Convenient Access from Fountain Hills
From the town center, it takes about 23 minutes to reach Smile Haus Dental Studio, a dentist Fountain Hills, AZ residents can count on for crowns, implants and steady gum care. The office sits on McKellips Rd just west of Lindsay Rd in Mesa; the Beeline Hwy carries you most of the way there. A pair of general dentists, on-site ceramic crowns and relaxing treatment rooms make the trip worthwhile.
From Fountain Hills Town Hall on Avenue of the Fountains, take La Montana Dr and El Lago Blvd to Saguaro Blvd and head south to Shea Blvd. Go east on Shea Blvd briefly, then turn south on SR 87, the Beeline Hwy, for about 6.7 miles until it meets Gilbert Rd. Continue south on Gilbert Rd for about 3.7 miles, then turn east on McKellips Rd for less than a mile to 2727 E McKellips Rd #101, roughly 15 miles altogether. Open our Google Maps profile for live turn-by-turn guidance, and see our pages for Las Sendas and Apache Wells if you are starting closer to the city.
A Dental Home for the Fountain Hills Community
Fountain Hills began as a planned town developed by McCulloch Oil and incorporated in 1989. It sits on the east side of the southern McDowell Mountains, with the Verde River to the east and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation along its border. Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community are its other neighbors, and the whole town lies within Maricopa County.
Two outdoor landmarks shape the town. Fountain Park, built in 1970, surrounds a lake and the famous fountain that runs on the hour through the day, and you can check its schedule on the Town of Fountain Hills Fountain Park page. McDowell Mountain Regional Park, a county park with a Fountain Hills address, offers more than 50 miles of trails.
Getting around means driving. Shea Blvd links Fountain Hills west toward Scottsdale, and SR 87, the Beeline Hwy, is the main connection south toward Mesa and the rest of the East Valley. That makes the trip to our office mostly a single highway run with only a few turns at either end.
The town also has one of the older populations in the Valley, with many residents who have retired here. For them, a dentist is less about a quick polish and more about keeping natural teeth healthy for decades, maintaining crowns and bridges that have been in place a long time, and replacing teeth in a way that feels secure. Smile Haus is built around exactly that kind of long-range care.
Keeping Teeth Strong Through Retirement
Crowns placed years ago do not last forever. When one wears, cracks or loosens, our dentists can design and mill a ceramic replacement in the office with CEREC, working from a digital scan instead of an impression tray. Inlays and onlays are made the same way for teeth that need less coverage.
For a missing tooth, implants give a fixed replacement that does not rest on the gums. Treatment planning uses CBCT imaging to show the bone, nerves and sinuses in 3D, and you review that picture with our team before committing. Both placement and restoration happen here, so one team guides the whole process.
Gum disease becomes more common with age and is a leading reason teeth loosen. Regular perio maintenance visits help protect what you have, whether those are natural teeth, crowns or implants. Patients who once had their gums treated often need these visits more often than a standard cleaning schedule.
Long appointments are easier in a comfortable setting. Our rooms come with soft pillows, warm blankets and a television over every chair, as described on our comfort and amenities page, and sedation is available for patients who need more help relaxing.
Services From a Dentist Fountain Hills, AZ Retirees and Families Trust
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and dentures restore teeth that have carried a lifetime of meals. Ceramic restorations are designed and milled in the office with CEREC.
Dental Implants
Missing teeth can be replaced one at a time, with a bridge anchored on implants, or with a full arch. Each plan begins with a CBCT scan and stays in our office from placement to final restoration.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Retirement is a fine time to finally brighten a smile. Biolase laser whitening and ceramic restorations help older teeth look fresher without looking artificial.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Gum treatment and ongoing maintenance protect the support around teeth and implants. Fountain Hills patients with a history of gum problems benefit from a steady schedule.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings and exams catch wear, decay and gum changes early. They are the simplest way to avoid larger repairs later.
These services often work together. A patient might start with a cleaning, learn that an old crown has a gap at the edge, replace it with a CEREC crown, and then begin perio maintenance to protect the gums around it. Our dentists sequence that work so each step builds on the last, and the visits can be spread across the Tuesday through Thursday schedule to suit Fountain Hills patients who prefer fewer trips.
Meet Your Smile Haus Dentists
At Smile Haus, the chairside work is shared by Dr. Katharine Legaspi and Dr. Kent Spurling. Dr. Spurling is a Mesa native whose scholarship took him to dental school in Kentucky. Dr. Katharine tailors each visit to the person in the chair, with the goal of turning dental fear into comfort.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our office works with many PPO plans, Delta Dental and Cigna included. Retirees without dental coverage often look at the Smile Haus Membership Plan, whose Perio tier includes three perio maintenance visits a year for $61 a month. CareCredit and Cherry can help with implants and crowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Haus Dental Studio from Fountain Hills, and how do I get there?
The drive from Fountain Hills Town Hall is about 15 miles and usually takes around 23 minutes. Follow Saguaro Blvd and Shea Blvd to the Beeline Hwy, head south to Gilbert Rd, and turn east on McKellips Rd. That straight run south makes Smile Haus a realistic dentist Fountain Hills, AZ patients can visit, at 2727 E McKellips Rd #101.
Can a single implant replace one missing front tooth?
Yes. A single-tooth implant crown replaces one missing tooth without relying on the teeth beside it, and it works for front teeth as well as back ones. Smile Haus places and restores implants in the same office, starting with CBCT imaging to check the bone. Bone grafting or socket preservation is available when a site needs more support first.
How does Dr. Katharine help patients who are nervous about dental work?
She takes a gentle, personalized approach meant to replace fear with comfort and trust. In practice, that means a slower pace and frequent check-ins throughout the appointment. Patients who have avoided care for years are welcome, and sedation options are available when talking someone through the visit is not enough on its own.
What should I do if a crown comes off?
Keep the crown, avoid chewing on that side and call the office as soon as you can. First-time patients pay $39 for an emergency exam and x-ray, and the office does its best to work urgent cases into the day. If the crown cannot be reused, a new ceramic one can be made in the office.
How often should older adults have dental checkups?
Most older adults do well with two cleanings and exams a year. Patients with a history of gum disease often need perio maintenance more often, which is why the Perio tier of our membership plan includes three maintenance visits. Implants, dry mouth from medications and older dental work are all good reasons to keep the schedule steady.
Schedule Your Visit from Fountain Hills
Reach a dentist Fountain Hills, AZ residents can visit by a quick Beeline Hwy drive at (602) 905-8567. Look over the communities we serve, or start on our Dentist Mesa, AZ homepage to see what else Smile Haus Dental Studio provides.