Convenient Access from Warr Acres
Plan on about 11 minutes for the drive from Warr Acres to Hefner Dental, where Dr. Mark Phan and our team practice from an office on Hefner Pointe Dr in northwest Oklahoma City. Families comparing options for a dentist Warr Acres, OK residents can reach quickly will find cleanings, crowns, gum care and emergency visits all in one place. The route is a straight shot up the Parkway. Wednesday and Thursday mornings, the chair is ready by 7:00 AM, a help for anyone with a commute.
From the Warr Acres Library at 5901 NW 63rd St, drive east on NW 63rd until it meets Lake Hefner Parkway. Head north on the Parkway as it runs along the east side of Lake Hefner, exit at W Hefner Rd, and turn onto Hefner Pointe Dr. That is roughly 6 miles door to door, ending at 11101 Hefner Pointe Dr Ste 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Our exact spot is marked on Google Maps.
Three things mark the way: the library itself, one of the oldest branches in the Metropolitan Library System; the lake itself, which the Parkway skirts; and the Hefner Rd ramps right next to our building. Parking, the practice says, is plentiful in the Hefner Pointe professional complex, and the suite is a ground-floor unit. Patients coming from Bethany to the west or Belle Isle to the east use roads close to this one.
Why Warr Acres Families Feel at Home Here
Warr Acres grew out of housing additions laid out after World War II and became a bedroom community that kept a small-town atmosphere. The city incorporated in 1948, after neighboring Bethany moved to annex part of the area, and it governs itself under a home-rule charter with a mayor and council. Today it sits as one of the area's urban islands in Oklahoma County, surrounded by larger neighbors. Northwest Expressway and the NW 39th Street Expressway, the old Route 66, both run through town.
Daily life here revolves around familiar places. The shopping districts along MacArthur Blvd at NW 39th, NW 50th and NW 63rd streets handle most errands. The library on NW 63rd, a 12,500-square-foot building, has served readers since 1967. The city's parks department looks after Cherokee Hills Park, and the City of Warr Acres posts local news and services online.
School life shapes the calendar too, since the Putnam City School District serves almost all of Warr Acres. Putnam City High School is here, and it also appears among the schools Dr. Phan lists in his biography. For a dentist who made Oklahoma City his home after arriving from Vietnam as a child, caring for patients from these streets feels close to home.
Early in the week we work 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Midweek, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the hours shift to 7:00 AM through 2:00 PM. The office is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A parent can be in and out of a 7:00 AM cleaning before the school bell or the morning commute.
Keeping Warr Acres Smiles on Track Through Every Stage
Children and teens benefit most from steady prevention. Regular cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants on back teeth help stop cavities before they start, and oral hygiene coaching is part of each visit. Nutritional counseling helps parents spot the snacks and drinks doing the most harm. Moms, dads and grandparents receive the same preventive attention.
Grown-ups in an established town like this one often carry fillings placed decades ago. Old fillings can fracture or start to leak, and teeth that are mostly filling, or have had root canal treatment, often need extra reinforcement. Our guide to restoring strength in cracked, decayed and root-canal-treated teeth explains when a crown makes sense. Digital impressions from an intraoral scanner make the process quicker and cleaner than old-style molds.
Gum health deserves equal attention. Early gum disease rarely announces itself, so Dr. Phan measures the gum pockets during every exam and acts before bone loss sets in. Treatment may be a deep cleaning below the gumline, a laser session or a course of antibiotic therapy. Laser dentistry also trims bacteria along the gumline during routine cleanings.
Accidents happen on playgrounds, ball fields and kitchen floors. If a tooth breaks, a filling falls out or a sudden ache keeps someone up at night, call the office first thing. Dr. Phan and the team make every effort to see emergency patients the same day they contact our office. New patients can come in for the $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, a focused exam with any needed x-rays and treatment recommendations, offered to new patients only.
Dentist Warr Acres, OK Services for Every Age
Cavity Prevention
Cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, sealants and oral hygiene coaching for kids, teens and adults. Parents in Warr Acres often schedule their own checkup right after a child's.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost crowns, abscesses and injuries to the lips or jaw are treated promptly. If a tooth is beyond saving, Dr. Phan can extract it here.
Dental Crowns
An all-ceramic or zirconia cap restores a tooth left fragile by a break, a big cavity or a root canal. Digital scans replace putty trays for a more comfortable fitting.
Gum Care
Pocket checks at each visit catch early gum problems, and deep cleanings, lasers or antibiotics treat them. Treatment starts as soon as pockets show trouble.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Third molars that are impacted or causing pain can be taken out here, with laughing gas or a sedative pill for comfort. Teens and young adults from Warr Acres go home with clear aftercare instructions.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Mark Phan, DDS lists Putnam City High School and the OU College of Dentistry in his training, and he later completed an AEGD residency. Hygienist Vanessa earned her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene at the University of Oklahoma. Learn more about our team and how they work together.
Insurance & Financing
The $79 Cleaning, Exam, & X-Ray gives new patients without insurance a cleaning, an exam and the usual set of x-rays, provided there is no periodontal disease. Insured patients are welcome too, and our office handles the claim filing for a long list of plans. Any cost not covered is laid out in a detailed breakdown before treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hefner Dental from Warr Acres, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 6 miles and takes roughly 11 minutes from the Warr Acres Library. Go east on NW 63rd St, north on Lake Hefner Parkway, then exit at W Hefner Rd for Hefner Pointe Dr. For patients wanting a dentist Warr Acres, OK commuters can reach before work, the route avoids tolls and stays on familiar roads.
Does Dr. Phan have local roots?
Yes, he does. Born in Vietnam, Dr. Phan moved to the United States young and settled in Oklahoma City for good. Putnam City High School, which sits in Warr Acres, is among the schools listed in his biography. He went on to the OU College of Dentistry and later taught other dentists there.
My filling just fell out. How soon should I be seen?
Soon, and right away if the tooth hurts or the edge feels sharp. Phone us that morning, chew on the opposite side and keep the hole clean with gentle brushing. An open cavity invites new decay and can crack under pressure, so the gap should not stay empty for long. If the tooth has cracked, Dr. Phan may recommend a crown instead.
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment?
Usually, yes, because a tooth that has had root canal therapy is often weaker and more brittle than before. A crown covers and protects it so everyday chewing does not split it. Dr. Phan uses digital impressions to design an all-ceramic or zirconia crown that fits snugly and matches your other teeth.
Are fluoride treatments only for children?
No, adults benefit from fluoride treatments as well. Our cavity prevention program serves kids, teens and adults, and fluoride helps strengthen enamel at any age. At your checkup, Dr. Phan can tell you whether a fluoride treatment makes sense for your teeth and how often to repeat it.
Schedule Your Visit from Warr Acres
If you need a dentist Warr Acres, OK residents can reach in roughly 11 minutes, the number is (405) 643-4822, and online booking is open as well. Other communities each get a page through areas we serve; to read about the whole practice, start with our Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage.