About The Office
Your First Visit
By the end of the consultation you will know whether treatment is needed, what the options are, how long it takes and what it costs.
- Valley Village, CA
- Consultation is complimentary
- Dr. Mehdi Fotovat, DDS
Before you arrive
What to expect on your first visit
Our team loves meeting new people and making new patients feel right at home. To help you relax, we want you to know exactly what to expect on your first visit to our office. We will make sure that your appointment is as informative and helpful as possible.
By the end of the initial consultation, Dr. Fotovat and our office team will make sure you know:
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Whether treatment is needed
Whether or not the patient needs orthodontic treatment.
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Your treatment options
Available treatment options.
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How long it takes
How long treatment will take.
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What it will cost
Estimated treatment costs.
On the day
How the appointment runs
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Arrival and paperwork
When you first arrive, our receptionists will offer a friendly greeting and then begin your new patient orientation. Before your visit, please fill out the New Patient Form, which is available on our Web site or in the packet you received. By completing the form prior to your appointment, we can begin your first visit without delay.
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A tour of the office
After we take your paperwork, our treatment coordinator will give you a brief tour of the office. She will then bring you to the consultation room and introduce Dr. Fotovat.
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Your clinical examination
The doctor will perform a complete clinical examination of the new patient’s facial and dental structures. Dr. Fotovat will explain any orthodontic problems that he sees and different treatment options that will work. He will also identify the estimated length of treatment and make recommendations as to when therapy should begin.
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Questions, fees and payment options
Once the doctor completes his examination, he can answer any questions you have about the orthodontic issues or treatment plan. The treatment coordinator will go over the doctor’s recommendations, answer any other questions, and review the fees and available payment options before you leave.
Come prepared
What to bring
- Your completed New Patient Paperwork — we email it before your visit.
- Your insurance information, so we can verify your benefits. Fees & insurance.
- “Make sure you bring the most important thing… YOUR SMILE!”
It is VERY important to completely fill out the New Patient Paperwork before your appointment — when you complete the forms, they are automatically sent to us and will be ready when you come in.
Who you will meet
Your orthodontist
Dr. Mehdi Fotovat, D.D.S.
Board certified orthodontist with over 30 years of experience, practising in Valley Village and serving the greater North Hollywood area.
- Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics — only 1 in 3 orthodontists are
- Angle Society member — only 3% of orthodontists belong
- Past clinical faculty, UCLA School of Dentistry orthodontic program
- Invisalign Diamond provider — over 1,800 cases completed
Where patients travel from
Serving Valley Village and the greater North Hollywood area
Our Valley Village office is close to several freeways, and we offer free parking behind the building. Driving directions »
- Valley Village
- North Hollywood
- Studio City
- Sherman Oaks
- Burbank
- Glendale
- Toluca Lake
- Encino
Common questions
About the first consultation
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What’s the first step toward getting the smile I want?
Every person’s orthodontic needs are different so the first step is a consultation. You can call our office at 818-980-5300 to schedule an in-office appointment, or you can start your journey right now by using our complimentary virtual consultation feature powered by SmileSnap.
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What do I need to bring to my initial consultation?
Make sure you bring the most important thing… YOUR SMILE! We will email your New Patient Paperwork prior to your visit. When you complete the forms, they are automatically sent to us and will be ready when you come for your appointment. It is VERY important to completely fill out the New Patient Paperwork so you have the full appointment time allotted with Dr. Fotovat. If you participate in an employer-sponsored FSA/HSA program, please bring that information with you, as well.
You may want to get started on the day of your initial consultation. That’s great! We can begin your orthodontic treatment plan that same day! We can take your records, fill out all necessary paperwork, and begin your payment plan… it’s that easy!
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What happens at the initial consultation?
You’ll meet our wonderful and knowledgeable Treatment Coordinator for a consultation in which you will sign your New Patient Paperwork and meet some of the team. You will meet with Dr. Fotovat for a full clinical orthodontic examination. You will then get information about the following:
- Orthodontic Concerns
- Treatment Suggestions and Options
- Estimated Length of Treatment
- Cost of Treatment
- Payment Options
Your 1st Visit is an important part of orthodontic treatment; any and all questions you have will be addressed at this time. If you’re ready to begin, we can start right away!
Ready to book your consultation?
Your initial consultation is complimentary.