Convenient Access from Summerfields
Summerfields homeowners who have worn crowns, old fillings or a missing tooth to deal with can find a dentist near Summerfields just a short run up North Beach Street. Heritage Trace Dental is in far north Fort Worth, about 7 minutes from the north end of the neighborhood. Dr. Matthew Cross handles everything from routine cleanings to implant restorations under one roof.
From Summerfields Chisholm Park on Malibu Sun Drive, take Heritage Place Drive northwest to Thompson Road and turn right. Thompson Road passes Heritage Elementary and Fossil Ridge High School on its way east to North Beach Street. Turn left on North Beach, cross North Tarrant Parkway, then turn left onto Heritage Trace Pkwy and continue west to the office. The full trip is about 2.9 miles.
Homes at the older south end, near Summerfields Park on Spoonwood Lane, are a little farther out, closer to 10 minutes by the same North Beach Street route. The office is at 4160 Heritage Trace Pkwy Ste 408, Fort Worth, TX 76244, and you can see it on Google Maps. Directions from the neighboring communities are on our Heritage and Park Glen pages.
Established Homes, Familiar Faces in Summerfields
Summerfields is one of the older neighborhoods on Fort Worth's far north side. The city notes that Summerfields Park sits in a neighborhood developed in the 1970s, and the park itself was dedicated in 1978. Today the area stretches north from near I-820 toward North Tarrant Parkway, with North Beach Street as its main north-south road and Summerfields Boulevard and Thompson Road running through it.
The north end filled in later. The city describes the land for Summerfields Chisholm Park as serving a rapidly developing section of the city when it was built out in 2005, and a creek along its east side drains toward Big Fossil Creek. That mix of decades shows in the streets: longtime owners live a few blocks from newer arrivals.
Daily life here runs through Keller ISD schools, neighborhood parks such as Summerbrook Park, and the Summerglen Branch Library just south of the Chisholm Park end. The neighborhood sits in Tarrant County, within Fort Worth city limits, with Watauga and Keller among the nearby cities.
When Older Dental Work Needs Attention
Fillings and crowns do not last forever. Work placed fifteen or twenty years ago can crack, leak at the edges or wear down, and a tooth under an old filling can decay without any pain at first. For residents who have lived in the neighborhood for a long time, a careful look at existing dental work is often the most useful part of a check-up.
A missing tooth deserves attention too. Neighboring teeth can drift into the gap, which changes how you bite and chew. Replacing the tooth with a dental implant or a denture restores function and helps protect the teeth that remain.
Dr. Cross plans implants with CBCT 3D imaging, which shows bone volume, nerve location and sinus position before any treatment begins. That detail lets him plan placement carefully and explain exactly what the procedure involves. Many patients find the planning visit reassuring, because they can see the plan on screen before deciding.
Gum health matters just as much as the teeth themselves. Gums that bleed, pull back or feel tender can signal problems that loosen teeth over time if left alone. The office uses a diode laser for gum contouring and other gum tissue concerns, and Dr. Cross explains what he sees at every exam so you can act early.
Younger adults in the newer streets have different priorities, such as cleanings and the occasional cavity. The same office handles both, so a household can keep its care in one place a few minutes up the road.
Restorative Care from Your Dentist Near Summerfields
Restorative Dentistry
Replacing a cracked filling, rebuilding a worn tooth or repairing a chip all fall under restorative care. For patients with dental work from years past, this is often where treatment begins.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up. With advanced 3D implant planning, Dr. Cross maps the position before treatment, drawing on his advanced training in implant dentistry.
Dentures
For patients missing several or all of their teeth, dentures restore the ability to chew and smile with confidence. Dr. Cross compares dentures and implant options with you so the choice fits your health and budget.
Same-Day Crowns
When an old crown or a large filling fails, a new crown can be scanned, milled with Glidewell IO and placed in one visit. There is no temporary crown and no second trip.
Every plan starts with an exam and a conversation. Dr. Cross explains the reason for each recommendation and the cost before anything is scheduled.
Some older teeth need more than a new filling. When decay or a deep crack reaches the nerve, root canal therapy can often save the tooth, and Dr. Cross has advanced training in molar root canals. A same-day crown then protects the treated tooth without a second appointment.
Comfort matters on longer restorative visits. The office offers cozy blankets, neck pillows and TV entertainment, Dr. Cross checks in regularly as he works, and conscious sedation is available for patients with significant anxiety. Many people who have put off treatment for years find that these touches make the decision easier.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Matthew Cross
Missing teeth and failing restorations call for careful planning, and Dr. Matthew Cross has advanced training in implants and same-day crowns to match. Each year he puts in 100 hours of continuing education aimed at cosmetic and implant solutions. He is a University of Utah School of Dentistry graduate.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Larger restorative work is easier to plan with options. Cherry offers flexible payment plans, and the in-house membership plan ($99 a year plus a one-time $50 fee) takes 20% off all dental procedures with no annual maximum. The office also works with most major insurance providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Heritage Trace Dental from Summerfields, and how do I get there?
The office is about 2.9 miles from Summerfields Chisholm Park, roughly a 7-minute drive. The route follows Heritage Place Drive, Thompson Road, North Beach Street and Heritage Trace Pkwy. Patients choosing a dentist near Summerfields from the south end, near Summerfields Park, should allow about 10 minutes on the same roads.
How is 3D imaging used to plan a dental implant?
CBCT 3D imaging creates a three-dimensional view of your jaw, showing bone volume, nerve location and sinus position. Dr. Cross uses it to plan where an implant should go before treatment begins. Standard two-dimensional x-rays show far less, so the 3D scan gives a clearer picture of whether and how an implant can be placed.
Do you offer dentures as well as implants?
Yes. Heritage Trace Dental provides both dentures and dental implants, so you can compare them in one place. Dentures replace several or all teeth with a removable appliance, while implants replace teeth from the root. Dr. Cross explains the tradeoffs, including comfort, care and cost, and recommends what suits your mouth after an exam.
My old fillings are starting to crack. What are my options?
A cracked filling can usually be replaced with a tooth-colored filling or, if the tooth is badly weakened, covered with a crown. Dr. Cross examines the tooth and x-rays to see how much healthy structure remains. If a crown is needed, it can often be milled and placed the same day, so you avoid a temporary.
Does the membership plan have an annual maximum?
No. The membership plan has no annual maximum and no waiting periods, and benefits start immediately. It costs $99 per year plus a one-time $50 processing fee and gives 20% savings on all dental procedures. That makes it useful for larger restorative work, such as implants or several crowns, that might exceed a typical insurance limit.
Schedule Your Visit from Summerfields
Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 817-760-2649 to book with a dentist near Summerfields and get that old dental work checked. Explore all the areas we serve, or learn more on our Dentist Fort Worth, TX homepage.