General Dentistry

Feel Good About Your Smile

Improve Your Oral Health With General Dentistry

A beautiful smile starts with a healthy foundation. That means staying consistent with good oral care habits and visiting us for regular checkups. At our practice, we're committed to providing high-quality general dentistry that supports a lifetime of healthy, confident smiles.

Protect your smile from cavities, gum disease, and other concerns with routine preventive care. By identifying and treating issues early, we help you maintain strong oral health and avoid more complex problems down the road. Your care includes personalized recommendations to support your at-home routine, all delivered in a comfortable, supportive environment designed to ease any dental anxiety.

Make your next appointment with our team today. Be sure to ask about our Membership Club, which helps make preventive care more affordable while offering savings on additional treatments.

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Maintain Your Healthiest Smile

Good oral health is worth its weight in gold. At Smiles Dental, we take our role as your partner in dental care seriously. You can expect cutting-edge technology and a stress-free visit during every appointment. Our entire team is trained to help you feel at ease.

Regular dental cleanings and exams remove plaque and tartar buildup that brushing and flossing miss. We'll perform a comprehensive exam to address any underlying oral health concerns.

When needed, we'll apply dental sealants to shield your teeth from decay or fluoride treatments to strengthen them. For patients with chronic dry mouth, we'll suggest products that will help.

Protect Your Teeth & Gums

If you have gum disease, we have multiple methods to eliminate the infection. We may combine one or more treatments, including a deep cleaning procedure known as scaling and root planing, laser treatments, or PerioProtect, which delivers medication to your gumline.

We can create custom mouthguards to fit your mouth perfectly, offering superior protection during sports and physical activities. We also have custom oral appliances that can prevent damage from teeth grinding.

Call Smiles Dental for general dentistry, or request an appointment online.

Common Questions About General Dentistry

What does general dentistry include?
Brushing and flossing daily keeps your mouth clean and healthy. However, at-home care alone can't fully protect your teeth and gums. General dentistry includes a variety of preventive and diagnostic treatments that help you maintain excellent oral health.
How can I stop cavities from forming?
Your mouth naturally produces a film on your teeth that turns into plaque. Plaque hardens into tartar, which causes tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing twice daily and flossing once daily breaks down this film before it becomes tartar. During your regular cleanings, we'll remove tartar from areas you couldn't reach at home. We can also apply fluoride to strengthen your enamel and prevent cavities.
Is fluoride treatment right for me?
Acids from sugar and bacteria wear down your tooth enamel and create cavities. Fluoride and other minerals make your enamel stronger and more resistant to these attacks. Fluoride treatments are especially helpful if you're prone to cavities. You'll get the best results when you also brush and floss daily and limit sugary foods and drinks.
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Dr. Florence was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. It can be difficult establishing care with a new dentist but I definitely made the right decision by coming here. Nicole did my cleaning and she was also fantastic.

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Very pleasant atmosphere. Very knowledgeable staff.

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This is a wonderful state of the art office! The entire staff is super friendly, attentive, and efficient. Dr. Joy is the best ever! She is extremely knowledgeable and her expertise and genuine kindness have given me total confidence in her. Jayna is my hygienist and has given me the best...
This is a wonderful state of the art office! The entire staff is super friendly, attentive, and efficient. Dr. Joy is the best ever! She is extremely knowledgeable and her expertise and genuine kindness have given me total confidence in her. Jayna is my hygienist and has given me the best cleanings and care as well as being a total delight. I cannot say enough good things about this office. I highly and totally recommend!

P. N. (Verified Patient)

I love this place. The people are so kind and Dr. Matt. Well he’s the BDE. ( best dentist ever) Tell me how amazing my before and after look. Wow he’s amazing.

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I’ve been happy with Packard Dental for years and trust them to take excellent care of my teeth. Beautiful office with outstanding equipment and smiling employees. .

D. H. (Verified Patient)

Super friendly staff and extremely considerate with their patient care. Facility is modern and plenty of current dental technology makes for an efficient and enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend Packard to anyone looking for a good dentist.

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I've been coming to this office in Carlsbad for a while now, and I have to give a special shoutout to my hygienist, Ashley. She is genuinely one of the best healthcare professionals I've encountered — not just in dentistry, but across the board. Her knowledge is impressive, her technique is...
I've been coming to this office in Carlsbad for a while now, and I have to give a special shoutout to my hygienist, Ashley. She is genuinely one of the best healthcare professionals I've encountered — not just in dentistry, but across the board. Her knowledge is impressive, her technique is excellent, and she has a way of explaining everything so clearly and thoroughly that I always joke she should have gone to dental school. Honestly, she has the skills and expertise of someone who did. If you're looking for a hygienist who truly knows her stuff and makes you feel well taken care of, ask for Ashley. She's the reason I actually look forward to my cleanings!

A. D. (Verified Patient)

I broke a molar, Packard Dental fixed it the next day with a same day crown. They made me smile!

B. R. (Verified Patient)

I’ve been a patient at Packard Dental for decades. Their care is superb! Dr. Mat and his father before him are kind and caring! I had my teeth cleaning with Allison the other day and, as usual, she not only did a great job, but went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with my...
I’ve been a patient at Packard Dental for decades. Their care is superb! Dr. Mat and his father before him are kind and caring! I had my teeth cleaning with Allison the other day and, as usual, she not only did a great job, but went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with my procedure. It’s always a good experience at Packard Dental.

H. S. (Verified Patient)

Jayna was wonderful and professional as always. I have been coming to Packard Dental since I was a teenager…many many years. The whole Packard Dental team are amazing. Chris Frazier Carlsbad

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