Manhattan Beach, CA · High-End Dentistry
Judgement-free,pain-freedentistryforthewholefamily.
No lectures, no hidden fees, and no clinical chill. We combine advanced technology with a deeply calming environment to deliver exceptional care — from family checkups to full smile design.
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Dr. Maya Chen, DDS
Top 1% Cosmetic Dentist
Patient stories
238 reviews,
one recurring theme.
“I hadn't been to a dentist in six years out of pure anxiety. Dr. Chen talked me through every step of my first cleaning and I actually booked my next appointment on the way out.”
Alyssa R.
Patient since 2019
“The digital preview of my veneers before we started was the reason I said yes. What I saw on screen is basically what I got three visits later.”
Marcus T.
Veneers, 2025
“All four of us see North Dental now, from my 8-year-old to my mother-in-law. Scheduling everyone together on the same afternoon has been a genuine gift.”
Priya N.
Family of four, since 2021
“Chipped a molar on a Saturday and they got me in within two hours. No emergency-room markup, just a straightforward fix and a fair bill.”
Daniel K.
Emergency visit, 2024
“Fourteen months of Invisalign with monthly check-ins that never once felt rushed. My bite is genuinely different and my jaw doesn't ache anymore.”
Renee B.
Invisalign, completed 2025
“I've moved twice within the South Bay and kept driving back here both times. That's the whole review, really.”
Oliver S.
Patient since 2016
“I hadn't been to a dentist in six years out of pure anxiety. Dr. Chen talked me through every step of my first cleaning and I actually booked my next appointment on the way out.”
Alyssa R.
Patient since 2019
“The digital preview of my veneers before we started was the reason I said yes. What I saw on screen is basically what I got three visits later.”
Marcus T.
Veneers, 2025
“All four of us see North Dental now, from my 8-year-old to my mother-in-law. Scheduling everyone together on the same afternoon has been a genuine gift.”
Priya N.
Family of four, since 2021
“Chipped a molar on a Saturday and they got me in within two hours. No emergency-room markup, just a straightforward fix and a fair bill.”
Daniel K.
Emergency visit, 2024
“Fourteen months of Invisalign with monthly check-ins that never once felt rushed. My bite is genuinely different and my jaw doesn't ache anymore.”
Renee B.
Invisalign, completed 2025
“I've moved twice within the South Bay and kept driving back here both times. That's the whole review, really.”
Oliver S.
Patient since 2016
“I hadn't been to a dentist in six years out of pure anxiety. Dr. Chen talked me through every step of my first cleaning and I actually booked my next appointment on the way out.”
Alyssa R.
Patient since 2019
“The digital preview of my veneers before we started was the reason I said yes. What I saw on screen is basically what I got three visits later.”
Marcus T.
Veneers, 2025
“All four of us see North Dental now, from my 8-year-old to my mother-in-law. Scheduling everyone together on the same afternoon has been a genuine gift.”
Priya N.
Family of four, since 2021
“Chipped a molar on a Saturday and they got me in within two hours. No emergency-room markup, just a straightforward fix and a fair bill.”
Daniel K.
Emergency visit, 2024
“Fourteen months of Invisalign with monthly check-ins that never once felt rushed. My bite is genuinely different and my jaw doesn't ache anymore.”
Renee B.
Invisalign, completed 2025
“I've moved twice within the South Bay and kept driving back here both times. That's the whole review, really.”
Oliver S.
Patient since 2016
The North Difference
Not just better care.
A different kind of care.
Our commitment to your comfort goes beyond the dental chair. We partner with you — from the moment you book, to the moment you flash your new smile.
Instant Booking
No hold music, no back-and-forth emails. Select a time that works for you, and your spot is instantly secured.
Judgement-Free Assessment
We review your history and listen to your concerns without lectures. We identify the root cause of any pain or anxiety first.
Pain-Free Treatment
Walk out feeling relieved, not traumatized. You'll leave with a clear care plan and absolute transparency on pricing.
No dental anxiety
If the mere thought of a dental drill makes your heart race, this section is for you.
Roughly a third of our new patients tell us, unprompted, that they've endured tooth pain for years simply out of fear. We built North Dental Studio around that exact patient — because overcoming anxiety is just as important as fixing a cavity.
We narrate everything
Before any tool touches your mouth, you'll know what it is, what it does, and what it feels like. No surprises, ever.
Noise-cancelling headphones
Bring your own playlist or borrow one of ours. The drill sound you're dreading is the first thing to go.
Nitrous & sedation options
Light sedation for cleanings, deeper options for procedures. We build the plan around your comfort level, not ours.
A hand to hold, literally
Weighted blankets, a stop-anytime hand signal, and a team that has genuinely heard every anxious joke before.
What we treat
Six ways we can change your life
Every service starts with listening. We find the root cause, explain your options clearly, and only begin when you're ready.
The smile you stopped yourself from having
You've been covering your mouth in photos for years. We get it. Before you commit to a single veneer, we'll show you a digital preview of your outcome — so you know exactly what you're signing up for. No surprises, no regrets.
- Porcelain veneers
- Bonding & contouring
- Digital smile preview
- Full smile design
Preventive care
Cleanings that actually stick
Most adults leave their last cleaning ashamed they waited so long — no lecture from us. We use ultrasonic scaling, digital X-rays, and a no-judgment tone to keep your whole family cavity-free and confident.
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Teeth whitening
Visibly whiter in one hour
At-home kits do almost nothing for surface stains. Our Zoom in-office whitening lifts your shade by up to 8 levels in a single appointment — and we customize the intensity so your teeth never feel sensitive afterwards.
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Invisalign
Straight teeth. No metal. No one notices.
You don't want to walk into meetings at 35 with a mouth full of brackets. Invisalign aligners are clear, removable, and designed around your life — not the other way around. Most cases take 12–18 months.
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Dental implants
A permanent tooth. Not a workaround.
Dentures slip. Bridges sacrifice healthy teeth. A dental implant is the only solution that replaces your tooth root-to-crown — so it feels, functions, and looks completely natural. We'll tell you honestly if you're a candidate on day one.
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Emergency care
Out of pain today. Not next week.
A cracked tooth or an abscess doesn't care about your schedule. Neither do we. We hold dedicated same-day slots every single morning for patients in acute pain — call us before 10am and we'll get you in.
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Recent smiles
A few results, in illustration
Rendered illustrations, not patient photographs — shared here as a preview of how each treatment reads. Real cases are reviewed with patients privately.
Before
After
Whitening + bonding
6 shades lighter, chip repaired on the left incisor
2 visits
Before
After
Porcelain veneers (6-unit)
Uniform shape and shade across the smile line
3 visits
Before
After
Invisalign
Front crowding corrected over 9 months
14 months
14yrs
In South Bay
About the studio
Built like a neighborhood practice, run like a modern studio
Dr. Chen opened North Dental Studio to fix a problem she saw across the South Bay: good dentistry that felt cold. Every detail here, from appointment scheduling to the recovery room playlist, is designed around one question — would a nervous patient feel steadier for having come in?
The studio treats three generations of some Manhattan Beach families, and still holds same-week slots open for anyone walking in for the first time.
USC Ostrow School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Advanced Certification
Cosmetic & restorative care
1420 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA
New patients
Your first visit, step by step.
Tell us what's going on
Call, text, or use the form below. Two minutes on the phone tells us whether you need a cleaning, a consult, or a same-day slot.
We check your insurance for you
Send a photo of your card before you arrive. We'll confirm your coverage and give you a real number — not an estimate range.
Your first visit is a conversation
Before any instrument comes out, Dr. Chen walks through what she sees and what she'd recommend. In that order.
A plan you can actually follow
You leave with a written plan, real prices, and a next appointment already on the calendar — if you want one.
Insurance & financing
Most PPO plans accepted — no surprise bills
We verify your benefits before your visit and quote real out-of-pocket costs. CareCredit and in-house payment plans are available for larger treatment plans.
Questions
Answers before you have to ask
Everything new patients typically wonder about, answered honestly.
Yes — we hold a portion of every week's schedule specifically for new patients, which is how we're able to offer same-week first appointments year-round.
Your first visit —
complimentary whitening
included.
Book a comprehensive exam and cleaning this month and walk out with a brighter smile — on us. A $280 professional whitening session at zero extra cost. No tricks, no upsells.
Claim this offerNo tricks. The whitening session is included in your first-visit appointment at no extra charge. Simply mention this offer when booking.
Book your visit
Same-week appointments,
most days of the week
Prefer to talk it through first? Call or email — a real person answers, not a menu.
Studio hours
- Mon – Thu
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed