Convenient Access from Summerfields
If your old dentist retired or moved away, Leslie Nason, DDS is a dentist near Summerfields that most neighbors reach in about 11 minutes. The office is at 1720 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248, a straight shot north through Watauga, and Dr. Leslie Nason has owned and run the practice herself since 2005.
Use Summerfields Park at 6720 Spoonwood Ln as your starting point. Follow Spoonwood Ln a short way, then turn left on Western Center Blvd and drive east about 1.3 miles; the road becomes Watauga Rd as it nears US 377. Turn left onto US 377, also called Denton Hwy, and stay north for roughly 2.4 miles.
At N Tarrant Pkwy, turn right and go east a little over a mile, then turn left on Rufe Snow Dr. Our office is a few hundred yards north of that intersection, and the full trip is about 6 miles with no tolls. Pin it on Google Maps before your first visit; the same route also serves patients from Park Glen and Watauga.
A Dental Home for Longtime Summerfields Homeowners
Summerfields is one of the older parts of far north Fort Worth. The city notes that the area around its namesake park was developed in the 1970s, just north of Loop 820, and the park itself was dedicated in 1978. Many households have lived on these streets for a long time, and their dental history tends to be just as long.
That history is where an unhurried exam pays off. Dr. Nason looks at the age and condition of each filling and crown, checks the bite for uneven wear, and shows you what she sees on the screen. Then you decide together what needs attention now and what can be watched, a process she calls co-diagnosis.
Technology supports that careful look. CBCT 3D imaging shows bone levels and root shapes that flat x-rays can miss, which matters when planning an implant or a tricky root canal. Intraoral scanners capture crowns and dentures digitally, so there is no tray of putty to hold in your mouth.
Patients also tell us they value continuity. The person who plans your crown is the same doctor who places it and checks it at your next cleaning, because there is only one dentist at our office. Lab work goes to local US dental laboratories, which keeps quality and communication close to home.
What Summerfields Residents Should Know About Aging Dental Work
No filling or crown lasts forever. Over many years, edges can wear thin, tiny gaps can open, and bacteria can slip underneath where neither you nor a mirror will notice. Cracks often begin as a faint line and then give way while you are eating something ordinary, which is why steady checkups matter more as restorations age.
Gum health deserves equal attention in an established neighborhood like this one. Gum disease rarely hurts in its early stages, so signs such as bleeding while brushing, persistent bad breath or teeth that look longer are easy to brush aside. When it advances, the bone around the teeth begins to break down, and that bone loss can eventually leave teeth loose.
Night grinding adds to the strain. Teeth that clench for years wear flat and can chip around older work, and a custom nightguard cushions the bite while you sleep. Snoring, morning headaches or waking up tired can also point to an airway issue, and Dr. Nason screens for sleep apnea when those signs appear.
The neighborhood is not only longtime owners, of course. Parkview Elementary, a Keller ISD school, sits right next to the park, and Fossil Ridge High School is on Thompson Rd. Younger families moving into older homes need cleanings and sealants for their kids, while the grandparents down the street may be thinking about implants, so we plan for both.
Dental Services from a Dentist Near Summerfields
These are the treatments we discuss most often with patients from this part of Tarrant County. Many people end up combining two or three of them in a single plan.
Replacing Worn Restorations
With Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Nason swaps failing fillings for tooth-colored composite, adds inlays or onlays when a tooth needs partial support, and rebuilds weak teeth with ceramic crowns.
Implant Tooth Replacement
Dental Implants anchor a titanium post in the jaw, then top it with a custom ceramic crown. Implants can also support a bridge or hold a full denture firmly in place.
Modern Full and Partial Dentures
Digital Dentures are designed in 3D software from a scan, so they need fewer fittings than traditional ones. A try-in prototype lets you check the look before the final set is made.
Saving an Infected Tooth
Our Endodontics care removes infected pulp, disinfects the canals and seals the tooth. Keeping your natural root helps neighboring teeth stay put and protects the jawbone.
Treating Gum Disease
Periodontics treatment ranges from careful cleanings to scaling and root planing, where tartar below the gumline is removed and root surfaces are smoothed so tissue can reattach.
Calmer Long Appointments
If a big repair makes you uneasy, Sedation Dentistry with nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can help, and it lets several steps happen in one sitting.
Meet Dr. Leslie Nason
Dr. Leslie Nason graduated from dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and practiced in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before founding her own office in 2005. Her memberships include the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. She has been featured in Society Life Magazine and Living Magazine and is an active member of the Keller Rotary Club.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Because we are out-of-network, we send claims to your insurance company directly so you can still use your benefits. For uninsured patients, the In-House Dental Membership Plan costs $499 a year and adds 10% off implant services paid by check or cash. Cherry and CareCredit financing can cover the rest of a larger plan, and new patients can start with our $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray offer.
Tim A.
“The dentist and her assistants were thorough and truly personal during our appointment. She helped me weigh my options and clearly see pros and cons of putting something off or having it done soon. I felt valued and heard.“
Marie S.
“Can’t thank this team for going above and beyond! The dentist is so knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way! She really cares about her patients and that’s why I have been her patient for over 10 years! I highly recommend this practice!“
Laura M.
Common Questions from Summerfields
How far is Leslie Nason, DDS from Summerfields, and how do I get there?
The office is about 6 miles from Summerfields Park, typically an 11-minute drive. Take Western Center Blvd east, turn north on US 377 through Watauga, go right on N Tarrant Pkwy, and finish with a left on Rufe Snow Dr. For residents who want a dentist near Summerfields without freeway driving, it is an easy routine.
Can Summerfields homeowners replace old dark fillings with tooth-colored ones?
Yes. Dr. Nason can remove aging fillings and rebuild the tooth with composite resin that bonds to the enamel and matches its color. If too little healthy tooth remains, an inlay, onlay or ceramic crown may be a better fit. She checks each filling with digital x-rays first so only the ones that need it are replaced.
How long does the dental implant process usually take for Summerfields patients?
Most implants take a few months from placement to final crown. After CBCT planning, Dr. Nason places the post, and the bone then needs time to fuse with it. Once healing is complete, she attaches a custom ceramic crown. If bone grafting is needed first, that step adds time to the schedule.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis for Summerfields adults?
Gingivitis is the early, reversible stage, with red gums that bleed but no bone loss yet. Periodontitis is the advanced stage, where infection destroys supporting bone and deepens the pockets around teeth. Catching gum problems at the gingivitis stage usually means simpler treatment, which is why we measure gum pockets during regular exams.
What can Summerfields patients without dental insurance do to keep costs predictable?
Our In-House Dental Membership Plan is designed for exactly that. For $499 a year, the primary member gets two exams, two cleanings and needed x-rays, plus 15% off general services paid by check or cash. There are no deductibles, waiting periods or annual maximums, and spouses or children can join for $449 each.
Schedule Your Visit from Summerfields
Ready for a dentist near Summerfields who will take a careful look at the dental work you already have? Call 817-662-0713 to set up a first visit. Our Areas We Serve page lists every community we welcome, and the Keller dentist homepage has more about our office.