Convenient Access from Crown Heights
Hefner Dental is about 14 minutes up the road for anyone in this historic district looking for a dentist near Crown Heights. We practice from an office on Hefner Pointe Dr in northwest Oklahoma City, run by one dentist, Dr. Mark Phan, and a small, long-serving team. Crowns, implants, gum treatment and preventive care all happen under the same roof. The drive follows Route 66, I-44 and Lake Hefner Parkway, with no tolls.
Begin at Crown Heights Park on NW 38th St and head west to N Classen Blvd, then turn onto NW 39th St, the historic Route 66 alignment, and keep going west. A short hop north on N Pennsylvania Ave brings you to I-44, the Will Rogers Expressway, westbound. From I-44, take Lake Hefner Parkway north past the lake to W Hefner Rd, then turn onto Hefner Pointe Dr. The trip runs about 8.6 miles and ends at 11101 Hefner Pointe Dr Ste 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.
Three landmarks frame the trip: Crown Heights Park at the start, the Route 66 stretch of NW 39th St, and the wide water of Lake Hefner beside the Parkway near the end. The practice points to roomy parking at the Hefner Pointe professional complex and a suite at street level. Pull up the pin on Google Maps, or compare the routes from Belle Isle and Nichols Hills, both on the way north.
A Steady Dental Home for Crown Heights Households
Crown Heights is one of Oklahoma City's recognized historic neighborhoods, named to the National Register and overseen as a city Historic Preservation district. The district runs roughly from NW 36th St to NW 43rd St and from N Western Ave to N Walker Ave. Its period of significance runs from 1925 to 1949, and its houses show Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival and Mission or Spanish Revival styles. The city's historic preservation office lists it among the districts it oversees.
Crown Heights Park sits at the heart of it. The park was created in 1931 from part of the old Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, and today it straddles N Shartel Ave with a ball field and a playground. On our route it is the natural starting line. Like our office, the whole neighborhood lies in Oklahoma County.
Long-settled neighborhoods like this one tend to want a dental office that will stay with them. That kind of continuity is what we offer Crown Heights patients who make the drive north. Dr. Phan examines every patient himself, so the dentist who places a crown is the same one who checks it years later. Long-tenured staff, including an office manager who has been here since 1998, add to that continuity.
We keep 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays and Thursdays the day starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. Friday, Saturday and Sunday we are closed. A 7:00 AM slot lets you finish a checkup and head back down I-44 before the morning gets busy.
Restorative Care That Lasts for Crown Heights Patients
Teeth, like old houses, need upkeep that matches their age. Fillings from twenty or thirty years back can pull away at the margins, and a heavily filled molar may need a crown before it cracks. Dr. Phan reviews each older restoration during your exam, pointing out any trouble spots on the chairside monitor. Repairs are planned in the order that protects your teeth best.
Crowns at our office are made from all-ceramic or zirconia materials, chosen for strength and a natural look. An intraoral scanner captures the impression digitally, which means no gooey trays and a more accurate result. How that accuracy helps a crown seal tightly is the subject of our dental crowns and precision fit technology page. A well-sealed crown keeps bacteria out and lasts longer.
Teeth that are already missing can be replaced with implants. Dr. Phan places and restores implants here, using CBCT 3D imaging to plan each one around the bone and nerves. A plan might call for one implant, an implant bridge or a full arch. If bone has thinned, a graft or sinus lift can rebuild the base first.
Healthy gums hold all of that work in place. Gum disease often progresses quietly, so every checkup includes a screening, and deeper pockets are treated before they threaten that foundation. For longer sessions, laughing gas or a sedative pill can help, though anyone taking the pill needs a driver afterward.
Services From a Dentist Near Crown Heights
Dental Crowns
Crowns restore teeth damaged by decay, cracks, worn fillings or root canal therapy, and they top implants as well. Crown Heights patients can choose all-ceramic or zirconia.
Dental Implants
Dr. Phan sets the implant and builds the tooth on top in our office, guided by 3D imaging. If the jaw needs rebuilding first, a bone graft can be done here.
Gum Care
From routine screening to deep cleanings, laser treatment and antibiotics, gum care protects what holds your teeth in place. Catching deep pockets early spares the bone beneath.
Comfort & Sedation Options
Nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, topical anesthetic and a slow injection technique help anxious patients relax. Headphones and eye masks are available too.
Cavity Prevention
Cleanings, exams, fluoride and sealants protect the teeth you have. Kids, teens and adults are all seen, so Crown Heights households can keep everyone's checkups in one place.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Mark Phan, DDS spent time on the faculty of the OU College of Dentistry, where he taught crowns and bridges and CAD/CAM dentistry to other dentists. Hygienist Summer, a Rose State graduate, worked as a dental assistant while she studied and joined us in 2017. See everyone on our team page.
Insurance & Financing
When coverage falls short, flexible financing helps, and CareCredit is among the accepted options. The office processes your insurance claims and gives you a full cost breakdown before work starts. Bu, our office manager, advocates for you to get the most from your benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hefner Dental from Crown Heights, and how do I get there?
Hefner Dental is about 8.6 miles from Crown Heights Park, a drive of roughly 14 minutes. Take NW 39th St (Route 66) west, I-44 west, then Lake Hefner Parkway north to W Hefner Rd and Hefner Pointe Dr. No tolls apply, which keeps a dentist near Crown Heights an easy habit rather than a chore.
Is a 7:00 AM appointment realistic from Crown Heights?
Yes, if you give yourself about 30 minutes. The drive is about 14 minutes on an open road, and rush hour on I-44 and the Parkway can stretch it. With 7:00 AM starts on Wednesday and Thursday, most people are cleaned, checked and on their way to work by the usual hour.
What are the signs that an old filling is failing?
Look for sudden sensitivity to cold or sweets, a rough or chipped edge your tongue keeps finding, floss that shreds, or a dark shadow around the filling. Dr. Phan also checks for hidden breakdown with digital x-rays at each exam. Replacing a leaking filling early may avoid a crown later.
Implant or bridge: which suits a single missing tooth?
It depends mostly on the neighboring teeth and the bone underneath. An implant replaces the root and leaves adjacent teeth untouched, while a bridge relies on them for support. Dr. Phan reviews CBCT images with you and explains the trade-offs before you decide.
Can I have several treatments done in one visit?
Often, yes. Combining fillings, a crown preparation or other work into one longer appointment saves trips. Oral conscious sedation is available for these extended visits and helps the time pass comfortably, though a responsible adult must drive you home. Nitrous oxide is a lighter option if you prefer to drive yourself.
Schedule Your Visit from Crown Heights
Book with a dentist near Crown Heights by calling (405) 643-4822 or booking online. Neighboring communities have their own pages at areas we serve; the practice as a whole is introduced on our Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage.