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We schedule appointments as promptly as possible — and if you have pain or an emergency, every attempt will be made to see you that day.

We try our best to stay on schedule and minimize your waiting. Because Dr. Kheradmand provides many types of dental services, various circumstances can occasionally lengthen a procedure, and emergencies do arise. We appreciate your understanding and patience when they do.

Current office hours:

• Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday – Monday: Closed

Call (619) 461-9494 with any questions or to schedule — or book online any time.

For your convenience we accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We deliver the finest care at the most reasonable cost to our patients, and payment is due at the time service is rendered unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

If you have dental insurance, we'll help you process your claims. Any balance remaining after your insurance has paid is your responsibility, and prompt remittance is appreciated. Questions about your account? Call us at (619) 461-9494 — many times a simple phone call clears up any misunderstanding.

Precision dentistry

Dentistry is micro-surgery. Using a microscope similar to an ophthalmologist's, we create dental restorations with an incredibly precise fit and finish — a level of quality you simply can't achieve with the naked eye.

Digital imaging

We choose carefully which radiographs (X-rays) are taken and when, following established guidelines. Radiographs let us see what eyes can't: cavities between teeth, bone levels and health, roots and nerves, and lesions such as cysts or tumors — plus damage assessment after trauma. Digital images are stored securely and can be transferred quickly to specialists or insurance companies when needed.

Laser dentistry

If needles, drilling, or numbness aren't your favorite part of dentistry, laser dentistry may be the right choice. The laser delivers light energy absorbed by a precise target — enamel, decay, gum tissue, or whitening enhancers — often with no local anesthesia required, and with no heat, vibration, or drill noise. For soft-tissue procedures it eliminates suturing, and healing is much faster. Laser care benefits include cavity diagnosis and removal, gum care, pediatric procedures, canker-sore treatment, frenectomy without anesthesia or sutures, root canals, crown lengthening, and other gum corrections — safe and effective for both children and adults. Read more about our laser gum disease therapy.

Intraoral camera

A tiny camera — just a few millimeters long — captures clear, enlarged images of your mouth, teeth, and gums. You see what we see, details a mirror exam can miss, which means faster diagnosis with less chair time. Images become part of your permanent record and can be printed for you, specialists, labs, or insurance.

Do you experience high levels of anxiety when visiting the dentist? You may be a candidate for sedation dentistry. Dr. Kheradmand is certified to administer oral conscious sedation, commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry."

Advantages for patients include:

• Treatment is completed while you're deeply relaxed
• Lengthy procedures are far easier to sit through
• Multiple treatments — even full-mouth restorations — can happen in a single visit
• Less discomfort after treatment

How oral sedation works

The most commonly prescribed anxiety-relieving medications belong to the benzodiazepine family (such as Valium, Halcion, Xanax, or Ativan), which calm activity in the fear centers of the brain. Two types are used: sedative-hypnotics, which induce calm and drowsiness up to a sleep-like state, and anti-anxiety medications, which relieve anxiety while keeping you relaxed and awake. In higher doses these medications act as sedatives; in lower doses they reduce anxiety without sedation.

Safety — please read

Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants. Never mix them with alcohol or other CNS depressants, and take only the dose your dentist or doctor recommends. Arrange an escort for your visit — you must not travel on your own after taking sedation medication, even by bus or on foot, as it's easy to become disoriented.

Tell us before sedation if any of the following apply: known allergy to the medication, narrow-angle glaucoma, pregnancy, severe respiratory disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, impaired kidney or liver function, depression / bipolar disorder / psychoses, or chronic bronchitis — and always tell us about other medications you take, since drug interactions are possible.

Rigorous infection control protects everyone — you, your dentist, and the whole dental team. The cornerstone of a good, safe dental practice is trust: you should feel free to ask about our sterilization procedures any time and receive a straightforward answer.

Our entire team follows procedures recommended by several federal agencies — the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These measures include:

• Disinfectant hand soap, gloves, and face masks
• Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
• Sterilization of all reusable equipment — including dental handpieces — before every use, using an autoclave that kills bacteria and viruses with steam, heat, and pressure
• Single-use disposable materials wherever appropriate

The best defense against disease is information: the more you know about our daily procedures and policies, the more comfortable you can feel in our chairs.

The more you know, the better decisions you can make about your care. Two great starting points:

• MouthHealthy.org — the American Dental Association's patient library, covering everything from brushing and flossing technique to wisdom teeth, sealants, TMJ, sleep apnea, and children's dental milestones.
• Our own dental health blog, where we answer the questions patients actually ask us — cleanings, implants, whitening, and more.

Have a question about your specific situation? Just ask at your next visit — Dr. K genuinely enjoys explaining. Or read about specific treatments on our services pages.