Convenient Access from Lake Highlands
Clinica Dental of Texas sits at the southeast edge of Lake Highlands, on Northwest Highway at Jupiter Road in northeast Dallas. From Lake Highlands High School, the drive takes about 8 minutes. That makes us a practical dentist near Lake Highlands for students heading to class, parents juggling school pickups and professionals who want a visit done before work.
From Lake Highlands High School on Church Road, drive east on Church Road for about 1.3 miles and continue briefly onto Church Street. Pick up the I-635 (LBJ Freeway) service road and the freeway itself heading southeast for roughly 1.4 miles. Exit at Jupiter Road and go south about half a mile, then turn onto Data Drive at the office. The trip covers 3.5 miles and uses no toll lanes.
Our address is 11411 E NW Hwy #101, Dallas, TX 75218, at the northeast corner of Jupiter Road and Northwest Highway. DART buses stop at the corner too. Open the location in Google Maps to plan your first visit. Patients also join us from Old Lake Highlands, just south of Northwest Highway, and from Vickery Meadow to the west.
Built Around Lake Highlands Schedules
Lake Highlands is less a single subdivision than a collection of dozens of them, mostly built out in the late 20th century. It is a car-oriented part of the city, and its terrain is hillier than most of Dallas, with street elevations that vary by up to about 50 feet. The neighborhood touches Richardson on the north and Garland on the east, with White Rock Lake and Northwest Highway along its southern side. I-635 cuts across it from southeast to northwest, and the DART Blue Line runs from southwest to northeast.
Schools shape the rhythm of the week here. Most of the area belongs to Richardson ISD, which makes it one of the few parts of Dallas outside Dallas ISD. Lake Highlands High School, home of the Wildcats, moved to its Church Road campus in 1964 and earned a national Blue Ribbon award from the Department of Education in 2002. Its teams have won state titles going back to the 1960s, and busy athletic calendars leave little room for long trips across town.
The rest of the community is just as active. The Lake Highlands DART station, near Skillman Street and Walnut Hill Lane, opened on December 6, 2010, and a trail connects it to the high school and the recreation center. The Audelia Road Branch Library opened in 1971 and reopened after a 2004 renovation, and the Dallas College Richland Campus on Abrams Road, founded in 1972, has 155 acres that include Thunderduck Lake. All of it sits within Dallas County.
What Lake Highlands Patients Should Know About Straightening and Upkeep
Teenagers and working adults often ask about straightening teeth, and clear aligners can suit both groups. Invisalign® trays come out for meals, practice and presentations, so there are no brackets to work around. Our page on Invisalign for adults and working professionals explains how treatment fits a full calendar. Dr. Wakefield checks the teeth, gums and bite first, because aligners work best in a healthy mouth.
Planning starts with good records. The office's advanced technology includes digital x-rays, the iTero® scanner and DTX® 3D imaging. Those tools give a detailed picture of how the teeth sit and move, which helps when mapping out aligner treatment or checking an area that a flat x-ray cannot fully show.
Upkeep matters just as much as straightening. Plaque collects more easily around crowded teeth, and the cleaning schedule should not slip just because the calendar is full. Appointments start at 8 AM, Monday through Thursday, so a cleaning can come before a workday or a first-period class. A steady routine of checkups also keeps any aligner treatment on track.
Student athletes deserve a word of their own. A hard hit in practice can chip or loosen a tooth, and those injuries are easier to treat when they are seen quickly. Clinica Dental of Texas offers same-day care for urgent dental needs whenever possible. For new patients, a $49 emergency exam and x-ray is a low-cost way to find out how serious the damage is.
Dental Services from Your Dentist Near Lake Highlands
Invisalign®
Clear aligners straighten crowded, gapped or misaligned teeth with removable trays. Dr. Wakefield is an Invisalign® Provider with advanced training in aligner treatment.
Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams keep students and adults ahead of decay and gum problems. Early start times help families fit visits around school.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers and smile design refine how your teeth look after straightening or on their own. Plans are built to look natural rather than overdone.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges repair cavities, cracks and worn teeth. When straightening is part of the plan, repairs are timed to fit with it.
Meet Your Dentist
Patients from Lake Highlands work with Dr. Stephanie Wakefield, a graduate of the University of Colorado and an Invisalign® Provider. Her training covers smile design, full-mouth rehabilitation and Invisalign treatment, so aligner cases and restorative work can be planned together.
Insurance & Financing
Accepted PPO carriers include Principal and Ameritas, among many others on the office's list. Uninsured patients with a history of scaling and root planing can join the Adult Perio Complete plan at $300 a year. Healthcare Finance Direct and CareCredit offer ways to spread out the cost of aligners or larger care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Clinica Dental of Texas from Lake Highlands, and how do I get there?
From Lake Highlands High School, the office is about 3.5 miles away, typically an 8-minute drive. Follow Church Road east, take I-635 southeast, then head south on Jupiter Road for about half a mile. As a dentist near Lake Highlands, we sit right at the neighborhood's southeast corner, where Jupiter Road meets Northwest Highway.
Will rush hour on I-635 make me late for an 8 AM appointment?
It can, so plan a little extra time. The drive takes about 8 minutes in light traffic, but I-635 slows at rush hour and can stretch that noticeably. Leaving a little earlier than usual gives you a cushion, especially for a first visit when there are forms to finish. The final stretch on Jupiter Road is short and direct.
Does dental insurance cover Invisalign?
It depends on your plan. Some PPO plans include orthodontic benefits and others do not, and age limits are common. Your insurer's benefit summary will say whether aligners are included. When insurance does not cover them, financing through CareCredit or Healthcare Finance Direct can spread the cost over time.
Is Invisalign practical with a busy work schedule?
Yes, for most people. The trays are removed only to eat, drink anything but water and brush, so daily life changes very little. Appointments start at 8 AM, which lets many patients finish a check before work. The main commitment is wearing the aligners for the hours Dr. Wakefield prescribes each day.
When would I need 3D imaging instead of regular x-rays?
Most checkups need only standard digital x-rays. 3D imaging is useful when Dr. Wakefield needs to see bone, roots or tooth position in more depth, such as when planning a restoration on an implant or a complex case. The office uses DTX® 3D imaging for those situations, and she decides case by case when it adds value.
Schedule Your Visit from Lake Highlands
To book with a dentist near Lake Highlands, call 214-997-6831. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Our areas we serve page lists every nearby community, and the Dentist Dallas, TX homepage tells you more about Clinica Dental of Texas.