Convenient Access from Old Lake Highlands
One road does nearly all the work between Old Lake Highlands and Clinica Dental of Texas: Northwest Highway, which runs along the neighborhood's northern edge and ends your trip about 6 minutes later at our door in northeast Dallas. For households that want a dentist near Old Lake Highlands with a simple, predictable drive, it is hard to ask for an easier route. Dr. Stephanie Wakefield sees patients Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Begin at Flag Pole Hill Park on Doran Circle, the overlook at the western tip of the neighborhood near White Rock Lake. Follow Doran Circle out to Northwest Highway and turn east. Stay on Northwest Highway for about 2.2 miles, passing Norbuck Park at the Buckner Boulevard intersection, then turn north on Jupiter Road for a single block. The full drive is 2.6 miles and uses no tolls.
Our address is 11411 E NW Hwy #101, Dallas, TX 75218, at the northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Jupiter Road. DART buses stop right at the corner as well. Tap through to Google Maps to load the route on your phone. Patients also come to us from neighboring Lake Highlands and from the homes around White Rock Lake.
The Original Lake Highlands, and a Dentist Near Old Lake Highlands Today
This is where the Lake Highlands name began. In 1927 the Lake Highlands Company advertised about 117 acres on a peninsula along White Rock Lake's east shore, and before Lake Highlands High School opened, this peninsula was what people meant by Lake Highlands. Later, separately named sections such as Lake Terrace, Bel Aire Estates, Park Highlands and Lake Highlands Pointe came together in the late 1990s under one neighborhood association. The result is the triangle bounded by Lake Highlands Drive, Northwest Highway and the lake itself.
About 1,700 homes fill that triangle, and they range from houses close to 80 years old to brand-new construction. That mix puts very different houses side by side on the same streets. Old Lake Highlands sits in Dallas County, south of Northwest Highway, with parks lining the creeks that feed the lake.
Flag Pole Hill carries its own history. It was first called Doran's Point Lookout, after city commissioner William Doran, and the Civilian Conservation Corps built its overlook and shelter house while camped at White Rock Lake from 1935 to 1942. The Dallas Municipal Archives document those New Deal projects. WRR radio also broadcast from a transmitter on the hill from 1941 to 1971.
Dental Needs Across Generations in Old Lake Highlands
Old Lake Highlands children attend Dallas ISD schools, with Hexter Elementary on Waterview Road and Robert T. Hill Middle School both inside the neighborhood, and Bryan Adams High School beyond. Unlike most of Lake Highlands to the north, this corner is not in Richardson ISD. For parents, a dentist on the same main road they already drive makes cleanings, fluoride and checkups easier to keep on the calendar.
Adults in older homes often have older dental work too. Crowns and bridges placed years ago can wear, chip or develop decay at the margins. Our page on crowns and bridges explains how a worn restoration is replaced. When several teeth need attention at once, a planned, step-by-step approach usually works better than fixing one tooth at a time.
That kind of planning is where Dr. Wakefield's interests lie. Full-mouth rehabilitation looks at how all the teeth fit and function together, and smile design considers how they look. For patients with missing teeth, she can also discuss removable options such as dentures and partials or a crown on an existing implant.
Comfort matters as much as the plan itself. Treatment is explained clearly before it starts, and longer work can be split into several shorter visits when that is clinically appropriate. Patients who feel nervous in the chair can take breaks along the way.
Because the drive is so direct, follow-up visits are easy to keep. For a patient in Old Lake Highlands working through a multi-visit plan, a short trip east on Northwest Highway is far easier to repeat than a cross-town drive. Early 8 AM starts also let many people finish before the rest of the day gets going.
Treatments for Old Lake Highlands Patients
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges bring damaged teeth back to full use. Old Lake Highlands residents replacing aging dental work can plan it in stages that suit their budget.
Implant Restoration
An implant needs a well-made crown, bridge or denture on top to work like a natural tooth. Dr. Wakefield designs and fits that final restoration so it matches your bite.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile design pairs function with refined aesthetics. Shape, shade and proportion are all considered so the result looks natural on you.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings, exams and x-rays protect the work you already have. Children from Hexter and Hill can be seen on a regular schedule close to home.
Root Canal Treatment
Deep decay under an old crown can reach the nerve. Root canal treatment removes the infection, and a new crown then protects the saved tooth.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Stephanie Wakefield has a special interest in full-mouth rehabilitation and smile design, combining how teeth work with how they look. She is a general dentist who has practiced advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry since 2023, and she relies on digital technology to plan each case.
Insurance & Financing
Larger treatment plans can be financed through CareCredit, Sunbit or Healthcare Finance Direct. The office also lists PPO plans from carriers such as Delta and MetLife. Uninsured patients can choose the membership plan, which includes discounted restorative care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Clinica Dental of Texas from Old Lake Highlands, and how do I get there?
Starting from Flag Pole Hill, the office is 2.6 miles away, about 6 minutes by car. Take Doran Circle to Northwest Highway, drive east roughly 2.2 miles, then turn north on Jupiter Road for one block. It is a straightforward run for anyone choosing a dentist near Old Lake Highlands, since nearly the whole trip stays on one road.
What is full-mouth rehabilitation?
Full-mouth rehabilitation is a planned set of treatments that restores most or all of the teeth together. It may combine crowns, bridges, fillings, root canal treatment and restorations on implants. The goal is a bite that works comfortably and teeth that look natural. Dr. Wakefield maps out the order of care so it can be completed in stages.
When is a bridge a better choice than a partial denture?
A bridge is often preferred when one or two teeth are missing in a row and the teeth on either side are strong enough to support it. It stays fixed in place. A partial denture can replace several missing teeth in different spots and comes out for cleaning. The health of the remaining teeth usually decides which one fits.
Can you rebuild teeth that are worn down from grinding?
Yes, in many cases. Teeth worn short or flat by grinding can be rebuilt with crowns or other restorations that bring back their height and shape. Because grinding usually affects many teeth at once, Dr. Wakefield looks at the whole bite before planning repairs. Treating the bite as a whole helps the new work last.
Can my children and I see the same dentist?
Yes. Dr. Wakefield treats both adults and children, so a parent and kids can all be seen at the same office. Families without insurance can use the membership plan, with Child Complete for ages 0 to 13 and Adult Complete for 13 and up. Keeping everyone with one dentist makes records and scheduling simpler.
Schedule Your Visit from Old Lake Highlands
A dentist near Old Lake Highlands is one phone call away at 214-997-6831, with visits Monday through Thursday from 8 AM. Explore every community we welcome on the areas we serve page, or go to our Dentist Dallas, TX homepage to read more.