Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen has dedicated the last two decades to helping patients throughout Southern California achieve life-transforming results using innovative, highly effective orthodontic techniques. Dr. Nikaeen provides patients across Southern California and Los Angeles, from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills, with a comfortable, safe, and warm environment - the ideal setting for beginning your journey to a lasting, beautiful, and healthy smile.
Our philosophy at Nikaeen Orthodontics is centered around total body wellness. We not only focus on healthy teeth, a healthy smile, and a functional bite but also on the patient's overall health and individual needs. Nikaeen Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art orthodontics practice in Los Angeles, embracing digital technology, such as digital X-rays and 3-D imaging, to achieve precise results.
Our philosophy at Nikaeen Orthodontics is centered around total body wellness. We not only focus on healthy teeth, a healthy smile, and a functional bite but also on the patient's overall health and individual needs. Nikaeen Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art orthodontics practice in Los Angeles, embracing digital technology, such as digital X-rays and 3-D imaging, to achieve precise results.
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Monica joined our practice in 2010, bringing with her over seventeen years of administrative experience. Monica knows first-hand the boost of confidence a healthy and beautiful smile can give! Having had braces herself, she does a wonderful job making sure that all of our patients and family members are happily taken care of.
Orthodontic disorders refer to a variety of alignment issues involving the teeth and jaws. The optimal position for the teeth (known as a bite) is defined when the upper teeth meet in front of the lower teeth on both sides of the mouth. Virtually not too many people have perfect bite alignment, but fortunately many of us do not suffer greatly due to this.
Treatment times vary depending on your age, the severity of your bite issues, your cooperation, and the degree of movement required. The average treatment lasts anywhere from 6 to 30 months or longer. Extraction therapies involve the removal of some teeth to make room for others. Non-extraction therapies expand your jaw and file in-between the teeth (a procedure called Inter-proximal reduction) in order to help them fit within the jaw.
Most people who wear braces undergo treatment without a single problem. However, accidents can happen. You can keep any issues at bay by engaging in a sound oral hygiene routine, avoiding hard or crunchy foods, and by scheduling regular visits with Dr. Nikaeen. All of these practices can help to reduce emergency situations to ensure treatment is successful from beginning to end.
Brushing and flossing your teeth is always important, but even more so during orthodontic treatment. Braces, wires, springs and rubber bands attract food and plaque very easily. This means that it is easy to fall into a trap of staining, tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. It can be difficult to fully clean your teeth and gums when using braces (unless you use Invisalign), and it requires careful brushing and flossing.
Reviews (17)
Max V.
Dec 16, 2021
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After being treated by 3 different orthodontists for 6 years I was beginning to lose hope that my teeth will ever look straight. Thank goodness I found dr Nikaeen who was able to fix all the problems that my previous orthodontists have created. My very first orthodontists decided to remove one of the healthy teeth to "creat more space" and he did it only on one side. Removing that tooth resulted an a shift of my midline and a tilt of my teeth. Dr Nikaeen was not only able to fix the tilt with the use of TADs (temporary anchor device) but also open up the space to get an implant to replace
Michelle T.
Dec 10, 2021
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Getting orthodontic care with Dr. Nikaeen and her staff was a great experience. All of my concerns were addressed and I felt extremely comfortable. The staff is professional and kind. Dr. Nikaeen took her time to explain my treatment plan and offered me several options. She is a true professional and I felt very comfortable with her. Seriously, get your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Nikaeen - you will have a wonderful experience!
Jai H.
Nov 23, 2021
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Jenny C.
Oct 09, 2021
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I received Invisalign treatment almost 10 years ago from this office.
The good:
The facility is nice, and the staff are nice. The costs were reasonable given the area / location.
The bad:
- Treatment is impersonal. Once the retainers arrive you barely get to see the dentist anymore. The staff are nice but inexperienced, many were young pre dental school students. It seemed like the Dr was too busy to truly care about each patient.
- Dr will provide the treatment plan but does not provide an assessment on overall impact of the treatment on your dental health. Since the treatment. I have
The good:
The facility is nice, and the staff are nice. The costs were reasonable given the area / location.
The bad:
- Treatment is impersonal. Once the retainers arrive you barely get to see the dentist anymore. The staff are nice but inexperienced, many were young pre dental school students. It seemed like the Dr was too busy to truly care about each patient.
- Dr will provide the treatment plan but does not provide an assessment on overall impact of the treatment on your dental health. Since the treatment. I have
K. G.
Aug 23, 2021
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Dr nikaeen's office is always a pleasurable experience. The staff are all well trained and my interaction is always professional. You are greeted my Nic at the front desk who shows nothing but professionalism. The staff has become more like family and believe it or not I enjoy visiting the office everytime. The office is clean and Marlene and the rest of the staff is very gentle and doesn't hesitate to answer any questions.
I love the office and location and will recommend Dr. Nikaeen 1000x over
I love the office and location and will recommend Dr. Nikaeen 1000x over
Alexis C.
Aug 03, 2021
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Christina D.
Jun 14, 2021
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Dikla S.
Apr 21, 2021
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Dr. Nikaeen is the best doctor in town! My two children did the treatment with her. My 9 year old child finished the treatment today !! His teeth are straight and beautiful! Dr. Nikaeen service is excellent! She always smiles, getting the kids so beautiful! She is gentle and super professional. The secretary and staff are excellent, patient and caring. She never has an appointment line and the treatment is always fast and efficient.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Nikaeen!
I wish I would give her 10 starts
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Nikaeen!
I wish I would give her 10 starts
Brandon H.
Mar 31, 2021
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Got my Invisalign here and it's been a fantastic experience. Dr. Nikaeen is really sweet and was a total perfectionist with my teeth. Well after I was pretty much ready to be done, she still wanted to work on refining my bite and tooth-spacing, even though she wasn't getting paid any more to spend the extra time. She encouraged me to keep going and she didn't want to stop until it was right. The staff here is also really great. Liz and Mirella at the front desk always took lots of time to get my questions addressed, and the hygienists--particularly Marlene and Alya--always made me
Pegah A.
Mar 16, 2021
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Dr. Nikaeen and her staff are really amazing! Receptionists are always welcoming and friendly. she took a good care of my teeth which were so unorganized and now I am so happy with result. The service is fast, accurate and is done by highly professional staff. overall I am very pleased and satisfied with her treatment. Thank you so much Dr. Nikaeen
Janina H.
Mar 05, 2021
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Courtney B.
Mar 01, 2021
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After moving from NYC to LA in the middle of my orthodontic treatment, finding a new orthodontist that was comfortable taking a transfer case was one of my first priorities. When I came across Dr. Nikaeen's work I immediately made the call. I came in for a consultation where she did X-rays, assessed my current progress and made recommendations for bracket adjustment to attain my perfect smile.
Throughout my treatment she was transparent on my progress which helped me to understand and be able to track my improvement.
The staff, the equipment and Dr. Nikaeen are all top of the line and
Throughout my treatment she was transparent on my progress which helped me to understand and be able to track my improvement.
The staff, the equipment and Dr. Nikaeen are all top of the line and
Derrick D.
Feb 26, 2021
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I suppose it is finally time to post a review for my Invisalign treatment/retainers I've received from here over the past 9 years.
The Invisalign treatment lasted a little over 3 years. Results were very good despite being ridiculed for not wanting to use bands to close my bite. They also did a mediocre job in removing the glue from the attachment nubs from my teeth. My dentist has been able to scape a lot of it off over the years since it kept getting stained.
First three sets of Essix retainers were made from a putty mold. Each one lasted about two years. The upper would usually show wear
The Invisalign treatment lasted a little over 3 years. Results were very good despite being ridiculed for not wanting to use bands to close my bite. They also did a mediocre job in removing the glue from the attachment nubs from my teeth. My dentist has been able to scape a lot of it off over the years since it kept getting stained.
First three sets of Essix retainers were made from a putty mold. Each one lasted about two years. The upper would usually show wear
Ben P.
Oct 12, 2020
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Eduardo K.
Oct 06, 2020
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Found Dr. Nikaeen early 2019. I was looking for retainers to fix for a a single tooth that was misaligned due to a permanent retainer breaking. With the exception of that tooth, my smile was perfect as I had recently gotten off of braces.
I was quoted $1.8k for Invisalign, and told the treatment should take anywhere between 3-6 months. In comparison, I was quoted about $1.4k for generic in-house brand. I opted in with Invisalign and signed a contract for Invisalign.
About 6 months in, I wasn't seeing the results I was looking for. I found out that even though I had signed documents for
I was quoted $1.8k for Invisalign, and told the treatment should take anywhere between 3-6 months. In comparison, I was quoted about $1.4k for generic in-house brand. I opted in with Invisalign and signed a contract for Invisalign.
About 6 months in, I wasn't seeing the results I was looking for. I found out that even though I had signed documents for
Seda S.
Sep 03, 2020
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I started this amazing journey with Dr. Nikaeen and her staff about 3 years ago. She saved my impacted tooth while some other orthodontists had no hope. She is a professional! She brought my smile back!
I highly recommend her. Besides the professionalism, her office is always clean and she uses top notch material and equipment. This service deserves Kudos!
I highly recommend her. Besides the professionalism, her office is always clean and she uses top notch material and equipment. This service deserves Kudos!
Jessica L.
Feb 05, 2020
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I have avoided taking care of my teeth for some time because I was told I couldn't have straight teeth without extensive jaw surgery. I saw what Dr. Nikaeen was doing with my niece and came in for a consultation. Fast forward 2 years and 2 months, NO SURGERY. Dr. Nikaeen was able to give me a smile I could be proud of. Now my teeth are not only straight, but also very full contrary to the structure I originally had. Pure magic. Not only that, she has an amazing staff supporting her. Specifically Marlene - who helped me with everything. From re-doing hooks, to giving me tips for proper care
