Services
General & Family Dentistry in Tarzana, CA
General dentistry is the foundation of every visit at All Smiles Family Dentistry in Tarzana — the cleanings, exams, and everyday care that keep small problems from becoming big ones. We see patients from their first tooth through retirement, all in the same office on Clark St, so your history and X-rays stay in one place no matter how many years you've been coming in.
What's Included
- Routine cleanings & exams, twice a year
- Digital X-rays
- Fluoride treatments & sealants for kids
- Custom night guards & sports mouthguards
- Oral cancer screenings
- Gum disease (periodontal) screening and early treatment
Signs You're Due for a Visit
- It's been more than six months since your last cleaning
- Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
- New sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweets
- Visible tartar buildup or persistent bad breath
- Jaw soreness or signs you're clenching/grinding at night
None of these are emergencies on their own, but they're exactly the kind of thing a routine exam is designed to catch before they turn into one. If you're dealing with active pain right now, visit our emergency dentistry page instead.
Who This Is For
General dentistry covers every age and every stage — toddlers coming in for their first checkup, teenagers who need sealants before cavities start, adults maintaining a healthy bite, and seniors managing the wear that comes with decades of use. If you don't have a specific problem right now, this is still the visit you need: most dental issues are far cheaper and easier to treat when they're caught early during a routine exam, rather than after they start hurting.
What to Expect at Your Visit
A typical cleaning and exam takes about 45 minutes to an hour. A hygienist cleans and polishes your teeth, we take X-rays if you're due (usually once a year), and one of our dentists checks for cavities, gum health, and anything that looks like it's changing. If something needs attention, we'll walk you through the options and the cost before scheduling anything — nothing gets done without you understanding why. Dr. Robert Khanian oversees most general and family visits; see his full background on our Meet the Doctors page.
Why Routine Care Matters
Gum disease and tooth decay are both progressive — they get worse, and more expensive to fix, the longer they go unnoticed. A cavity caught early might just need a filling; left alone, it can turn into a root canal or restorative work. Twice-yearly visits are how we catch that difference in time.
First Time Here?
Check our New Patients page for what to bring, our Dental Insurance page for how coverage works, and our FAQs for answers to the questions new patients ask most.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I get a cleaning?
Most patients do well with a cleaning and exam every six months. If you have gum disease or a higher cavity risk, we may recommend more frequent visits.
Do you see young children?
Yes. We recommend a child's first dental visit by age one, and we keep visits short and low-pressure for younger kids.
Do I need X-rays every visit?
No — we typically take a full set once a year, with more frequent spot X-rays only if we're watching something specific.
What's included in a routine exam?
A cleaning by our hygienist, a bite and gum check, a cavity check, an oral cancer screening, and X-rays if you're due for them.
Do you make custom mouthguards?
Yes, both for nighttime teeth grinding and for sports, fitted specifically to your bite rather than a boil-and-bite kit.