General dentistry
A Scottsdale dentist for the long term.
Healthy teeth and gums are built on regular exams, careful cleanings, and restorations that hold up. Meridian Dental Studio provides thorough general and family dentistry in a calm private studio, the foundation for everything else we do.
Who this is for
Everyday care, taken seriously.
You are due (or overdue) for a checkup. You have a tooth that is sensitive, a crown that feels high, or a habit of clenching at night. You want one dentist who knows your history and will not rush the appointment.
What we offer
Care, itemized.
Comprehensive exams
A full look at teeth, gums, bite, and existing work, with photographs so you can see what we see.
Professional cleanings
Personalized to your gums and your risk for tartar or sensitivity, not a one-speed polish.
Fillings and crowns
Conservative restorative care, planned to protect as much healthy tooth as possible.
Periodontal support
Early gum-disease treatment and maintenance, with a clear explanation of what you can do at home.
Night guards
Custom guards for clenching or grinding, when we see wear that a store-bought tray will not address.
Family visits
Exams and cleanings for adults and school-age children, scheduled together when it helps.
A conservative default
We restore what we must, and no more.
A stained groove is not automatically a crown. A small shadow on an X-ray is not automatically a root canal. We use current images, your symptoms, and a second look when the evidence is early.
The goal is simple: treat disease, preserve tooth, and keep future options open.
The new-patient exam
Sixty unhurried minutes.
01
History and records
We review your health history and take current photographs and images.
02
A detailed exam
Teeth, gums, bite, and existing work are checked carefully, not in passing.
03
A cleaning when it fits
If your gums are ready, cleaning often happens the same day.
04
A written plan
You leave with findings and a recommended interval, often three, four, or six months, based on your risk.
Questions
Questions patients often ask.
Many healthy adults do well every six months. If we see inflammation, deep pockets, or heavy buildup, we will recommend a shorter interval and tell you why.
Yes, when they are recent and clear enough. Bring them or have them sent ahead of your visit.
You are in good company, and you will not be lectured. We will start with a careful exam and a realistic plan, in an order that feels manageable.
Often, yes. Mention it when you request the appointment so we can protect enough time.
Continue exploring
Ready when you are.
Request a new-patient visit or a consult. Tell us what is on your mind — a routine cleaning, a cosmetic question, or a tooth that cannot wait.
Fictional phone for this showcase: (480) 555-0148.
Fictional phone for this showcase: (480) 555-0148.