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Comfort-First, Modern Dentistry in San Diego
Gentle Care, Local Roots
Your Trusted Serra Mesa Dentist for Personalized, Patient-First Care
At Serra Mesa Smiles, we believe going to the dentist should feel more like catching up with family than visiting a clinic. Dr. Helen Moreno and her close-knit team combine advanced technology with a gentle, personalized touch to make every visit stress-free and comfortable. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent, or part of the nearby medical community, you’ll find care here that respects your time, values your comfort, and always puts your needs first. We’re proud to be woman-owned, San Diego-raised, and focused on creating an experience that feels just right for you.
Meet Your Doctor
Meet Dr. Helen Moreno
Dr. Helen Moreno brings over a decade of clinical experience, international training, and heartfelt care to every appointment. After earning her DDS in León, Mexico, she returned to her hometown of San Diego with a mission: to build a practice that makes dentistry feel safe, empowering, and personal—especially for those who’ve felt overlooked in healthcare. As a first-generation American and proud business owner, Dr. Moreno understands the power of representation and connection. She’s passionate about offering modern care that’s both technologically advanced and grounded in empathy, using tools like the iTero scanner and CO2 laser to improve accuracy, comfort, and outcomes. Her patients aren’t just patients—they’re friends, neighbors, and extended family.
Dental Care That Fits Your Life and Priorities
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Invisalign
Discreetly straighten your smile with comfortable and removable Invisalign clear aligners, customized to your bite and lifestyle using advanced digital technology.
Gentle Cleanings with GBT
Experience a better kind of cleaning with Guided Biofilm Therapy—no scraping, no discomfort, just precise, ultra-gentle results.
Restorative Dentistry
From tooth-colored fillings to crowns and implant restorations, we offer durable, natural-looking solutions to repair and protect your smile.
Modern Care That Feels Like Home
Our Difference
At Serra Mesa Smiles, we’ve designed every detail of the patient experience to feel welcoming, personal, and easy to love. From the people behind the front desk to the technology in your treatment room, our goal is simple: to make modern dentistry feel as comfortable as home.
San Diego Born & Raised
Dr. Moreno grew up right here in San Diego and is proud to serve the communities that raised her. Her deep local roots bring a genuine sense of connection and care to every appointment.
Family-Run & Female-Owned
Led by Dr. Moreno and her sister Paloma, our office operates more like a family than a business. We believe in empowering women, leading with empathy, and putting patients first.
High-Tech, No Stress
We use advanced tools like the iTero scanner, CO2 laser, and EMS GBT to deliver more precise, comfortable, and efficient care—so you can skip the stress and get back to smiling.
Cozy, Non-Clinical Vibe
Forget the sterile clinic feel. Our space is intentionally designed to be calm, warm, and welcoming, so you can sit back and relax during your visit.
$199 New Patient Special
Start your dental care with confidence. Our $199 New Patient Special includes a gentle cleaning, exam, digital x-rays, and a wellness scan—everything you need to feel taken care of from day one.
Gentle Cleaning
Exam
Digital X-Rays
iTero Wellness Scan
Oral Cancer Screening
New patients only. Not valid with insurance or in cases of periodontal disease.
After having a not so great experience with a different dentist after moving to San Diego, my husband recommended coming to his dentist who takes care of military and their families. I was beyond grateful for the entire staff for making me feel comfortable and informed throughout my appointment. Everything was explained to me properly and any questions I had were answered. One of the best cleanings I have experienced in years. Dr Moreno is so kind and great at what she does.
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Serra Mesa Smiles is AWESOME! They’ve updated so many things to make patients comfortable and streamlined procedures with the newest technology! Plus, everyone is SUPER nice!
Great dental office. Friendly staff and where honest and professional.Way better than my old dentist Serra Smiles explained everything and fixed everything i needed to get done. Office was clean and everyone experienced and friendly. Recommended to everyone. Thank you once again Serra Mesa Smiles you are the best!!!
Coming here feels like visiting family. Dr. Moreno is an excellent dentist with a warm and friendly presence. I never feel like they're pushing anything extra or taking longer than they need. Highly recommend.
Great place to have dental work performed. Dr. Moreno was very knowledgeable and informative about my treatment plan. She was very concerned about my comfort and insuring that my experience was painless and positive. I would gladly recommend Serra Smiles to anyone in need of dental treatments.
No Insurance? We’ve Got Options.
ReCare Plans for Healthy Smiles
Our in-office Recare bundles are an affordable way to stay on top of preventive care without dental insurance or the commitment of a membership plan.
Recare 1: Cleaning, Exam, Preventive Fluoride Varnish
Recare 2: Cleaning, Exam, X-rays, Periodontal Charting, Preventive Fluoride Varnish, Oral Cancer Screening
