Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dentist in Lakeport, CA
Since 1999, our dental practice in Lakeport, California has dedicated itself to delivering personalized, high-quality dental care with a focus on restorative dentistry. Our team combines advanced technology like CEREC same-day restorations with compassionate, patient-centered service to address individual needs. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in creating natural-looking smiles through customized treatments including crowns, dentures, implants, and TMJ therapy.Our commitment to ongoing education ensures we provide the latest advancements in modern dentistry while maintaining a clean, comfortable environment. We prioritize patient education and partnership, ensuring every individual feels confident in their treatment decisions. Serving Lake County, Mendocino County, and Napa County, our practice remains dedicated to technical excellence and exceptional care that prioritizes both function and aesthetics.
Services
CEREC Crowns
Dentures
Dental Implants
Dental Bridges
TMJ Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized one-on-one dental care tailored to individual needs
- Our practice utilizes CEREC same-day restoration technology for convenience
- Dr. Vartabedian is a prosthodontist with advanced training in restorative dentistry
- We offer comprehensive treatment explanations to ensure patient understanding
- Our team has served Lake County communities for over 20 years
What people say
Best dentist ever
Skilled and cheerful staff
Thorough treatment explanations
Superb restorative work
Personalized dental care
Services
CEREC Crowns
Our CEREC technology creates custom dental crowns in one visit using advanced scanning and porcelain materials. This eliminates traditional temporary crowns and multiple appointments while providing durable, natural-looking restorations matched to your tooth color. Patients benefit from reduced treatment time and improved comfort without messy impressions.
Dental Implants
We offer permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium implant posts that integrate with your jawbone for stable, natural-feeling results. Our process includes collaboration with oral surgeons and custom restoration fabrication to replace single or multiple missing teeth with crowns, bridges, or dentures that restore full functionality and aesthetics.
TMJ Treatment
Our TMJ disorder treatment addresses jaw pain and dysfunction through customized approaches including mouth guards, relaxation exercises, and restorative dentistry. We diagnose causes like bruxism or misalignment and implement solutions to alleviate headaches, jaw popping, and chewing difficulties while improving overall oral comfort and function.
Dentures
We provide custom-fitted complete and partial dentures that restore speaking and eating abilities while maintaining natural facial structure. Our removable appliances are designed for comfort and aesthetics, with options for denture adhesives and framework clasps that ensure secure fit and improved confidence for patients missing multiple teeth.
Dental Bridges
Our dental bridges permanently replace consecutive missing teeth using crowns anchored to adjacent natural teeth or implants. This fixed solution prevents tooth movement, restores bite function, and enhances smile appearance through custom-crafted artificial teeth that blend naturally with your existing dentition in two appointments.
People
Paul Vartabedian, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Vartabedian has served Lake County since 1994 with advanced prosthodontic training from UCSF and the VA. He stays current through bi-monthly education and belongs to major dental associations while balancing family life with hobbies like flying RC planes and cycling.
Kristi
Scheduling and Insurance Coordinator
Kristi has managed patient scheduling and insurance coordination since 2007, leveraging her expertise in dental insurance plans to facilitate smooth visits while enjoying horseback riding and family time.
Tristin
Office Manager/RDAEF2
Tristin, with 20+ years experience, serves as office manager and senior dental assistant. She explains treatments clearly, holds advanced dental assisting credentials, and balances work with family life and Bible study.
Tabby
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tabby has provided dental hygiene services for nine years, maintaining continuing education in latest techniques while enjoying running events and cooking as personal hobbies.
Questions
What dental services do you specialize in?
We specialize in restorative dentistry including CEREC crowns, dental implants, dentures, bridges, and TMJ treatment using advanced technology for natural-looking results.
Do you offer same-day dental restorations?
Yes, we provide CEREC same-day crowns, veneers, and inlays/onlays using advanced technology that eliminates temporary restorations and multiple appointments.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, check, credit cards, CareCredit, and United Medical Credit with financing options available for spreading payments over time.
Do you treat patients from surrounding areas?
Yes, we welcome patients from Lakeport, Lake Country, Mendocino County, and Napa County for comprehensive dental care services.
Are evening or emergency appointments available?
We don't offer 24/7 services or emergency appointments but prioritize timely scheduling for urgent dental concerns during regular business hours.
How do you ensure patient comfort during procedures?
We emphasize thorough treatment explanations, personalized care, and use of advanced technology to minimize discomfort while creating a welcoming environment for all patients.
