Convenient Access from Sunland Village
Healthy gums, sturdy crowns and well-kept implants are the focus for many active adults, and Smile Haus Dental Studio is about 12 minutes from the Sunland Village community office. If you want a dentist near Sunland Village who can handle gum care, implant upkeep and crown replacement in one place, our Mesa office on McKellips Rd is set up for exactly that. Dr. Katharine Legaspi and Dr. Kent Spurling plan implants with CBCT imaging and design ceramic restorations in-house with CEREC.
From the community office at 4601 E Dolphin Ave, follow Dolphin Ave and Parkcrest to Diamond Ave, then head west out the main entrance to Greenfield Rd. Drive north on Greenfield Rd to Main St, go west to Lindsay Rd, and turn north to McKellips Rd, where the office sits just west of the corner at 2727 E McKellips Rd #101, Mesa, AZ 85213. The whole trip covers about 6 miles, and our Google Maps listing will start directions from your home. Neighbors in Dreamland Villa and Superstition Springs have pages of their own.
Smile Haus and the Sunland Village Community
Sunland Village calls itself a 55+ active adult community, with homes built between 1974 and 1984. It lies within the City of Mesa in Maricopa County, bounded by Broadway Rd, Southern Ave, Greenfield Rd and Higley Rd, with its main entrance at Diamond Ave and Greenfield Rd. Residents share three swimming pools, a jacuzzi, tennis and pickleball courts, hobby and craft rooms and a long list of chartered clubs.
Just east along Southern Ave, the city's Brimhall Aquatic Complex adds an eight-lane competition pool and water slides during its season. The US 60 Superstition Freeway runs close by, with exits at Greenfield Rd and Higley Rd. Even so, the drive to our office stays on surface streets the whole way.
An active schedule calls for dental care that keeps up. Pickleball games and club activities are easier to enjoy with teeth that feel solid and gums that do not ache. Smile Haus keeps the full range of adult care under one roof, from cleanings to implants, so you are not juggling a hygienist in one town and a surgeon in another.
What Sunland Village Residents Should Know About Gum Health and Implant Care
Gum disease is common in later adulthood, and its early stages rarely hurt. Bleeding when you floss, gums that look puffy or have pulled back, and teeth that feel slightly loose are all worth a prompt look. Treatment cleans below the gumline, and regular perio maintenance visits help keep the gums stable afterward.
Implants need regular care just like natural teeth. Professional implant maintenance visits clean around the post, remove buildup that a toothbrush leaves behind and let the dentist confirm the surrounding bone stays healthy. For Sunland Village patients with older implants, that steady routine is what helps them last.
The Smile Haus Membership Plan was built with these needs in mind. Its Implant Maintenance tier covers two implant maintenance visits a year, and its Perio tier covers three perio maintenance visits, each with exams, routine x-rays and an emergency exam included.
Older crowns deserve attention as well. When one finally needs replacing, our CEREC system designs and mills a new ceramic crown in the office, using a digital scan rather than impression trays. If a tooth cannot be saved, CBCT imaging gives the dentist a 3D view of bone, nerves and sinuses to plan an implant in its place.
Adult Dental Care from a Dentist Near Sunland Village
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Deep cleaning below the gumline treats the infection behind gum disease. Maintenance visits every few months help hold the gains. For Sunland Village adults, healthy gums are the foundation for both natural teeth and implants.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings, exams and x-rays catch decay around older fillings before it spreads. The exam also includes a check of the gums and soft tissues. Prevention costs far less than repair.
Dental Implants
Smile Haus places and restores implants in-house after CBCT planning. Whether you need one tooth replaced or an entire arch, the plan is built around your scan. Bone grafting and socket preservation are available when a site needs extra support.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and dentures repair teeth worn by decades of chewing. New crowns are shaped in ceramic on our in-office CEREC unit. Dentures can be made when several teeth need replacing at once.
Meet Your Smile Haus Dentists
Your care is led by Dr. Katharine Legaspi and Dr. Kent Spurling. Dr. Katharine is the third generation of her family to practice dentistry, and she keeps her approach gentle and personal. Dr. Spurling earned an officer's commission and served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom before bringing his skills home to Mesa.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our insurance page shows Aetna and Humana among the PPO plans we work with. Without coverage, the Implant Maintenance membership costs $85 a month or $1,020 a year, and the Perio tier is $61 a month, with 20% off procedures on every plan. Bigger treatment plans can go through CareCredit® or Cherry financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Haus Dental Studio from Sunland Village, and how do I get there?
From the Sunland Village community office, our office is about 6 miles away, roughly a 12-minute drive. Leave by the Diamond Ave entrance, take Greenfield Rd north to Main St, go west to Lindsay Rd, then north to McKellips Rd. Residents who want a dentist near Sunland Village can make the trip without a freeway.
What does the Implant Maintenance membership include?
Each year this tier gives you one emergency exam, routine x-rays, two exams and screenings, and two implant maintenance visits. It is for patients 14 and older and costs $85 a month or $1,020 a year. Members also save 20% on procedures, and benefits start right away with no waiting periods or claim denials.
Can the gums around a dental implant get infected?
Yes, the gum and bone around an implant can become inflamed if plaque builds up, even though the implant crown itself cannot decay. Warning signs include bleeding, swelling or tenderness around the implant. Daily cleaning at home plus professional implant maintenance visits help prevent it, and the dentist checks the surrounding bone at each exam.
Who is the dental hygienist at Smile Haus?
Our dental hygienist is Heather, who has over ten years of experience in the role. After a cleaning, one of our dentists completes the exam and goes over any x-rays with you. The wider team includes Vee, our patient care coordinator, and dental assistants Marilyn and Jann, so you see familiar faces at each visit.
Will rush hour affect an 8:00 AM appointment from Sunland Village?
It can add a few minutes, so leaving a little early is wise. The 12-minute drive uses Greenfield Rd, Main St and Lindsay Rd, which get busier during the morning rush. The first chair of the day opens at 8:00 AM, Tuesday through Thursday, while Monday and Friday visits are by appointment only.
Schedule Your Visit from Sunland Village
For gum care, implant upkeep or a crown that needs replacing, call your dentist near Sunland Village at 602-905-8567. We are happy to explain the membership tiers over the phone and find a time that suits your week. Browse more communities on our areas we serve page, or read about the whole practice on our Dentist Mesa, AZ homepage.