Alex Farnoosh, DMD, MSD, PhD

I never noticed I had a gummy smile until I was in 8^th grade when some kid pointed it out and ever since then I had always been self conscious. I’m currently 19 years old. After that incident, I did a lot of research to look for doctors that could possibly help me with this problem. I came across Dr. Farnoosh and was really impressed with the procedure. Other doctors wanted to cut my jaw and lift it up, which was a 6 month recovery with my mouth wired shut.
I live in San Diego, so it’s a pretty far drive. I finally convinced my parents to go up there for the consultation. We stayed the night at a hotel the day before the appointment. The morning of my appointment I arrived to the office and everyone was very nice as soon as I walked in! They took me back, evaluated my smile, and told me exactly what was going on. I had a very hyperactive/​hypermobile lip. Dr. Farnoosh only guaranteed that 50% of my lip would be lowered with the procedure. Which kind of bummed me out because I wanted my gums to not show AT ALL.(the results were not what I expected! they were even better than what Dr. Farnoosh guaranteed) He was very kind and understanding. Anyone that has a gummy smile knows that it can affect their self esteem, so he was really careful on what he said and I thank him for that.
It was a very sensitive subject for me. I was so tired of always covering my smile with my hand or having to train myself how to smile without showing a lot of gum. He even gave me the option of having the procedure done the same day of my appointment because of how far I lived. My parents and I went to breakfast to think about it. They knew I’ve been struggling with this for a while and how bad it affected me. After a while of thinking about it, we called the office back and went through with the procedure.
I was really nervous for the procedure (lip lowering and crown lengthening) but Dr. Farnoosh made it much easier. The procedure was painless… Until after a few hours of course, but nothing that Tylenol can’t fix. The pain was NOT bad at all after the procedure. Everyone’s different, of course! I ended up swelling up like a chipmunk. After a few weeks of recovering I can honestly say I am so happy with the results. My case was very severe, but Dr. Farnoosh is the reason why I am able to smile today without constantly covering my smile with my hand. I would definitely recommend Dr. Farnoosh for anyone suffering with a gummy smile.

Dr. Farnoosh was an extremely kind and caring professional however this review is based solely on the results of the treatment I had. I had lip lowering surgery and Dr. Farnoosh also cut out some of my lip tissue because he said it would look more aesthetically pleasing. First off the lip lowering surgery for my gummy smile did not work whatsoever. I followed post op instructions to the T, forced my self not to smile for the recommended amount of time in order to allow it to heal correctly and my gums still show as much as ever. As for the portion of my lip he cut out, my lip is now uneven and I’m even more embaressed to smile now. Very disappointing and waste of $ 7,000.00.

I went in for the gum treatment. I had brown pigmented gums I wanted them pink. I made an appointment, came in, and had the procedure. The procedure took a couple of hours and was rather painless. All went well. After a few days I was able to remove the dressing on my gums and see the beautiful new look I had. Money well spent

I want to start out by thanking Dr. Farnoosh. I am writing this review to share my testimony with others. For years I have been self-​conscious about my gums, they were dark, bruised looking, and I was truly uncomfortable with their appearance. I had expressed my concern with my general Dentist, with whom I’ve been a patient for 24 years, I asked if there were any options, or any procedures to remedy this. My dentist explained to me that there were none, and that there were different reasons for this:, whether it was trauma from having braces, smoking, and etc… I was discouraged to say the least, it left me hopeless. Desperate, in search of anythingI googled: «dark gums.» I found Dr. Farnoosh through an internet search. I did my homework and through careful research found that Dr. Farnoosh was not only a periodontist: but he developed, and perfected, innovative methods to restore discolored gums.
My procedure was Jan, 2015 it took an hour and a half. Dr. Farnoosh was extremely efficient, explained all details, and takes tremendous pride in his work. Following the procedure, he called me that evening to check on me and see how I was feeling, if I had any bleeding, or pain. His concern was clearly genuine.
I experienced no pain or bleeding, and recovery was smooth, no downtime at all. The results are astonishing. I cannot express my gratitude enough, so grateful, the results speak volumes.
Dr. Farnoosh is the very best and highly skilled periodontist around. His background, training and education are Sterling. I really appreciate his professionalism and expertise and warmth. I highly recommend him, I can’t say enough great things about him.
I also want to add that the staff was knowledgeable, accommodating and professional. I was definitely in good hands.
Mary Camarena

Dr. Farnoosh did an exceptional job on my lip lowering surgery! The result is amazing it changed my life. I used to feel really self-​conscious whenever I wanted to laugh in public. After the surgery I can laugh whenever and wherever I want. All my friends tell me my teeth look great and I don’t show excess gum anymore! I am really happy I have done my research and found Dr. Farnoosh!!! See my before& after photos below!

I heard about Dr. Farnoosh’s gum procedure on The Doctors television show. A year later when I moved to Los Angeles from Orlando I realize that his office was only 20 minutes from where I lived and I had to go to see him. I have had hereditary black gums for my entire life and it wasn’t until I saw the episode on the show that I realize that there was even anything that I could do about it. The procedure is very simple but extremely effective. I was in his office for two hours and that included photos evaluation and Conversation. I came in with the problem that I had been living with for 31 years and left out with a brand-​new smile that I couldn’t be more happy with! Dr. Farnoosh not only changed my smile he was the most kind and caring doctor that I have ever experienced. He even called me from his personal cell phone to make sure that I was healing properly and comfortably. Dr. Farnoosh truly cares about his patients and will go above and beyond to make sure that they are happy, satisfied and healthy. Recommend this procedure to anyone who has any type of gum discoloration if they know longer desire to live with. It has literally made me happy to see my smiling in the mirror every day.

I am not big on writing Reviews but I know this will help someone who is on the fence. Let me begin by saying if you have dark gums and want to DRASTICALLY improve your smile Go to Dr. Farnoosh and NO ONE ELSE! I had this procedure initially performed by a Dr. in Houston using laser in May 2014 and I was so unhappy with results, see picture #2. Note that Picture #1 was my untreated gum. My time with Dr. Farnoosh was the winner !! See Picture #3.
My experience with Dr Farnoosh :
Once numb, the procedure was painless. I had my gums de-​pigmented, and my front teeth reshaped. After the procedure, I only needed two Tylenols and I was able to drive home.
I had to wear a light cast on my gums for three days, after that I used Orajel gel on my gums for another 4 days.
His Staff was very friendly and attentive to my needs before, during and after the procedure. They also made a care instructions sheet for you to use after treatment. The other Doctor didn’t even call me to see how I was doing and was in a hurry to leave. Dr Farnoosh personally called me and that was remarkable.
What I really like about Dr. Farnoosh is that he takes is time in going through each step of the procedure with you and he will not compromise on your dental health and that helped ease the anxiety of the procedure. He is passionate about his work.
I am 10 days post treatment (the red area is changing to a pink color) and I am so happy I smile all the time. This has been a real blessing. I should have done this years ago!

Gummy smile
I had excessive gum display or gummy smile and Dr Farnoosh treated with lip lowering surgery and crown lengthening.
It was overall a great experience.
During my consult, Dr. Farnoosh examined my gums to see if I was a candidate for the gummy smile procedure.
He explained everything to the very last detail about the procedure and what to expect after. He answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable. The office has flexible payment options with care credit.
The Day of surgery, I was given a relaxer because I always feel nervous and scared at dentists. He numbed my gums and in less than 2 hours I was done. I had dressings on that I needed to keep in for a week for healing process. I was on a soft solid diet for about 2 weeks and I had to take Antibiotics, pain meds and use ice packs. The swelling lasted 5 days and the pain about 1 week. I returned to work a week after surgery.
When the dressing was removed, I had a beautiful new smile with no excessive gum display. I was beyond happy and felt confident about smiling and talking to people.
It was worth every penny I paid.
Def recommend to anyone who has a gummy smile. Don’t over think it just do it because it will change your life. I guarantee you!!!

Went here for a consult. During the exam, the Dr did a good exam, but then there was a part where he pressed my jaw joints so hard that it hurt. Then he told me to open and close my jaws. A couple days after that, the pressure from him pressing my jaw joints still remained. Fortunately, it went away. At the end, they wanted to charge me for the consult when they already told me on the phone there wouldn’t be a charge.

DR FARNOOSH IS A LIFE CHANGER! (See Pics) I hated my gums my whole life and before I moved to California I researched and found out about him. From my consult to my actual procedure he blew me away. His staff was amazing! I am VERY sensitive to pain and I’m like a 5 year old at the dentist. I will cry and scream. Once I let the staff know they treated me with kid gloves at every moment. Even held my hand. The procedure itself was painless. I had my gums bleached, reshaped, and my front teeth reshaped. I had to wear a light cast on my gums for about a week. There was discomfort for maybe 3 days that faded quickly but I was still able to talk normally. When I came back for my follow up and saw the result of my gums I cried. His work is FLAWLESS. I would give him 10 stars if I could. As an actress, a great smile is imperative and he really changed my smile for the better. I get compliments from people noticing something is different and now when I smile I don’t have to be self conscious about my gums. I have not been paid to write this review! If I can help someone who is considering getting work done by him, let this be your confirmation. He explained everything down to the tiniest detail and his disposition puts you at ease immediately. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work and it showed in the results. I am beyond happy with my new smile:)

Dr. Farnoosh does incredible work. It’s horrible to be embarrassed by a gummy smile or unattractive gums. You need to look no further than here. As a person who used to loathe the dentist, let me tell you that with Dr. Farnoosh, you will start looking forward to going to the dentist. He and his staff are helpful and friendly and meet you at your needs, they do not try to upsell or swindle you into something you don’t need. I guarantee you will have even more of a reason to show off your smile after you visit him!

This is Los Angeles and the way you look is very important, I don’t care what you say it is very important. One of the things that people judge is your teeth. So sometimes you just need to see a cosmetic dentist. Dr. Farnoosh is very experienced and his office is very convenient to get to. If you are concerned about your teeth as I once was give his office a call.

I admit that I was nervous going to a cosmetic dentists but my cousin recommended that I go in for a consultation. As an aspiring actress my teeth need to look perfect so I went in for a consultation for teeth whitening. The staff was very friendly and didn’t pressure me, in fact that even complemented my teeth in their present state. It was a short wait after I booked the appointment (thank you for the reminder call). I went ahead with the procedure and my teeth look amazing. Dr. Farnoosh was nice and knowledgable. Price wise, it was comparable to other periodontists in the area. Definitely recommend.

I’m looking for a new dentist. The woman that picks up the phone is so rude that I seriously decided not to even visit this office just based on that.

Finding a doctor that would change my smile was difficult. But Dr. Farnoosh understood. I was referred to him by my friend out there. So I when I was there visiting her from Miami, I made an appointment to stop and see the Doctor. He made me feel comfortable and the staff there were great. They made me feel welcome and gave me a smile all my friends talk about. Go to Dr. Farnoosh for all your dental needs, I will

Listen I’m not going to lie, But this dentist did a good job on my mouth. that simple. I traveled from Florida to see Dr. Farnoosh. He was highly recommended from my colleague. I usually don’t leave reviews but had to for this business.

Dr Alex A Farnoosh operated me because I was bleeding and my bleeding stopped only for month the the bleeding started when I was brushing, I will not recommend this office to any friends or family