Convenient Access from Vickery Meadow
Clinica Dental of Texas is an 11-minute drive east of Vickery Meadow, straight along Northwest Highway in northeast Dallas. Families searching for a dentist near Vickery Meadow will find a team with Spanish-speaking members, Medicaid plans for kids and adults, and a yearly membership plan for anyone without insurance.
From the Vickery Park Branch Library at 8333 Park Lane, take Ridgecrest Road a short way, turn west on Park Lane and then south on Shady Brook Lane. At Northwest Highway (Loop 12), turn left and head east for about 5.1 miles, crossing Abrams Road and later Buckner Boulevard. Turn left on Jupiter Road and the office is right there; the whole trip covers about 5.9 miles with no tolls.
We are at 11411 E NW Hwy #101, Dallas, TX 75218, on the northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Jupiter Road. A DART bus stop sits at that corner. Neighbors along the way can also read our Lake Highlands and Old Lake Highlands pages.
A Welcoming Dental Office for Vickery Meadow Neighbors
Vickery Meadow is a dense, mostly apartment neighborhood of Dallas between Northwest Highway and Royal Lane, with Central Expressway (US 75) on the west and Abrams Road on the east. It was built largely in the 1970s and 1980s. Today it is home to families who have arrived from many parts of the world, and a public improvement district has supported the area since its creation in 1993.
That variety shows up at the library. The Vickery Park Branch, an 18,000-square-foot building that opened in February 2021, carries a large Spanish-language collection along with a seed library and a pollinator garden. A neighborhood that reads in several languages deserves a dental office that communicates clearly.
Our team includes Spanish-speaking members, so many patients can discuss symptoms, x-rays and costs in Spanish. For everyone else, the team keeps explanations in plain, simple words so the plan is easy to follow.
Clear communication also helps anxious patients. Our office keeps a relaxed, personable setting and explains each step before it begins, and treatment can be broken into stages when that is clinically appropriate.
The drive itself is simple. Northwest Highway runs east from the neighborhood's southern edge all the way to our corner, so there are no freeway ramps to navigate. Appointments start at 8 AM, Monday through Thursday, and the last visits wrap up by 4 PM, which leaves room to fit care around shift work or school pickup.
Dental Questions Vickery Meadow Families Bring to Us
Many households here include children, and the neighborhood's Dallas ISD schools include Jill Stone Elementary at Vickery Meadow, Sam Tasby Middle and Emmett J. Conrad High. Children in those grades need cleanings, fluoride and check-ups that catch cavities early. A filling found at a routine exam is far easier on a child than a toothache that interrupts the school week.
Cost is often the first question parents ask. Medicaid plans for kids and adults are accepted, including Dentaquest, Liberty, MCNA and United HealthCare. Families without any coverage can choose our membership plan, which sets a yearly price for routine care and lowers the cost of fillings and other treatment.
Urgent problems are the second big concern. A swollen face, a broken tooth or a lost filling can make it hard to eat or sleep. Clinica Dental of Texas offers same-day care for urgent dental needs whenever possible, and the office notes walk-in availability, though calling ahead helps us prepare.
Getting here without a car is realistic too. Vickery Meadow has DART light-rail stations at Park Lane and Walnut Hill, and DART buses stop at the corner of Northwest Highway and Jupiter Road beside our office. That makes a bus a workable option for patients who do not drive.
Adults who have gone a long time between checkups are welcome too. Tartar buildup, bleeding gums and old dental work that has started to break down are common after a gap, and none of it is a reason for embarrassment. Dr. Wakefield starts with an exam and x-rays, then lays out a plan in an order that makes sense for your health and budget.
Teenagers at Conrad High and Tasby Middle face their own risks, from sports injuries to sugary drinks between classes. A chipped front tooth or a toothache before a big game is exactly the kind of problem our emergency care is built for.
Everyday and Urgent Care From a Dentist Near Vickery Meadow
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings and exams with digital x-rays help Vickery Meadow children and adults avoid bigger, costlier problems. Twice-yearly visits are included in both complete membership plans.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a damaged restoration all count as urgent. New patients can start with the $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges repair teeth damaged by decay. Membership plan members receive discounted restorative care.
Root Canal Treatment
An infected tooth does not always need to come out. Root canal treatment removes the infection and lets you keep the natural tooth.
Extractions
When a tooth is too damaged to repair, removing it ends the pain and protects nearby teeth. Dr. Wakefield explains replacement options afterward.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Stephanie Wakefield, a graduate of the University of Colorado, uses digital tools such as digital x-rays and the iTero® scanner and she talks patients through what those images show. Pictures make dental advice easier to follow for every family, whatever its first language. She is a general dentist who treats all ages.
Insurance & Financing
Patients without insurance can join the Clinica Dental Membership Plan: Child Complete at $125 a year or Adult Complete at $200 a year, with no yearly maximums or waiting periods. Medicaid and many PPO plans are accepted, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Clinica Dental of Texas from Vickery Meadow, and how do I get there?
It is about 5.9 miles from the Vickery Park Branch Library to our office, roughly an 11-minute drive. Take Shady Brook Lane south to Northwest Highway, head east about 5 miles, then turn left on Jupiter Road. For anyone wanting a dentist near Vickery Meadow, it is one straight road with no tolls.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, facial swelling, a broken tooth, a damaged filling or crown and injuries from a fall or accident all count as dental emergencies. These problems can get worse quickly, especially when infection is involved. Clinica Dental of Texas offers same-day care for urgent dental needs whenever possible, so call as soon as symptoms start.
Do I need dental insurance to be seen at your office?
No, patients without insurance are welcome. Uninsured new patients may qualify for the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray if they have no gum disease, and families can choose a yearly membership plan for routine care. Financing through CareCredit or Cherry can help with larger treatment that needs to be spread out.
Why does my tooth hurt when I bite down?
Pain when biting often points to a cracked tooth, a deep cavity, a loose filling or infection near the root. Each cause needs a different fix, from a new filling to a crown or root canal treatment. A prompt exam with x-rays finds the reason before a small problem turns into a larger one.
Can I get to your office by DART bus?
Yes, DART bus stops sit at the corner of Northwest Highway and Jupiter Road, right beside our office. Riders from Vickery Meadow can plan a trip with DART's online trip planner, which shows current routes and times. Leaving a little extra time for transfers helps you arrive relaxed for an early appointment.
Schedule Your Visit from Vickery Meadow
Ready for a dentist near Vickery Meadow who makes care understandable and affordable? Call 214-997-6831 to book with Dr. Wakefield, Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Our Areas We Serve page shows every Dallas County community we welcome, and our Dentist Dallas, TX page covers the whole practice. Patrons of the Vickery Park Branch Library are about 11 minutes away.