The general dentistry Marina del Rey families have relied on since 1997: exams, digital X-rays, cleanings and preventive care for every age, in an office where nothing happens in the chair until you have agreed to it.
General dentistry is the everyday care that keeps teeth and gums healthy over decades: a careful examination, digital X-rays when they are genuinely needed, a professional cleaning, and small preventive treatments that stop problems before they grow into expensive ones.
Our general dentistry Marina del Rey team looks after adults and children from Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City and the wider Westside. Most people searching for general dentistry Marina del Rey want one of three things: a new dental home after moving, a cleaning they have put off, or a specific tooth that has started to hurt. All three start the same way, with an exam and an honest conversation.
If dental visits make you anxious, say so when you book. We will slow the appointment down, explain what we see as we go, and stop whenever you need us to.
Six services make up the core of routine care. Most check-ups involve the first three; the rest are added only when your exam shows a reason for them.
A full check of teeth, gums, bite and soft tissue, plus an oral cancer screening, so small problems are caught while they are still small.
Low-dose digital imaging shows what an exam cannot: decay between teeth, bone levels, and problems sitting below the gumline.
Professional removal of plaque and tartar, polishing, and practical advice for brushing and flossing that fits your actual routine.
Protective sealants on children’s molars and fluoride treatments that strengthen enamel against decay.
Tooth-colored fillings and conservative repairs that stop early decay from becoming a root canal or a crown later.
Your gums are measured and monitored at every visit, with a clear periodontal plan if we find early signs of gum disease.
A new-patient appointment takes about an hour. Here is exactly what happens in it.
We review your health history, examine your teeth and gums, and take digital X-rays if they are needed. Early decay and gum disease cause no pain at first, which is why a routine exam matters even when nothing feels wrong.
A hygienist removes plaque and tartar and polishes your teeth. A routine cleaning is not the same as scaling and root planing, sometimes called a deep cleaning, which is only recommended when gum disease is present below the gumline. We will tell you plainly if that applies to you.
Before anything is scheduled, we walk you through what we found, what your options are, and what each one costs. We check your insurance eligibility at no charge, and if you have no insurance your initial consultation is free.
Practical details matter more than most dental websites admit, so here they are up front.
If you are coming from Venice or Playa Vista, allow ten minutes at peak times on Washington. Arrive fifteen minutes early for a first appointment so the paperwork does not eat into your exam.
General dentistry Marina del Rey pricing is stated before you commit. We accept most dental insurance plans and check your eligibility for free before your first visit, so you know where you stand before you sit down. If you have no insurance, your initial consultation is free, and every treatment plan arrives with its cost attached.
Preventive care is the cheapest dentistry there is. A cleaning and exam twice a year costs a fraction of what a crown or an implant costs later, which is the entire argument for keeping a routine schedule. The American Dental Association’s patient resource, MouthHealthy, sets out the same case in more detail.
Not sure what your plan covers? Send us your insurance details through the insurance page and we will check the eligibility for you before you commit to an appointment.
Twice voted the Westside’s best dental office by readers of The Argonaut, and rated 4.4 across 114 public reviews. The practice is led by Dr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), with implant residency training from UCLA.
General, cosmetic and implant dentistry all sit under one roof here. That matters more than it sounds: if a routine exam turns up something that needs a crown, a root canal or an implant, you are not handed a referral and sent across town to start again with a stranger.
Twice a year suits most adults. If you have gum disease, a history of frequent decay, or you smoke, we may suggest three or four visits a year for a period. We will explain why rather than simply booking you in more often.
No. Digital X-rays are taken when there is a clinical reason: a new patient with no records, a suspected cavity between teeth, or monitoring of bone levels. Digital imaging uses a fraction of the radiation of older film systems.
They are different treatments. A routine cleaning removes plaque and tartar above the gumline. Scaling and root planing, the deep cleaning, treats infection below the gumline and is only recommended when gum disease is measured and confirmed.
Yes. We treat children alongside their parents, which keeps families on one schedule. Sealants and fluoride are part of routine children’s care here.
You are in good company and you will not be lectured. We start with an exam, tell you what we find, and prioritize the plan so the urgent work comes first and the rest can be spaced out.
If you have insurance, we check your eligibility for free and tell you your share before you attend. Without insurance, the initial consultation is free. Treatment costs are always quoted before anything is booked.
New patients are always welcome at our general dentistry Marina del Rey practice. Call or book online and we will confirm your appointment and check your insurance eligibility at no charge.
