General & preventive
Healthy teeth for life, one checkup at a time
Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns and root canals, done gently and explained clearly. Most problems are small and simple when we catch them early.
Why patients stay with us
Prevention first, treatment when you need it
Low-dose digital X-rays
Clear images on screen in seconds, with a fraction of the radiation of film. We only take them when they’re due.
Tooth-colored everything
Fillings and crowns matched to your natural shade. No metal, no dark edges at the gumline.
Know the cost first
You get a written plan with fees and your insurance estimate before any treatment starts.
Treatments & fees
General & Preventive
Checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns and root canals that keep your teeth healthy for life.
A full exam, digital X-rays, an oral cancer screening and a cleaning, plus a written plan for anything you need.
Your six-monthly visit: scaling, polishing, a dentist exam and bitewing X-rays when they’re due.
Scaling and root planing below the gumline to treat gum disease, with local anesthetic.
A specialist cleaning every three to four months that keeps treated gum disease under control.
A natural-looking composite filling, matched to your tooth shade. Price depends on the size.
A strong, tooth-colored crown from a digital scan, so there are no goopy impressions.
Saves an infected tooth and ends the ache. Most patients say it feels like a long filling.
A slim, made-to-fit guard that protects your teeth and jaw from nighttime grinding.
Your care team
Who you’ll see
Dr. Marco Ruiz
Founder & General Dentist, DDS
Fifteen years of family and cosmetic dentistry. Marco opened Smilo to run the kind of practice he’d want to visit: on time, unhurried and honest about costs.
Grace Chen
Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
Gentle hands and practical advice. Grace does cleanings, sealants and whitening, and will show you the flossing trick that finally sticks.
Dr. Sarah Lindqvist
Periodontist & Implant Specialist, DMD, MS
Gum health is her passion. Sarah treats gum disease, places implants and performs gum grafts, and explains every option before anything starts.
Your checkup
What happens at a checkup and cleaning
1
Catch up
We ask about any changes to your health, medications or teeth since your last visit.
2
Clean and polish
Your hygienist removes plaque and tartar, polishes away stains and checks your gums.
3
Dentist exam
The dentist checks every tooth, your bite and the soft tissues, and reviews any X-rays.
4
Your plan
You leave knowing exactly where things stand, and with your next visit booked if you like.
Questions
General dentistry FAQ
How often should I have a checkup and cleaning?
Every six months suits most people. If you’ve had gum disease, we may recommend a periodontal maintenance cleaning every three to four months.
What is a deep cleaning?
When gum pockets are deeper than a regular cleaning can reach, we clean below the gumline with local anesthetic. It’s usually done one or two quadrants (quarters of the mouth) at a time.
Can you replace my old silver fillings?
If an old amalgam filling is cracked, leaking or decayed underneath, we replace it with a tooth-colored filling or crown. Healthy ones can stay; we’ll tell you honestly which is which.
Does a root canal hurt?
Not with modern anesthetic. Most patients say it feels like a long filling, and it relieves the pain of an infected tooth.
Your next checkup is a few taps away
See live availability for every dentist and book the time that suits you. New patients are always welcome.