Convenient Access from Lantana
Young families in Lantana have a family dental office about 17 minutes north: Denton Family Smiles, Sleep & TMJ, on the I-35E service road in south Denton. Parents searching for a dentist near Lantana can bring the whole household here, from a preschooler's first cleaning to a parent's crown. Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM keep visits away from school and practice nights.
From E.P. Rayzor Elementary, go west on Rayzor Road, turn right onto FM 407 (Justin Road) and follow it through the community, then turn right onto FM 1830 and stay on it north for about 5.5 miles as it becomes Country Club Road near Denton. Turn right on Hobson Lane, right on Teasley Lane (FM 2181) for a short stretch, then left on Lillian Miller Parkway and continue east to the office. It is 9.6 miles in all, roughly 17 minutes, with no tolls.
Our address is 2430 S I-35E Ste 200, Denton, TX 76205, at the I-35E and Loop 288 interchange near Golden Triangle Mall. Pull up our location on Google Maps to save the route. Families in Copper Canyon and Bartonville live just a mile or two away.
Built Around Busy Lantana Households
Lantana is a master-planned community in southern Denton County, unincorporated and recognized by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place. Ground was broken in March 2000, and the first residents moved in on July 31, 2001. By the 2020 census the community had grown to 10,785 people, with Argyle and Flower Mound among its nearby neighbors.
Homes went up after the first residents arrived in 2001, and the schools inside the community give daily life a school-centered rhythm.
Four Denton ISD campuses sit inside the community: E.P. Rayzor Elementary, which opened in 2002 as the first school, plus Annie Webb Blanton Elementary, Dorothy P. Adkins Elementary and Tom Harpool Middle School, and older students go on to John H. Guyer High School in south Denton.
With that many school calendars to juggle, families tend to value an office that books siblings together and keeps weekend hours. Booking siblings and parents back to back is worth requesting when you call, so one Saturday trip can cover everyone. Same-day appointments are also offered when a child wakes up with a sore tooth.
Keeping Lantana Kids Cavity-Free and Game-Ready
In a community built around its schools, many patients are children, tweens and their parents. Prevention pays off most at these ages. Twice-yearly cleanings, fluoride and a careful exam catch soft spots in the enamel long before they turn into fillings.
The back molars are where most childhood cavities start, because their deep grooves trap food that a toothbrush misses. Dental sealants coat those grooves with a thin protective layer, and the process takes only a few minutes per tooth. Sealing new molars soon after they come in gives them extra protection through the school years.
Parents deserve the same attention. Years of carpools and late nights can show up as worn enamel, clenching or a stubborn stain, and a quick conversation at your own cleaning can sort out what is worth treating. Opalescence® whitening, bonding and tooth-colored fillings are all handled in the same office as the kids' care.
Plenty of Lantana kids also play ball or contact sports through the school year. A properly fitted mouthguard is simple protection against a chipped or knocked-out front tooth. If a mouthguard is missing on game day and an injury happens, call us right away; the office strives to accommodate emergency walk-ins and urgent appointments on the same day.
Family Care From a Dentist Near Lantana
Children's Dentistry
Friendly checkups, cleanings and x-rays help kids feel at home in the chair. Each step is explained in plain words so young patients know what to expect.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, polishing and a thorough exam are part of routine visits for kids and adults alike, with fluoride when it helps. If you have no insurance and no gum disease, your first visit as a new patient can be the $79 cleaning, exam and x-ray package.
Emergency Services
Toothaches, broken teeth and sports injuries rarely wait for a convenient day. New patients can book the $49 emergency exam and x-ray to find out what is wrong and what comes next.
Orthodontic Services
Early orthodontic checks, braces, Invisalign® and retainers cover the years when crooked teeth and bite problems show up. Dr. Alswaiti explains the plan to parents and teens before they choose.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide helps anxious children and adults relax during treatment. For surgical work that calls for deeper relaxation, oral conscious sedation is also available.
Meet Dr. Alswaiti
Alongside his dental degree (BDS), Dr. Omar Alswaiti earned a master of public health, and that prevention-first outlook shapes how he cares for families. He explains findings plainly, never upsells unnecessary procedures and builds each plan around the patient in the chair. He also trained in a Tufts University residency focused on orofacial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep apnea.
Insurance & Financing
Most major dental insurance plans are accepted, and our team files the claims so parents do not have to. Families without coverage can use the In-House Plan, which has a separate tier for children and includes exams and x-rays. Cherry and Sunbit financing help with larger costs such as orthodontic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Denton Family Smiles from Lantana, and how do I get there?
From E.P. Rayzor Elementary it is a 9.6-mile drive, about 17 minutes. The route follows Rayzor Road, FM 407, FM 1830 and Hobson Lane, then Teasley Lane and Lillian Miller Parkway to the office. For parents who want a dentist near Lantana with Saturday hours, that is a simple, toll-free trip north.
Are dental sealants worth it for my child's back teeth?
For most children, yes. Sealants cover the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars, where food and bacteria collect and cavities often begin. Applying them is quick and usually needs no drilling or numbing. We usually discuss sealants as new permanent molars come in and check them at each routine visit afterward.
My child is nervous about the dentist. How can you help?
We take things at your child's pace and explain each step in simple, kid-friendly words before it happens. For a child who stays anxious, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can help them relax during treatment. When a numbing shot is needed, The Wand® provides computer-assisted delivery of the anesthetic for a gentler numbing experience.
Does the In-House Plan have an option for children?
Yes, the In-House Plan includes a children's tier alongside the adult and periodontal tiers. Members get exams and x-rays included, plus up to 25% off additional procedures. There are no deductibles, yearly maximums or waiting periods, and you can pay monthly or once a year, which helps families without dental insurance budget ahead.
What should I do if a sports injury chips my child's front tooth?
Call the office as soon as possible and save any broken piece in a clean container with milk or saliva. Rinse the mouth gently with water and use a cold compress on the lip or cheek for swelling. We strive to see urgent cases on the same day, and many chips can be repaired with tooth-colored bonding.
Schedule Your Visit from Lantana
Booking with a dentist near Lantana is easy: call 940-350-3189 and ask for a Saturday or weekday time that suits your family. Our Areas We Serve page lists the other neighborhoods we welcome, and our Dentist Denton, TX page introduces the full practice.