Convenient Access from Haltom City
A 15-minute drive straight up Haltom Road and Beach Street brings you to Heritage Trace Dental in far north Fort Worth. For anyone searching for a dentist in Haltom City, TX, one detail stands out: Dr. Matthew Cross and his bilingual team welcome patients in English and Spanish. The office keeps hours Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Leave from the new Haltom City Hall at 4801 Haltom Road, next to the public library, and drive north about 2.3 miles past Haltom High School. Where Haltom Road ends, keep straight onto Western Center Boulevard, then turn right on North Beach Street and stay on it for roughly 3.7 miles. Turn left on Heritage Trace Pkwy and look for 4160 Heritage Trace Pkwy Ste 408, Fort Worth, TX 76244. The whole route is about 7.1 miles on city streets, with no freeway and no tolls.
Friends in Watauga and North Richland Hills can find their own directions on those pages.
Haltom City Roots and a Bilingual Welcome
Haltom City takes its name from G.W. Haltom, an early settler of the old Birdville area. The city incorporated on July 5, 1949, adopted a home-rule charter in 1955 and had about 46,000 residents at the 2020 census. In October 2024 it opened a two-story City Hall on Haltom Road, right beside the Haltom City Public Library.
Its Tarrant County neighbors include Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Watauga and Richland Hills, and highways frame it on every side: Loop 820, SH 26, SH 121, SH 183 and US 377. Even so, our route does not use any of them. Beach Street runs north through Fort Worth neighborhoods to the office.
Language comfort matters to many local families. Dr. Cross is fluent in Spanish, and the team describes itself as bilingual for seamless communication. Parents, grandparents and teens can ask questions, review x-rays and talk about costs in the language they prefer.
Most local students attend Birdville ISD, while northern parts of the city fall within Keller ISD. With so many teens in town, questions about crooked teeth, whitening and sports injuries come up often. Dr. Cross answers them plainly and without pressure, and he checks in throughout every procedure so nobody feels rushed.
Outdoors, residents enjoy 11 city parks. Buffalo Ridge Park on Parkwood Trail has a ball diamond, a bike trail and picnic tables, and the Recreation Center on Broadway Avenue anchors Broadway Park. Each year Haltom High School hosts Carfest, billed as one of the largest car shows in the county.
Dental Needs for a Young, Busy City
Haltom City has a median age in the low 30s, and roughly a quarter of residents are under 18. Young adults and teens tend to need a particular mix of care: cavity repair, orthodontic straightening, cosmetic touch-ups and the occasional sports or weekday emergency.
Cavities often form between teeth, where they are hard to see in a mirror. Our AI-assisted x-rays help spot early decay there, and a small tooth-colored filling is far simpler than a root canal later. Dr. Cross shows you the images and explains what he sees before recommending anything.
Comfort is part of the plan as well. Cozy blankets, neck pillows and TV entertainment help a visit pass quickly, and a digital intraoral scanner replaces the impression trays many patients dislike. For significant anxiety, conscious sedation is available.
Straightening is the other big topic. Invisalign clear aligners let teens and adults move crowded or gapped teeth without brackets, and Dr. Cross is a Diamond Invisalign® Provider. For a brighter finish once the teeth are aligned, Opalescence® whitening is available too.
Anyone between jobs or without workplace dental coverage still has options. The Membership Plan and Cherry financing help close that gap, and new patients without coverage can begin with an $89 cleaning, exam and x-rays when no gum disease is present.
A Close Alternative to a Dentist in Haltom City, TX
Same-Day Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches and broken teeth get same-day emergency care for urgent needs. New patients can start with the $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite resin matched to your enamel repairs decay without a dark outline. It is a good fit for visible teeth and for replacing older metal fillings.
Invisalign®
Removable aligners straighten teeth for teens and adults. Digital scans plan the treatment, and Haltom City patients come in for periodic check-ins along the way.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings and exams keep plaque and tartar under control and catch small issues early. Regular visits are the best way to avoid emergencies in the first place.
Root Canal Therapy
When decay reaches the nerve, a root canal removes the infection and saves the tooth. Dr. Cross has advanced training in molar root canals.
Knowing what counts as urgent helps you act quickly. A tooth that throbs or keeps you awake, swelling in the gums or face, a broken tooth with a sharp edge and a lost filling or crown all deserve a prompt call. Same-day emergency care is offered for urgent needs like these, and relief comes first, followed by a clear plan for a lasting repair.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Matthew Cross
Dr. Matthew Cross speaks fluent Spanish, so Spanish-speaking patients can discuss symptoms and treatment directly with him. He graduated from the University of Utah School of Dentistry and checks in with patients throughout every procedure.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Most major insurance providers are welcome, and the team files claims for you. Details on Cherry payment plans and the $99-a-year Membership Plan, which saves 20% on all procedures, are on our financial options page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Heritage Trace Dental from Haltom City, and how do I get there?
It is 7.1 miles from Haltom City Hall, about 15 minutes by car. Drive north on Haltom Road, continue onto Western Center Boulevard, then take North Beach Street north to Heritage Trace Pkwy. Anyone weighing a dentist in Haltom City, TX can make the trip on city streets with no freeway and no tolls.
Can the team explain my treatment plan and costs in Spanish?
Yes. Dr. Cross is fluent in Spanish, and the office has a bilingual team for seamless communication. Spanish-speaking patients can describe symptoms, compare treatment options and review costs without bringing a relative to translate. That makes it easier to understand every step of care and decide with confidence.
Can a cavity be fixed with a filling that matches my teeth?
Yes. Heritage Trace Dental places tooth-colored fillings that are shaded to blend with your natural enamel. They work on front and back teeth, and many patients also use them to replace older metal fillings that have darkened or cracked. Dr. Cross confirms the size of the cavity with x-rays first.
Is it better to save a tooth with a root canal or pull it?
Saving the natural tooth is usually the better choice when it can be restored. A root canal removes the infection while keeping your own root, which helps the bite and the surrounding bone. Dr. Cross reviews the x-rays with you, explains both options honestly and leaves the final decision in your hands.
How often should adults have a dental cleaning?
Most adults do well with a checkup and cleaning about twice a year. The right interval depends on your gum health, cavity history and habits, so Dr. Cross recommends a schedule after your first exam. Patients with active gum problems may need to come in more often until things are stable.
Schedule Your Visit from Haltom City
Whether you need a dentist in Haltom City, TX for a cleaning, a filling or a toothache, call 817-760-2649 to set up a visit. Spanish-speaking callers are welcome. Explore the full list of communities on our areas we serve page, or learn more on the Dentist Fort Worth, TX homepage.