Dr. Al LaVilla, DDS

Marina sits where the Salinas Valley spills into Monterey Bay, a quiet stretch of low-slung buildings and steady ocean breezes. Dr. Al LaVilla, DDS anchors one of those storefronts just off Reservation Road, offering routine care that keeps the local workforce on schedule—cleanings, exams, and fillings without the drive to Salinas or Monterey.

Finding a dentist who balances preventive visits with restorative work can be tricky in smaller coastal towns. Here, the practice handles everything from digital X-rays to crowns and bridges, plus urgent repairs when a cracked tooth won’t wait. The office is at 271 Reservation Rd # 101, tucked between a pharmacy and a real-estate broker, making it easy to pair a check-up with other errands.

Emergency slots open up more often than patients expect, and same-day crowns mean fewer follow-up trips. Those who prefer clear aligners over traditional braces can start the conversation during a regular visit, streamlining the process without a separate specialist referral.

Call (831) 883-8383 to confirm availability or to ask about new-patient paperwork. For directions, pull up the map at this link—the turnoff is less than a mile from Highway 1.