Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan, DDS
Dentist
Van Nuys, California
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NPI: 1124033667· License: 49543 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $242 across 7 payments (what this means)
4.84(88 ratings)
In Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan's own words
How Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.
Approach
- Excellence isn't enough for me. I demand perfection. Every restoration, every case, every detail
- I strive for my work to be indistinguishable from nature itself. A restoration that doesn't merely function naturally, but is natural. So authentic, so integrated, that even trained eye cannot detect it
Specialization
- The most challenging cases, those are my arena. That's where I prove what separates the exceptional from the ordinary
- Dr. Hovsepyan is recognized for her advanced expertise in clear aligner treatment
Technique
- I've invested decades mastering advanced technology, surgical techniques, and artistic refinement because I refuse to be limited by what's difficult or impossible
Technology
- Then comes a quick 3D digital scan. No messy impressions, no uncomfortable modes
Training & credentials
- Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan is an Invisalign Platinum Provider.
Consultation
- We want to know what bothers you about your smile. What do you avoid in photos? What would you change if you knew it was possible?
- The timing of conversation is, talk to a restorative and implant specialist before the tooth comes out, not after
Cost & consultation
- That's why we offer financing options that can break treatment into manageable monthly payments
Results
- Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan's personalized approach helps patients achieve optimal oral health.
- Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan's personalized approach helps patients achieve a confident smile.
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About
Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan, DDS, is a dentist practicing at Viva Smile in Van Nuys, California. She provides comprehensive general dentistry, with a focus on orthodontics, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry. An Invisalign Platinum+ Provider, Dr. Hovsepyan is also accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). With over twenty years of advanced training, surgical depth, and cosmetic precision, she and her practice are built to handle complex cases that other dentists typically refer out, including bite reconstruction and full-arch rehabilitation.
Dr. Hovsepyan delivers dental care through a personalized approach, helping patients achieve optimal oral health and a confident smile. She specializes in Digital Smile Design (DSD), a core part of her process where new smiles are digitally designed, 3D-printed as wearable mockups, and approved by the patient before any tooth preparation. Her standard for finished restorations is 'actually natural,' aiming for results so integrated that even trained eyes cannot detect the dental work. She believes in making decisions for permanent procedures like veneers based on the actual anticipated result, and ensuring patients receive necessary care before problems worsen.
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Specialties
- Dentist
Procedures & Services
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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan
Sourced directly from Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan's social posts and replies.
How does Dr. Hovsepyan approach Invisalign consultations?
Invisalign treatment begins with a personalized consultation that includes questions unrelated to just teeth, focusing on what bothers the patient about their smile, what they avoid in photos, and what they would change if possible. The answers to these initial non-dental questions significantly influence the Invisalign treatment plan.
What is the Invisalign scanning process like?
The Invisalign scanning process uses a digital wand to capture a precise 3D model of your teeth in minutes, without impression material, gagging, or guesswork.
How are patients involved in Invisalign treatment planning?
Before any Invisalign trays are made, patients can see a precise simulation of how their teeth will move, tooth by tooth, in sequence, allowing them to visually confirm the planned movements rather than relying solely on verbal explanations.
What issues can Invisalign address?
Invisalign can address issues such as crowded teeth, small gaps, and bites that feel slightly off. A single consultation and scan can provide a clear understanding of the possible outcomes, making it a recommended starting point for those curious but not yet convinced.
What is a 'black triangle' between teeth?
A 'black triangle' is a small dark space that opens between two teeth near the gum line when the gum tissue doesn't fully fill the gap.
How does Dr. Hovsepyan treat 'black triangles'?
Closing a black triangle can involve two treatments, planned as one design, such as laser gum tissue recontouring and porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers reshape the teeth to meet closer to the gum line, closing the dark space and refining the shape and shade of surrounding teeth.
What is Dr. Hovsepyan's process for designing porcelain veneers?
The practice's design process for veneers involves digital design, 3D printing a wearable mockup, and patient approval in the mirror on 'Vogue Day' before any tooth preparation begins. This ensures decisions are made based on the actual anticipated result, not an imagined one.
Is tooth preparation for veneers permanent?
Yes, preparing a tooth for veneers involves removing a thin layer of enamel, and this step is permanent.
Can porcelain veneers be whitened after they are made?
No, porcelain veneers maintain the shade they are made in and cannot be whitened later. The shade is set before fabrication.
What is a Smile Design Appointment?
A Smile Design Appointment is where Dr. Hovsepyan's practice properly evaluates specific smile concerns, determines their cause, and comprehensively looks at all aspects of a patient's smile, especially if concerns extend beyond just color.
What happens to the jaw bone after a tooth extraction?
When a tooth is extracted, the bone around it starts to shrink immediately. Without the root to maintain it, the jaw resorbs slowly and steadily, and the gum follows, leading to less bone, fewer options for replacement, and higher complexity for future procedures.
When should I discuss post-extraction care?
The timing of the conversation about post-extraction care is critical. It should happen before the extraction, not after, to protect the site and ensure future treatment options are maximized. If you're facing an extraction, that's the moment to ask what happens next.
What is socket preservation grafting?
A socket preservation graft, placed at the same appointment as the extraction, maintains the bone volume an implant will need later. This single additional step significantly impacts the site and future treatment possibilities within six months.
What are the benefits of Invisalign beyond cosmetics?
Invisalign offers benefits beyond just cosmetic improvements, addressing issues like uneven bites that can lead to chipped edges, cracked enamel, tooth wear, jaw tension, TMJ pain, waking up with a sore jaw, and headaches. When dental arches are properly aligned, the palate expands, creating additional space for the tongue, which can open the airway. For many patients, this opening of the airway is the most significant outcome of orthodontic treatment, and these structural changes are more lasting than just straighter teeth.
Should I get a second opinion if my dental case is complicated?
Yes, if your dental case has been described as complicated, Dr. Hovsepyan recommends getting a second opinion, as her practice is specifically built to handle complex cases that other dentists typically refer out.
What are the limitations of teeth whitening?
Whitening treatments only address discoloration and do not correct issues like uneven edges or a tilted smile.
Does delaying dental treatment increase its cost?
Yes, delaying dental treatment typically increases its cost, as problems can compound and become more complicated over time.
Does Viva Smile offer financing options?
Yes, Viva Smile assists patients with financing applications in the office, which typically take about five minutes. Patients can choose a plan that fits their situation, including shorter-term options with interest-free periods or longer-term plans for manageable monthly payments, ensuring necessary care is received before problems worsen.
Technologies & brands Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan mentions
Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.
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Patient Experience
Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan Review Summary
4.86
Dr. Hovsepyan has consistently excellent ratings across multiple platforms. She averages a near-perfect 4.9 out of 5 stars, reflecting her patients' high satisfaction with her care.
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15333 Sherman Way Unit M, Van Nuys, California
(818) 909-0200
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Industry Payments
Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.
Total received (2024)
$242
Payments
7
Compared to peers
Small
Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan received $242 across 7 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Align Technology, Inc..
What this means for your care
- A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
- Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
- Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
- A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”
Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗
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Location & Contact Information
Main Office
15333 Sherman Way Unit M
Van Nuys, California 91406
Office Information
Phone: (818) 909-0200
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15333 Sherman Way Unit M, Van Nuys, California 91406
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make an appointment with Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan online?
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Does Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. Contact the office at (818) 909-0200 for inquiries.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan?
Patients express extreme satisfaction with Dr. Hovsepyan's work, with one review titled "Wish I Did It Sooner," suggesting a positive and impactful experience. Patients frequently describe feeling no longer held back in their smile after treatment.
What areas of care does Dr. Gohar Hovsepyan cater to?
Dr. Hovsepyan provides comprehensive general dentistry, including preventative care like cleanings and exams, restorative procedures such as bridges and root canals, and specialized treatments like Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. She also has a focus on orthodontics. She delivers dental care through a personalized approach, helping patients achieve optimal oral health and a confident smile. The practice utilizes Digital Smile Design (DSD) as a core part of its approach and maintains a high standard for finished restorations, aiming for results that are 'actually natural' and integrated so well that even trained eyes cannot detect the dental work, applied to every case. Dr. Hovsepyan believes decisions for permanent dental procedures like veneers should be made based on the actual anticipated result, not an imagined one. Properly designed porcelain veneers can simultaneously address discoloration, uneven edges, and a tilted smile. Her practice focuses on ensuring patients receive necessary care before dental problems worsen, rather than providing the cheapest solution.