Frequently Asked Dental Questions in Encino

Yes. My Dental Boutique welcomes new patients at our Encino dental office. Request an appointment online or call and our team will help find a time that works. New patients can share their main concern, insurance information, recent records, and any comfort preferences before arriving.

Our Encino practice works with most major PPO dental plans. The team can verify the information available for your benefits and explain estimated coverage before the visit. Deductibles, annual maximums, frequency limits, and final payment decisions are determined by the individual plan.

Time is reserved for urgent concerns at our Encino dental office when the schedule allows. If you have pain, swelling, or a broken tooth, call the office so the team can learn what happened, discuss immediate precautions, and determine the appropriate next step.

Many patients benefit from an exam and professional cleaning about every six months, though Dr. El-Khoury may recommend a different interval. The timing depends on gum health, cavity risk, existing restorations, home care, health history, and changes found during previous visits.

Cosmetic services at My Dental Boutique include professional whitening, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic bonding. Every plan begins with an individual evaluation of oral health, tooth position, bite, color, proportions, existing dental work, and the patient’s goals.

The team reviews your health history, medications, previous dental experiences, and current concerns, then completes an examination and any appropriate digital imaging. Dr. El-Khoury explains the findings in plain language, identifies priorities, and compares reasonable options before treatment is planned.

Bring photo identification, your insurance card if you have one, a current medication list, and any relevant dental records or recent X-rays. Write down symptoms, questions, and the changes you would most like to discuss so they are not overlooked during the appointment.

The practice currently advertises a $149 new-patient special that includes a comprehensive oral evaluation, digital X-rays as needed, and a basic cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease. Contact the office to confirm current eligibility and terms.

My Dental Boutique is at 16133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1040, Encino, California 91436. All preventive, restorative, cosmetic, urgent, and follow-up appointments take place at this single location.

Tell the team before or during your visit. The practice emphasizes clear explanations, a gentle pace, and comfort amenities including a ceiling television, neck pillow, and noise-canceling headphones. You can ask for a pause, request more explanation, or tell the team that you prefer fewer procedural details.

Cosmetic care is individualized. It begins with an evaluation of your teeth, gums, bite, facial balance, existing restorations, and goals. The plan may include whitening, bonding, veneers, or a carefully sequenced combination, and alternatives are discussed before treatment.

Call as soon as possible. The team reserves time for urgent concerns when the schedule allows and will ask about pain, swelling, injury, temperature sensitivity, and the condition of the tooth. They can then advise you about timing and immediate precautions before the examination.