Cleanings & Prevention
Thorough, gentle hygiene visits and honest exams that catch small things before they become expensive ones.
Digital X-rays with up to 80% less radiation.
Silver Lake · Los Angeles, CA
Bring your smile into the light.
Solara is a boutique dental practice built around one idea: care that feels calm, unhurried, and completely transparent. One dentist who knows you by name — no upselling, no rushing, no dread.
Most PPO insurance welcome
New patients welcome
Open Saturdays
Se habla español
Same-week appointments & same-day emergencies.
4.9★
312 Google reviews
15,000+
smiles cared for
Dentistry, done differently
The calm you didn't know a dentist could feel like.
Most people don't fear the dentist — they fear feeling rushed, judged, or surprised by a bill. Solara was built to remove all three.
Total transparency
You'll see every finding on the screen and a clear estimate before we begin — never a mystery invoice. We only recommend what we'd choose for our own family.
Genuinely gentle
Weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones, numbing that actually works, and a team trained to move at your pace. Anxious patients are our specialty, not our exception.
Unrushed time
One doctor, longer appointments, and no double-booking. The dentist who starts your treatment is the one who finishes it — every single visit.
What we do
Whole-family care, under warm light.
From a first cleaning to a full smile redesign — everything happens in-house, with the same team who already knows your story.
Cosmetic & Whitening
Veneers, bonding, and whitening designed around your face — natural-looking results, never a chalky "movie-set" smile.
Shade-matched in our chair, not at a lab counter.
Clear Aligners
Straighten discreetly with a custom aligner plan you can preview before you commit — most cases finish in 6–12 months.
Free 3D smile preview at your consult.
Dental Implants
Permanent replacements for missing teeth — planned in-house from scan to seat, so the surgery and the crown come from one team.
One surgeon, one plan, one point of contact.
Family & Kids
Patient, playful visits for little ones — with a prize wall at the end. We build good habits without the tears.
All ages, same chair, same friendly faces.
Emergency Care
Chipped, aching, or knocked-out? Call before noon and we'll do everything we can to see you the same day.
Walk-ins welcome for real emergencies.
The comfort menu
Little things that make a big difference.
Every visit comes with your choice of comfort add-ons — no upcharge, no asking twice. Just tell us what helps you relax.
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Weighted blankets & warm towelsGrounding comfort that settles nerves before we even start.
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Noise-canceling headphonesBring your playlist or a podcast — drown out the drill entirely.
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Sedation optionsFrom calming nitrous to oral sedation for bigger procedures.
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Zero-judgment promiseHowever long it's been, come as you are. We're just glad you're here.
Tooth emergency?
We see you today.
Sudden pain, a broken tooth, or swelling shouldn't wait for an available slot next week. Call us before noon and we'll do everything we can to get you in the chair the same day — walk-ins welcome.
Meet your dentist
"I started Solara because I wanted a practice where people feel seen, not processed — where the person who greets you is the same one who cares for you, year after year."
Elena Solaro
Dr. Elena Solaro, DDS
Founder & Lead Dentist
Founder & Lead Dentist
When Elena was nine, a kind dentist in Boyle Heights fixed a chipped front tooth she'd been hiding for months — and told her she had a beautiful smile. She's spent her career trying to give patients that same feeling. Solara ("little sun") is named for it.
- DDS, UCLA School of Dentistry
- 15+ years in private practice
- 1,200+ implants placed
- Member, ADA & California Dental Assn.
- Certified in clear-aligner therapy
- Bilingual — English & Spanish
Honest about money
We're affordable, not expensive.
Great dentistry shouldn't require a decoder ring. We check your benefits before treatment, give you the number up front, and have a plan for patients without insurance.
No insurance? No problem
The Solara Membership
$29/month
One simple plan for the uninsured — no deductibles, no claim forms, no yearly maximums.
- Two cleanings & exams every year
- All routine X-rays included
- 20% off any additional treatment
- One free emergency exam per year
Illustrative demo pricing. Not dental insurance. Final treatment pricing is subject to clinical evaluation.
We work with most PPO plans
We're in-network with many major carriers and happily file claims for out-of-network PPOs too. Bring your card — we'll verify your benefits before anything begins.
Delta Dental
Cigna
Aetna
MetLife
Guardian
United Concordia
Anthem
Careington
Flexible financing & interest-free payment plans available through CareCredit. Not sure what your plan covers? Call us and we'll find out for you — free.
In their words
Real patients. Real relief.
The reviews that mention exactly what people worry about most.
On dental anxiety
★★★★★
"I hadn't been to a dentist in nine years because I was terrified. Dr. Solaro let me keep my headphones in the whole time and stopped whenever I needed. I actually booked my cleaning before I left. I never thought I'd say that." "No iba al dentista desde hacía nueve años porque tenía pánico. La Dra. Solaro me dejó usar mis audífonos todo el tiempo y paraba cuando lo necesitaba. Agendé mi limpieza antes de irme. Nunca pensé que diría eso."
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Marisol R.Echo Park · Google review
On surprise bills
★★★★★
"They checked my insurance and handed me the exact cost before touching anything — down to the dollar. No upsell, no 'you also need…' surprises. As someone who's been burned before, this is everything." "Verificaron mi seguro y me dieron el costo exacto antes de tocar nada — al dólar. Sin ventas adicionales, sin sorpresas de 'también necesita…'. Como alguien que ya había tenido malas experiencias, esto lo es todo."
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Daniel K.Silver Lake · Google review
On feeling rushed
★★★★★
"Same dentist every visit, and she remembers my kids' names. It never feels like a factory. We're a family of five and Solara is the first office all three kids will happily walk into — the prize wall helps." "La misma dentista en cada visita, y se acuerda de los nombres de mis hijos. Nunca se siente como una fábrica. Somos una familia de cinco y Solara es el primer consultorio al que los tres niños entran felices — la pared de premios ayuda."
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Ana & Chris T.Los Feliz · Google review
Good questions
Everything you're wondering, answered.
Still have a question?
We're happy to talk it through — no pressure, no obligation.
Book a free consult Call (323) 555-0142
We're in-network with most major PPO plans (Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian and more) and file claims for out-of-network PPOs as a courtesy. Not sure what you have? Call us and we'll verify your benefits for free before you ever sit in the chair.
Estamos dentro de la red con la mayoría de los planes PPO (Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian y más) y presentamos reclamos para PPO fuera de la red como cortesía. ¿No está seguro de lo que tiene? Llámenos y verificaremos sus beneficios gratis antes de que se siente en la silla.
Absolutely — anxious patients are who we built this practice for. You'll have a weighted blanket, headphones, breaks whenever you need them, and sedation options from calming nitrous to oral sedation. We go at your pace, and there's zero judgment about how long it's been.
Por supuesto — construimos este consultorio para pacientes nerviosos. Tendrá una manta con peso, audífonos, descansos cuando los necesite y opciones de sedación, desde óxido nitroso relajante hasta sedación oral. Vamos a su ritmo y sin juzgar cuánto tiempo haya pasado.
Most new patients are seen within the same week, and we hold time each day for emergencies. If you're in pain, call before noon and we'll do everything we can to fit you in that same day.
La mayoría de los pacientes nuevos son atendidos dentro de la misma semana, y reservamos tiempo cada día para emergencias. Si tiene dolor, llame antes del mediodía y haremos todo lo posible por atenderlo el mismo día.
We start by getting to know you — your history, your concerns, and your goals. Then a gentle exam with digital X-rays, a look at everything together on screen, and a clear, written plan with costs. No treatment happens the same day unless you want it to.
Comenzamos conociéndolo — su historial, sus preocupaciones y sus metas. Luego un examen suave con radiografías digitales, revisamos todo juntos en pantalla y un plan claro por escrito con los costos. No hacemos ningún tratamiento el mismo día a menos que usted lo desee.
Yes — we care for all ages, from a toddler's first checkup to grandparents' implants. Booking the whole family into one morning is our favorite kind of appointment (and yes, there's a prize wall for the little ones).
Sí — atendemos a todas las edades, desde el primer chequeo de un niño pequeño hasta los implantes de los abuelos. Agendar a toda la familia en una sola mañana es nuestra cita favorita (y sí, hay una pared de premios para los pequeños).
Come see us
Right in the heart of Silver Lake.
Free patient parking behind the building, steps from the reservoir. We'll have warm light and a friendly face waiting.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
2841 Sunset Vista Ave, Suite 4Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Same-week appointments · Se habla español · Most PPO insurance welcome