With Dr. Panahpour's guidance and expertise, I was finally able to understand the connection between my dental health and my overall well-being. I had been experiencing brain fog, fatigue, inflammation, back pain, and ongoing discomfort that affected my daily life. Through his thorough evaluation, cavitations and mercury fillings were identified as potential contributors to my symptoms. Following his careful treatment guidance and holistic approach, I began to notice meaningful improvements. My back pain eased, my energy improved, and I felt clearer and more balanced overall. I am deeply grateful for Dr. Panahpour's care and for an approach that focused on addressing root causes to support whole-body healing. read more

I am absolutely thrilled with my appearance after getting major work on the upper teeth together with an overall estetic treatment from Dr Alireza Panahpour. My teeth look totally natural and beautiful and I have received many complements from friends. I am a long time patient of Dr. Panahpour and I'm sure these results are also helped by the outstanding structural work done by him on my dental occlusion together with removing the cavitations that made me healthier and much more vibrant than I've been in a long time. After previously being treated by many good dentists , I can say with confidence that dr. Panahpour is one of the very few best dentists of our time and his work is unparalleled. read more

Dr Panahpour was efficient and professional in regard to my son's dental needs. His communication was clear and he was patient with all my questions. He gave us personal treatment and took the time to speak with me to assuage my fears regarding my son's dental procedure. Would recommend. read more

I am writing this review to warn others of the actions and shortcomings of Dr.Alireza panahpour " the systemic dentist " and to prevent anything like this happening to someone else. Here is my personal experience.I had 2 root canal teeth that needed to be extracted. The plan was to pull the teeth using only PRF. No graft of any kind due to sensitivities These plans were made both orally and in writing. , While in surgery without any consent Dr. panahpour uses A fully synthetic bone graft ( OSOPIA) in my mouth and lies about it My wound wasn't healing properly and I was having severe reactions immediately after surgery which stretched for 44 days long-term low grade fever, longterm severe sinus infection caused by a perforated sinus, longterm sever facial pain on the left side , unable to swallow even liquids ,wound not healing, persistent swelling and redness of gums ear ache throat ache neck pain and weird tremors etcs ). At my 2 week post-op consultation Dr. panahours never removed the stitches he expressed that I wasn't healing properly his opinion was based on a manipulated muscle testing yes in my opinion I truly believe he manipulated my muscle testings claiming my meridian was unaligned due to my 17 year old C-section scar and advised me to get procaine injections in my C-section scar. Something was off I wasn't feeling comfortable putting more drugs in my system so I decided to get a second opinion and thank God I did. My new holistic surgeon informed me that my surgery site was inflamed and At 30 day post op my body was completely rejecting the synthetic material And wound unable to heal. At this stage I was In Excruciating pain I wasn't even able to swallow liquids properly and the facial pain radiating from my left eyelid thru my chin was very debilitating I went ahead and scheduled a corrective surgery . I did the corrective surgery on an early sat morning 44 days post op and by Sunday morning I was a new person all extreme symptoms were cleared I only had mild surgery discomfort which dissipated completely except for the sinus infection which I'm still dealing with 41/2 months post op . the graft was removed with extreme ease My surgeon informs me that the synthetic material was completely disconnected and just sitting in the space where my tooth was and my body didn't even try to absorb any of it .after much research I come to discover that "OSOPIA is not cleared by the FDA as an osteoinductive bone graft ". I then confront Dr. panahpour and he finally confessed in writing that he did use that SYNTHETIC material without my consent I thought it is only right at this point to refund me considering I had to have a second (corrective )surgery to fix his mess. Dr. Panahpour then decided to send his lawyer on me asking me a plethora of questions about my "alleged surgery"which I was more than happy to answer I even went a step further and provided them with my new surgeons and docs info if they needed to confirm my claims Dr P. refused to refund me insisting my surgeon didn't take time out of his busy schedule to return his call . Long story short 2 simple extractions costed me over $12,000 not including TMJ chiropractic treatments, ENT doctor and hundreds of dollars in supplements. .Dr Panahpour has an interesting amount of lawsuits for anyone that cares to know I did the mistake of not researching him first I Also reached out to a holistic online dental group and was surprised to hear about dr P was removed from a couple of holistic bio dentist referral lists due to multiple complaints about his ethics. Do your research people read more

I was referred to Dr Panahpour by my Lyme physician when I was the sickest I've ever been in my 7 year journey with this illness. I was having major issues with my neck and debilitating migraines every single day that were making me pretty much non functional and bedbound. After examining my body and the scan of my jaw, Dr Panahpour immediately knew how to help me. He made me a a dental appliance to realign my jaw and I started having immediate improvement. I've been wearing it for 2 1/2 months now and I'm not having daily migraines anymore, I can go for short walks, I can breathe better than I ever have in my life (I was told I would need deviated septum surgery), my anxiety levels went from like 1000 to more like 100, the constant nerve pain I had in my neck is gone, my POTS symptoms have massively improved, my vision is coming back (I had blurry vision in one eye), and my hormonal PMDD issues are drastically improving. I truly feel like it has saved my life, I was in a very dark place because of the severity of my symptoms and now I finally feel like I'm healing and on the right path. Dr Panahpour is a blessing. He is very caring and will take good care of you! read more

My wife has had one large mercury filling (amalgam filling) that no dentist would touch due to its size. They all said she'd be better off leaving it in because it'd be too difficult for them to remove. This is all fine except she has a family history of dementia and her naturopath said she was testing positive for mercury problems, which could potentially lead to dementia down the road. We needed to get the mercury filling out and find the right dentist for the job. We succeeded in Dr. Panahpour. He wasn't intimidated in the slightest and was very confident that it could, and should, be removed. He had us do some prep work prior to getting the mercury filling removed (nutrition, lymphatic work, cranial work, and a thorough cleaning of the teeth), which he said would help the body be able to deal with any trace amounts that are freed as a byproduct of the mercury removal. He answered all our questions before and after the removal and the actual amalgam removal was quicker than I thought (around 30 min). He and his staff were fantastic. We had a great experience and definitely recommend Dr. Panahpour to anyone looking for safe mercury removal. read more

Alireza Panahpour, DDS - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - santa monica, California

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Waited for years to find a progressive and brilliant dentist who could help me come back from all of the invasive and unnecessary dental work I've had done in the past. I love the holistic philosophy and the warm, welcoming staff at the Systemic Dentist. With their support I believe I'm on my way to a full beautiful smile again. read more

I was looking for a holistic dentist and found him on Yelp. First impression was great. He's very friendly and knows what he's doing. I paid over $6000 right away to fix my bite. I came in every week or every other week for maybe 3 months. He has a passive aggressive way of speaking and the overall vibe wasn't good. I left a couple of times not feeling good. He projected his feelings onto me saying I need to fix my emotions in order for me to fix my bite. I didn't feel like he has my best interest and I didn't feel good every time I visit so I was willing to forgo the thousands I paid and not get my bite fix. My guess is he's a covert narcissist. You judge for yourself. read more

Dr. P has been a life changer for not only my dental health, but my overall health! His approach is both thorough and individualized. I have an auto-immune disease and he has the experience and up to the minute techniques to keep me healthy. He's removed mercury fillings with ease and replaced broken down cavities as well, helping me avoid an expensive crown. Since Covid-19, Dr. P has taken measures above and beyond to keep things sanitized and safe. I can relax knowing that I'm in good hands :) read more

I wrote a helpful article here about my overall experience. www.consciousfounders.org/root for those interested.

Incredibly caring, thorough and fast. My tooth broke right in the middle of the pandemic - they got me an appointment with everything completely safe so I was the only patient there and Dr. Panahpour was so caring, thorough and fast and didn't jack up his prices as he could have. Amazing experience!!! read more

This review is from my visit to the Los Angeles office, especially to thank them for being available during these stressful times! I appreciated being the only patient there while his team worked in me too! I had a crown made to replace an old one about 3 months ago. Unfortunately I was unable to come in and have the work finished until now. I have been very anxious about having any dental work done during this COVID time, but Dr. Panahpour was very concerned about the temp staying on too long and creating problems. My ND reminded me that in all the lectures of his she has attended, that he discusses the effects of dental impacts on wellness, and I needed to get it done to keep my compromised immune system functioning, that he focuses on nontoxic materials etc - and not to worry as I was in good hands & to take the opportunity they were giving me right now. I really appreciate that he contacted me several times to schedule the work, especially when it was already paid for. He could have just seen me after things have calmed down and minimized his and his staff's exposure to one less patient. Instead he kept his schedule and flew from WA state as he does every 2 weeks to see LA patients even in the middle of the pandemic. I'm glad I didn't get scared and cancel, especially since he and his team did their part and showed up ready to help me. As a healthcare worker myself, I respect folks who are maintaining a calm atmosphere and taking lots of precautions to keep themselves and the patients safe during procedures as they did. They were relaxed and helped me relax, too. At the end, Dr. P commented that if we had waited much longer it would've really been a worse problem. I really appreciate the team showing up and being available for me today - it seems like they are really at exposure risk because of the nature of dentistry (leaning over an open mouth, stuff getting in the air) but they took it in stride. Thank you! read more

You will not find a kinder, more compassionate and knowledgable practitioner than Dr. Panahpour and I have recommended him to everyone I know and meet. His expert skills and knowledge very literally gave me my life back. I have been suffering with "mystery illness" for decades, have been seeing at least 13 specialists in the medical field and have had hundreds of tests, treatments and hospitalizations with a lot of weird results that added up to "unknown cause" and none of the experts could identify the root cause of my body trying to kill itself with an overactive immune system that made me allergic to life. My past experiences with dentistry have been traumatic and as a habit have avoided them and decided that if I ever absolutely had to, I would use a holistic practitioner because typically they listen to their patients who know their own bodies. I am so blessed to have found Dr. Panahpour, he quickly assessed my emergency pain situation, compassionately helped relieve my pain and urgent needs and immediately found four bone infection sites, one of which was very inflamed causing my current crisis. He found my root cause, smoldering bone infections that have silently harbored for literally decades. We addressed an immediate necessary root canal first and he skillfully performed a surgery to remove the inflamed bone infection at one site with skill, knowledge and care. I immediately felt a great sense of well being despite the surgical pain and with each day that has past, I feel full of energy, life, and HEALTH!! I can't remember when I ever felt this healthy and amazing! Dental health definitely impacts your entire system. I learned a lot from his informative book and am looking forward to the next phases to completely remove all sites of infection. If your medical doctors can't find the source of your illness, maybe look into a consult with this excellent systemic biomimetic dentist and see if your dental health is all that you think it is. I'm so grateful to Dr. Panahpour for helping me get back my health and my life. read more

Dr. Panahpour is one of the best dentists in town and I highly recommend him for any of your dentistry needs!

My wife and I first came to see Dr. Panahpour when we were seeking assistance for her severe chronic illness. At the time that we saw him, she had been suffering for nearly two years from a nervous system disorder that included convulsions and brief intermittent paralysis. As a result, she was housebound, usually confined to a wheelchair on rare trips out of the house, and occasionally bedbound. Obviously, this totally upended our lives. Our team of medical providers, headed by the world-renowned Dietrich Klinghardt, referred her to Dr. Panahpour to have surgeries for several longstanding cavitations that were suspected to be affecting her nervous system. Although the reasons for her illness were multifactorial, Dr. Panahpour's work formed the pivot of her recovery. After the surgeries had been completed, she slowly improved. When we saw him again several months later, she was able to walk into his clinic without assistance, which was incredible. Since then, she has made a total recovery, and Dr. Panahpour was a major part of that process. I was so impressed that I also began seeing him, though my health has not been anywhere near as dire. He made the removal of a very old and failing titanium implant a fairly painless process. He and his hygienists have always been very good about explaining what they are doing and discussing options. We have always felt well cared for with him. We've continued to include him in our periodic visits into the Seattle area for various medical treatments, even though having our regular dentist be a state away is no small inconvenience -- but given his place in our journey, it's definitely been worth it! We have always found Dr. Panahpour to be skilled, careful, and caring. We are always genuinely glad to see him and pleased with the work he provides and the information he shares. The methods he uses are also consistent with the overall quality of treatment we have seen with Klinghardt and his team, and we have been very impressed by their overall approach. I highly recommend Dr. Panahpour. read more

If you enjoy being a guinea pig go here. 2 failed implants! And he blamed me! I went to a specialist and 1st attempt no problems or pain. After him I had headaches and took Tylenol for 4 to 5 days! of course implant failed and came out lose. This happened TWICE! He finally said he doesn't know why they failed. I do! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. He doesn't even use a guide when he drills. Unfortunately, we even brought our kids here as well. Every filling he did fell out within 2 weeks. Please read up about him online. You will understand why not to go here. read more

Dont recommend at all. Although he means well and is very nice, his dentistry is something else. I will spare the details of my experiences with him, but had to have cavitations redone elsewhere that he has supposedly removed two years earlier. And found out he used some very odd material to fill the holes with during the operation. Again this guy is nice but his dentistry is rough and if the outcome isnt what you wanted, he will become combative. read more

I was lucky enough to discover Dr. Panahpour by referral from my dentist when I needed dental surgery. There was no going back to my regular dentist after being in the care of Dr.P. When you come here you can feel that you're truly being taken care of and that he has your best interest at heart, I've never doubted that. I tell everyone I can about this place. Go! You won't regret it. read more

I went to Dr. Panahpour for a simple cleaning. When he came in to examine me, he did not even look in my mouth. He felt my neck and jaw and claimed they weren't aligned and my lymphatic system wasn't draining and that I would require an orthotic device to correct it as well as a series of other treatments. I explained my current health issues and he still did not examine my mouth, but sent the hygienist in to clean my teeth and take impressions and xrays. I told him repeatedly that I had severe gum issues but he insisted I needed the device. The tech botched the impressions and the xrays. The impressions had to be redone and I even submitted my xrays from an old dentist to assist with the process. Once the device was made it never fit in my mouth. It had to be remade. The new device still didn't fit. It caused severe discomfort and I had to go back in for multiple adjustments. It created an abscess in my gums so I went back in immediately. Dr. Panahpour refused to even discuss the issue with me afterwards. I had to force a partial refund which I still haven't received. There are many reviews of this dentist online with similar sentiment. I never should have gone to him in the first place. read more

I continue to go to Dr. Panahpour because only he has made a difference in that annoying "crick in my neck," I've had for the last 15 years. I've had all the therapy the medical community had to offer. Pills suck! My exam with Dr. Panahpour revealed why my dominant hand is less agile than the other. If you play piano, and had the same issue you'd know what I mean. Thumbs are usually stronger than the pinky fingers, except for pianists whose finger strength should be equal. Two days into my jaw adjustment and I can play without pain rushing down from my neck to my wrist down the backside of my arm. My back and hip aren't achy anymore either. A pleasant surprise, and didn't expect that, but very welcoming. The medical community diagnosed me with "Arthritis in C2 and C3," "degenerative disc and joint disease," and gave me all kinds of different pain meds. Dr Panahpour gave me an appliance for my jaw and two days later I can move without any pain anywhere, and with no dreaded medications. My orthodontist tried that when I was a kid, that appliance suffocated me and was painful to wear. Dr. Panahpour is truly a talent in his field in my opinion. You will get nothing less than professionalism from him. The fillings I got make me smile more. I still can't tell I have fillings!! I've had about 4-5 visits and completely satisfied I'm finally on the road to recovery through Dr. Panahpour's genius. There's a new path to dentistry, and this man knows where that path is! read more

Dr Panapour is an amazing dentist. He really goes above and beyond to ensure your dental issues are resolved and your health restored! His bedside manner is excellent and he is friendly and courteous. The office staff is very accommodating and cheerful. I have had a very excellent experience! Thank you. read more

DR Panahpour did my first exam here and was very thorough and took the time to explain everything in detail. Very knowledgeable in his field and willing to explain in detail all that needed to be done. I was very impressed with all that he had to recommend. Will definitely be recommending him to others. read more

I appreciate Dr. Panapour a lot. He pulled a root canal tooth that had been impeding my health for years, believe it or not. He is a real hero, reversing the damage that mainstream dentistry has bestowed upon us. I am very thankful for his skill and knowledge. read more

Dr. Panahpour is an amazing dentist. It's so hard to find a knowledgeable, truly biological dentist. His staff are very sweet and helpful. Dr. Panahpour is the best. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Panahpour and his staff are not your average dentist office. They care about patients' comfort beyond that of any office I've ever visited next to perhaps a spa. What blew me away more than anything was how much time and attention to thoroughness, Dr. Panahpour spent working on my mercury replacement fillings and my root canal extraction. Being one that is more on-edge regarding needles inside of my mouth, the doc and his team assured me and encouraged me that I would be taken care of. I was consistently blown away with the quality of work being performed, the understanding of the health issues I was enduring during the time we were doing all this dental work, and the confidence Dr. Panahpour gave me to trust what the body was saying. I was also extremely appreciative of how Dr. Panahpour's whole staff strives to make sure his patients are educated about what's going on, what are the options available to them, and how best to help the body heal! Truly, I can't stress enough how much this team helped me overcome anxieties and past traumas in the related field of dental care. If I ever moved away, I would be sure to fly back just to be looked after by people who know what they're doing that I trust. read more

Excellent amalgam removal followed by horribly botched and unecessary filling. After a couple of months I developed a bad infection in my jaw/ear and after one year 1/2 of the filling fell out. I would not recommend. read more