Dr. Irma Gavaldon, Your Trusted Family Dentist Near You

35+ Years Of Experience, Serving Lake Murray & East County San Diego

  • Trusted San Diego Dentist

  • Thousands of Smiles Transformed

  • Full Mouth Restorations, Implant Rehabilitation, & Smile Makeovers

  • CEREC Same-Day Porcelain Restorations Available

  • Spanish & English Spoken Dentist

Dr. Irma Gavaldon and patient smiling, Dental Expressions

Meet Dr. Irma Gavaldon

Dr. Irma Gavaldon, DDS, MS, AEGD, brings 35+ years of experience in complex smile transformations and full mouth rehabilitations, including time spent practicing dentistry in Cancún, Mexico. At Dental Expressions, she combines precision, artistry, and restorative mastery to help patients throughout East County San Diego—as well as those traveling in from other states and countries.

Expect advanced care, genuine warmth, and results that go beyond expectations.

What our patients say about their results: the proof is in the smile!

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The Trusted Lake Murray Dentist Families Rely On

  • +35 years of Experience in Dentistry

  • Master in Restorative Dentistry

  • Active member of the American Dental Association (ADA)

  • Completed advanced training in the US, Mexico, and Spain

What Our Patients Are Saying – 5-Star Reviews!

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Transforming Smiles Across East County San Diego!

Smile Gallery

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Dental Implants at Dental Expressions, after the procedure
Dental Implants at Dental Expressions, before the procedure
Smile Makeover at Dental Expressions, after
Smile Makeover at Dental Expressions, before the procedure

About Us

After years of practicing dentistry, Dr. Irma Gavaldón found the perfect home for her philosophy at Dental Expressions: a practice built on integrity, precision, and genuine care. She and her handpicked team share a commitment to excellence, to offer you more than just dentistry.

Here, expertise and empathy come together to create beautiful results that not only look amazing, but also feel right. At Dental Expressions, your experience matters as much as your smile.

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    Dr. Irma Gavaldón

    Leading Dental Hygenist

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    Dr. Patricia Lee

    General Dentist

Proudly Serving Patients In And Around San Diego County: San Carlos, Lake Murray, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Chula Vista & More.

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Trusted By Thousands, Focused On You

  • BK Melvin

    San Diego CA

    Dr. Irma and ALL her staff are THE BEST! My all-on-four implants look so natural, people can’t believe they’re “dentures” I’ll ALWAYS go back!

  • Mark Clements

    San Diego CA

    Dr. Irma and her staff were fantastic: friendly, honest, no hidden costs. I had 12 root canals with posts and 22 crowns. So far so good!

  • Bill Query

    San Diego CA

    I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Gavaldon and my treatment. I’ve had 10 implants, crowns, and root canals. I highly recommend Dr.Gavaldon for any and all of your dental needs.

  • Kevin Mullen

    San Diego CA

    I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Gavaldon and my treatment. I’ve had 10 implants, crowns, and root canals. I highly recommend Dr.Gavaldon for any and all of your dental needs.

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