Convenient Access from North Richland Hills
Families searching for a dentist in North Richland Hills, TX can reach Leslie Nason, DDS in about 14 minutes. Our office is at 1720 Rufe Snow Dr in south Keller, roughly 6.6 miles north of North Richland Hills City Hall. Nearly the whole trip follows one road, so most people stop needing directions after a single visit.
Leaving City Hall on City Point Dr, take Boulevard 26 (SH 26) for a short stretch and then follow the Northeast Loop 820 frontage road west for about a mile and a half. Turn north on Rufe Snow Dr and stay with it for close to four miles. You will cross North Tarrant Parkway, and our building sits about 0.3 mile past that intersection on the same road.
Whether your day starts near NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course or one of the two TEXRail stations, Rufe Snow Dr is usually the most direct line north. Morning rush hour on Loop 820 can stretch the trip a few minutes, so leave a little cushion for an 8 AM visit. Directions are one tap away on our Google Maps listing. We also see many patients from Richland Hills and Hurst.
A Dental Home Built Around North Richland Hills Routines
North Richland Hills is one of the larger cities in Tarrant County, and the city points to more than 800 acres of parkland and about 30 miles of hike and bike trails. It was also named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live list for 2026-2027. Days here tend to be full, between school pickups, practices at the pool and commutes toward Fort Worth or DFW Airport.
That kind of schedule calls for a dental office that respects your time without rushing your care. Dr. Leslie Nason has run her own independent practice in Keller since 2005, and she still sits eye to eye with every patient to talk through findings. Treatment plans come from a shared conversation, which she calls co-diagnosis, rather than from a list of what a policy will pay for.
Many North Richland Hills households bring several generations to one chart. Grandparents may be managing older crowns while teenagers are getting their first sealant checks. Keeping everyone with one dentist means one set of records, one familiar team and one place to call when something comes up.
What North Richland Hills Residents Should Know About Their Smiles
Students in North Richland Hills attend either Birdville ISD or Keller ISD, depending on the neighborhood. Either way, the school calendar shapes when kids can get to the dentist. Our hours run Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, so many parents book cleanings during school breaks or line up siblings back to back on one morning.
This is also an active city. NRH Centre offers fitness and aquatics, NRH2O draws crowds all summer, and youth leagues fill the parks. Contact sports and fast-moving games put front teeth at risk, and a custom sports mouthguard made from a precise scan fits far better than a boil-and-bite guard from a sporting goods aisle.
Plenty of North Richland Hills neighborhoods are well established, and long-time residents often carry fillings and crowns placed decades ago. Old restorations can leak or crack quietly. Regular exams with digital x-rays, plus AI software that helps analyze those images, let Dr. Nason spot trouble while the fix is still small.
Snoring is worth mentioning at your visit as well. Loud snoring and daytime fatigue can point to obstructive sleep apnea, and the office uses CBCT 3D imaging to look at airway space when that question comes up.
Nervous patients have options too. The comfort menu includes warm face towels, cozy blankets, lip balm and bite blocks to rest your jaw, and many people finish a longer visit with a milkshake. For deeper anxiety, Dr. Nason offers nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, and she calls afterward to check on how you feel.
Choosing a Dentist in North Richland Hills, TX: Services That Fit
Six areas of care come up again and again with our North Richland Hills families. Dr. Nason handles each of them personally at the Rufe Snow Dr office, so you see the same dentist from the first exam to the final check.
Checkups for the Whole Household
Our Family Dentistry care covers exams, cleanings, oral cancer screenings, sealants and fluoride, along with custom sports mouthguards for young athletes and nightguards for adults who grind.
Gum Health
Bleeding gums and stubborn bad breath can signal early gum disease. Through Periodontics, Dr. Nason measures pocket depths and offers scaling and root planing to calm the infection.
Repairing Older Work
When a decades-old filling breaks down, Restorative Dentistry options include tooth-colored fillings, inlays, onlays and ceramic crowns made with US dental laboratories.
Replacing a Missing Tooth
Dental Implants are planned with CBCT 3D imaging so the post is placed at the right depth and angle, and bone grafting is available when extra support is needed.
Better Sleep
For snorers and tired mornings, Sleep Apnea Treatment can include a custom oral appliance that holds the jaw slightly forward, coordinated with your sleep physician.
A Brighter Smile
Professional Opalescence Whitening comes as an in-office treatment or custom take-home trays, and the gel strength can be adjusted if your teeth run sensitive.
Meet Your North Richland Hills Dental Team
Dr. Leslie Nason earned her dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and practiced around Dallas/Fort Worth before opening her Keller office in 2005. She is a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and belongs to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Our front desk team speaks English and Spanish.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We are an out-of-network practice, and our team files claims with your carrier for you. Households without coverage can join the In-House Dental Membership Plan at $499 a year for the primary member and $449 for each additional member. Cherry and CareCredit financing are also available, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Leslie Nason, DDS from North Richland Hills, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 6.6 miles from North Richland Hills City Hall, usually a 14-minute drive. Take Boulevard 26 and the Northeast Loop 820 frontage road to Rufe Snow Dr, then drive north about four miles. Patients wanting a dentist in North Richland Hills, TX will find us just past North Tarrant Parkway.
Can untreated gum disease affect the rest of my body?
Yes, research links chronic gum inflammation to problems beyond the mouth. Bacteria from infected gum pockets can enter the bloodstream and raise inflammatory markers tied to heart disease, stroke and trouble managing diabetes. Treating gum disease early protects your teeth and supports your overall health, which is why Dr. Nason measures gum pockets at checkups.
Do North Richland Hills patients get an oral cancer screening at checkups?
Yes, an oral cancer screening is included in routine exams at our office. Dr. Nason carefully checks your tongue, cheeks, gums and other soft tissues for any unusual patches or changes. Early detection matters, and the screening adds very little time to a visit that already includes your cleaning and a review of your teeth.
How does AI software help Dr. Nason read my x-rays?
The AI software acts as a second set of eyes on your digital x-rays. It highlights small density changes and early decay patterns that can be hard to spot. Dr. Nason still reviews every image herself and shows you what she sees, so the technology supports her judgment rather than replacing it.
What comfort options can I request during a long appointment?
You can choose from a comfort menu that includes warm face towels, cozy blankets, lip balm and bite blocks that let your jaw rest. A compounded numbing gel is applied before injections. Many patients finish with a milkshake, and nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation is available if you feel especially anxious.
Schedule Your Visit from North Richland Hills
If you have been looking for a dentist in North Richland Hills, TX who takes time to listen, call 817-662-0713 to book a visit with Dr. Nason, Monday through Thursday. You can browse every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page or learn more about your Keller dentist on our homepage.