Cosmetic, Functional Aesthetic, and Implant Restoration Dentist in La Jolla, California

Dr. Sarah Winter, DMD, is a cosmetic and functional aesthetic dentist at Espire Dental La Jolla in La Jolla, California, serving patients across La Jolla, UTC, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, and greater San Diego. She focuses on natural-looking cosmetic dentistry, smile design, gum contouring, and aesthetic implant restorations for patients who want a healthier, more balanced, more confident smile.

Dr. Winter is known for combining clinical precision with an artistic eye. Her clinical focus includes porcelain veneers, conservative veneer planning, cosmetic smile design, gingival contouring (also called a gum lift), implant restorations, aesthetic implant treatment planning, CEREC same-day crowns, ozone-supported dentistry, and digital scanning. Patients describe her as artistic, detail-oriented, gentle, thorough, and encouraging, especially when they want dentistry that considers oral health, facial balance, and the full appearance of the smile.

Education and training

Dr. Winter graduated from the University of Southern California before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Since dental school, Dr. Winter has completed more than 500 hours of continuing education in functional aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, and aesthetic gum treatment. She has taught aesthetic dentistry at the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and has written published articles for dental periodicals. She is also affiliated with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and the Crown Council.

Cosmetic dentistry with an artistic, face-focused approach

Dr. Winter has studied faces for decades, and that perspective shapes the way she designs smiles. She looks beyond teeth alone, evaluating how the lips, gums, facial features, tooth shape, and smile line work together. Small changes in contour, length, symmetry, and proportion create a major difference in how natural a smile looks.

This face-focused approach is especially valuable for patients considering veneers, gum contouring, or implant restorations in the smile zone. A missing front tooth, uneven gumline, or worn smile requires more than technical dentistry. It requires an eye for balance, beauty, function, and confidence.

Why cosmetic dentistry

For Dr. Winter, cosmetic dentistry is not about creating the same smile for every patient. Her work is rooted in the belief that the best aesthetic dentistry looks personal, natural, and true to the person wearing it. Decades of studying faces have taught her that beautiful dentistry starts with health, then builds toward harmony. That is why her treatment planning considers the gums, bite, tooth structure, and facial appearance together.

“Healthier mouths are more beautiful mouths,” is her patient philosophy.

What to expect at your first visit

A first visit with Dr. Winter is unhurried and goal-focused. She takes time to understand what patients want to change, what they want to keep, and what they want their smile to communicate. New-patient visits include a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, periodontal screening, oral cancer screening, intraoral photos, and digital scanning when appropriate. Dr. Winter reviews findings clearly and gives patients a treatment plan that connects health, function, and aesthetics without pressure.

Outside the office

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Winter enjoys spending time with her family, being near the ocean, following football, keeping up with skincare, trying new hot sauces, and exploring the latest Instagram trends. Her children attend local schools, and her family is active in the La Jolla community. She has also been involved with Las Patronas and Promises2Kids. Patients can see her dental work and perspective on Instagram at @sarahwinterdental.

General, Cosmetic, and Invisalign Dentist in La Jolla, California

Dr. Sophia Aramoon, DDS, is a general, cosmetic, and Invisalign dentist at Espire Dental La Jolla in La Jolla, California. She helps patients protect their oral health, improve their smile confidence, and restore comfortable function through preventive dentistry, restorative care, veneers, clear aligner treatment, and full mouth rehabilitation.

Dr. Aramoon’s clinical focus includes comprehensive general dentistry, restorative dental care, Invisalign clear aligners, veneers, full mouth rehabilitation, smile-focused treatment planning, and facial esthetics-informed cosmetic dentistry. She especially values Invisalign for patients because it offers a conservative way to improve bite issues, crowding, spacing, and cosmetic concerns without traditional braces. Her approach is not limited to cosmetic dentistry. She also provides thoughtful everyday dental care for patients who need routine exams, maintenance, restorative treatment, and long-term prevention.

Education and Advanced Training

Dr. Aramoon earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.

She has continued to advance her clinical skills through respected continuing education programs, including the Kois Center, Spear Education, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. This training supports her work in comprehensive treatment planning, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, facial esthetics, and restorative care. Dr. Aramoon also speaks Farsi, allowing her to communicate clearly and personally with Farsi-speaking patients in La Jolla.

Why Dentistry

Dr. Aramoon has always loved creating with her hands. Outside the office, that creativity shows up through painting, ceramic pottery, card-making, and music. In dentistry, she brings the same artistic eye, steady hands, and attention to fine detail to the work she does every day.

That combination is especially important in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, where small details change how a smile looks, feels, and functions. Dr. Aramoon understands that a beautiful result is not only about tooth color or shape. It is about balance, comfort, bite, facial harmony, and helping each patient feel like themselves when they smile.

Philosophy of Care

“I suggest treatment to my patients as if they were family, in a non aggressive and preventative approach.”

Dr. Aramoon is known for her calming presence, careful touch, and ability to help patients feel more at ease in the dental chair. She takes time to explain what she sees, what it means, and which options support the patient’s long-term oral health. Her recommendations are clear, conservative, and focused on prevention before problems become more complex.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

A first visit with Dr. Aramoon is unhurried, organized, and centered on understanding the patient’s goals. New patients receive a comprehensive exam that includes digital X-rays, a periodontal screening, an oral cancer screening, intraoral photos, and a clear review of dental concerns. Dr. Aramoon walks patients through their findings in plain language and explains treatment options without pressure. Patients leave with a practical plan for improving or maintaining their oral health.

Outside the Office

Dr. Aramoon lives in La Jolla and loves spending time with her baby boy and family. She enjoys painting, making ceramic pottery, card-making, and playing piano, violin, and guitar. She also loves an ice-cold matcha, anything pickled, and a good espresso martini.

At home, Dr. Aramoon has a full backyard garden with avocado, apple, orange, and lemon trees, along with vegetables she enjoys picking and using in the kitchen. Fresh guacamole, fresh orange juice, and homemade apple jam are among her favorite garden-to-table projects. She also makes time for exercise, even when she does not love every minute of it.