentist every 6 months for a check-up and cleaning to keep your Lumineers looking their best and the rest of your teeth and gums healthy.
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9. Can Lumineers be taken off if I want them removed?
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In most cases, your natural teeth are still intact and strong.
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10. How long have Lumineers been existed?
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Lumineers have been restoring smiles for more than 30 years.
Meet Dr. Doris Barizo
Northridge, CA Lumineers Certified Dentist
Meet Dr. Doris Barizo
Northridge, CA Lumineers Certified Dentist
Dr. Doris Barizo has been serving the community of Northridge in dentistry for over 11 years.
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Dr. Barizo is best known for her exceptional work in cosmetic dentistry. She has mastered the art of delivering a beautiful long lasting smile with Lumineers. From permanently stained, chipped, discolored, or misaligned teeth she is able create the beautiful smile you've always wanted. She is also known for her work in gum treatment using Laser Periodontal Therapy to destroy the bacteria that causes periodontitis. She also specializes in diagnostic services, preventative services, fillings, crowns, bridges and teeth whitening.
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Many of her patients consider her as one of the best dentists in Northridge. She is described as an educator and will go to great lengths to make sure you are informed about every step of your treatment. She also has years of experience providing care to special needs individuals, making their experience the best it can be.
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When she is not working, Dr. Barizo spends her time rescuing cats and kittens while donating to the humane society. She enjoys classical music and playing the piano.