Thomas G. Waddell, DDS

Dental care in La Mesa’s Grossmont area includes a practice on the third floor of the Grossmont Center complex. Thomas G. Waddell, DDS handles everything from routine cleanings to crowns, with the kind of procedural focus you’d expect from a long-standing office. The address—5565 Grossmont Center Dr #356, La Mesa, CA 91942—puts it among the medical and professional suites near the mall’s eastern side, where parking fills quickly on weekdays.

Fillings, extractions, and denture adjustments are all part of the standard scope here. No specialty branding, no flashy promises—just the basics covered without fanfare. Patients who need a bridge repaired or a persistent toothache evaluated will find the usual options, though specifics beyond general dentistry aren’t advertised. The building itself is one of those late-’80s structures with a grid of windows reflecting the San Diego sun, blending into the background unless you’re actively looking for it.

Appointments are coordinated by phone, and the line to call is (619) 461-1900. For first-time visitors, the entrance is easiest to spot from the parking lot’s upper level—though the map clarifies the route better than signage. Around here, people tend to pick a dentist and stick with them for decades, assuming the insurance stays compatible.