Convenient Access from Alvarado
One highway links Alvarado to our door. Legacy Dentistry is about 19 minutes east on US 67, on the west side of Midlothian, which makes us a practical option for families searching for a dentist in Alvarado, TX. Our two dentists care for toddlers, teens and adults, and they keep most treatment in one office so you are not sent across the county for each step.
From Alvarado City Hall at 104 West College Street, take the short connectors to East College Street (US 67 Business) and head east, then turn north on North Baugh Street to reach US 67. Stay east on US 67 for nearly 12 miles, past Venus and into Midlothian, then follow South US Highway 67 (Spur 73) to West Main Street. West Main Street and a short stretch of Eric Street bring you to 151 Walton Way #102, Midlothian, TX 76065, about 14 miles in all with no tolls. Directions are always one tap away in Google Maps.
You will pass Venus about halfway, and families in nearby Goodland reach us on a different road from the north. Our office is roughly a mile west of Midlothian City Hall and the historic downtown, close to where US 67 meets West Main Street. US 67 does get busier at rush hour, so a mid-morning or early-afternoon slot is often the easiest drive.
Why Alvarado Families Make the Short Trip East
Alvarado is the oldest town in Johnson County. William Balch staked a claim here in the winter of 1849, town lots were laid out around 1853, and the county's first sheriff named the place for Alvarado, Veracruz, where he had served in the Mexican War. Two railroads arrived in 1881, and the town has sat at a crossroads ever since, today at the junction of US 67 and I-35W about 26 miles south of Fort Worth.
Alvarado Park Lake, a reservoir on Turkey Creek about three miles southwest of town, is a familiar local landmark. Downtown, City Hall and the public library anchor the older blocks near College Street, with Burleson to the north and Keene to the west.
The town has also grown quickly. Alvarado counted 4,739 residents in the 2020 census, with a median age in the low 30s and nearly three in ten residents under 18. The local school district now serves more than 3,700 students across a high school, a junior high and three elementary campuses, including Lillian Elementary.
Young households like these need a practice that is easy on kids and flexible about comfort. Legacy Dentistry focuses on anxious patients, offers complimentary nitrous oxide even for cleanings, and puts a massage chair and a TV in every treatment room. First visits include a short office tour and a welcome gift bag, and there is coffee plus still or sparkling water while you wait. You can learn more about town services on the City of Alvarado website.
Raising Healthy Smiles in a Young Alvarado
With so many children in town, early habits shape a lot of Alvarado smiles. Our dentists welcome kids from age three, and those first visits are about counting teeth, cleaning gently and making the chair a familiar place. Parents leave with practical tips on brushing, flossing and snacks that fit real family routines.
Cavities in baby teeth are common and easy to underestimate. A small spot can grow quickly in thin baby enamel, and when it reaches the nerve it can cause pain or infection long before the adult tooth is ready. Our dentists repair early decay with tooth-colored fillings that blend in and keep the tooth working until it is time to fall out naturally.
Teens bring their own questions, from wisdom teeth to crooked smiles. Because orthodontics, extractions and root canals are all handled in our office, a high school student does not have to bounce between practices for each step.
Wisdom teeth deserve an early look as well. They usually arrive in the late teens or early twenties, and x-rays taken a few years ahead show whether there is room for them or whether removal will spare the neighboring molars. Planning that around a school break keeps recovery off the calendar's busiest weeks.
For scheduling, our hours run Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we are closed Fridays and weekends. Some parents pair a child's checkup with an early pickup, while others choose a late-morning visit and keep the afternoon free.
Adults are part of this story too. Parents who put their own care on hold while children are small often come back with a worn filling or a cracked molar, and catching that early keeps the repair simple.
What a Dentist in Alvarado, TX Families Can Count On Here
Children's Dentistry
Gentle first visits, cleanings and kid-friendly explanations help young patients feel at ease. Our dentists track how teeth and jaws develop so small concerns are spotted early.
Sedation Dentistry
Complimentary nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation give nervous patients real choices. Many adults who once avoided the dentist find a calmer way back through these options.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals rebuild teeth damaged by decay or wear. The goal is to save as much natural tooth as possible while restoring a comfortable bite.
Emergency Dentistry
A swollen jaw or a broken tooth needs fast attention. We offer same-day emergency appointments and prioritize getting you in quickly.
New patients without insurance and without gum disease can start with our $99 cleaning, wellness exam, x-ray and 3D cone beam scan. Any additional treatment is planned and priced separately after that first visit.
Meet Your Midlothian Dentists
Dr. Tony D. Nguyen completes more than 150 hours of advanced training each year in cosmetic dentistry, implants, exodontia and orthodontics, and he holds a black belt in Taekwondo. Dr. Chris Nguyen trained at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry, and he is known for his gentle touch and unhurried chairside manner.
Insurance & Financing
Every PPO plan is accepted at Legacy Dentistry, and the team works to stretch your benefits as far as they go. Patients paying on their own can join the Legacy Dentistry Dental Savings Plan, and CareCredit, LendingClub and Green Sky offer financing for larger treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Legacy Dentistry from Alvarado, and how do I get there?
From Alvarado City Hall it is about 14 miles, usually around 19 minutes by car. You head east from downtown on College Street and Baugh Street, then follow US 67 almost the entire way to West Main Street in Midlothian. Patients choosing a dentist in Alvarado, TX can expect a simple, toll-free drive.
How can I protect my toddler's teeth before the first dental visit?
Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears, using a soft brush and a rice-sized smear of fluoride toothpaste. Avoid putting a toddler to bed with milk or juice, and offer water between meals. Lift the lip now and then to look for white or brown spots, and bring your child in from age three.
Do you offer IV sedation for dental work?
Yes. IV sedation is one of three comfort options at Legacy Dentistry, alongside oral sedation and complimentary nitrous oxide. It is often a good fit for longer procedures or for patients with strong dental anxiety. Our dentists review your health history and the planned treatment to recommend the level of sedation that suits you.
Should a cavity in a baby tooth be filled?
Usually, yes. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth and help children chew and speak, and some molars stay in place until around age 10 to 12. Untreated decay can spread, cause pain or lead to infection. Our dentists often use tooth-colored fillings for small cavities so the tooth stays healthy until it falls out.
Which dental problems count as an emergency?
Severe tooth pain, facial or gum swelling, a broken or knocked-loose tooth, and bleeding that will not stop all count as emergencies. A lost filling or crown is urgent too, even if it does not hurt yet. Call our office as soon as possible, because we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever we can.
Schedule Your Visit from Alvarado
Skip the long search for a dentist in Alvarado, TX, because Legacy Dentistry is one easy run down US 67. Call 972-236-5789 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AMโ5:00 PM. You can also see every community on our areas we serve page or visit our Dentist Midlothian, TX home page.