Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Santa Monica Dentist for Comprehensive Dental Care
Santa Monica LiveWell Dentistry is a family-focused dental practice serving patients of all ages in Santa Monica and surrounding areas. Our team prioritizes personalized care, combining advanced technology with a compassionate approach to address each patient's unique oral health needs. We emphasize listening to our patients to create tailored solutions that improve both health and aesthetics. Our comprehensive services range from routine checkups to complex restorative procedures, ensuring lifelong relationships with our clients. With two highly trained dentists and a dedicated staff, we deliver cutting-edge treatments in a comfortable environment.We accept multiple insurance plans and payment options to make quality dental care accessible. Our commitment to excellence extends to emergency services and continuous professional development. By focusing on preventive care and patient education, we help maintain oral health between visits. Our practice combines technical expertise with a genuine concern for patient comfort and satisfaction. We strive to be the trusted dental partner for families throughout their lives.
Services
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Emergency Dentist
Dental Crowns
Invisalign
Root Canal Treatment
Dentures
Pediatric Dentistry
Laser Dentistry
Smile Makeover
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized dental care tailored to each patient's unique needs
- Our team utilizes advanced dental technology for precise treatments
- We provide comprehensive services from routine checkups to complex restorations
- Our dentists have extensive experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry
- We offer emergency dental services for urgent oral health needs
What people say
Experienced dentists
Personalized care
Advanced technology
Comprehensive services
Comfortable environment
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that look and function like natural teeth. Our practice offers single and multiple tooth replacements using titanium posts that fuse with jawbone tissue. This treatment restores chewing functionality while preventing bone loss. We use advanced imaging technology to ensure precise placement and offer bone grafting when necessary. Patients benefit from improved speech, comfort, and confidence with implant-supported restorations.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening services deliver dramatic smile enhancements through safe, effective bleaching processes. We offer both in-office treatments and customized take-home kits using dentist-formulated gels. Our solutions address surface stains and deeper discoloration from years of food, beverage, and tobacco exposure. The process preserves enamel integrity while achieving noticeable results in just one session or gradually at home.
Emergency Dentist
Emergency dental services address sudden oral health crises including toothaches, broken teeth, and lost fillings. Our team provides same-day evaluations and immediate interventions to relieve pain and prevent complications. Treatments range from temporary restorations to root canal therapy for damaged teeth. We maintain availability for urgent cases outside regular hours to ensure timely care for dental emergencies.
Dental Crowns
Custom dental crowns restore severely damaged or decayed teeth with durable, natural-looking coverage. We fabricate crowns from various materials including porcelain, ceramic, and metal alloys to match surrounding teeth. The treatment preserves tooth structure while improving strength and appearance. Crowns protect weakened teeth, restore function after root canals, and complete dental implant treatments with lifelike artificial tooth replacements.
Invisalign
Invisalign clear aligner therapy straightens teeth discreetly using a series of custom-fitted plastic trays. This orthodontic solution addresses crowding, spacing, and bite issues without traditional metal brackets. The removable aligners allow normal eating and cleaning while gradually shifting teeth into proper alignment. Treatment planning utilizes digital imaging to visualize progress and final results before beginning therapy.
People
Shabnam Khanideh
Dentist
Dr. Khanideh graduated from UC Irvine with a biology degree before earning her dental degree at Boston University. She completed advanced training in cosmetic dentistry at the Los Angeles Institute and Spear Education Center. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in aesthetic restorations and patient comfort techniques. She believes in holistic dental care that connects oral health with overall wellbeing.
Mehra Pouyan
Dentist
Dr. Pouyan earned his dental degree from New York University and completed residencies at Columbia University and VA hospitals. He specializes in complex restorative procedures and sedation dentistry for anxious patients. With expertise in implant dentistry and oral surgery, he focuses on minimally invasive techniques for long-term oral health. He maintains active memberships in multiple dental professional organizations.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for dental treatments and services.
Do you offer emergency dental services?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency dental care for urgent issues like toothaches, broken teeth, and dental trauma.
What are your office hours?
We're open Monday-Wednesday 8am-7pm, Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-3pm, with alternating Friday availability.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and will work with you to maximize your dental benefits coverage.
What areas do you serve?
We serve patients from Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, and West Hollywood.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans and financing options to make dental treatments more affordable for our patients.
Reviews (5)
Linda J.
Feb 25, 2022
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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Pouyan and his team. I was referred to Dr. Pouyan as I was having a dental issue that previous doctors did now know how to address. He did. He models what all doctors should be.patient, thorough, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable. He genuinely cares. His staff are incredibly helpful and professional. They always greet you with a smile, and they run the front office like a well-oiled machine - reminders, courtesy calls, etc. I am a mom of 3 who has lived in West Los Angeles my entire life. I will never go anywhere else for dental care.
Farnoosh V.
Jan 13, 2022
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Annoying to get charged months after the work is completed because they didnt bill the insurance correctly. Overall the office is fine and the check in process is efficient, and the dental work is good.
Aya T.
Dec 07, 2021
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Dr. Khanideh and her staff are incredibly helpful and personable, it makes a trip to the dentist so pleasant and easy. I've been coming here for years!
Peter R.
Nov 08, 2021
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A bit of a cash-grab mentality. They will try to upsell you and tell you that you need thousands of dollars worth of work, when you actually might not. Got a second opinion and was able to avoid spending nearly $5,000, which is what LiveWell quoted me AFTER Premier PPO insurance.
Steven M.
Nov 01, 2021
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I highly recommend LiveWell Dentistry. After several months of visits, the experience has been extremely wonderful. The Doctors and staff are incredible, patient, kind and courteous. The office is spotless and clean. The environment is very friendly and professional, and they truly care for you. I would highly recommend them for anyone who is looking to find dentist. I'm so happy I found a Dentist I can trust and know I'm receiving exceptional care.
