Smiles of La Mesa is committed to enhancing and restoring the natural beauty of your smile with the use of state-of-the-art dental technology and customized procedures. Our quality dental services and professional dentist will ensure you get long-lasting, beautiful smiles. Smiles of La Mesa is thoroughly committed to providing all our patients with dental services that keep your smile healthy and beautiful throughout your life.
I recently had an exam and cleaning of my teeth and all the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They made me feel at ease with the procedures and talked me through everything. I would highly recommend this dental office.
We offer affordable and effective treatments for all kinds of dental problems. Each patient has unique needs and preferences, and at Smiles of La Mesa we understand this and aim to provide to custom treatments.
Our service doesnt end in the dental office. We provide proper patient education and dental home care instructions. We want top serve our patients by providing them proper information that helps them make more conscious decisions about their oral health needs.
A doctor of Dental Surgery graduated from University Of Southern California (USC), one of the top schools in the United States in dental surgery. Dr. Gonavarum has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years. He spent 11 years practicing in the Caribbean Islands (Jamaica, St.Kitts & Nevis, Anguilla, and The British Virgin Islands) while he served as a senior dental surgeon in Anguilla, and as a chief dental officer in St. Kitts & Nevis. Dr. Gonavarum has attended several advanced courses in Cosmetic dentistry, Implants, and Endodontic (Root Canal Therapy). He is an active member of American Dental Association.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 331 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestShirley Q
a year ago
Waiting room is accommodating for scheduled patient flow; staff professional, helpful, and friendly. Dr Gonovarum has everything in his dental clinic one would need for a procedure! No referrals no waiting! It's done there and then. He is a leader in his field.
Kamela Young
a year ago
The best office ever!!!
Joy Warrior-Alexander
a year ago
Dr. Prasad. & assistants did a wonderful job today on my 1st. Phase implant. I highly recommend them.
Cherrie Phillips
a year ago
Carmen was great! She explained things, gave recommendations and was very professional and personable!
chaz riley
a year ago
Took my girlfriend for emergency care for a wisdom tooth that cracked and the nerve was exposed... she was in tears they scheduled her same day and she was in and out in 2 hrs-tooth in hand! She was happy
Derek Columbia
2 years ago
That was the best method for receiving the numbing shot I have ever been through...the way he shook my cheek while doing it made it very tolerable!! Lilli was awesome with the X rays and Dr Prasad was very gentle and caring...highly recommended!!
Martin Moradi
2 years ago
Came in for an extraction doctor was quick and proficient
Joy Warrior-Alexander
2 years ago
Dr. Prasad. & assistants did a wonderful job today on my 1st. Phase implant. I highly recommend them.
Stone Brown
2 years ago
They have amazing service and they make you feel at home. I would definitely recommend this place to everybody. I am a happy customer
Kenric Martinez
2 years ago
UPDATE: After I got home and the meds wore off, I started to feel pain where the fillings were "done". Went back to get them adjusted in case it was just a matter of them being improperly placed. The dentist then preceded to drill into my tooth without and meds & asked to see if it was better? Basically the equivalent of mechanic lazily tightening a bolt in your tire and saying "Eh is that fine now" ? Well the pain is still there & I cannot chew on my left side ever since I went there. Would've been better off never going
Marisa Glaser
2 years ago
Mixed experience here... the other day I felt extreme tooth pain worse than anything I've felt before, I immediately knew I needed a root canal. My dentist was booked so I called around to find someone who could take me that day. Dr. Prasad was able to do the root canal quickly and it was affordable, I am very thankful to not be in pain. I was prescribed antibiotics, I requested a liquid form and was told that was no problem. I went to pick up @ the pharmacy and it was pills - a few back and forth calls with the unfortunately unhelpful receptionist over the course of 2 days and I am still stuck without antibiotics until I can see my regular dentist next week. Hopefully they weren't important.
Ayyoub Jafarian
2 years ago
This is a great place to find out what's your teeth problem, smart and intelligent doctor he can easily diagnose what's your teeth problem , He's so calm and respectful
Miriam Padilla
2 years ago
found this dentistry online and let me say it is amazing. everyone here is very friendly and i came to help with tooth pain and they are right on top of it! i am very satisfied!! definitely recommend coming here !
charles paulino
2 years ago
Dr. Prasad is really super great dentist. He did my crown and fillings and extraction. Didn't feel any pain at all. He's really a great dentist. Norma and ayoub the assistant were super nice & professional. And Tanya is so helpful with appointments and getting you in. All of them are super professional. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DENTAL OFFICE.
Adriana Martinez
2 years ago
I found this dentist office online. I called to set up an appointment because I was having pain and they were able to get me in very quickly! Everyone in this office is very friendly. I had x-rays done, a filling, and a cleaning. The lady who cleaned my teeth was very knowledgeable and I love that she educated me and gave me more tips and explained everything to me. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking for a dentist!
AAMCO OF EL CAJON
2 years ago
came in on a emergency need, root canal, the Doc was Great, the work was top Notch. could not have gone Better. I would Highly recommend.
Fowsiyo A
2 years ago
First time in the office and all my troubles were dealt with immediately! I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed and a cleaning. Great experience.
Katie Castillo
2 years ago
Smiles of La Mesa is absolutely amazing! I came here for a dental emergency was seen within 2 days. The care and attention you get here is like no other dental office I've been too! Now Smiles of La Mesa is the primary dental office for my family! Highly recommended
Jessica O'Shea
2 years ago
I really like this dentist office. Everyone is super polite, the dentists and hygienists are very gentle, thorough and patient. I got an exam, a crown and a cleaning here December 2021 and I'm very pleased with how everything went. Honestly, I did not realize a dentist could be this good and in hindsight wish I had left my old dentist sooner. Dr. Prasad is and excellent dentist and funny.
Stephanie Byrd
2 years ago
My visit at this office was great! Friendly greeting, very attentive doctor and the hygienist Loren was amazing! I have been here 2 times now and both visits were amazing! 10/10 would recommend :)
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