Convenient Access from Lake Dallas
From Lake Dallas City Hall to our front door is roughly 10 minutes on I-35E, with no toll along the way. If you are weighing options for a dentist in Lake Dallas, TX, Denton Family Smiles, Sleep & TMJ sits just up the interstate in south Denton and welcomes kids, parents and grandparents. Dr. Omar Alswaiti, our general dentist, handles checkups, sports mouthguards, emergencies and everyday repairs, with Saturday hours for busy households.
From Lake Dallas City Hall on Main Street, drive west; Main turns into Church Street before it reaches the interstate. Turn right onto the northbound frontage road of I-35E, the Stemmons Freeway, merge onto the main lanes and stay on them for about four and a half miles. Exit early to the northbound frontage road for the last mile, then turn left on Loop 288, which runs under the freeway and becomes Lillian Miller Parkway, and turn left into our lot.
The drive covers 6.9 miles, and the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge plays no part in it, since that crossing lies east of town. Our address is 2430 S I-35E Ste 200, Denton, TX 76205, in the southwest corner of the I-35E and Loop 288 interchange. Pull up our Google Maps location to save the route for later. Neighbors close by can find our pages for Hickory Creek and Highland Village.
A Lakeside City with Young Families, and a Dental Office That Fits
Lake Dallas has had several names. It began as French Settlement, became Garza when the Dallas and Wichita Railway arrived in 1881, and later took the name of the original Lake Dallas reservoir, impounded behind Garza Dam in 1927. The city incorporated in 1965, and that early reservoir was eventually absorbed into today's Lewisville Lake.
Today the city sits in Denton County on the north shore of the lake, and the 2020 census counted 7,708 residents. It skews young, with a median age in the mid-30s and children in roughly four of every ten households. The local school district, Lake Dallas ISD, sends children to one of two elementary schools and then to a shared middle school and high school.
The city is one of the four Lake Cities, and it shares fire and EMS service with Corinth and its other neighbors through the Lake Cities Fire Department. With Willow Grove Park's boat ramp and campsites on the water and the city park on Hundley Drive, many weekends here are spent outdoors. The City of Lake Dallas posts park details along with news from the public library on Shady Shores Road.
That outdoor rhythm is why our Saturday hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, help. A morning cleaning still leaves the afternoon for the lake, and weekday visits run Monday through Thursday on the same schedule.
Lewisville Lake shapes daily life in other ways, too. Boat days, swim practice and long summer afternoons often mean a steady supply of sports drinks, lemonade and popsicles. Rinsing with water after those treats, and keeping a toothbrush in the beach bag, goes a long way toward avoiding summer cavities.
Protecting Young Smiles in Lake Dallas: Sports, Swimming and Snacks
Kids in Lake Dallas spend a lot of time on fields, courts and docks, and dental injuries come with active play. Custom-fitted Mouthguards cushion the teeth during football, baseball, basketball and skateboarding, and they stay in place better than a one-size guard from a store.
Slippery docks and pool decks cause their share of chipped front teeth, too. If a tooth breaks, save any pieces, rinse the mouth with water and call us; the office strives to accommodate urgent appointments on the same day. New patients can book a $49 emergency exam and x-ray to find out how badly the tooth is damaged.
Snacks matter as much as safety gear. Sports drinks and juice pouches after a game bathe teeth in sugar and acid, so plain water is the better default. Children who feel nervous in the dental chair can have Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas), which helps anxious kids relax during a filling.
Parents should look after their own teeth as well. Grinding, a sore jaw or loud snoring often get ignored while the kids' schedules take priority, and new patients can book a $49 TMJ consultation or a $49 sleep apnea consultation to understand what may be contributing to those symptoms.
Growing mouths change quickly, too. Crowding, a crossbite or front teeth that stick out can show up between the ages when baby teeth fall out and the last molars arrive, and Dr. Alswaiti keeps an eye on the bite at each checkup. When early orthodontic intervention would help, he explains why and what it involves, so parents can decide without pressure.
Family Services for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Lake Dallas, TX
Children's Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, fluoride and sealants for growing smiles. Lake Dallas parents can book Saturday visits so nobody misses school.
Emergency Services
Sports injuries, broken teeth and sudden toothaches. We strive to accommodate emergency walk-ins on the same day whenever possible.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide for anxious children and adults, and oral conscious sedation when a surgical procedure needs a deeper level of relaxation. The Wand® provides computer-assisted delivery of local anesthetic.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays for the whole household. The $79 cleaning, exam and x-ray is available to new patients without insurance and without gum disease.
Sleep Apnea & TMJ
Evaluations for jaw pain, clicking, grinding and snoring, with custom oral appliances worn at night as one possible next step. A consultation can help you explore your options.
Meet Dr. Alswaiti
Dr. Omar Alswaiti is a general dentist with advanced residency training from Tufts University in TMJ disorders, sleep apnea and orofacial pain. Parents who bring their kids in for a checkup can mention their own jaw soreness or snoring, and he can look into both at the same practice. He keeps explanations simple for children and thorough for adults.
Insurance & Financing
Before your visit, the team verifies your dental coverage, and we file claims with most major dental insurance plans. Families without insurance can choose the In-House Plan, which has no deductibles, yearly maximums or waiting periods. Cherry and Sunbit financing are available for larger treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Denton Family Smiles from Lake Dallas, and how do I get there?
Denton Family Smiles is 6.9 miles from Lake Dallas City Hall, roughly a 10-minute drive. Main Street leads west to the I-35E northbound frontage road, then I-35E north to the Loop 288 turn. Families who need a dentist in Lake Dallas, TX turn left on Loop 288 under the freeway, continue onto Lillian Miller Parkway and turn left into the lot.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Act fast and call the office right away. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket and have your child bite on a clean cloth; otherwise keep it in milk. Teeth replanted soonest have the best chance of reattaching.
When do children usually start losing their baby teeth?
Most children lose their first baby tooth around age 6, usually a lower front tooth, and the last ones around age 12. Timing varies from child to child by a year or more. Dr. Alswaiti tracks the order at checkups, because a baby tooth lost far too early or hanging on too long can affect how the permanent teeth come in.
If I lose a filling on a Friday, can I be seen on Saturday?
Often, yes. The office is closed on Fridays but open Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the team strives to accommodate urgent appointments on the same day. Until then, keep the area clean and avoid chewing hard or sticky foods on that side.
Is there a toll on the drive from Lake Dallas to your office?
No. The route up I-35E to Loop 288 has no tolls. The toll crossing many locals know, the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge, runs east from Swisher Road across the lake toward Eldorado Parkway, away from our office. Weekday rush hour on I-35E is the main thing that can slow the trip, so leave a few extra minutes then.
Schedule Your Visit from Lake Dallas
Families looking for a dentist in Lake Dallas, TX can call 940-350-3189 to book a weekday or Saturday appointment. See every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, or visit our Dentist Denton, TX homepage for the full list of services.