Convenient Access from Lochwood
If you live among the ranch houses and shade trees of Lochwood, Clinica Dental of Texas is about 4 minutes from home. Our office sits on Northwest Highway at Jupiter Road in northeast Dallas, just across the corner from the neighborhood's northeast edge. For anyone who wants a dentist near Lochwood without planning a trip across town, that closeness makes checkups, repairs and follow-up visits easy to fit into a normal week.
Starting at the Lochwood Branch Library, follow Marchant Circle to the boulevard and turn left onto Garland Road. After a short stretch heading northeast, bear left onto Jupiter Road and drive north about a mile. Jupiter Road forms Lochwood's eastern boundary, so you stay alongside the neighborhood almost the whole way. The trip is 1.6 miles in total, with no tolls and no freeway.
You will find us at 11411 E NW Hwy #101, Dallas, TX 75218, at the northeast corner where Jupiter Road meets Northwest Highway. A DART bus stop sits right at that corner for patients who prefer the bus. Pull up the office in Google Maps before your first visit. We also welcome neighbors from Casa View and Casa Linda.
Your Dentist Near Lochwood, Right Across the Corner
Lochwood took shape after World War II, and its one- and two-story ranch homes still line streets shaded by mature trees. The neighborhood covers about one square mile and holds roughly 2,000 households. Its edges are easy to trace: Northwest Highway on the north, East Lake Highlands Drive on the west, Easton Road on the southwest, Garland Road on the southeast and Jupiter Road on the east. Our office sits just beyond the spot where the northern and eastern lines meet.
Lochwood is part of the City of Dallas in Dallas County, so reaching us never means crossing into another city. The Garland city line is about half a mile north of the office on Jupiter Road, and Mesquite lies a short drive to the southeast. The Dixon Branch of White Rock Creek winds through the neighborhood, and the area is sometimes called Dixon Branch after it. Walkers who use the neighborhood trails or Lochwood Park can be back on their own street within minutes of an appointment.
Families here know Martha Turner Reilly Elementary on Lippitt Avenue, the Dallas ISD school inside the neighborhood. The neighborhood's original shopping center, known today as White Rock Marketplace, opened in 1957 and once housed a Titche's department store. The neighborhood's Dallas Public Library branch replaced the Casa View Branch, which closed in 2008. It is a settled corner of East Dallas, and a dental office this near fits easily into its routines.
What Lochwood Households Should Know About Staying Ahead of Problems
Most dental problems start small and quiet. A cavity found at a routine exam can often be handled with a simple filling, while the same tooth left alone for a few years may need a crown or root canal treatment. Living this close removes one of the most common reasons people put care off: the trip itself. When the office is a few minutes away, a twice-yearly visit is easy to keep.
A standard visit includes a professional cleaning, an exam with Dr. Wakefield and x-rays when they are due, and our cleanings and exams page walks through each step. New patients without insurance may qualify for the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer if they do not have periodontal (gum) disease and are candidates for it. Patients with gum disease need a different kind of cleaning, and the exam shows which one fits.
Many adults also carry older dental work, such as silver fillings or crowns placed years ago. Restorations wear over time, and tiny gaps at their edges can let new decay start underneath. A careful look at each checkup lets Dr. Wakefield catch that wear early, often before anything aches. Parents can bring children on the same kind of schedule, so small issues are handled while they are still small.
Digital x-rays help with all of this. They show decay between teeth and under old fillings that cannot be seen in a mirror. Seeing the problem on the image makes it easier to decide what to treat now and what to watch.
Care Options for Lochwood Patients
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and x-rays are the base of good oral health. For households only minutes away, keeping every family member on a regular schedule is simple to manage around school and work.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth damaged by decay, cracks or wear. Dr. Wakefield walks through each option before treatment, so you decide with clear information.
Root Canal Treatment
When decay or a crack reaches the nerve, root canal treatment can save the natural tooth instead of removing it. A throbbing ache or heat sensitivity that lingers is a good reason to call.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile design is one of Dr. Wakefield's main interests. Neighbors who want to brighten, reshape or even out their front teeth can talk through the options at a regular visit.
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth, swelling or sudden severe pain should not wait. Clinica Dental of Texas offers same-day care for urgent dental needs whenever possible, and the drive here is a short one.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Stephanie Wakefield is a Texas native and a graduate of the University of Colorado. She is a general dentist who has practiced advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry since 2023. Because she is the only dentist at the office, patients see the same person at every visit, which makes changes easier to track from one checkup to the next.
Insurance & Financing
Patients without dental insurance can join the Clinica Dental Membership Plan: $200 a year for adults 13 and up, or $125 a year for children up to 13. Each plan includes two cleanings, two exams with x-rays, up to two limited exams and discounted restorative care, with no yearly maximums or waiting periods. For larger treatment, financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Clinica Dental of Texas from Lochwood, and how do I get there?
The office is 1.6 miles from the Lochwood Branch Library, about a 4-minute drive. Head out to Garland Road, then turn north on Jupiter Road to Northwest Highway. If you want a dentist near Lochwood, the trip ends just across the corner where the neighborhood's northern and eastern boundaries meet, with no freeway driving at all.
Should I see a dentist if my gums bleed when I brush?
Yes. Bleeding when you brush or floss is often an early sign of gum inflammation, and it deserves a look even when nothing hurts. A cleaning and exam show whether it is early irritation or something deeper. Patients with a history of scaling and root planing can use the Adult Perio Complete membership, which covers four periodontal maintenance cleanings a year.
How do I know if an old silver filling should be replaced?
An old filling needs replacing when it is cracked, pulling away from the tooth or has decay forming at its edges. Many look fine from the outside, so x-rays and a close exam tell the real story. If the filling is still sealed and sound, there is usually no reason to replace it yet, and Dr. Wakefield will say so.
What does a routine checkup at your office include?
A routine checkup includes a professional cleaning, an exam by Dr. Wakefield and digital x-rays when they are due. She looks for cavities, gum problems and wear on older fillings or crowns. You leave knowing what, if anything, needs attention and in what order, so there are no surprises at the next visit.
Why do my teeth hurt when I drink something cold?
Cold sensitivity usually means something is exposing the inner layer of the tooth. Common causes include worn enamel, gums that have pulled back, a new cavity or a cracked filling. Some causes need only a change in toothpaste, while others need a repair. An exam and x-rays show which one you are dealing with.
Schedule Your Visit from Lochwood
Booking with a dentist near Lochwood takes one call to 214-997-6831. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM. See every neighborhood and city we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Dallas, TX homepage to learn more about the practice.