With decades of experience and genuine concern for your dental well-being, our Irvine dentistry strive to make your visit as safe and comfortable as possible. Request your stress-free dental consultation in Irvine with us today. Looking forward to meeting you!
With decades of experience and genuine concern for your dental well-being, our Irvine dentistry strive to make your visit as safe and comfortable as possible. Request your stress-free dental consultation in Irvine with us today. Looking forward to meeting you!
“All the staff are incredibly kind and understanding. My stress level starts to go down once I am in the chair.” – Asha S. (August 2018)
"very patient centric approach and take time explaining the small details" - Mohan M.
"They're great about working with your schedule and budget" - Cailey F.
"Flexible, friendly and they treat you like family. " - Shoba V.
"very open and candid [...] and made me feel important and valued" - Alexandra L.
Looking for a trusted dentist in Irvine for dental bonding? We provide natural-looking dental bonding that repairs chipped, cracked, and worn teeth and closes small gaps, often in a single visit. Whether you need a quick touch-up or a repair to restore a damaged tooth, our Irvine dental team shade-matches and shapes every restoration for a natural, comfortable fit. Proudly serving Irvine and the Great Park Neighborhoods, schedule your dental bonding consultation today and smile with confidence again!
Dental bonding is one of the simplest and most conservative ways to repair a chipped, cracked, or worn tooth. Dr. Stan Chien applies a tooth-colored resin, shapes it by hand, and hardens it in place, so most patients leave with a restored tooth after a single appointment. No lab work, no temporary restorations, and often no numbing. Because bonding typically doesn’t require removing enamel, it preserves more of your natural tooth than a crown or veneer. Before starting, Dr. Chien uses a shade guide to match the resin to your surrounding teeth, so the repair blends in with your smile. Most treatments take about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth, making bonding an easy fix to fit into your day.
Dental bonding uses a composite resin, a durable tooth-colored material, to rebuild or reshape part of a tooth. The resin is shade-matched to your natural teeth, sculpted to the right shape, then hardened with a curing light. Because little or no enamel needs to be removed, bonding preserves more of your natural tooth than many other restorations.
Bonding works well for small to moderate repairs, including:
For larger breaks or teeth that need full coverage and strength, Dr. Chien may recommend a dental crown instead. He will explain which option fits your tooth during your exam.
1. Exam and shade matching – Dr. Chien examines the tooth and selects a resin shade that blends with your surrounding teeth.
2. Preparing the tooth – The tooth surface is lightly roughened and coated with a conditioning liquid so the resin bonds securely. Numbing is usually unnecessary unless the bonding is filling a decayed tooth.
3. Applying and shaping the resin – The resin is applied in layers and sculpted to the natural shape of your tooth.
4. Curing – A special curing light hardens the resin.
5. Polish – The final restoration is trimmed and polished to match the sheen of your natural enamel.
Most bonding treatments take about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth, and you can return to your normal routine right away.
Conservative: Preserves more natural tooth structure than crowns.
Fast: Usually completed in a single visit.
Natural-looking: Shade-matched resin blends with your smile.
Comfortable: Often done without anesthesia.
Affordable: Typically one of the more budget-friendly ways to repair a damaged tooth.
Bonded teeth are strong but not as stain- or chip-resistant as natural enamel or porcelain.
To help your bonding last:
With good care, dental bonding commonly lasts several years before it needs a touch-up or replacement.
Choosing the right dentist for dental bonding makes a real difference in how natural your repair looks and how long it lasts. At our Irvine dental office, Dr. Stan Chien is committed to providing careful, high-quality care in a comfortable, supportive environment. Here’s why patients trust him with their bonding repairs:
Dr. Chien brings more than 25 years of dental practice experience to every bonding treatment. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at USC, along with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, a background that shapes how he looks at the way each tooth handles bite pressure. That matters with bonding, because a repair has to fit your bite as well as it fits your smile. He was also recognized among America’s Best Dentists in 2015 by the National Consumer Advisory Board.
No two smiles are the same, and neither are two bonding repairs. Dr. Chien carefully matches the resin shade to your surrounding teeth, then sculpts it by hand so it follows the natural shape of your tooth. The finished restoration is polished to match the sheen of your enamel, so it blends in rather than standing out. If bonding isn’t the best fit for your tooth, he’ll explain the alternatives, such as a dental crown, before any work begins.
Many of our patients tell us they used to dread visiting the dentist. Dr. Chien takes the time to explain each step, answer your questions, and recommend only the treatment you actually need. After your visit, he personally follows up to check on how you’re doing. Our office has proudly served Irvine and the Great Park Neighborhoods for more than 20 years, and Dr. Chien is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Society.
We accept PPO dental insurance, including Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, and Delta Dental. Coverage for bonding varies by plan and by whether the repair is restorative, so our team will help you check your benefits before treatment. We also offer flexible payment plans.
Bonding typically lasts several years, depending on the tooth’s location, your bite, and your habits. Avoiding hard foods and staining drinks helps it last longer.
Most patients feel little to no discomfort, and many bonding treatments do not require numbing.
Whitening lightens composite resin less than natural enamel, so bonding can stand out after your teeth are whitened. If you plan to whiten, it’s best to do it before bonding so the resin can be matched to your new shade.
Bonding is ideal for small repairs and preserves more natural tooth. A crown is better for large breaks, weakened teeth, or teeth that need full protection. Dr. Chien will recommend the right option after examining your tooth.
Coverage for dental bonding varies by plan. Our team can check your benefits before your appointment.
[1]. Cleveland Clinic. What Is Dental Bonding & What To Expect.
[2]. Colgate. Bonding: Oral Health Guide and Helpful Tips.
[3]. Santana MLC, et al. Tooth Bleaching Effects on Colour Matching of Single-Shade Composite Restorations. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. 2025;91:p3.
Don’t let a chipped or cracked tooth affect your comfort or confidence. A quick bonding repair today can prevent more extensive treatment later. Call us at (949) 379-8010 or request your appointment online.
Dr. Stan Chien DDS 15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 210, Irvine, CA 92618 Mon, Tues, Thurs 8 AM-5 PM · Fri 8 AM-1 PM
We invite you to experience the difference that expert, local care can make. Ready to strengthen your smile with a custom dental bonding? Call us directly to schedule your consultation: (949) 379-8010
“Dr. Chien is knowledgeable, professional, skilled and friendly. He is always patient and explain with you the root cause and care plan.” – Lina G. (August 2017)
I have had Dr. Chien as my dentist for the last 15 years. I have had great results there. I have had general dental care and also a couple implants, fillings and crowns.
I am a bruxer so have had night guards to prevent that.
I myself am an ENT doctor so I am probably very discriminating about dental care. I have always felt safe and well cared for by Dr. Chien and his staff. I recommend him to my friends and also my patients who can go to Irvine.
Always kind, detailed, and professional. I have complete trust in Dr Chien and his staff.
I am so grateful to have found Dr. Chien! He is so kind and thorough in his work, even with a routine check-up and cleaning. It was a very comfortable experience and I highly recommend him.
I had my teeth cleaned today and as always I was very pleased with the service/staff. Dr. Stan Chien was extremely knowledgeable & polite. He answered all my questions/concerns and put me at ease. I highly recommend him for your dental needs.
Very friendly and professional staff. Dr. Chien is outgoing and personable. He truly is concerned about his patients and takes time to get to know his patients. Everyone, from the front desk to the hygienist and including Dr. Chien, go above and beyond to ensure that I am comfortable and fully informed of what is happening, what they are doing next and how long the process will take. They truly make me feel like a “VIP”.
If you are like me, I have always disliked (despised) visiting the dentist. I know it is necessary but I have always thought of a visit as a necessary evil. And, as a result, have often procrastinated…resulting in more pain and expense…
These professionals in this office make me reassess my thoughts and impressions of dental visits. I look forward to going. Not only do I leave with clean teeth (a feeling I truly enjoy) and a level of comfort knowing my mouth is healthy – I also leave feeling like I have just received VIP treatment – which I have.
Looking for a new dental professional? I highly recommend Dr. Chien and his staff. I believe you will see why I leave feeling like a very confident VIP!
I hate going to the dentist. Period.
However, Dr. Chien is the best dentist I have ever had! He explains everything to you in detail, is very honest, and gives great advice. He even gives you a call to check on everything, a day after you go in for something big like a tooth ache, crown, etc. That really impressed me since my previous dentists never did that! His staff members are friendly, the office is always clean, and they have nice high-tech equipment.
My advice is: if they tell you to floss more, do it. If you need to wear a night guard, do it. If they tell you to come in for cleanings every 4 months instead of 6, do it. They really are trying to help you improve your dental health, and you can avoid making even more trips to the dentist each year! I would definitely recommend Dr. Chien to everyone!
It was my first visit with Dr. Stan Chien. It was everything the comments have mentioned from previous patients. I wanted to find someone closer to where I live. He was very professional and I find that he has a “warm” approach with patients. I wanted to leave this review as I know how comments really assist others. I am glad to have made my first visit. His staff was very professional.
My first visit was such a nice experience.. Stan the dentist was very attentive and took the time to review everything with me ! I highly recommend them!
Been going here for a year. Costs are great, dentist is always friendly, hygienist does their best for me! They are incredibly accommodating with reschedules. I wish I lived in Irvine sooner!
I cannot speak highly enough of Dr.Stan Chein and his incredible team. After being told by another dentist that I needed three urgent crowns, and two root canals for the pain which started after I had gotten two crowns by him. I was lucky enough to find Dr. Chein and went in for a second opinion.
From the moment I stepped into his office, I knew that I was in good hands. Dr. Chein is not only honest, but also incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. He took the time to thoroughly examine my teeth and develop a treatment plan that was both conservative and effective. Dr. Chein found the true source of my pain, which was bad occlusion of the previous crown that I had gotten. I was amazed by his level of care and attention to detail. He saved my teeth from needing unnecessary root canals and urgent crowns and my pain is completely gone! His gentle and conservative approach to dentistry is truly remarkable, and I felt confident that I was receiving the best possible care.
Overall, Dr.Chein is hands down the best dentist I have ever been to, and I would not trust anyone else with my dental care. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled, honest, and caring dentist. Thank you, Dr. Chein, for everything!
Dr. Chien has looked after the teeth of me and my family for years. He has always been super attentive to the condition of our teeth and has advised us of potential problems we might face as well as suggested preventive measures to avoid them. Yesterday I went for a temporary crown for a crown that had fallen off. The visit was painless and smooth and I had no problems whatsoever sitting there for 2.5 hours.
A special shoutout to Sally who was his assistant in the procedure and was more than an assistant. She not only knew her work very well but was also very understanding and offered a lot of emotional support. I had the best dental experience yesterday thanks to her and Dr. Chien. Thank you Sally for being such a good friend and for being so caring and supportive!
Dr Chien and his staff were great. His office and different rooms I went to were spotlessly clean and they took every precaution to make me feel safe. They were all very professional, friendly,knowledgeable and thorough in their approach to taking care of me.
I had my teeth cleaned today and as always I was very pleased with the service/staff. Dr. Stan Chien was extremely knowledgeable & polite. He answered all my questions/concerns and put me at ease. I highly recommend him for your dental needs.
I went to Dr. Chien for my implant crown consultation. The front desk staff, Marc, has been very helpful. Dr. Chien is a very knowledgeable dentist. He took his time to explain every detail of implant crown to me and answered my questions patiently. I came out of his office and found myself gaining some important information on what to expect when getting an implant crown. I am glad to have visited Dr. Chien !
A great Dr., who is very personable and has great etiquette. I have been to many many dentists and so far he and his office staff are the BEST. If you hate going to the Dentist, (like I do), you will love this place. All the staff are incredibly kind and understanding. My stress level starts to go down once I am in the chair. Monica is a wonderful hygienist and explains everything!! The front office staff make checking in and checking out a breeze. I cannot remember their names but they are very helpful and explain the amount of the bill very clearly, so there are no surprises. Give this place a try, you won’t regret it!!
Dr. Chien is knowledgeable, professional, skilled and friendly. He is always patient and explain with you the root cause and care plan. He even called to follows up after each treatment which is really impressive. I had one tooth needs to do crown. When he did the needle numbing my gum, I did not feel pain at all. And after the treatment, he gave me a clear care plan to make it comfortable. Dr. Chien is definitely a trustable dentist.
Cleaning service is wonderful. Office is clean and comfortable. His team is friendly and you can have message reminder before appointment.
Highly recommended Dr. Chien and his team.
Your oral health is in great hands with our patient-oriented care
A gentle and caring dentist like Dr. Chien do make a difference during surgery
Find the right solution for your missing teeth by discussing your needs
Fight inflammation with our in-house gum specialist “periodontist”
Detailed treatments to repair your teeth
Family is our goal. Everybody is welcome!
“I have a good time at Dr.Chien’s office thanks to his and his staff friendly and attentive service. He even called me at evening to check my status after a day procedure.” – Ngoc T. (June 2019)
I highly recommend Dr. Chien! He’s very kind and really makes sure you’re comfortable to tell him what you need help with for him to check and help you with what you need. He made sure we were attended on time with no time to waste. He also personally calls to check if everything is ok. Definitely a 5-star service!
Very friendly and professional staff. Dr. Chien is outgoing and personable. He truly is concerned about his patients and takes time to get to know his patients. Everyone, from the front desk to the hygienist and including Dr. Chien, go above and beyond to ensure that I am comfortable and fully informed of what is happening, what they are doing next and how long the process will take. They truly make me feel like a “VIP”.
If you are like me, I have always disliked (despised) visiting the dentist. I know it is necessary but I have always thought of a visit as a necessary evil. And, as a result, have often procrastinated…resulting in more pain and expense…
These professionals in this office make me reassess my thoughts and impressions of dental visits. I look forward to going. Not only do I leave with clean teeth (a feeling I truly enjoy) and a level of comfort knowing my mouth is healthy – I also leave feeling like I have just received VIP treatment – which I have. Looking for a new dental professional? I highly recommend Dr. Chien and his staff. I believe you will see why I leave feeling like a very confident VIP!
It was almost closing time, they told me to come on in, It was a great relief for me. They accommodated me very well and quickly with the short time they had.
Over all I was very pleased with the All the Staff there. DDS Stan Chien was very helpful with my situation.
Dr. Chien is such a professional. And his hygienist s are very meticulous when it comes to cleaning your teeth. I definitely recommend coming here. The facility is very clean and they handled the pandemic with tremendous care. After so many bad experiences with previous dentists, this is where I plan to stay.
"very patient centric approach and take time explaining the small details" - Mohan M.
"They're great about working with your schedule and budget" - Cailey F.
"Flexible, friendly and they treat you like family. " - Shoba V.
"very open and candid [...] and made me feel important and valued" - Alexandra L.
Fight inflammation with our in-house gum specialist “periodontist”
Detailed treatments to repair your teeth
Family is our goal. Everybody is welcome!
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