Convenient Access from Timbergrove
Ball-field parents, busy teens and grandparents all have the same short trip to Elevate Dentistry: about 3 minutes from Timbergrove's Jaycee Park, with no highway involved. If you are hunting for a dentist near Timbergrove who can see the whole family, our Houston office on W 18th St at White Oak Bayou is practically at the neighborhood's front door. Four doctors cover preventive visits, braces-free straightening, wisdom teeth and urgent repairs.
From Jaycee Park at 1300 Seamist Dr, drive north on Seamist Dr until it meets W 18th St. Turn right, continue east past Ella Blvd, and look for 1503 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008, shortly before the street crosses White Oak Bayou. Plan on roughly 1.2 miles and 3 minutes for the whole run.
Save our location on Google Maps to your phone for game-day emergencies. Families in nearby Cottage Grove and Shady Acres make similarly quick trips from the south and east.
Built for Busy Timbergrove Families
Before the subdivision arrived, German American families farmed this stretch of land in the 1800s, and Timbergrove Manor's first houses went up starting in 1950. By 2009 it held roughly 1,200 houses, most of them ranch-style homes on lots that feel generous for a neighborhood inside Loop 610. Buyers priced out of the Heights found homes here, and the planned, uniform look of its homes still sets Timbergrove apart from its older neighbor.
Sports run through the calendar here. Jaycee Park's renovation, which began in 2009, added a baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, a trail and play areas across its 7.53 acres. Over on W 11th St, the 20-acre West 11th Street Park, home of the Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve, has a diamond used by the Timbergrove Sports Association. Practices and tournaments mean flying balls, collisions and the occasional chipped tooth.
Timbergrove is part of the Lazybrook/Timbergrove super neighborhood of the City of Houston, in Harris County. Houston ISD zones part of the neighborhood to Sinclair Elementary on Grovewood Ln, Frank Black Middle School and Waltrip High School. With school bells in mind, our 8 AM openings on Monday, Thursday and Friday give parents an early option.
Protecting Young Smiles in Timbergrove
Children's teeth change quickly, and the habits that start early tend to stick. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth, so a cavity left untreated in a five-year-old can still affect the bite a decade later. Regular checkups let us track how new teeth come in and spot crowding before it becomes a bigger project.
For school-age kids, we offer pediatric dentistry visits that keep the mood light while still covering the essentials. Fluoride treatments strengthen enamel against acid from sports drinks and after-school snacks, and the Youth Wellness Plan includes two of them each year. Digital x-rays help us see between teeth where cavities like to hide.
Teenagers bring their own set of questions. Wisdom teeth are usually evaluated in the mid to late teens, and a CBCT 3D image shows how they sit against nerves and neighboring molars. Teens who want straighter teeth without metal often ask about clear aligners, which come out for meals and games.
Parents are patients too. Juggling practices, homework and work schedules often pushes a parent's own cleaning down the list, and small problems grow while they wait. Booking a parent's visit right after a child's appointment is an easy way to stay on track, and adults without insurance can join the Adult Wellness Plan for $299 a year. The same exam that checks a child's teeth can check yours for worn fillings, early gum disease or a cracked molar.
Athletes deserve a word of their own. A blow to the mouth during a game can loosen, crack or knock out a tooth, and the minutes right after the injury matter most. Knowing exactly where to go takes some of the panic out of that moment.
Family Dental Services From a Dentist Near Timbergrove
Comprehensive Family Dentistry
One practice for the youngest patient up to the grandparents. Timbergrove families can line up checkups, cleanings and fillings without juggling several offices.
Emergency Dentistry
Sports injuries, sudden toothaches and broken teeth get same-day emergency care. New patients pay nothing for the emergency exam and x-ray.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
A board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon handles extractions in our office. Sedation options help teens and adults stay calm through the procedure.
Clear Aligners
Removable aligners straighten teeth gradually and can be taken out for practice or meals. We offer both Invisalign and SureSmile.
Meet Your Houston Dental Team
Wisdom teeth and sports injuries land with Dr. Duc Lam, a Houston native who is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and trained in anesthesia at Ben Taub General Hospital. Dr. Lam's dental degree comes from the UT School of Dentistry at Houston, the medical degree from McGovern Medical School, and off the clock the doctor works ringside for USA Boxing. Day-to-day family checkups are handled by Dr. Giang Nguyen and Dr. Veral Patel.
Insurance & Financing
Kids without dental insurance can join the Youth Wellness Plan for $249 a year, open to kids from age 1 through 18, with 30% savings on non-cosmetic care. Parents with a PPO plan will find that many major plans are accepted, and the office helps with claims. Cherry financing covers bigger costs like aligners or surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elevate Dentistry from Timbergrove, and how do I get there?
From Jaycee Park, Elevate Dentistry is roughly 1.2 miles away, about a 3-minute drive. Take Seamist Dr north to W 18th St, then head east past Ella Blvd to the office before the bayou. Parents choosing a dentist near Timbergrove get a route with no freeway at all, which keeps the trip simple after school.
Does my child need a mouthguard for baseball or basketball?
It is a smart idea for any sport where a ball, a bat or an elbow can reach the face. A guard cushions the teeth, lips and jaw from a hit and lowers the chance of a broken or knocked-out tooth. Bring the guard your child already uses to the next checkup so the dentist can confirm that it still fits.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Find the tooth, hold it by the crown rather than the root, and rinse it gently if it is dirty. If possible, slip it back into the socket; otherwise keep it in cold milk. Get to a dentist right away, because the chances of saving a knocked-out tooth drop quickly with every passing minute.
When should a teenager have wisdom teeth checked?
Usually between ages 15 and 18. Around that time, x-rays and a 3D scan show whether the third molars have room to come in or are likely to become impacted. Removing problem wisdom teeth before the roots fully form often makes recovery easier, and Dr. Duc Lam performs these extractions in our office.
What does the Youth Wellness Plan include?
Each child on the $249 plan gets a full year of preventive care: cleanings and exams twice, two rounds of x-rays, a CBCT scan, fluoride twice and an emergency exam. Fillings and other non-cosmetic treatment cost 30% less. Coverage starts right away, since the plan has no waiting periods, deductibles or yearly caps.
Schedule Your Visit from Timbergrove
Book a checkup for one child or the whole crew at 281-824-7589, and you will have a dentist near Timbergrove just up Seamist Dr. Our full list of service areas covers neighboring communities, and the Dentist Houston, TX homepage introduces every service we provide.