Convenient Access from Highland Village
A straight run up I-35E connects Highland Village with Denton Family Smiles, Sleep & TMJ, and most drivers arrive in about 16 minutes. The office is in south Denton, north of Lewisville Lake. Families who want a dentist in Highland Village, TX with orthodontic, cosmetic and restorative care in one place will find all three here, along with Saturday appointments.
From City Hall at 1000 Highland Village Road, drive east on Highland Village Road for a little under two miles and take the on-ramp to I-35E north. The freeway carries you across Lewisville Lake and past the Lake Cities for roughly seven miles. Exit to the service road near Loop 288, turn left onto Loop 288 where it becomes Lillian Miller Parkway, and turn left into the lot. Count on about 16 minutes for the 10.7-mile trip, with no toll roads involved.
The office address is 2430 S I-35E Ste 200, Denton, TX 76205, in the southwest corner of the I-35E and Loop 288 interchange, a short distance south of Golden Triangle Mall. Tap the Denton Family Smiles map listing for turn-by-turn help on your phone. Patients from nearby Hickory Creek and Lake Dallas join the same freeway a few exits farther north.
Why Highland Village Families Make the Drive North
Highland Village started as a cluster of weekend homes on the lakeshore. In February 1963, about 100 of those residents decided to make their homes permanent and incorporated the city. Growth came fast in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the city adopted a home-rule charter in 1986. The 2020 census counted 15,899 residents.
The result is a settled residential suburb in Denton County, with Lewisville Lake forming its northern edge and Lewisville and Flower Mound as neighbors. Parks are a big part of city life. Doubletree Ranch Park on Highland Village Road has a fishing pier, splash pad, trails and soccer fields, while the 38-acre Unity Park on Briarhill Boulevard offers ball fields, trails and 12 lighted pickleball courts.
When a tooth breaks on a weekend game day or a filling falls out before a trip, the practice strives to accommodate emergency walk-ins and urgent appointments on the same day. New patients can start with the $49 emergency exam and x-ray, which identifies the problem and lays out the options before anything else is done. Knowing that option exists makes a dental surprise far less stressful.
Busy households like that need a practice that respects their calendar and their budget. Our Saturday schedule, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, means a teen's orthodontic check or a parent's crown does not have to cost a school or work day. Treatment plans are explained in plain language, so you can weigh your options before you commit.
Smile Goals Common Among Highland Village Patients
Many homes here hold two generations with very different dental goals. Teenagers in Lewisville ISD schools are often thinking about straighter teeth before graduation photos. Their parents are more likely to be thinking about worn fillings, chipped front teeth and brighter enamel.
Clear aligners are a common starting point for both groups. With Invisalign®, the trays come out for meals, sports and brushing, which suits students with full activity schedules. Our intraoral scanner records a digital model of the teeth, so impressions with messy trays are not part of the process.
Sports are the other big theme. Soccer fields, ball diamonds and school teams keep many local kids active most of the year, so a mouthguard is worth adding to the equipment bag. Dr. Alswaiti can check how a guard fits around braces or new adult teeth and suggest the right type for each sport.
For the adults in the house, cracked or heavily filled molars are a common repair. The office mills crowns in-house, and same-day crowns can spare you a temporary crown and a second appointment. That matters when the round trip involves crossing the lake twice.
Treatment Options for Anyone Needing a Dentist in Highland Village, TX
Orthodontic Services
Braces, clear aligners and retainers are all handled in the same office. New patients can book a free Invisalign® consultation to see whether aligners fit their bite.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers can refresh a smile before a wedding, a new job or senior portraits. Dr. Alswaiti walks through realistic options and shows you what each one involves.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, crowns, inlays and bridges rebuild teeth that have worn down or cracked. Digital x-rays and the intraoral camera let you see the problem on screen before any repair begins.
Preventive Dentistry
Regular cleanings and exams keep gums healthy and catch decay while it is still small. Parents can book back-to-back visits so the whole family is done in one Saturday trip.
Children's Dentistry
Little siblings get their own unhurried visit, with x-rays only when they are due and plenty of time for questions from Mom or Dad. Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) can take the edge off for a child who dreads the chair.
Meet Dr. Alswaiti
Dr. Omar Alswaiti is a general dentist who practices by the motto "Patient-Oriented, Honest Dentistry." He explains each finding clearly, builds plans around your goals and does not push procedures you do not need. He holds a BDS and an MPH and completed a Tufts University residency in orofacial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep apnea.
Insurance & Financing
For orthodontic or cosmetic work that runs beyond what insurance pays, Cherry and Sunbit offer financing so the cost can be spread out. The office accepts most major dental insurance plans and handles the claim paperwork for you. Patients without coverage can ask about the In-House Plan, which includes exams, x-rays and cleanings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Denton Family Smiles from Highland Village, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 16 minutes for the 10.7-mile drive from Highland Village City Hall. Take Highland Village Road east to I-35E, head north across Lewisville Lake, then use the service road, Loop 288 and Lillian Miller Parkway. Patients seeking a dentist in Highland Village, TX make the trip without any tolls.
Can adults straighten their teeth with Invisalign?
Yes, many adults use Invisalign® clear aligners to correct crowding or gaps. The trays are nearly invisible and come out for meals, which suits work and social schedules. New patients can start with a free Invisalign® consultation, where an exam shows whether aligners are a good fit for your bite.
Can my crown be made in your office instead of at an outside lab?
Yes, the office mills crowns in-house with its own crown and bridge milling equipment. After the tooth is prepared and scanned, the crown is designed and shaped on site, so in suitable cases the permanent crown goes on during the same visit. That saves a second drive and the weeks of wearing a temporary.
When should I leave Highland Village for a morning appointment?
Leave earlier than the usual 16-minute drive suggests, because I-35E slows down at rush hour. Allow extra margin for a 9:00 AM visit. A Saturday slot between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM skips the weekday commute and leaves your work and school schedule untouched.
Can you check what my insurance covers before I start treatment?
Yes, our team verifies your dental insurance coverage before the visit and walks you through what the plan is likely to cover for larger treatment. We accept most major dental insurance plans and file the claims for you. If there is a remaining balance, Cherry and Sunbit financing are available to spread it out.
Schedule Your Visit from Highland Village
When you are ready to meet a dentist in Highland Village, TX families can rely on, call 940-350-3189 to choose a weekday or Saturday time. See the full list of nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page, or start at our Dentist Denton, TX homepage for everything else about the practice.