Your Trusted Dentist Serving Huntington Beach, CA
Families searching for a dentist in Huntington Beach, CA who handles both general dentistry and orthodontics have one address to remember. Newport-Mesa Orthodontics & Family Dentistry serves Huntington Beach families from our Costa Mesa practice, combining preventive care, implants, cosmetic dentistry, and board-certified orthodontics under one roof. Two specialties, one team.
Most Huntington Beach neighborhoods sit within an 18 to 25 minute drive of our office at 145 East 19th Street. Downtown HB, Huntington Harbour, Seacliff, and the Beach Blvd corridor all connect via Pacific Coast Highway or the 405.
That short drive replaces something Huntington Beach families know well: bouncing between a general dentist, a separate orthodontist, and a third office for implants. We built the practice differently. Cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, dental implants, LightForce™ custom brackets, and spark™ clear aligners are all planned and delivered here.
Our care spans generations. Children come in for first visits and early orthodontic screenings. Teens get brackets or aligners before senior photos. Adults pursue implant work, full-mouth reconstruction, or straightening they postponed for decades. Seniors receive restorative and hygiene care designed around comfort and longevity.
Surf City life brings its own dental needs, and we plan for them:
- Custom sports mouthguards for water polo, surfing, volleyball, and football
- Same-week attention for chipped or knocked-out teeth after an accident
- Venus® whitening ahead of weddings, reunions, and graduations
- Night guards and SomnoDent® appliances for grinding and sleep apnea
Dr. Divya Agarwal, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, leads orthodontic care. Dr. Peter Skuben, DDS, handles implants and restorative dentistry. Two doctors. One quiet, considered standard of care.
Braces and General Dentistry Under One Roof: Services for Huntington Beach Families
Huntington Beach families come to us for everything from routine cleanings and sealants to full-arch implant reconstruction. Below is a short tour of what we treat, how we treat it, and the quiet engineering behind each service. Our main services page carries the longer explanations, procedure by procedure, if you want to read further before your visit.
Preventive Care for Every Age
Prevention does the heaviest lifting in dentistry. Our hygiene visits are thorough and unhurried.
- Complete exams with digital X-rays and intraoral camera imaging
- Professional cleanings for children, teens, adults, and seniors
- Dental sealants to protect newly erupted molars
- Gum health screenings and periodontal charting
- Fluorescence cancer screening with VizLite® Plus
- Fluoride treatment and home care coaching
Digital X-rays use a fraction of the radiation of traditional film, and images appear on screen immediately so you can see exactly what we see.
Orthodontics: Brackets, Aligners, and Lingual Options
Orthodontic care here is delivered by a board-certified orthodontist.
| Option | Best For | Visibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LightForce™ custom brackets | Teens and adults wanting fixed treatment | Tooth-colored, low profile | 3D-printed for each individual tooth |
| spark™ clear aligners | Adults and responsible teens | Nearly invisible | Removable; stain-resistant material |
| Invisalign | Mild to moderate correction | Nearly invisible | Well-established aligner system |
| Incognito™ lingual braces | Professionals and performers | Hidden behind teeth | Fully customized, bonded to tongue side |
| Ceramic brackets | Adults preferring fixed treatment | Blends with enamel | Traditional mechanics, subtler look |
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age seven. Early screening can identify jaw growth issues, crowding, and harmful habits before they become complex problems.
Dental Implants and Restorative Dentistry
Implant work is planned digitally with i-cat® 3d imaging and iTero® digital impressions, then placed by a Diplomate.
- Single-tooth implants that leave neighboring teeth untouched
- Multiple implants and implant-supported bridges
- Full-arch restoration for extensively compromised bites
- Mini implants for stabilizing lower dentures
- Implant-supported dentures and overdentures
- Crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays using CAD/CAM milling
A single dental implant replaces one missing tooth without affecting neighboring teeth. A titanium post integrates with the jawbone and acts as a new root. The benefits families notice most:
- No impact on adjacent healthy teeth
- Preserves jawbone density and facial structure
- Looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth
- Can last a lifetime with proper care
Cosmetic Dentistry
Aesthetic work should look like your teeth, only better. Options include:
- Lumineers and porcelain veneers
- Venus® whitening for in-practice brightening
- Snap-On Smile® for a removable cosmetic change
- Tooth-colored fillings and ceramic crowns
- Cosmetic bonding and enamel recontouring
Veneers and Lumineers cover discoloration, chips, and small gaps, often with minimal reshaping of the underlying tooth. Venus® whitening lifts years of coffee, tea, and red wine staining in a single visit, and take-home trays help hold the result. Snap-On Smile® gives families a reversible way to preview a change before committing to permanent work. Tooth-colored fillings and ceramic crowns are shade-matched to the teeth around them, so repairs blend in rather than announce themselves. When edges are simply uneven, bonding and enamel recontouring can settle the line of a smile in one sitting.
Gum and Bite Specialty Care
- Non-surgical gum disease treatment and scaling
- Perio Protect trays for ongoing periodontal management
- Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation for receded gum tissue
- TMJ evaluation and occlusal therapy
- Night guards for bruxism
Healthy gums hold everything else in place, which is why we chart tissue at every hygiene visit rather than only when something hurts. Scaling and Perio Protect trays let us manage periodontal disease without surgery in many cases, and they fit into an ordinary hygiene schedule. Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation restores coverage over exposed roots through a small entry point instead of a graft incision, so recovery is typically quicker and more comfortable. Jaw pain, clicking, and morning headaches often trace back to the bite, and occlusal therapy or a night guard relieves pressure teeth were never designed to absorb.
Urgent and Lifestyle Care
Accidents don’t schedule themselves. We keep room for them.
- Broken brackets, poking wires, and lost retainers
- Dental trauma from sports or falls
- Cracked teeth, lost crowns, and sudden swelling
- Custom sports mouthguards for HB athletes
- SomnoDent® appliances for obstructive sleep apnea
- The Wand® STA computerized anesthesia for gentler numbing
Every one of these services is available to Huntington Beach patients without a referral to an outside specialist.
Why Huntington Beach Families Choose Newport-Mesa Orthodontics & Family Dentistry
Families drive in from Huntington Beach for a specific reason: they’d rather not manage three separate offices. Here’s what the arrangement actually gives you.
Two specialties, one team.
Dr. Divya Agarwal handles orthodontics as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Peter Skuben handles general, restorative, and implant dentistry. When a case needs both, they plan it together in the same building. No records transfer. No repeated scans.
Credentials you can verify.
Our doctors’ degrees, licenses, and specialty certifications are posted in the practice and available on request, and we hold membership in the American Association of Orthodontists.
Digital planning from the first visit.
We invested in the imaging, scanning, and treatment-planning systems used by leading specialists worldwide, and then designed an environment where you barely notice them. i-cat® 3d imaging for implant and airway assessment. iTero® digital impressions instead of putty trays. In-house 3D printing for appliances and LightForce™ custom brackets.
Complete adult dentistry, not just cleanings.
Adult cases are often layered: worn teeth, an uneven bite, missing molars, jaw pain. We treat full-mouth reconstruction and TMJ management here rather than splitting the case across offices.
Scheduling built around real Orange County lives.
Huntington Beach commuters, high school students, and working parents need visits that fit. We block sibling visits together, keep early and late slots available, and coordinate orthodontic checks with hygiene visits when timing allows.
Financial clarity before treatment starts.
You’ll receive a written treatment plan with the sequence, timeline, and cost. Our team verifies your dental insurance benefits, files claims for you, and reviews payment options so nothing arrives as a surprise.
Room for emergencies.
Broken bracket the night before a trip? Crown that came off during dinner? Call us. We reserve daily time for urgent needs from our Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach families.
The practice is paperless, deeply technical, and intentionally designed to feel nothing like a medical waiting room. Engineering precision, human warmth.
Huntington Beach Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities We Serve
Our Costa Mesa practice draws families from across Huntington Beach and the surrounding coast. If you live in Orange County, you’re welcome here.
Huntington Beach Neighborhoods
- Downtown Huntington Beach and the Main Street pier area
- Huntington Harbour and Trinidad Island
- Bolsa Chica and Sunset Beach
- Seacliff and Edwards Hill
- Goldenwest and Central Park
- Oak View and Newland
- The Beach Blvd (SR-39) corridor
- Brightwater, Pacific Ranch, and Huntington Landmark
Nearby Cities
- Costa Mesa
- Newport Beach
- Fountain Valley
- Westminster
- Seal Beach
- Santa Ana Heights and Irvine
Schools and Youth Athletics
Teen orthodontics and custom mouthguards make up a steady share of our schedule. We treat students from Huntington Beach High School, Marina High, Edison High, Ocean View High, and the middle schools that feed them, along with athletes in local water polo, surf, volleyball, football, and club soccer programs.
Water polo and surfing deserve a note. Both put teeth at real risk, and both are underserved by generic boil-and-bite guards. A custom guard made from an iTero® digital impression fits better, stays in place, and doesn’t interfere with breathing.
Everyone Else
Families arrive from every Orange County ZIP code, including 92646, 92647, 92648, 92649, 92626, 92627, and 92660. Distance matters less than fit. Many Huntington Beach families tell us the drive is worth having orthodontics and general dentistry handled by one team. Wherever you start from, the advantage is proximity of care rather than proximity of address: every treatment described on our main services page happens at a single location, one short run down the coast.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Care in Huntington Beach
Is there a dentist near Huntington Beach that offers both braces and general dentistry?
Yes. Newport-Mesa Orthodontics & Family Dentistry provides general dentistry and orthodontics in a single Costa Mesa practice, about 18 to 25 minutes from downtown Huntington Beach. Dr. Peter Skuben handles hygiene, restorative work, and implants. Dr. Agarwal, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, handles LightForce™ custom brackets and spark™ clear aligners. No outside referral required.
How far is your office from Huntington Beach, CA?
We’re located at 145 East 19th Street, Suite #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, roughly 10 to 12 miles from downtown Huntington Beach. Expect 18 to 25 minutes via Pacific Coast Highway or the 405 Freeway. Huntington Harbour and Bolsa Chica typically add another 8 to 10 minutes.
Do you accept dental insurance and offer payment plans?
We work with most PPO dental insurance plans and file claims on your behalf. Our team verifies your benefits before treatment begins so you know your out-of-pocket cost in advance. Monthly payment arrangements are available for orthodontic and implant treatment. Call (949) 776-1566 to review specifics for your plan.
How much do braces or Invisalign cost for Huntington Beach patients?
Cost depends on case complexity, treatment length, and the appliance you choose, whether that’s LightForce™ custom brackets or spark™ clear aligners. A simple alignment case costs considerably less than a full bite correction with jaw growth management. We provide exact pricing in writing at your smile consultation, including insurance estimates and monthly payment figures. No treatment starts without a clear number.
Do you see children and pediatric patients as well as adults?
Yes. We treat children, teens, adults, and seniors in the same practice. First dental visits, sealants, and hygiene care are part of our routine schedule. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age seven, and we offer these screenings for growing children whether or not treatment is needed right away.
What should I do in a dental or orthodontic emergency?
Call (949) 776-1566 as soon as possible and describe what happened. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist (milk works well), avoid touching the root, and get to us immediately. For a poking wire, tuck it down with a pencil eraser and cover it with orthodontic wax. For a lost crown or filling, keep the piece and avoid chewing on that side.
Do you make custom sports mouthguards?
Yes. We fabricate custom mouthguards from iTero® digital impressions, which fit more precisely than store-bought options. Athletes in Huntington Beach water polo, surf, volleyball, football, and basketball programs use them regularly. Custom guards also work for patients wearing LightForce™ custom brackets.
Book Your Visit With a Huntington Beach-Area Dentist Today
Want to simplify your family’s dental care? Call (949) 776-1566 or book a smile consultation online. Our Costa Mesa practice welcomes families from Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and across Newport-Mesa.
What Your First Visit Looks Like
- Records and imaging. We capture digital X-rays, photos, and an iTero® digital impressions scan. No putty trays. For implant or airway cases, we add i-cat® 3d imaging.
- Review with your doctor. You’ll sit down with Dr. Agarwal, Dr. Skuben, or both and look at your own images on screen. We explain what we see and what your options are.
- Written plan and numbers. You leave with the treatment sequence, timeline, insurance estimate, and monthly payment figures in writing. Decide when you’re ready.
Hours and Urgent Care
Call during business hours to schedule, and mention if your situation is urgent so we can find same-day or next-day room. Broken brackets, lost crowns, and dental trauma get priority. If you’re calling after hours, leave a message describing what happened and we’ll respond as early as we can.
If You’re Nervous, Say So
Plenty of our families arrive after years away from dental care. That’s a common story here, not a judgment. Tell us at the front desk and we’ll slow down, explain each step, and use The Wand® STA computerized anesthesia for gentler numbing. The practice was built the way we’d want to be cared for.