Convenient Access from Woodland Springs
Plan on about 11 minutes to reach Heritage Trace Dental from the Villages of Woodland Springs, a short run southwest through far north Fort Worth. For households that want a dentist near Woodland Springs who handles teen Invisalign®, adult cosmetic work and routine cleanings in one office, Dr. Matthew Cross is close by. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Start at Woodland Springs Elementary School, 12120 Woodland Springs Drive, and follow the school drive out to Woodland Springs Drive heading south. At the end of the road turn right on Keller Hicks Road, go west through the roundabout, and turn left onto North Beach Street. Ride North Beach south, then turn right onto Heritage Trace Pkwy for the last stretch, about 4 miles altogether on surface streets with no highway or tolls.
The office address is 4160 Heritage Trace Pkwy Ste 408, Fort Worth, TX 76244, on the parkway between Barksdale Drive and Sinclair Street. See Heritage Trace Dental on Google Maps before your first trip. Our neighbors to the east in Timberland and Keller have their own pages with directions.
A Close-to-Home Office for the Villages
Woodland Springs is a community inside Fort Worth city limits, in Tarrant County, laid out as a master-planned collection of single-family "villages." Sections carry names such as Forest Hill and Hillside at the Villages of Woodland Springs, and the neighborhood is built around parks, ponds and school campuses.
Green space is a big part of daily life. Woodland Springs Neighborhood Park stretches across 23 acres off Copper Creek Drive, with six ponds and fountains linked by a trail of nearly a mile through native Blackland Prairie grasses. The city dedicated it in 2001. Ponderosa Park adds another 15 acres of trails, accepted by the city for park use in 2018.
The community grew up around Keller ISD campuses, with Woodland Springs Elementary inside it and Trinity Springs Middle School and Timber Creek High School both nearby. For parents and teens on busy school calendars, one office close to home makes sense. Dr. Cross is the only dentist at the practice, so every patient builds a history with the same person.
Getting there is simple. Keller Hicks Road and North Beach Street are the two main arteries linking the Villages to Heritage Trace Pkwy, and neither route requires the interstate. That makes it realistic to fit a cleaning between the morning bell and an afternoon practice.
Comfort is part of the plan too. Cozy blankets, neck pillows and TV entertainment during treatment help a nervous patient relax, and Dr. Cross checks in throughout every procedure. For anyone with significant dental anxiety, oral sedation offers a calm, conscious level of relaxation.
Smile Goals We Hear Often from Woodland Springs Homes
Teen years bring a new set of dental priorities. Crowding, gaps and bite problems become obvious, and photos for dances, sports and senior portraits make straight teeth feel urgent. Clear aligners appeal to many teenagers because they come out for meals and photos, and the trays are hard to notice in class.
Parents, meanwhile, often want their own smiles refreshed. Years of coffee and tea can dull enamel, and an older filling or a cracked molar may need attention. Cosmetic work, whitening and a durable crown are the requests that come up again and again from parents.
Preventive care ties it all together. Professional cleanings, digital x-rays and oral cancer screenings are part of routine preventive care here, and fluoride treatment is available too. Nightguards protect adults who grind their teeth while sleeping, and sportguards are available for the athletes in the family.
Timing matters for busy families. Booking checkups around the Keller ISD calendar helps students avoid missing key class days. Because the drive is short and avoids the freeway, a visit can fit neatly into a school day with time to spare.
Aligner care is a team effort between the patient and the practice. Teens who wear their trays as directed, clean them with their teeth and keep each set in its case tend to stay on schedule. Dr. Cross tracks progress digitally, so check-in appointments stay brief and focused.
Whitening works best on a healthy foundation. Any cavities or worn fillings are usually addressed first, and existing crowns or veneers do not lighten the way natural enamel does. Planning the order of care up front helps parents get the result they want without repeat work.
Accidents happen on courts and practice fields. A chipped front tooth or a sudden toothache can be seen through same-day emergency care for urgent needs, and new patients can start with a $49 emergency exam and x-ray. Having that plan in place before the season starts saves a frantic search later.
Care From a Dentist Near Woodland Springs
Invisalign®
Clear aligners straighten teeth for teens and adults with fewer office visits than traditional braces. Treatment starts with a digital scan and a virtual preview of how your smile is expected to move.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, fluoride, sealants and screenings keep the whole household on track. Regular checkups also let Dr. Cross track how your teeth and gums change from year to year.
Cosmetic Dentistry
From Opalescence® whitening to veneers and bonding, cosmetic care helps parents and teens feel confident in photos. Dr. Cross looks at the cause of any staining before suggesting a plan.
Same-Day Crowns
With digital scanning and Glidewell® IO in-office milling, a crown is designed, milled and placed in a single appointment. You skip the temporary crown and the second visit.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Matthew Cross
Dr. Matthew Cross earned his dental degree at the University of Utah School of Dentistry and completes 100 hours of continuing education each year, much of it in cosmetic and implant dentistry. He is also a Diamond Invisalign® Provider, the tier that reflects a high volume of clear aligner cases.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Families without dental insurance can join the in-office Membership Plan for $99 a year plus a one-time $50 processing fee. It brings 20% savings on all dental procedures and $500 off Invisalign treatment. Cherry financing can spread an aligner case into flexible payments as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Heritage Trace Dental from Woodland Springs, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 4 miles and takes roughly 11 minutes from Woodland Springs Elementary. You head south on Woodland Springs Drive, west on Keller Hicks Road, south on North Beach Street, then onto Heritage Trace Pkwy. That makes us a convenient dentist near Woodland Springs without any highway or toll road on the way.
Does Invisalign need as many office visits as braces?
No, Invisalign typically requires fewer office visits than traditional braces. There are no wires to tighten, and Dr. Cross uses digital treatment planning and tracking to keep progress on schedule. That makes clear aligners a practical choice for students with full school and activity calendars, and for parents who cannot leave work often.
Can I pay for Invisalign in monthly installments?
Yes, Cherry financing offers flexible payment plans that can spread the cost of aligner treatment over time. Families who join the Membership Plan also receive $500 off Invisalign, which can lower the total before any payments begin. The front desk can walk you through both options and estimate what your insurance may contribute.
Is professional whitening better than store-bought strips?
Professional Opalescence® whitening usually gives faster, more even results than over-the-counter strips. Before recommending it, Dr. Cross looks at what is causing the discoloration, since coffee stains, aging enamel and some medications respond differently. That evaluation helps you choose an approach that suits your teeth instead of guessing at the store.
Do I need a nightguard if I grind my teeth at night?
A nightguard is usually a smart idea if you grind or clench while you sleep. The practice offers nightguards to protect teeth from that pressure, which can wear down enamel and strain dental work over time. Dr. Cross can look for signs of grinding at your next checkup and talk through whether a guard makes sense.
Schedule Your Visit from Woodland Springs
If you have been meaning to find a dentist near Woodland Springs, a quick call to 817-760-2649 gets your family on the schedule Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Our areas we serve page lists every nearby community, and our Dentist Fort Worth, TX homepage tells the full story of Heritage Trace Dental.