Convenient Access from Superstition Springs
A 16-minute drive on surface streets links the shops around Superstition Springs Center with Smile Haus Dental Studio. Whether you work in the area or live nearby, a dentist near Superstition Springs is easy to fit around a weekday shift, and our Mesa office on McKellips Rd keeps its core hours in the middle of the week. Cleanings, cosmetic work and urgent repairs all happen in one place.
From the mall at 6555 E Southern Ave, drive west on Southern Ave and turn north on Higley Rd. Follow Higley Rd up to Main St, head west on Main St, then turn north on Lindsay Rd. A short jog onto McKellips Rd brings you to 2727 E McKellips Rd #101, Mesa, AZ 85213, just west of Lindsay Rd, after roughly 8.7 miles. Pull up Smile Haus on Google Maps before you leave, and check our Leisure World and East Mesa pages for coworkers who commute from there.
Weekday Dental Care That Fits a Superstition Springs Schedule
Superstition Springs is the busy commercial and residential pocket of southeast Mesa centered on its namesake mall. Superstition Springs Center opened in 1990, with JCPenney and Dillard's as anchors and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts. US 60, the Superstition Freeway, passes near the mall, and the town of Gilbert lies a short way to the west.
The neighborhood sits in Maricopa County, with Leisure World just north across Southern Ave. Higley Rd, Main St and Lindsay Rd form a simple grid between here and our office to the northwest. Even someone new to the area can follow it without a single freeway ramp.
Superstition Springs Business Park adds offices to the retail mix, and the 18-hole Superstition Springs Golf Club on Baseline Rd draws its own crowd. For anyone on a weekday routine, a dentist visit has to work around shifts, meetings and lunch breaks.
Smile Haus sees patients Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mondays and Fridays are reserved for scheduled appointments only, which can suit someone with a rotating retail schedule.
What Working Adults in Superstition Springs Often Need
Starting with a new office is simpler than many people expect. A first visit usually covers x-rays, a full exam and a conversation about any goals, from fixing a sore tooth to brightening a smile. You leave with a clear picture of what is urgent and what can wait.
Busy adults tend to postpone cleanings until something hurts. By then, a small cavity may have grown into a crack, or tender gums may have turned into early periodontal disease. Twice-yearly cleanings and exams catch both problems while the fix is still modest.
Stress shows up in teeth, too. Clenching during long shifts or tight deadlines can wear enamel and chip the edges of front teeth. During an exam, our dentists look for flattened or fractured surfaces and discuss what can protect them.
Appearance matters for people who meet customers or clients every day. Some want brighter teeth, while others want to straighten a crooked smile without metal brackets. Biolase® laser whitening and Spark® Clear Aligners both answer those goals with professional care.
Aligners also suit a working life in practical ways. Trays come out for meals and brushing, so a client lunch does not have to change, and there are no brackets to catch food. Fresh trays go in every week or two, and follow-up visits keep progress on track.
Accidents still happen on a workday. If a tooth cracks during lunch or a filling falls out mid-shift, call the office before the problem spreads. Urgent cases get worked in whenever the schedule allows, and new patients have a low-cost emergency exam available.
Treatments Offered by Your Dentist Near Superstition Springs
Cosmetic Dentistry
Shade, shape and alignment all shape a first impression at work. A Biolase® laser activates a professional whitening gel for a noticeable lift in color.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular cleanings, exams and x-rays keep surprises off your calendar. Each exam also looks for wear from clenching and early gum changes.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings repair decay, and dental crowns cover teeth that have cracked or lost large fillings. Thanks to CEREC®, ceramic crowns are designed and milled right here.
Spark® Clear Aligners
Clear, removable trays straighten teeth with few visible signs during meetings. You move to the next tray set every week or two.
Nervous about the chair? Our comfort and amenities mean a pillow, a blanket and a TV over the chair in each treatment room.
Meet Your Smile Haus Dentists
Dr. Katharine Legaspi is the third generation of dentists in her family, joining her grandmother, mother, aunt and sister in the profession. Dr. Kent Spurling graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a biochemistry degree, and he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Many PPO plans are accepted, from UnitedHealthcare to Sun Life. Uninsured adults 14 and older can choose Adult Complete membership at $32 a month, covering two cleanings, two exams, routine x-rays and 20% off procedures. CareCredit® is available for bigger treatment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile Haus Dental Studio from Superstition Springs, and how do I get there?
It is about 8.7 miles from Superstition Springs Center to our office, a drive of roughly 16 minutes. Take Southern Ave west, Higley Rd north, Main St west and Lindsay Rd north to McKellips Rd. That makes it a manageable trip for anyone who wants a dentist near Superstition Springs without using the freeway.
Can I keep my Spark aligners in during work meetings?
Yes, Spark® trays are clear and are meant to stay in for most of the day, meetings included. Take them out only to eat and brush, then put them right back. Since each set stays in for a week or two, wearing it through the workday keeps treatment on schedule.
What can I do about teeth worn down from clenching?
Start with an exam, so our dentists can see how much enamel is gone and whether any teeth have cracked. Mild wear may only need monitoring. Chipped edges can be rebuilt with fillings, and heavily worn teeth may need crowns, which CEREC® lets the office design and mill in-house.
Is a cracked tooth an emergency if it does not hurt?
It is worth seeing a dentist soon, even without pain. Cracks can deepen with every bite and may eventually reach the nerve or split the tooth. The $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray* gives new patients a focused exam, whatever x-rays the crack requires and a clear recommendation. *New patients only.
What should I bring to my first visit as a new patient?
Bring your PPO insurance card if you have one, a photo ID and a list of current medications. Your medical history matters, especially if you are considering sedation for future work. If a previous dentist took recent x-rays, bring that office's name and phone number as well.
Schedule Your Visit from Superstition Springs
Pick a midweek morning or an afternoon slot with the dentist near Superstition Springs workers and neighbors can reach by way of Higley Rd and Lindsay Rd. Call 602-905-8567 to set it up. Visit our areas we serve page for other communities, or the Dentist Mesa, AZ homepage for the full practice overview.