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What to Expect at Your First Visit<\/a><\/h4>\n

During your first visit, our objective is to get to know you better, become familiar with your past dental experiences, and to establish a treatment plan that will best meet your current desires. When you arrive for your first visit, please be prepared to assist us by providing the following information:<\/p>\n

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Dental Wellness Club<\/a><\/h4>\n

We have created a Dental Wellness Club to help our patients achieve optimal dental health. We understand that many people are not able to keep regular \u201cpreventative\u201d maintenance, and then when a problem occurs, it is often more serious, and the cost is more than they can easily afford.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h4>\n

Dr. Stephen L. Chan and his entire team at believe in the benefits of bio-compatible dentistry \u2013 a discipline of dentistry dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the entire body. We have been providing exceptional bio-compatible dentistry care for over 30 years. Here is a list of questions we hear often from our patients.<\/p>\n

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Dental Health & Oral Hygiene<\/a><\/h4>\n

Practicing excellent oral hygiene is the key to maintaining good overall health \u2013 for patients of all ages! Parents must introduce proper oral care early in a child\u2019s life, as early as infancy. Parents are responsible for ensuring their children brush and floss every day, and we encourage them to lead by example.<\/p>\n

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Patient Forms<\/a><\/h4>\n

A list of our patient forms as well as post-surgery care instructions and information. If you wish to fill out your paperwork in the comfort of your own home prior to your appointment, you may do so by printing them out and bringing them with you when you come in. If you are a first-time patient, you are required to fill out the New Patient Information form.<\/p>\n

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Common Dental Issues<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you think you\u2019re experiencing a dental health problem, chances are, it\u2019s one of a narrow range of common issues. Thankfully, we treat all of these dental problems every single day \u2013 so no matter what\u2019s bothering you, we can help repair your teeth and restore your healthy smile.<\/p>\n

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Emergency Information<\/a><\/h4>\n

Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.\u00a0Here are some tips for common dental emergencies.<\/p>\n

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Benefits Of Holistic Dentistry<\/a><\/h4>\n

We believe it\u2019s important to not only focus on promoting great oral health, but to also promote the overall wellness of your total body. That\u2019s why\u00a0Dr. Stephen Chan\u00a0and the staff at our practice take the holistic approach, helping put our patients into a state of internal balance and bodily wellness.<\/p>\n

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The Smilehaven Dental Center Difference<\/h4>\n

One of the things that sets us apart from other La Mesa and El Cajon, CA cosmetic dentists is that we place a strong emphasis on holistic dentistry. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the term, holistic dentistry is a focus on a person\u2019s entire body during dental care instead of just the mouth. We utilize\u00a0bio-compatible whole body dentistry<\/a>\u00a0and think about how your dental condition and our treatment will affect your systemic health. We\u2019re strong believers that a person\u2019s oral health is deeply tied with his or her systemic health and with the help of our holistic dentistry, we\u2019ll have both your mouth and your body feeling as good as ever![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1640817252728{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #d4ebcc !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Schedule an Appointment<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re interested in\u00a0any of our dentistry services, we encourage you to stop by and visit us sometime! To schedule an appointment with your holistic dentist in La Mesa feel free to fill out our online\u00a0appointment request\u00a0form<\/a><\/strong> or give us a call at (619) 464-2801<\/strong>. We can\u2019t wait to see you and help you attain an even more beautiful smile![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4949″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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