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Your Trusted San Diego Dentist for Comprehensive Care
Schaffer Dental Excellence is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized dental care in San Diego. Our practice combines advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to address oral health, cosmetic enhancements, and overall well-being. We specialize in general dentistry, cosmetic procedures like veneers and teeth whitening, and surgical solutions including dental implants and All-on-4 treatments. Our team prioritizes a serene, stress-free environment, utilizing cutting-edge tools such as CEREC technology for same-day restorations. With a focus on both preventive and restorative care, we aim to create lasting, confident smiles through tailored treatment plans.Dr. Robert Schaffer brings extensive experience, including military service and advanced education, to ensure exceptional outcomes. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to environmental sustainability, as evidenced by our status as San Diego's first certified green dental practice. We serve Carmel Valley and surrounding areas, offering emergency dentistry and comprehensive consultations to meet diverse patient needs. By integrating digital dentistry and patient education, we empower individuals to achieve optimal oral health and aesthetic goals.
Services
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Clear Aligner Therapy
All-on-4 Implants
Surgical Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We utilize CEREC technology for same-day crowns, bridges, and veneers.
- Our team includes a Navy-trained dentist with advanced implantology training.
- We offer All-on-4 dental implants for immediate full-mouth restoration.
- We are San Diego's first certified green dental practice.
- We provide personalized emergency dentistry services in Carmel Valley.
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth through biocompatible rods surgically placed in the jawbone. This procedure prevents bone atrophy and adjacent tooth shifting while offering natural-looking restorations. Our practice uses CAD/CAM technology for precise crown fabrication and offers bone grafting when necessary. Implants require standard oral hygiene practices and regular checkups for long-term success.
Clear Aligner Therapy
Clear aligners gently reposition teeth using custom-fitted, removable plastic trays. This treatment addresses mild to moderate crowding or spacing issues while allowing normal eating and oral hygiene routines. Treatment duration varies from 10-24 months depending on complexity, with new aligner sets provided every few weeks for gradual correction of bite alignment and tooth positioning.
All-on-4 Implants
All-on-4 implants replace entire tooth arches using four strategically placed anchors, eliminating the need for multiple individual implants. This one-day procedure includes temporary prosthetics for immediate functionality, followed by permanent bridges after healing. Ideal for patients with extensive tooth loss, it offers quicker recovery and reduced surgical requirements compared to traditional implant methods.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening services include in-office treatments with LED activation and take-home maintenance kits. Sinsational Smile offers 20-minute sessions with immediate results, while prescription trays allow gradual whitening at home. Treatments address discoloration from food, drinks, and smoking, with results lasting six months to two years through proper maintenance.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services include veneers, bonding, and contouring to correct imperfections like gaps, chips, and discoloration. CEREC technology enables same-day fabrication of porcelain restorations, eliminating laboratory wait times. Treatments combine aesthetic improvements with functional benefits, using BPA-free materials to create natural-looking, durable dental enhancements.
People
Robert Schaffer
Dentist
Dr. Schaffer earned his DDS from NYU and completed advanced general dentistry training at Camp Lejeune. A former Navy dental officer, he served in Afghanistan and as Senior Dental Officer for Marine recruits. He brings expertise in implantology, Invisalign, and CEREC technology to San Diego's Carmel Valley community.
Questions
What dental services are available in Carmel Valley?
We offer general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, dental implants, All-on-4 solutions, clear aligner therapy, and emergency dental care in Carmel Valley.
How does All-on-4 dental implant treatment work?
All-on-4 uses four implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth, completed in one day with temporary prosthetics and permanent bridges after healing.
Can clear aligners fix crooked teeth?
Clear aligners effectively treat mild to moderate crowding or spacing issues through gradual tooth movement using custom-fitted removable trays.
What makes your dental practice environmentally friendly?
We utilize digital dentistry to eliminate lab transport, use biocompatible materials, and implement energy-efficient practices as San Diego's first certified green dental office.
How long do dental implant results last?
With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime through regular brushing, flossing, and biannual professional cleanings at our San Diego practice.
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we provide emergency dentistry services for urgent oral health issues in Carmel Valley and surrounding San Diego areas.
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