Meet Dr. Fotovat

Dr. Fotovat is a board certified orthodontist with over 30 years of experience.

Only 1 in 3 orthodontists are board certified.

818-980-5300
Mehdi Fotovat D.D.S. — 5.0 stars from 864 Google reviews
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Board CertifiedAmerican Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Mehdi Fotovat, board certified orthodontist in Valley Village, California
30 years Practicing orthodontics in the greater North Hollywood area
1,800+ Invisalign cases Completed for patients just like you
1 in 3 orthodontists Are board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics
Invisalign Diamond Provider

Invisalign

Diamond Provider

Invisalign has an award system it uses to highlight those orthodontists who are experts in using their system. Dr. Fotovat has completed over 1800 Invisalign cases for patients just like you.

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Types Of Braces

A clear removable alternative, In-Ovation C clear brackets, or In-Ovation R metal brackets — Dr. Fotovat treats with all three.

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Clear Braces

Clear braces are similar to traditional metal braces, except they have clear brackets.

Clear Braces >>
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Clear Aligners

A clear removable alternative to metal braces for kids, teens, and adults

Clear Aligners >>
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Self-Ligating Braces

In-Ovation brackets hold the arch wire with a self-closing door instead of an elastic tie.

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A young child having her teeth checked in the chair at a first orthodontic evaluation
Around age 7 — the American Association of Orthodontists’ recommended age for a first orthodontic evaluation

Children & Teens

Early treatment starts with an evaluation, not with braces

Determining the best time for orthodontic treatment is highly specialized and individualized for each patient. The American Association of Orthodontists suggests you have your child evaluated at or around age seven.

At this age, key developmental changes should have occurred in your child’s dental and facial structures that would help determine the need for orthodontic treatment — the eruption of the upper and lower permanent first molars, which influences the bite position and the width of the jaws, and the eruption of the permanent front teeth, which affects arch length and width and can point to crowding or a deep bite.

More about early treatment

For over 30 years, Dr. Fotovat has served the greater North Hollywood area, including Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Burbank. Our Valley Village office treats with the self-ligating In-Ovation System braces and brackets, and with Invisalign, where Dr. Fotovat is a Diamond Provider.

Treatment bay at the Mehdi Fotovat, D.D.S. orthodontic office in Valley Village

Choosing an orthodontist

How to tell one orthodontist from another

  • Invisalign Diamond provider

    Invisalign’s award system highlights orthodontists who are experts in using its system. Dr. Fotovat has finished over 1,800 Invisalign cases.

  • Board certified

    Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics — only 1 in 3 orthodontists are.

  • Angle Society member

    Only 3% of orthodontists are part of this society.

  • Past clinical faculty at UCLA

    Taught in the orthodontic program at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

  • Flexible financing

    In-house financing spread across treatment with no interest, CareCredit for third-party, plus discounted rates for payment in full and reduced fees for AM appointments. Fees & insurance

The technology we treat with

SprintRay Pro 3D Printer

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Prints aligners, retainers and appliances in the office

iTero Digital Scanner

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Eliminate Messy and Gagging Impressions

In-Ovation Self-Ligating Brackets

A self-closing “door” built into the bracket cuts the friction on the arch wire, so teeth move with less force and treatment needs fewer visits.

  • Less friction
  • Decreased plaque development
  • Fewer office visits
  • Shorter treatment time

Patient Reviews

What Our Patients Are Saying

Read every review on our Google listing.

Robert Aboulache

Google Review September 2022

★★★★★

We loved our experience with Dr. Fotovat; he was always professional, timely, kind, gentle, and clean. We are super delighted at how well my sons teeth came out after removing his braces. My wife and I, and our son, will forever be grateful at how wonderful his teeth look in his already beautiful smile. The work Dr. Fotovat does truly changes lives for the better. Thank you, we highly recommend his professionalism.

dylan

Google Review July 2026

★★★★★

I had a great experience with Dr. Fotovat and the entire team! They completely fixed my big overbite, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Everyone in the office is so welcoming, which made every appointment a positive experience. I’m so glad I chose to come here. I absolutely love my smile now, and I highly recommend Dr. Fotovat to anyone looking for an amazing orthodontist!!

Jae Min Bahk

Google Review May 2026

★★★★★

I just finished my Invisalign treatment with Dr. Fotovat and I could not be happier with the results. My smile looks fantastic, my bite is finally aligned properly, and I’ve even noticed that the ear pressure issues I used to experience are gone now as well. Dr. Fotovat has been incredibly kind, compassionate, understanding, and accommodating throughout the entire process. I also really appreciate that he suggested speech therapy during my treatment, it ended up being such a huge help and made a real difference for me. The office staff have also been wonderful throughout my treatment. Everyone was always so kind, welcoming, and helpful, which made every visit a positive experience. The entire experience has been positive from start to finish, and I’m so grateful for the care and attention I received. I highly recommend Dr. Fotovat to anyone considering Invisalign or orthodontic treatment!

david hovhannisyan

Google Review May 2026

★★★★★

I had a great experience with Dr. Fotovat and his staff, my treatment was efficient and I was very satisfied with the results. I had braces for almost two years and would really recommend him to people of all ages as he made the entire process really easy-going and welcoming. The journey was really worth it and I thank him for the beautiful smile I have today.

Rameen Khan

Google Review June 2026

★★★★★

Dr. Fotovat is a very knowledgeable and caring orthodontist. My son just had his braces removed and the results brought us to tears. Not only does he have straight teeth, but a beautiful wider smile and a bright future. The waiting room is very comfortable and accommodating. Very accessible office location off Laurel Cyn Blvd. Always plenty of parking in the back. Highly recommended.

Remington Barlowe

Google Review April 2026

★★★★★

I had such a great experience with Dr. Mehdi Fotovat and his entire team. From start to finish, everything felt seamless and efficient. Every appointment was quick and easy. I was always in and out, which made the whole process so convenient. Dr. Fotovat and his staff are incredibly professional, kind, and organized, and they made me feel comfortable every step of the way. The time flew by, and I couldn’t be happier with my results. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Fotovat to anyone looking for an orthodontist!

Your consultation is complimentary

Creating Picture Perfect Smiles to Last a Lifetime

Come in and we will review your options and the fees together, then build a payment plan around your budget.

Affiliations & Recognition

American Association of Orthodontists Member
American Board of Orthodontics Board certified
Invisalign Diamond Provider A tier awarded on the number of cases treated