Convenient Access from Montrose
A board-certified oral surgeon, a periodontist and two general dentists under one roof are good reasons to make the 13-minute trip from Montrose to Elevate Dentistry. If you need a dentist near Montrose for wisdom teeth, implants or a full smile plan, our Houston office on W 18th St keeps the whole process in one place. Tuesday and Wednesday hours run until 7:00 PM, so the drive can happen after work.
Starting at the Menil Collection on Sul Ross St, take Branard St to Mandell St and go north to Westheimer Road. Turn left on Westheimer, then right onto Shepherd Drive, which carries you about 2 miles north over Allen Parkway, Memorial Drive and Buffalo Bayou. Turn left on Washington Avenue for half a mile, then right on TC Jester Boulevard, cross I-10 and White Oak Bayou, and turn right on W 18th St to reach 1503 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008.
The full route is 6.3 miles of surface streets, with no tolls and no freeway driving. The practice is on the bayou side of Ella Blvd, at the junction of Lazybrook, Timbergrove and Shady Acres west of the Heights, and you can save it in Google Maps before you set out. The drive runs along the edge of Rice Military on Shepherd and Washington, and Woodland Heights lies a few miles to the north.
Specialist Care That Earns the Drive from Montrose
Montrose began as a carefully planned neighborhood. In 1911, J. W. Link's company laid out the streets, borrowed the name of Montrose in Scotland and gave the new streetcar suburb four broad boulevards. In 1926 the Plaza Apartment Hotel opened on Montrose Boulevard as the city's first apartment hotel, and after deed restrictions lapsed in 1936, many homes on Westheimer and along that same boulevard turned into shops and restaurants.
From the 1970s on, the neighborhood became a center for Houston's art and music scenes, and on Sul Ross St, the Renzo Piano building of the Menil Collection holds the free art collection John and Dominique de Menil assembled. Nearby, the developer's own Link-Lee Mansion now belongs to the University of St. Thomas campus. In December 2024 the new Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library opened at 1001 California St; the Houston Public Library lists its hours.
Today Montrose mixes renovated mansions, porch-fronted bungalows and cottages with newer contemporary homes and multi-unit buildings, and the City counts six historic districts within its Neartown/Montrose super neighborhood in Harris County. A 13-minute drive from here needs a good reason. Ours is depth: oral surgery, periodontal treatment, implants and cosmetic dentistry are all handled in our own building, with an oral surgeon and a periodontist on the team.
Oral Surgery and Implant Planning for Montrose Patients
The University of St. Thomas brings students into Montrose, and the late teens and twenties are when wisdom teeth tend to cause trouble. Crowding, partial eruption and repeat gum infections around the back molars are typical reasons for removal. With an oral and maxillofacial surgeon on staff, the evaluation, 3D scan and surgery happen in the same practice.
Other patients arrive with a different problem: a gap they have lived with for years or a bridge that is starting to fail. Implants are often the most stable replacement, but they need enough bone to anchor them. Bone grafting and sinus lifts can rebuild that foundation first, and CBCT 3D imaging shows exactly how much bone is there.
Comfort matters for longer procedures. The practice offers nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation, and Dr. Lam's anesthesia training at Ben Taub General Hospital adds another layer of experience for patients who choose IV sedation.
Surgical and Cosmetic Services from a Dentist Near Montrose
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Evaluation and extraction of impacted or troublesome wisdom teeth by our board-certified oral surgeon, a common need for college-age patients.
Dental Implants & Restorative Dentistry
Single implants, implant bridges and crowns planned with 3D imaging, including navigation-guided implant surgery.
Bone Grafting & Sinus Lifts
Rebuilds bone where a tooth has been missing for years so an implant has a firm base.
Sedation Dentistry
Options from nitrous oxide to IV sedation for surgery, long appointments or dental anxiety.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, whitening and smile design for patients who want a fresh look. Dr. Lam also offers facial rejuvenation to complement dental work.
Meet Your Houston Dental Team
Oral surgeon Dr. Duc Lam holds board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery and completed surgical training at UTHealth and anesthesia training at Ben Taub. Navigation-guided implant surgery, wisdom teeth, facial trauma and oral pathology are all part of Dr. Lam's work, and outside the office Dr. Lam serves as a ringside physician for USA Boxing. Co-founder Dr. Giang Nguyen adds a strong interest in sinus lifts and guided bone regeneration.
Insurance & Financing
Surgery and implants are bigger investments, so we make the numbers manageable. Many major PPO plans are accepted with help from our insurance team, Cherry and in-office monthly plans spread the cost, and a discount applies when the balance is paid in one go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elevate Dentistry from Montrose, and how do I get there?
Expect about 13 minutes for the 6.3-mile drive from the Menil Collection. Westheimer Road leads to Shepherd Drive north, then Washington Avenue west and TC Jester Boulevard north to W 18th St. Patients choosing a dentist near Montrose can make the whole trip on surface streets, with no freeway and no tolls.
How long is recovery after wisdom tooth removal?
Most people feel noticeably better within three to four days. Swelling usually peaks around the second or third day and then fades, and soft foods are easiest for the first several days. Full healing of the sockets takes a few weeks. Following the surgeon's aftercare instructions closely helps avoid problems such as dry socket.
What is navigation-guided implant surgery?
It is implant placement guided in real time by a computer system built from your 3D scan. The surgeon follows the planned angle and depth on screen while placing the implant, which helps position it precisely around nerves, sinuses and existing bone. Dr. Duc Lam focuses on this approach for implant cases at Elevate Dentistry.
Do you check for oral cancer during a routine exam?
Yes. A visual and hands-on check of the tongue, cheeks, gums, palate and neck is part of a thorough exam, and it takes only a few minutes. Our oral cancer screenings look for sores, patches or lumps that do not heal. Dr. Lam's focus on oral pathology helps when something needs a closer look.
Is All-on-4 an option if I need a full arch of teeth replaced?
It can be. All-on-4 attaches a full arch of fixed teeth to four implants, so you avoid a removable denture. Whether it fits depends on your bone, gum health and bite, which a CBCT scan and consultation will show. Bone grafting can sometimes make it possible when bone has thinned over time.
Schedule Your Visit from Montrose
Book a consultation with a dentist near Montrose who can handle the surgery in-house. Call 281-824-7589 to set a time. See all the communities we serve on our areas page, and get to know Elevate on our Dentist Houston, TX homepage.