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By Greg Vigoren, DDS Imagine restorations so precisely fitted that they last longer, feel natural, and conserve healthy tooth structure....

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Life in Newport Beach often includes coffee, wine, and vibrant dining—habits that can stain enamel over time. At...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS In Newport Beach, where professional networking and social life are part of the week, a confident smile matters. At...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Severe tooth pain or infection can make it hard to know what to do next. Should you save the tooth with a root canal...

At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry , Dr. Greg Vigoren brings nearly 50 years of experience to a patient-first philosophy: preserve natural...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Struggling with chipped, discolored, or damaged teeth? Choosing between porcelain veneers and dental crowns can feel...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Porcelain veneers provide a minimally invasive way to transform smiles by correcting discoloration, chips, gaps, or...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Considering straighter teeth but not the look of metal braces? At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry  in Newport Beach,...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Rising dental bills can feel overwhelming, but many costs are preventable. At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry  in...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Wondering how durable your dental crown will be? At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry  in Newport Beach, CA, I’ve seen...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Experiencing tooth damage from decay, cracks, or wear can leave you wondering about the right fix. At Vigoren...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Whitening toothpastes are everywhere, promising a brighter smile with zero effort. Do they work—and are they safe?...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Imagine a Newport Beach afternoon—surrounded by family, laughing freely without worrying about your smile. For many...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Dealing with a chipped tooth or uneven smile that makes you hesitate to grin? At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry  in...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS In Newport Beach, where lifestyle and confidence matter, patients want smiles that are both beautiful and...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS Sharp pain when you bite, or sudden sensitivity to hot and cold, can be warning signs of a cracked tooth. The good...

By Greg Vigoren, DDS When decay or damage is more than a simple filling can handle—but a full crown would remove too much healthy tooth— inlays  and onlays  can be the sweet spot. At Vigoren Restorative Dentistry  in Newport Beach, CA, we use high-magnification and precise adhesive techniques to restore strength and esthetics while preserving natural structure. TL;DR Conservative:  Onlays/partial crowns remove ~35.5–46.7% of tooth structure vs. ~67.5–75.6% for full crowns ( E

A beautiful smile can boost confidence and improve overall well-being. However, dental issues such as decay, trauma, or aging can affect...

I’ve been practicing restorative dentistry in Newport Beach for over four decades. And one thing has never changed: I don’t extract teeth...

Can You Get Cavities from Kissing? This is a question I hear more often than you might think. And the short answer is — yes, the...