Convenient Access from DeSoto
Roughly one in three DeSoto households is raising children, and parents there want a dentist who can see the whole family without a string of referrals. Legacy Dentistry in Midlothian is about 21 minutes from DeSoto Town Center, most of it on the US 67 freeway. If you have been searching for a dentist in DeSoto, TX, our two general dentists offer checkups, braces alternatives, root canals and cosmetic work in one comfortable office.
Leave Town Center at 211 East Pleasant Run Road and head west on Pleasant Run Road until it meets the US 67 frontage road. Merge onto US 67 and ride it southwest past Cedar Hill and down into Midlothian, then exit onto North US Highway 67 and follow West Main Street to Eric Street. The office is at 151 Walton Way #102, Midlothian, TX 76065, a trip of about 14.8 miles with no tolls. Save the route in Google Maps before your first visit.
Neighbors in Glenn Heights and Ovilla also visit our office. Once you reach Midlothian, we are about a mile west of City Hall and the historic downtown, near the junction of US 67 and West Main Street. US 67 slows at rush hour, so leave a little cushion if your appointment falls near the start or end of the workday.
A Dental Office That Works Around DeSoto Schedules
DeSoto was settled in 1847 and takes its name from Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a doctor remembered for his dedication to the community. DeSoto incorporated on March 3, 1949, when residents sought a better water distribution system. Today the city counts 56,145 people (2020 census) and is part of the Best Southwest area of Dallas County along with Cedar Hill, Duncanville and Lancaster.
Civic life centers on DeSoto Town Center, created in the 1990s, which holds City Hall, a recreation center, a civic center and a 180-seat auditorium. The DeSoto Public Library shares the campus; library service there began in February 1943 as a county branch inside the high school library and became a city department in 1983. Across town, Grimes Park on East Wintergreen Road offers a covered BMX park and nine baseball and nine soccer fields.
Busy households need an office that respects their time. Our dentists keep cleanings, fillings, orthodontic care and root canals under one roof, so a family rarely needs to drive to a second office for the next step. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AMโ5:00 PM.
Comfort is built into each visit. Treatment rooms have massage chairs and TVs, coffee and still or sparkling water are waiting up front, and first-time patients get a quick tour and a welcome gift bag. Complimentary nitrous oxide is available even for a routine cleaning, and oral or IV sedation is there for patients who need more help relaxing.
What DeSoto Parents and Commuters Should Know About Dental Care
DeSoto ISD runs seven elementary schools, three middle schools, a freshman campus and a high school, home of the Eagles, serving about 8,000 students. With that many school-age kids in town, back-to-school season is a natural time to book cleanings, check for early decay and look at how adult teeth are lining up.
Younger siblings can come along too. Our dentists see children from age three, and early visits focus on gentle cleanings, counting teeth and getting comfortable in the chair. Starting young makes later appointments, from fillings to orthodontic checks, feel routine rather than scary.
Orthodontic problems are easier to manage when they are caught while a child is still growing. Crowding, a deep overbite or a crossbite can show up in the early grades, and our dentists watch for these signs at routine exams. Teens and adults who want a straighter smile without brackets can also discuss clear aligners.
Working parents often put their own care last. A sensitive tooth that lingers after cold drinks, a dull ache when biting or a gum pimple near one tooth can all point to a problem inside the tooth. Treating it early with a root canal can save a tooth that might otherwise need to come out.
Appearance matters to working adults too. Professional teeth whitening lifts stains from coffee, tea and the years, and it pairs well with bonding or veneers for chips and gaps.
A little planning helps with all of this. Booking the next cleaning before you leave, keeping a running list of questions for the exam and checking your PPO benefits early in the year make it easier to use coverage before it resets.
Popular Treatments for Patients Seeking a Dentist in DeSoto, TX
Orthodontics
Straightening teeth is handled right here alongside routine care. Kids, teens and adults can talk through options, including clear aligners, during a regular visit.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings and exams form the backbone of healthy smiles. Twice-a-year visits help families spot small problems before they become expensive ones.
Root Canal Therapy
When infection reaches the nerve, a root canal clears it out and seals the tooth. Your natural tooth stays in place, usually protected afterward with a crown.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers can refresh a smile for a new job, a reunion or simply more confidence. Every plan starts with a conversation about what you want to change.
Technology supports each of these services. An intraoral scanner captures digital impressions for aligners and restorations, and 3D cone beam imaging gives our dentists a detailed view of roots and bone when a tooth needs more than a filling.
Meet Your Midlothian Dentists
Dr. Chris Nguyen is known for a calm, gentle manner, refined over eight years of clinical practice since graduating from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry in 2018. Dr. Tony D. Nguyen practices holistic, root-cause dentistry and also coaches other dentists in leadership.
Insurance & Financing
CareCredit, LendingClub and Green Sky can help spread out the cost of orthodontics, root canals or cosmetic work, and our financing page explains each option. We accept all PPO plans and help you maximize your benefits. New patients without insurance can ask about the $49 exam, x-ray and 3D scan; it can't be combined with other offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Legacy Dentistry from DeSoto, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 14.8 miles from DeSoto City Hall and usually takes around 21 minutes. Pleasant Run Road leads west to US 67, which carries you southwest past Cedar Hill to West Main Street in Midlothian. Families who want a dentist in DeSoto, TX can make the trip without paying a single toll.
At what age should my child be checked for braces?
Early grade school is a good time for a first bite check, once the first adult molars and front teeth have come in. Not every child needs treatment that young, but an early look shows whether the jaws and teeth are developing on track. Our dentists check bite and spacing at every routine visit, so concerns are noted early.
Does a root canal mean I will lose the tooth anyway?
No. The purpose of a root canal is to keep your natural tooth. Our dentists remove the infected or inflamed pulp, clean and seal the inside of the root, and then protect the tooth, often with a crown. A treated tooth can keep working for chewing just like its neighbors.
Can professional teeth whitening damage my enamel?
When it is done under a dentist's guidance, whitening is considered safe for healthy enamel. The most common side effect is short-term sensitivity, which usually fades within a few days. Our dentists check for cavities, worn spots and gum problems first, because whitening works best on a healthy mouth and does not change the color of crowns or fillings.
What financing options do you offer?
Legacy Dentistry works with three financing companies: CareCredit, LendingClub and Green Sky. Each one lets you split a larger treatment plan into payments instead of paying the full amount at once. Our front desk can help you compare them, and patients without insurance may also benefit from the Legacy Dentistry Dental Savings Plan.
Schedule Your Visit from DeSoto
A trusted dentist in DeSoto, TX families can share is a short freeway drive away. Call Legacy Dentistry at 972-236-5789 to book a visit Monday through Thursday. Explore our areas we serve page, or head to our Dentist Midlothian, TX home page for more about the practice.