Life Smiles Dental Care is dedicated to helping you achieve a beautiful smile and maintain comprehensive dental health. Using only the most advanced dental technology available, we are able to provide cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry. This allows optimal results with as much efficiency as possible. Dr. Hayatt and the Life Smiles Dental Care team is committed to placing your health, comfort, and satisfaction at the top of our priority list. Our goal is to create treatment plans unique to your personal dental needs so that we are able to exceed all expectations. For a lifetime of great oral health, we are proud to offer you the finest dental care services and invite you to discover a better life through a beautiful and healthy smile.
Life Smiles Dental Care is proud to offer you a full in-house dental experience between our three convenient San Diego locations. We won't have to refer you out to another dental office for dental procedures and our high-tech facilities means you will have the most comfortable experience that is hard to find anywhere else!
Your comfort and time are things that we know are extremely meaningful when coming in for a dental visit. This is why we have gone to great lengths to provide you with the benefits of state-of-the-art technology. This allows you to receive dental services and treatment in as little time as possible. Below are a few pieces of equipment we use to provide these benefits:
The i-CAT x-ray machine (a.k.a. Cone Beam 3D Imaging System) allows us to take a digital 3D model of your entire skull. This system means dental implants are precisly placed where they have the best chance of success. We can also use this system to detect looming issues with wisdom teeth before their removal.
We use a laser for dental procedures involving the soft tissues in your mouth such as gums, cheeks and lips. Laser dentistry (a.k.a. LANAP Therapy) means these dental procedures are pain-free and healing times are significantly shorter when compared to the same procedure being done with a scalpel.
Dr. Hayatt is dedicated to the area of cosmetic dentistry, providing preventative maintenance and restorative dental health for our patients. Dr. Hayatt is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University where he received his D.M.D. and has completed his undergraduate studies at UCSD. He is an active member of the CDA, ADA and SDCDS and has received many awards for implants, esthetics, restorative and prosthodontics. Dr. Hayatt is consistently educating himself and his staff with many continuing education courses to keep up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry as well as orthodontics. Take advantage of our modern dental facility and Dr. Hayatt's advanced knowledge of treatments available for you and your family.
Our cosmetic dentistry options can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth. Straightening, whitening and repairing cracked or damaged teeth can enhance your smile while improving how you feel about your appearance. We are a full service provider of cosmetic dentistry options including teeth whitening, inlays & onlays, veneers, Invisalign as well as traditional braces. Give your child the gift of a beautiful healthy smile with our two phase orthodontic treatment options.
The i-CAT 3-D dental scan system is well in advance of any x-ray system. The i-CAT provides 3-D images of the teeth, jaw, sinuses and skull structure in 1/20th of a second with significantly less radiation than a medical CT scan.
The 3-D scans from the i-CAT provide anatomically accurate data and surgical predictability for:- Implant placement- Impactions- TMJ analysis- Airway assessments- Panoramics- Cephalometrics- Orthodontics- Orthognathic surgery
We use a highly-sensitive precision wand to digitally scan the section of your mouth where a dental restoration will be placed. As the wand scans the area, it builds a virtual model of your mouth on a screen right in front of your eyes. You and Dr. Hayatt can fine-tune the area until the virtual model represents your mouth exactly.
Once the digital model of the dental restoration area have been finished, Dr. Hayatt will digitally design a restoration right there on the screen. It will be designed to be fully functional and fit exactly in the area where it needs to be place.
From there, this digital restoration will be sent to a milling machine where a color-matched block of porcelain will be precisely milled into the final restoration. This restoration is NOT a temporary, but rather the same restoration we expect to receive from a dental lab.
The final restoration is test-fitted to the area and any final adjustments are made before securely bonding the restoration to the tooth. You will walk out of our office wearing the final restoration in a single dental visit.
CrownsCEREC crowns are the preferred dental restoration for damaged teeth or after a root canal or dental implant placement. CEREC crowns are color matched to blend in perfectly with surrounding teeth.
Inlays & OnlaysFor when a filling might ruin tooth structure integrity but a crown is unnecessary a CEREC inlay or onlay is the perfect dental restoration to restore a tooths functionality yet keep a natural appearance.
White FillingsHigh-strength fillings and color matched to the tooth the dental restoration is being placed in. CEREC retain a natural biting surface that is otherwise lost in some typical filling methods.
VeneersCEREC veneers are created to perfectly fit over a prepared tooth that was originally damaged or discolored. The final product is a fully functional, color-matched dental restoration ready for use.
CEREC restorations are the quickest way today to receive a final dental restoration. Because of their 'single-visit' nature, they are typically associated as a high-cost dental service. This is not always true and in many cases, a CEREC restoration costs about the same as a traditional restoration.
In any case, a same-day dental restoration is easily affordable at Life Smiles Dental Care. We are a proud CareCredit provider which means your dental restoration can be financed in most cases with no interest rate for a set financing term.
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Rating 3.1 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAlexandra GMZ
2 years ago
Management is horrible, front office desk person is super rude. Dr brought me in for an interview a few months ago, and then cancelled it and tried to rescheduled. I was hired at another office. Come again I am job searching again and decide to give this office another try. As soon as I walk in the receptionist is completely rude and says why I am there if I had already interviewed there, there are so many other ways she could have asked but she was condescending and rude. Dr comes out and says he does not want to interview me anymore even though he asked me to come in. Not okay to waste people time so many times, and this just represents the type of office they are.
Vanesa Soulds
2 years ago
Came to this place for a cleaning since my insurance changed and my regular dentist did not accept my new coverage. The first problem I had was with the X-ray technician. When he put one of the sensors in my mouth, he tripped over the cord - I seriously thought he knocked a tooth out! It was so painful and he was super nonchalant about it. So unprofessional. My next complaint is about my actual teeth cleaning. I take very good care of my teeth and normally go to get my cleanings every 6 months. My regular hygienist ALWAYS scrapes my teeth to remove any tartar buildup. I can always see the difference in my teeth afterwards. Dr. Hyatt did my "cleaning," which I'm air-quoting because I can hardly call it that. After looking at my X-rays, he did the quickest exam I've ever gotten followed by the most haphazard "cleaning." I don't believe he even did an oral cancer screening, and if he did, it was not thorough. He didn't even check under my tongue. He also didn't check my gum health. My regular cleanings consist of a gum score, which I did not receive during my appointment. The cleaning lasted about 5 minutes. All he did was polish and floss my teeth and offered me mouth wash to rinse - that is it! I could have done that at home! No scraping, no gum check, no fluoride. Nothing! I hadn't gotten a cleaning since 2019 due to the pandemic and my busy schedule. I find it very hard to believe that I had no tartar buildup whatsoever after two years! I even asked him after he flossed my teeth if he was going to do any scraping. He said it wasn't necessary. Unbelievable! Coming here was a huge waste of my time. You are much better off going to a hygienist than this doctor. IN RESPONSE TO THE DR.: I am not mistaken in my review. This is exactly what happened during my visit. So if you don't want patients to leave negative reviews, the least you can do is provide a thorough cleaning. I addressed this issue with you during my visit asked after you polished me teeth if you weren't going to scrape and, as stated in my initial review, your response was that it wasn't necessary... after two years of no cleaning. What I would prefer is a refund to whatever you charged my insurance as I do not wish to return to this office.
Joey Def
2 years ago
This place is Horrible. Please do not go here. I will be filing a claim against the doctor and staff with the insurance. I took my mother to this place at the beginning of 2021 as she needed new dentures and was having trouble with her teeth and palette. At first the doctor said they would do implants which didn't happen. She was told she would receive provisional dentures. When she got the provisional dentures they were not only cheaply made, but when my mother put them on it seemed as if she DIDN'T have ANY teeth on. It was beyond see through and hurt her. We went back and they apparently fixed the problem. When my mother mentioned to the front desk that these were provisional , the front desk lady said "no"and told her those were her dentures. Comes 6 - 7 months later and these dentures are broken, in half! Did I mention , my mother came out of pocket of $1,020. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Tasha Gregg
3 years ago
I haven't been to a dentist for awhile but finally got insurance and was excited to come and see Dr. Hayatt. First appointment they did the full mouth x-rays then came and said I needed to get the 3D panoramic x-rays which would cost $39 out of pocket and insurance didn't cover that type of x-ray. Come to find out when I talked to my insurance they told me they DO cover the 3D pan x-ray, but when I called and asked about why they said it wasn't covered the receptionist told me it was "either/or". Why wouldn't you just do the panoramic x-ray to start with or give me the option since apparently there WAS an option?! The 2nd appointment was for a deep cleaning and when I got there and said I needed to hold off on the root canals(can't afford the crowns) and I wanted the deep cleaning and he almost seemed upset about it and made it seem like that wasn't the plan even though it was a SCHEDULED deep cleaning. I had no warning on how uncomfortable it was going to be. He jabbed my gums (about 8 times) with the lidocaine needle. It hurt so bad and I felt like he was all over the place during the cleaning and seemed rushed. Talking to his assistant the whole time disregarding the fact that of how painful and uncomfortable that procedure is. My whole face was numb and my eyes were messed up(couldn't blink) I was so uncomfortable driving home which was incredibly upsetting. My wisdom teeth NEED to be pulled because 1 just recently put me in the ER because it got infected but they refuse to do it until I do the root canals(on teeth that don't even bother me yet) and I pay out of pocket ($2200-$3200) for the crowns. Also, the x-rays I paid $39 for, they won't send them to me over email unless I pay $25. I am so glad I went got a 2nd opinion with someone who took the time to look in my mouth and examine each tooth and couldn't believe I had just gotten a deep cleaning less than a month ago. This place was all bad and I am so happy to not be going back.
Danielle Gulley
4 years ago
I love Dr.Hayatt. My husband psyched me out about getting my wisdom teeth out. I've never been so anxious about going to the dentist in my life. I wanted to cancel my appointment, but the staff at the front desk talked me down. Dr.Hayatt numbed me up, and that was the longest process. He took my wisdom teeth out in literally 5 minutes.... WOW. I'll never be scared of the dentist, or listen to my husband ever again...
Tasha Gregg
4 years ago
I haven't been to a dentist for awhile but finally got insurance and was excited to come and see Dr. Hayatt. First appointment they did the full mouth x-rays then came and said I needed to get the 3D panoramic x-rays which would cost $39 out of pocket and insurance didn't cover that type of x-ray. Come to find out when I talked to my insurance they told me they DO cover the 3D pan x-ray, but when I called and asked about why they said it wasn't covered the receptionist told me it was "either/or". Why wouldn't you just do the panoramic x-ray to start with or give me the option since apparently there WAS an option?! The 2nd appointment was for a deep cleaning and when I got there and said I needed to hold off on the root canals(can't afford the crowns) and I wanted the deep cleaning and he almost seemed upset about it and made it seem like that wasn't the plan even though it was a SCHEDULED deep cleaning. I had no warning on how uncomfortable it was going to be. He jabbed my gums (about 8 times) with the lidocaine needle. It hurt so bad and I felt like he was all over the place during the cleaning and seemed rushed. Talking to his assistant the whole time disregarding the fact that of how painful and uncomfortable that procedure is. My whole face was numb and my eyes were messed up(couldn't blink) I was so uncomfortable driving home which was incredibly upsetting. My wisdom teeth NEED to be pulled because 1 just recently put me in the ER because it got infected but they refuse to do it until I do the root canals(on teeth that don't even bother me yet) and I pay out of pocket ($2200-$3200) for the crowns. Also, the x-rays I paid $39 for, they won't send them to me over email unless I pay $25. I am so glad I went got a 2nd opinion with someone who took the time to look in my mouth and examine each tooth and couldn't believe I had just gotten a deep cleaning less than a month ago. This place was all bad and I am so happy to not be going back.
Ruben Moreno
4 years ago
Dr. Hayatt is a great dentist and his staff is awesome!
Danielle Gulley
4 years ago
I love Dr.Hayatt. My husband psyched me out about getting my wisdom teeth out. I've never been so anxious about going to the dentist in my life. I wanted to cancel my appointment, but the staff at the front desk talked me down. Dr.Hayatt numbed me up, and that was the longest process. He took my wisdom teeth out in literally 5 minutes.... WOW. I'll never be scared of the dentist, or listen to my husband ever again...
Maria Edholm
4 years ago
Had a positive experience at Life Smiles! Before my appointment I was so nervous because it had been 3 years since I had visited a dentist. However, I was made to feel so comfortable and there was no judgment whatsoever. All procedures were explained in depth. Definitely recommend!
Maria Edholm
5 years ago
Had a positive experience at Life Smiles! Before my appointment I was so nervous because it had been 3 years since I had visited a dentist. However, I was made to feel so comfortable and there was no judgment whatsoever. All procedures were explained in depth. Definitely recommend!
Ruben Moreno
5 years ago
Dr. Hayatt is a great dentist and his staff is awesome!
Pl Coutret
5 years ago
Dr. Hyatt is extremely patient and kind. He always strives for perfection! If anyone is looking for a new Dentist, I highly recommend him. His staff is also very welcoming and friendly. Thank you Dr. Hyatt!
J. Miller
5 years ago
Pure excellence in Dental care! Even if you have to travel to get there, it is well worth it. The staff is " genuinely" nice and knowledgable in all aspects. Very quick to call you back and accommodating to whatever your needs may be. Dr.Hayatt has an innate ability to make you feel calm and comfortable, while at the same time; being gentle and very time efficient. His work is excellent! I am happy to say I have finally found a "family" dentist worth praising about. And further more, I cannot say enough about the staff. From the first phone call, to walking through the door; this is what a 5 experience is all about!
Jisselle Cardenas
5 years ago
Absolutely love the staff here at Life Smiles Dental Care. They genuinely care about the quality of their service and satisfaction of their customers. Zaira, the receptionist is always welcoming and sweet. Dr. Hyatt has your best interest in mind and will always be honest with you and truly cares to see people happy with his work. I will not go anywhere else and refer all of my friends and family!
Jisselle Cardenas
6 years ago
Absolutely love the staff here at Life Smiles Dental Care. They genuinely care about the quality of their service and satisfaction of their customers. Zaira, the receptionist is always welcoming and sweet. Dr. Hyatt has your best interest in mind and will always be honest with you and truly cares to see people happy with his work. I will not go anywhere else and refer all of my friends and family!
Pl Coutret
6 years ago
Dr. Hyatt is extremely patient and kind. He always strives for perfection! If anyone is looking for a new Dentist, I highly recommend him. His staff is also very welcoming and friendly. Thank you Dr. Hyatt!
J. Miller
6 years ago
Pure excellence in Dental care! Even if you have to travel to get there, it is well worth it. The staff is " genuinely" nice and knowledgable in all aspects. Very quick to call you back and accommodating to whatever your needs may be. Dr.Hayatt has an innate ability to make you feel calm and comfortable, while at the same time; being gentle and very time efficient. His work is excellent! I am happy to say I have finally found a "family" dentist worth praising about. And further more, I cannot say enough about the staff. From the first phone call, to walking through the door; this is what a 5 experience is all about!
Anthony Peters
7 years ago
I the Vons shopping center area to the left of Vons shopping center.
Anthony Peters
8 years ago
I the Vons shopping center area to the left of Vons shopping center.
Willie Lou
11 years ago
For more feedback refer to Yelp, if you look at the negative ones you will notice a pattern. I let Dr. Hayatt worked on me twice and switching to another dentist immediately. Not recommended.
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