Santa Monica Family Dentistry
Mid-City practice offering dental implants
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Santa Monica Family Dentistry
Santa Monica Family Dentistry operates on 15th Street in the Mid-City area of Santa Monica, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.
Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.
A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.
Cosmetic dentistry covers treatment aimed primarily at appearance — whitening, veneers, bonding, and reshaping among the more common options — for patients who are less concerned with a problem that hurts than with how their smile looks day to day. The right combination depends on what specifically you would like to change.
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.
Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window. You can reach Santa Monica Family Dentistry through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Santa Monica Family Dentistry is a full-service, state-of-the art dental practice. In addition to General Family Dentistry we also offer Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Implants, Orthodontics and more. Our enthusiastic, warm staff have been serving patients in our office an average of 10 yrs. each! We encourage our patients to ask questions. We want you to feel comfortable speaking to us. Often in a medical/dental setting patients become too shy when discussing their care. We wan
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Invisalign, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
Oral Surgery
Oral surgery at Santa Monica Family Dentistry handles surgical extractions, impacted teeth, and related procedures requiring a surgical approach.
Invisalign
Invisalign clear aligners correct crowding and spacing without metal brackets, removable for eating and cleaning.
Dental Implants
A dental implant rebuilds a missing tooth from the root up, restoring a natural look and a stable bite.
Veneers
Veneers reshape the visible surface of the teeth, correcting color, shape, and minor alignment for a refined smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic treatment at Santa Monica Family Dentistry addresses the color, shape, and balance of a smile, tailored to what each patient wants to change.
Other services
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
870 reviews
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Recent Reviews
I enjoy working with Dawn and she is an exemplary hygienist, as well as a friendly and caring professional. People like her and the lovely woman who assisted her at my cleaning visit represent the very best that dental care has to offer. Dr. Rubenstein is also a wonderful practitioner and I am happy to be in his care.
I have been a patient of Dr. Rubenstein for 10 years now. From the very beginning, I knew that I landed in the right place. Amazing service front desk staff to the hygienists, they make me feel comfortable with every visit. Dr. Rubenstein always gives me options and works with me to come up with the.best treatment plan within my budget. His work is excellent! I would not trust anyone else but him. Thank you for years of great service.
everyone did a really great job my last visit. love this place.
Great dentist and staff! Highly recommend.
Profit over patients. They really didn’t care about my tooth. My experience. I went there a few times , so did my daughter. They billed our insurance plus I payed out of pocket of what was not covered. I also needed a root canal and asked if I could break the payment into 4 parts . They said no. So I waited till I could afford to go. I teach at community college and am a single mom with a daughter in college. I just had my appointment, BUT it’s too late ! My tooth is decayed and he referred me to a surgeon to extract it . I do not want to. I cried and cried. Bottom line . They don’t care about the patients well being : they are money hungry greedy people. I payed them a lot so far for myself and my daughter . They told me to do care credit , I cannot . In summary, they are not rock stars or the most coveted dentists . I should have gone somewhere else, but I thought oh, they have all my dental records and x rays I don’t want to start all over again. I’m so upset. What ever happened to people caring about each other? Moreover, my other tooth that he worked on and I paid over $1500 still hurts and they have an attitude.
Dr. Alan Rubenstein and the staff at Santa Monica Family Dentistry are the very best. I've been a patient for years and it's always comforting and professional there. I personally want to thank everyone for a great experience.
Dr Rubenstein is the best and always calms me down whenever I have a concern with my teeth. I have been coming to see him for years. Mercedes is also amazing and so good at cleaning, so through and also gentle. I have tooth sensitivity and I had no pain. Also they work with you if you don’t have dental insurance which is very much appreciated. Amazing front office staff as well.
Our whole family comes here. We love Dr Rubenstein, he is an amazing dentist. All my years trying to find a good dentist that makes life easy and actually cares. Ermy the office manager is a strong suiter she works very very hard and is so pleasant with us. We can’t thank her enough. all the hygienists and assistants are wonderful. So grateful for these guys
When I needed a new dentist I did a very distressing local tour until I found a new hone at Samta Monica Family Dentistry. These are the most capable, efficient and above all kind dental folk possible. I wholeheartedly recommend. Excellent dentistry from lovely hard working people.
I can't believe I'm writing a review saying this, but I felt so safe and valued at this dental office. If you new to the area or looking to switch, just hit the call button and set up the appointment! The doctors, hygienists, assistants, and receptionists are all so lovely and professional. And a beautiful view from the exam room! My hygienist- Venus- was excited to clean my teeth because I needed a "deep" clean, which made me feel much more comfortable with the state of my mouth despite it being almost 2 years since my last cleaning. She was fast and effective, and I am very grateful for her kindness. She was aggressive towards my plaque and I AM SO GLAD SHE WAS. She was SO kind and make me feel safe enough that I cried. Mean to plaque, kind to people- my kind of girl. I went back the next day for 2 fillings and they gave me breaks and talked me through what they were doing while working on my mouth, and when I winced with a smidge of pain they stopped and gave me more numbing medication. I have a difficult time holding my mouth open and they offered a bite block with no judgement. The dentist who took care of my fillings also shares a name with my dog, (Simon) so extra points there too! :) I'm grateful to have found this office, and I will recommend them to literally everyone I meet.
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