Convenient Access from Timbergrove
Timbergrove families who want a dentist near Timbergrove can be in our chairs after a drive of about 6 minutes. SMYL Dentistry is on N Shepherd Dr in Houston, a short run down T C Jester Blvd and W 11th St from Timbergrove Manor, the neighborhood named for its pine trees. Our two dentists handle everything from routine cleanings to extractions.
Leaving from Sinclair Elementary on Grovewood Ln, the drive is 2.2 miles and takes roughly 6 minutes. Take Grovewood Ln east to W T C Jester Blvd, follow it southeast, then turn east on W 11th St. Turn south on N Durham Dr, go east on Larkin St, and come back north on N Shepherd Dr to W 6th St. The office is on the east side of Shepherd at 600 N Shepherd Dr Ste. 164, Houston, TX 77007.
That short loop exists because Durham carries southbound traffic and Shepherd carries northbound traffic here, a one-way pair. At rush hour the pair is the pinch point on this route, so add a few minutes for an early visit. Patients from nearby Cottage Grove and from Washington Avenue, south of the freeway, are also short drives away.
Dental Care That Fits Timbergrove Households
Timbergrove Manor took shape beginning in 1950 on land German American farmers had worked in the 1800s, and it is named for its pine trees. Its ranch-style brick homes from the 1950s and 1960s sit on lots that are generous for inside Loop 610. The neighborhood is deed-restricted. From about 2000, a new wave of buyers began moving in.
Families give the neighborhood much of its weekday rhythm. Children in the Timbergrove Manor Civic Club sections attend Houston ISD's Sinclair Elementary and go on to Black Middle and Waltrip High, while another section feeds Love Elementary and Hamilton Middle. School mornings are busy, and dental visits have to fit around them.
Our hours help. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the office opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 4:00 PM, so a parent can come in early and still make drop-off, or book an afternoon slot before pickup. Mondays and Wednesdays run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Location is a quiet advantage too. Timbergrove sits inside Loop 610 along White Oak Bayou, and the drive to our office never touches a freeway. A parent can leave after the morning bustle settles, finish a cleaning and be back in the neighborhood well before the school day ends.
Keeping Timbergrove Smiles on Track
Prevention does most of the work in a healthy mouth. Regular cleanings, fluoride treatment and dental sealants help protect enamel between visits. Our dentists can tell you which of these makes sense for your teeth.
Ballfields and courts at Jaycee Park on Seamist, the 20.2-acre West 11th Street Park and the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou keep the neighborhood outside and active. The City bought the West 11th Street Park land from Houston ISD in 2005, after residents had used it as a park from the 1950s on. Timbergrove Manor Park on W. TC Jester adds another green space close to home.
For adults, the questions shift toward repair and comfort. Older fillings wear out, wisdom teeth can crowd a mouth, and some patients simply dread the chair. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation help nervous patients through treatment, and the practice never upsells: our dentists lay out the options, and you make the decision.
Seeing the problem makes those decisions easier. Digital x-rays and intraoral cameras let you see the same images our dentists see. That shared view turns a treatment plan into a conversation rather than a list of instructions.
Timbergrove sits in Harris County on the near northwest side of Houston, close to the Heights and Oak Forest. It shares the City's Lazybrook / Timbergrove Super Neighborhood with neighboring Lazybrook, and the City recognized that super neighborhood in October 2011.
Dental Services for Neighbors Seeking a Dentist Near Timbergrove
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, fluoride and sealants form the core of preventive care here. Early Tuesday and Thursday appointments make it easier to stay on schedule.
Restorative Dentistry
Cavities, cracks and worn dental work are repaired with tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges. Our dentists explain each option and its cost before work begins.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth cannot be saved, or wisdom teeth need to come out, extractions are handled in our office. The team talks through what to expect before and after the procedure.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation help anxious patients feel calmer. Ceiling-mounted TVs offer one more distraction during care.
Meet Your Houston Dental Team
With more than 10 years in practice, Dr. Christina Vu, DMD, brings steady experience in general and cosmetic dentistry to every visit. She grew up in Houston and earned her DMD at Western University of Health Sciences. Cleanings are in the hands of Paige, RDH, BSDH, and Grace, RDH, and Dr. Mac completes the doctor team.
Insurance, SMYL Club & Financing
Insured patients benefit from our work with a multitude of insurance providers; we file the claims and show you a cost breakdown first. New patients can also start with a Free Limited Exam & X-Ray. Uninsured households can choose the SMYL Club at $354 a year, and Cherry financing helps with bigger plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is SMYL Dentistry from Timbergrove, and how do I get there?
SMYL Dentistry is about 2.2 miles from Sinclair Elementary, a drive of roughly 6 minutes. The route follows T C Jester Blvd and W 11th St, then N Durham Dr, Larkin St and N Shepherd Dr to W 6th St. It keeps a dentist near Timbergrove within a few minutes of home, with no freeway driving at all.
Who will clean my teeth at SMYL Dentistry?
One of our registered dental hygienists will clean your teeth. Paige, RDH, BSDH, studied dental hygiene at UT Health and earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Houston. Grace, RDH, comes from East Texas and moved to Houston in 2019. After the cleaning, one of our dentists completes your exam and reviews any x-rays with you.
Is there a free exam for new patients?
Yes. New patients can schedule a Free Limited Exam & X-Ray, which is useful when one tooth is bothering you and you want answers first. Uninsured new patients without gum disease can instead book the $79 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray. The front desk can help you choose the right starting visit when you call or book.
Can I book my appointment online?
Yes, you can book online. The Book Now buttons on our website let you pick an open time without calling. If you prefer to talk to someone, or you would like help choosing a time, the front desk can arrange the visits by phone during office hours.
Can a tooth be pulled at your office?
Yes. Tooth extractions, including wisdom teeth removal, are done here at the practice. Our dentists first look for a way to save the tooth, then explain why removal is the better choice if it is. Nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can make the procedure easier for patients who feel nervous.
Schedule Your Visit from Timbergrove
Choosing a dentist near Timbergrove should not mean a long drive, and ours is about 6 minutes away. Call 281-823-7943 to plan a visit, or use Book Now on our site. Browse other neighborhoods we serve on the Areas We Serve page, or get the practice overview on the Dentist Houston, TX homepage.