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.

Retainers in Sherman Oaks

Keep your smile straight for life with custom retainers that fit perfectly and protect your results.

After braces or Invisalign treatment, retainers are essential to prevent your teeth from shifting back. At Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks, we provide custom-made retainers that are comfortable, durable, and designed to preserve your new smile long-term — with both fixed and removable options available.

What Is a Retainer?

A retainer is a custom dental appliance worn after orthodontic treatment to help “retain” the teeth in their new position. Your teeth naturally want to shift over time — especially right after active treatment — and retainers ensure your results last for years.

We offer multiple types of retainers depending on your needs and preferences.

Why Are Retainers Important?

Without a retainer, even a perfectly straight smile can begin to shift back within months or years.

Prevents teeth from moving or relapsing

Maintains alignment achieved from braces or Invisalign

Preserves bite correction and jaw alignment

Protects investment in your orthodontic treatment

Some retainers can also double as night guards

Types of Retainers We Offer

Clear Retainers (Essix)

Hawley Retainers

Fixed (Bonded) Retainers

Our Retainer Process

Retainer Care & Wear Guidelines

Lost or damaged retainers can lead to unwanted tooth movement — we offer affordable replacements and backup sets if needed.

Why Choose Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks?

Retainers made with precision and high-quality materials
Fast turnaround for lost or broken retainers
Expertise in post-orthodontic maintenance
Transparent pricing & replacement options
Friendly, experienced team in Sherman Oaks

Testimonials

What Our Patients Are Saying

    
 
 
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   Colleen Edwards 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time to this dentist. I really liked the service!
  
 
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   Pernilla 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Truly the best dentist in LA!! They save me every time!!!!
  
 
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   Wendeline Clark 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a filling done on front  tooth. Dr.Ruben did an excellent job!!
  
 
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   Wendy R 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr.Aryan has such a gentle hand. I did not feel the injection! I will glady continue my dental work under his care. Thank you Dr. Aryan and awesome staff!
  
 
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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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