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Welcome to Scripps West Dental, your dental care provider located in Mira Mesa, California. At our state-of-the-art facility, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional oral health services to our patients. Today, we invite you to take a look into the world of endodontics and implant dentistry. These two fields of [...]

Scripps West Dental is transforming the world of dentistry in sunny San Diego with laser technology. You might wonder what laser dentistry is and how it can benefit you. Well, let’s look at the basics and how to schedule a consultation with us. Let's get started! What is Laser Dentistry? [...]

Are you looking to enhance your smile and restore your confidence? Mira Mesa porcelain veneers might be the perfect solution for you! These thin, custom-made restorations are crafted to your preferences, transforming your teeth and giving you a flawless-looking smile. As a highly-detailed cosmetic treatment, you want a Mira Mesa [...]

At Scripps West Dental in San Diego, your oral health is our priority. If you've recently undergone a dental implant procedure or are considering one, understanding the essential aftercare steps will help ensure a successful recovery and the best possible results. Thankfully, most implant placements involve minimally invasive procedures, with [...]

Welcome to Scripps West Dental in sunny San Diego, CA! As your trusted team of dental providers, we are passionate about promoting dental health and overall wellness to our neighbors in Mira Mesa. Today, we want to shed light on the significance of mouthguards and how they play a crucial [...]

Are missing teeth affecting the way you speak or chew? The loss of a tooth or several teeth can have a major impact on the appearance of your smile, confidence level, and your oral function. Fortunately, there are a variety of solutions available to help restore your smile, and dental [...]

Maintaining great oral health is essential for your overall well-being. One of the most common oral conditions to affect people in Mira Mesa is tooth decay. Thankfully, when cavities are caught at an early stage, we can repair them with minimally-invasive dental fillings. Dental fillings are a routine procedure performed [...]

Having a tooth extraction is a common dental procedure in Mira Mesa. There are various reasons for tooth extraction, including advanced decay, severe areas of gum disease, overcrowding, and even trauma from accidents or injuries. The procedure is usually performed with local anesthesia (numbing medication) to minimize pain and discomfort. [...]

A bright and white smile is a huge confidence booster, and professional teeth whitening can help you achieve the best results. With numerous teeth whitening options available, it can be challenging to choose the best one for your specific dental needs. At Scripps West Dental in San Diego, we offer [...]

Dental implants are a long-term investment in both your oral health and well-being. With proper care and maintenance, they can last a lifetime. At Scripps West Dental in Mira Mesa, we are committed to helping our patients maintain their dental implants and achieve optimal oral health in the years and [...]

When it comes to dental restorations, dental crowns are a popular and effective option for many of our Mira Mesa patients. But with so many different types of dental crowns available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Types of Dental Crowns There are several [...]

Happy 2023! It's a brand new year! Are you ready to make your smile the best it’s ever been? As most of us sit down to plan out New Year's resolutions, a majority will decide to focus on losing weight, exercising more, or eating healthier. All these things are great, [...]

Dental veneers are thin porcelain restorations that cover the front of your natural teeth. They’re one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments that our Mira Mesa dentists offer. That being said, there are plenty of questions about dental veneers we hear from prospective smile makeover patients. Here are some [...]

Invisalign® uses customized, transparent plastic aligners to gently move your teeth into place without any metal wires or brackets. And because they're so thin and lightweight, no one will ever know you're wearing them. If you’re wondering how does Invisalign work or whether it’s right for you, there are some [...]

Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease (or periodontitis). Simply put, it’s an infection of the gum tissues and bone that support your teeth. This infection is caused by excessive plaque and tartar (calculus) buildup around the teeth. Our dentist and periodontists in Mira Mesa screens for gum disease [...]