Convenient Access from Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights sits in the crook of I-45 and I-10, yet the 9-minute drive to Elevate Dentistry never touches either freeway. For commuters who want a dentist near Woodland Heights with appointments until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, our Houston office on W 18th St is an easy stop on the way home. Four doctors cover checkups, aligners, root canals, gum care and implants in one place.
Leave Woodland Park on Parkview St, take Wrightwood St to Houston Avenue and head north about 0.6 miles. Turn left onto North Main Street and follow it northwest for roughly 1.4 miles, then turn left onto E 20th St. Twentieth Street carries you due west across Studewood St and Heights Boulevard, changes from East to West 20th, and after about 2.4 miles crosses White Oak Bayou to reach 1503 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008.
Plan on 4.6 miles in total, all on city streets and with no tolls. The building stands a short way east of Ella Blvd, at the meeting point of Lazybrook, Timbergrove and Shady Acres, beyond the western edge of the Heights; find us on Google Maps. Along 20th Street you pass through Houston Heights, and Sunset Heights sits just off 20th Street near Yale.
Bungalow Blocks and Long Commutes: Why Woodland Heights Residents Book with Us
The William A. Wilson Realty Company put Woodland Heights lots on sale in October 1907, carving the neighborhood from 136 acres of John Austin's Mexican land grant. It was a streetcar suburb, about 20 minutes from downtown on the Houston Avenue line, and the developer later used it as the model for Eastwood. Much later, it also became one of the first neighborhoods in the country linked by a community email list.
About 2,000 homes fill the 77009 blocks today, mostly early 20th-century bungalows and Arts and Crafts houses that are smaller and simpler than the Victorians of the older Heights next door. In June 2011, City Council approved the Woodland Heights Historic District, which covers about 386 homes in Queen Anne, Craftsman, Foursquare and English cottage styles.
With interstates on two sides, Woodland Heights is a commuter's neighborhood, and the local civic association is listed in the City's Greater Heights Super Neighborhood. Studewood St even runs a reversible middle lane, southbound in the morning rush and northbound in the evening. That commuter rhythm is exactly why our Tuesday and Wednesday evening hours, plus 8:00 AM starts on Monday, Thursday and Friday, tend to suit Woodland Heights patients.
Common Dental Concerns for Woodland Heights Adults
Woodland Heights is part of Harris County's Greater Heights, and it has two city parks within easy reach. Woodland Park on Parkview St has a basketball pavilion, an indoor gym, a lighted sports field and a lighted tennis court, while Stude Park follows White Oak Bayou with walking paths and ball fields. An active lifestyle is good for the heart, but sports drinks, coffee and stress all take a toll on teeth.
Sensitivity to hot or cold, worn enamel and jaw tension from clenching are common complaints among busy adults. A sore jaw that clicks when you chew may point to a TMJ problem, and our TMD treatment focuses on relieving that strain. A tooth that aches long after a hot drink may need root canal therapy.
Neighborhood traditions bring plenty of sweets, too. Each December the civic association's Lights in the Heights event lines 14 blocks of two parallel streets with luminaria and closes them to cars, and Travis Elementary on Beauchamp St, first built in 1908 on land the developer deeded, anchors the school calendar the rest of the year. Between holiday treats and school-year snacks, a cleaning every six months is a simple way to keep small problems small.
Diagnosis is easier with clear pictures. The practice uses digital x-rays and CBCT 3D imaging, so the doctor can see roots, bone and joints in detail before recommending anything.
Restorative and Preventive Care with a Dentist Near Woodland Heights
Comprehensive Family Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and fillings for adults and for kids zoned to Travis Elementary, Hogg Middle School and Heights High School.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Board-certified periodontist Dr. Thomas Nguyen treats bleeding gums, deep pockets and recession, including with the pinhole surgical technique.
Clear Aligners
Invisalign and SureSmile straighten teeth with removable trays that suit a desk job and a commute.
Dental Implants & Restorative Dentistry
Root canals, crowns and implants restore cracked or missing teeth. For cosmetic upgrades, porcelain veneers reshape chipped or stained front teeth.
Meet Your Houston Dental Team
Root canal therapy and periodontal care are among the interests of co-founder Dr. Veral Patel, a Tufts-trained DMD who also holds a master's in biological studies. Specialist gum procedures go to Dr. Thomas Nguyen, who trained in periodontics at UTHealth Houston, and wisdom teeth and oral surgery go to Dr. Duc Lam.
Insurance & Financing
Have a PPO plan? Many major ones are accepted, and we help sort out your benefits. Uninsured adults can join the $299-per-year Adult Wellness Plan for 20% savings on non-cosmetic care, with Cherry financing available for bigger bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elevate Dentistry from Woodland Heights, and how do I get there?
It takes about 9 minutes to cover the 4.6 miles from Woodland Park. You follow Houston Avenue and North Main Street north, then 20th Street west across the Heights to the bayou. That makes us an easy dentist near Woodland Heights to reach without the freeway or a toll road.
Why do you take a 3D CBCT scan of every patient?
A CBCT scan shows teeth, roots, bone and jaw joints in three dimensions, which flat x-rays cannot. That helps the doctor spot hidden infections, plan implants accurately and check wisdom teeth or jaw problems. Elevate Dentistry uses CBCT imaging for every patient, and both Wellness Plans include one scan a year.
Does a tooth that hurts with hot coffee need a root canal?
Not always, but it needs a look soon. Pain from heat that lingers for more than a few seconds often means the nerve inside the tooth is inflamed. A root canal can remove that tissue and save the tooth. Quick, mild sensitivity is more often worn enamel or gum recession, which have simpler fixes.
What can I do about sensitive teeth?
Start with a desensitizing toothpaste and a soft brush, and avoid scrubbing hard along the gumline. If that does not help within a few weeks, see a dentist. Exposed roots, worn enamel, a cracked filling or clenching can all cause sensitivity, and each one has a different fix, from fluoride varnish to bonding or a nightguard.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Many porcelain veneers last 10 to 15 years or longer with good care. They resist stains from coffee and tea better than natural enamel, but they can chip if you bite pens, open packages or grind at night. Regular cleanings and a nightguard for grinders help them last. Digital Smile Design lets you preview the result before treatment.
Schedule Your Visit from Woodland Heights
An after-work appointment with a dentist near Woodland Heights is a phone call away: 281-824-7589. Curious which other neighborhoods we serve? Visit our Areas We Serve overview, or read more about Elevate on the Dentist Houston, TX page.