How often should I see the dentist?

The American Dental Association recommends that most adults and children visit the dentist twice a year for a routine checkup and professional cleaning. However, if you have a history of gum disease, frequent cavities, or certain health conditions like diabetes, we may recommend visiting every three to four months to keep your smile healthy.

How can I prevent cavities?

The best way to prevent cavities is to maintain a strong daily oral hygiene routine. You should brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily to remove plaque between teeth, and limit sugary snacks and beverages. Visiting us every six months for a professional cleaning and exam is also crucial for stopping decay before it starts.

How much does professional teeth whitening cost?

Professional teeth whitening starts at $349 at our Sherman Oaks office.

Do I really need to pull my wisdom teeth?

Not always. If your wisdom teeth are fully erupted, healthy, and properly aligned, they may not need to be removed. However, if they are impacted, causing pain, crowding nearby teeth, or showing signs of decay, removal is usually recommended. We can evaluate your wisdom teeth during a checkup.

How important is flossing?

Flossing is essential for your oral health. Brushing alone only cleans about 60% of your tooth surfaces. Flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth and along the gumline, helping to prevent cavities, bad breath, and gum disease.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We offer CareCredit and additional financing options to help make treatment more affordable.

Do you offer same-day emergency dental appointments?

Yes. We offer same-day appointments and same-day emergency dental care whenever availability allows. Call us at (818) 784-5889 for immediate help.

Do you offer sedation dentistry?

Yes. Riverside Dental offers sedation dentistry for patients who want a more comfortable treatment experience.

What services do you offer?

We offer preventive, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, and surgical dental services including cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, veneers, whitening, Invisalign, braces, extractions, root canals, bone grafting, gum disease treatment, and sedation dentistry.

Gummy Smile Correction in Sherman Oaks

Reveal more teeth and less gum — with modern cosmetic treatment tailored to your smile.

If your smile shows too much gum or makes your teeth appear short or uneven, you may benefit from gummy smile correction at Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks. We use gentle laser or surgical contouring to reshape excess gum tissue and enhance the symmetry of your smile — often in a single visit.

What Is a Gummy Smile?

A gummy smile is a term used when excessive gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth while smiling. It can be caused by:

Excess gum tissue covering the teeth
Short or worn-down teeth
Overactive upper lip movement
Jaw alignment or skeletal issues

Fortunately, in many cases, we can correct a gummy smile quickly and effectively with minimally invasive soft tissue procedures.

What Causes a Gummy Smile?

We’ll identify the exact cause of your gummy smile and create a personalized treatment plan using the most conservative and effective approach.

Genetics (naturally excessive gum tissue)

Small or underdeveloped teeth

High lip line or hypermobile lip muscles

Worn-down teeth from grinding

Previous orthodontic changes

Treatment Options for Gummy Smile Correction

Your customized plan may include:

Laser Gum Contouring (Gingivectomy)

Crown Lengthening

Botox Lip Repositioning (for hypermobile lips)

Veneers or bonding (if teeth appear too small)

Benefits of Gummy Smile Correction

Balanced and proportionate tooth-to-gum ratio
Makes teeth appear longer and more even
Improves smile confidence and facial aesthetics
Safe, fast, and often completed in one visit
Little to no downtime or discomfort

Our Gum Contouring Process

Why Choose Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks?

Conservative, smile-centered approach
Cosmetic dentists experienced in gum aesthetics
In-house laser dentistry for faster recovery
Personalized treatment for all gum + tooth shapes
Convenient Sherman Oaks location near Studio City

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Gummy Smile Correction Before & After

Testimonials

What Our Patients Are Saying

    
 
 
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   Wendy R 
 
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you very much! Both visits to Dr Ruben Soleymani and Dr Aryan Sadighim were excellent. Very satisfying with the work they done!
  
 
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   Matthew Vahedi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a chipped front tooth and came to Dr. Ruben Soleymani — he did an amazing job fixing it. You honestly can’t even tell it was ever chipped. Super clean work, looks totally natural. He was easy to talk to and made the whole process smooth. Really glad I found him!
  
 
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   Michelle Mendez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I never write reviews but I had to today! Dr Aryan and his staff made me feel like family. He’s professional, friendly, and has a gentle touch!! I will definitely continue to see Dr Aryan for my routine check- ups because he makes my dental visits painless and easy. I’m so glad my best friend referred me to him!
  
 
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