Convenient Access from Apache Wells
Smile Haus Dental Studio is a straight shot west for anyone who wants a dentist near Apache Wells, and the trip from the clubhouse takes about 9 minutes. Our Mesa office on McKellips Rd places and restores dental implants in-house, treats gum disease and builds dentures, so most care stays under one roof. Dr. Katharine Legaspi and Dr. Kent Spurling welcome patients from the golf community for everything from routine cleanings to full-arch planning.
From Apache Wells Country Club at 5601 E Hermosa Vista Dr, follow Hermosa Vista Dr to 56th St and turn south. At McKellips Rd, head west past Higley Rd, Greenfield Rd and Val Vista Dr, a run of about 4.2 miles in all. You will find us at 2727 E McKellips Rd #101, Mesa, AZ 85213, just west of Lindsay Rd, and our Google Maps pin marks the spot. Nearby neighbors have their own pages too: Alta Mesa, just across McKellips Rd, and Dreamland Villa farther south.
An Apache Wells Smile Deserves Care Close to the Fairways
Apache Wells grew up around its namesake golf course in northeast Mesa, part of Maricopa County. Apache Wells Country Club runs an 18-hole, par-71 layout with a bar and grill and event space at the heart of the community. Falcon Field Airport lies just to the west, and the private Alta Mesa Golf Club sits across McKellips Rd to the south. The Apache Wells Homeowners Association, a nonprofit formed in 1987, represents the homes around the course.
Dental care should fit around a golf schedule rather than eat a whole day in cross-town traffic. Because McKellips Rd runs straight from the community to our door, a checkup can slot in before or after a round without a freeway merge.
Some adults simply want to protect the natural teeth they have kept. Others are weighing how to replace a tooth lost years ago, or a bridge that no longer fits well. Both dentists take time to show what they see on the scans and let you set the pace.
What Apache Wells Residents Should Know About Gums, Bone and Missing Teeth
Gum disease often develops quietly, with mild bleeding or gums that slowly pull back from the teeth. Left alone, it can loosen teeth and wear away the bone that holds them. Periodontal treatment at Smile Haus focuses on cleaning below the gumline and then keeping the area stable with regular maintenance visits.
When a tooth is already gone, the jawbone in that spot tends to shrink over time. That is one reason to plan a replacement sooner rather than later, whether it is an implant, a bridge or a denture. For implants, our advanced technology includes CBCT imaging, a 3D scan that maps the bone along with the nerves and sinuses close to it. Those images are shared with you, and nothing moves forward until you have seen them and agreed to a plan.
Placement and restoration both happen in-house, so there is no hand-off to another office between the surgery and the final tooth. The implant page also covers bone grafting and socket preservation, which can help when the site needs more support. Single-tooth implant crowns, implant-supported bridges and full-arch options are all part of the same plan.
A first implant consultation usually starts with an exam of the gums and the neighboring teeth, since both affect how well an implant holds up. A CBCT scan then shows how much bone is available and where the nerves and sinuses sit. From there, the dentist lays out the options side by side, from a single implant crown to a denture, along with the steps and rough timing of each. Nothing is scheduled until you have had time to think it over.
Implant, Gum and Restorative Care from a Dentist Near Apache Wells
Dental Implants
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth and supports a crown, a bridge or a full arch. Smile Haus handles CBCT planning, placement and the final restoration in one office. Patients from Apache Wells avoid shuttling between a surgeon and a general dentist.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Deep cleaning below the gumline removes the bacteria that drive gum disease. Follow-up maintenance visits help keep pockets from returning. Healthy gums also matter if you hope to have an implant later, since the bone around it needs protecting.
Restorative Dentistry
Worn teeth can be rebuilt with fillings and crowns, or replaced with dentures. Dentures remain a practical choice for patients who want to replace several teeth at once. Our dentists can also explain how implant-supported options compare.
Dental Sedation
Patients can choose laughing gas (nitrous oxide), an oral conscious sedative or IV sedation. The choice depends on your anxiety level, medical history and the procedure planned. Before anything is given, the team goes over your health history and the medications you take.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and x-rays remain the best defense for the natural teeth you still have. Regular visits let us track older fillings and crowns before they crack. Prevention also protects the investment of any implant you already have.
Meet Your Smile Haus Dentists
Implant and restorative work at our office is shared by Dr. Kent Spurling and Dr. Katharine Legaspi. His training goes well past dental school: Dr. Spurling is a fellow of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the California Implant Institute and an associate fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute. Before opening Smile Haus, Dr. Katharine worked alongside her mother in two family practices in the Bay Area.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Aetna, MetLife and Guardian are among the PPO plan logos shown on our insurance page. For patients without coverage, the Perio tier of the Smile Haus Membership Plan costs $61 a month and includes three perio maintenance visits and two exams a year. CareCredit® and Cherry financing can help spread the cost of implants or dentures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Haus Dental Studio from Apache Wells, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 4.2 miles and usually takes around 9 minutes from Apache Wells Country Club. Take 56th St south to McKellips Rd, then head west past Higley Rd, Greenfield Rd and Val Vista Dr to the office near Lindsay Rd. Golfers and neighbors who want a dentist near Apache Wells can make the whole trip without a freeway.
Do my gums need to be healthy before I get an implant?
Yes, active gum disease should be treated before an implant goes in. The same bacteria that loosen natural teeth can inflame the tissue around an implant. Smile Haus treats periodontal disease in-house, so gum care and the implant can be planned as one sequence, with CBCT imaging used to check the bone first.
How often will I need periodontal maintenance after gum treatment?
Many patients treated for gum disease come back every three to four months instead of twice a year. The dentist sets your exact schedule based on how your gums respond. The Perio tier of our membership plan fits that pattern, with three perio maintenance visits, two exams, routine x-rays and one emergency exam for $61 a month.
What kind of sedation can I have for implant surgery?
Implant visits at Smile Haus can be paired with nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation or IV sedation. Before any sedation, the team reviews your medical history and current medications. Every room is set up with pillows, blankets and a TV over the chair to help the time pass during longer appointments. Our team checks in often so you never feel rushed.
Are dentures still worth considering if I'm not ready for implants?
Yes, dentures are still a practical way to replace several or all of your teeth. Smile Haus makes dentures as part of its restorative care and fits them to your bite. If you later want more stability, our dentists can talk through implant-supported options, which the office places and restores itself.
Schedule Your Visit from Apache Wells
Whether it is a cleaning, a loose crown or an implant consultation, your dentist near Apache Wells is one call away at 602-905-8567. Our chairs are booked from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM midweek, Tuesday to Thursday, with Monday and Friday open by appointment only. Browse our areas we serve list for nearby communities, or visit our Dentist Mesa, AZ homepage to see the full practice.