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Manhattan Beach dental visits: cosmetic choices and everyday costs

Manhattan Beach dental care spans downtown and the Sepulveda corridor. Comparing Manhattan Beach offices can mean choosing between a Metlox-area visit, Manhattan Avenue and a location farther inland.

A cosmetic exam comes before whitening or veneers

Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions checks tooth and gum health before cosmetic work. Its office is at 1213 Manhattan Avenue; phone 310-340-6663. Its cosmetic choices include whitening for stains, veneers that cover the visible tooth surface and crowns that cover damaged teeth.

One local implant estimate is $1,500 to $6,000 per tooth

Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions posts a $1,500 to $6,000 per-tooth procedure range before insurance. It describes surgery, consultations and follow-up as usual parts of that range. The number of teeth, materials, gum work and sedation can change a personal quote.

For implant treatment, compare the surgery, connector and finished tooth in the proposed bill. These are one office's examples.

Annual cleaning plans on Manhattan Beach Boulevard

Withers Dental posts a $605 annual plan for ages 14 and older. Withers sees patients at 973 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite A; phone 424-353-3277. The plan includes 2 cleanings and checkups, 2 exams with X-rays, 1 emergency exam and 10% off treatment.

The child plan for ages 0 to 13 costs $560 a year and adds 1 fluoride treatment. Its $825 gum-care plan for ages 14 and older includes 3 gum-care procedures and checkups. That plan also includes exams, X-rays, an emergency exam and the treatment discount.

PPO billing on Aviation Boulevard can still be out of network

Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics bills most PPO plans but is out of network. It is at 200 North Aviation Boulevard, Suite A; phone 310-937-6453. Its payment policy calls for payment when you receive care. The office can estimate what your plan will cover before treatment.

A painful tooth needs an exam before a removal decision

Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics examines a damaged tooth before deciding on extraction. Its team discusses repair and replacement choices, and it performs most extractions at the office. When calling about tooth pain or a broken tooth, describe the symptoms and discuss the first visit's cost.

The office offers sedation for patients who feel anxious. It checks your health history and gives instructions for care afterward.

A baby's first visit can be a lap exam on Sepulveda

Bayview Pediatric Dental Group advises a first visit by age 1. It is at 500 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 301; phone 310-683-5576. For children under 3, its first visit mainly involves a visual exam on a parent's lap.

The children's visit includes time for brushing, food, tooth growth and fluoride questions. A cleaning or fluoride can depend on the child's response and the parent's comfort. X-rays are taken when needed.

Income-based dental help is available in nearby Redondo Beach

Venice Family Clinic provides dental care at South Bay Family Health Care, 2114 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach. Its dental intake line is 310-392-8636. Dental care is for its patients and some partner-program participants. A doctor's referral is not required.

Its services include cleanings, fillings, extractions, gum care and root canals for front teeth. Venice Family Clinic sets its sliding fees using household income and the number of people. It serves patients with or without insurance.

Medi-Cal Dental can help find a dentist in its program

Medi-Cal Dental's member help line is 800-322-6384. Adults can receive covered tooth repairs, crowns, root canals, gum treatment and dentures under the rules for each service. An enrolled dentist checks the work needed and any required approval.

Manhattan Beach residents age 55 and older have a ride option

The city's Dial-A-Ride serves residents age 55 and older, or residents of any age with a disability. The shared service is curb to curb, with wheelchair lifts. Registration and reservations use 310-545-3500; rides can be reserved up to 7 days ahead.

Trips within Manhattan Beach run 7 days a week. Most medical destinations in Torrance, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach are served on weekdays. A temporary disability can qualify with a doctor's letter.