Convenient Access from Richland Hills
Leslie Nason, DDS welcomes patients who want a dentist in Richland Hills, TX residents can reach with almost no turns. The drive from Richland Hills City Hall to our office in south Keller is about 6.8 miles and typically takes 14 minutes. Once you are on Rufe Snow Dr, you simply stay on it.
From City Hall on Diana Dr, make the quick turn onto Baker Blvd (SH 183) and, within a tenth of a mile, bear right onto Rufe Snow Dr. That single road carries you north over Loop 820, through the heart of North Richland Hills and across North Tarrant Parkway. Our building is at 1720 Rufe Snow Dr, about 0.3 mile north of that crossing.
The route never touches a toll lane. Whether you set out from the Richland Hills Public Library beside City Hall, Kate Baker Park or The Link, Rufe Snow Dr is the road to aim for. Expect a bit more time at rush hour around the Loop 820 interchange. Patients from Haltom City often come in this way too, and our Google Maps listing will guide you to the door.
A Small-City Feel, Carried Into the Dental Chair
Richland Hills covers only about three square miles of Tarrant County, and it has been its own city since 1950. Neighbors tend to know each other here, and the library calendar mixes children's story times with gatherings for residents 55 and older. Since the Trinity Railway Express station closed in early 2024, most trips out of town happen by car.
A practice with the same personal scale fits that lifestyle. Dr. Leslie Nason has led her own doctor-owned office since 2005, and she treats every patient herself. Appointments are unhurried, and she explains what she sees before recommending anything.
Restorations are made with local US dental laboratories, and Dr. Nason calls personally after bigger procedures. It is the kind of continuity that is hard to find when every visit means a new face.
That approach matters most to Richland Hills patients who have had a lot of dental work over the years. Instead of a rushed checkup, you get time to ask how an aging bridge is holding up or whether a sore spot needs attention now or can wait.
What Richland Hills Residents Should Know About Their Dental Care
An established community means many residents have restorations that have been in place for a long time. Crowns, bridges and large fillings wear down, and the edges can let decay creep in without pain. Routine digital x-rays, read with help from AI software, give Dr. Nason a clear look underneath.
Gum health deserves extra attention with age. Gum disease often develops quietly, with bleeding during brushing, persistent bad breath or teeth that look longer as tissue pulls back. Left alone, it can weaken the bone that holds teeth in place, so catching it early is easier on both your mouth and your schedule.
For Richland Hills residents missing teeth or wearing a denture that no longer fits, there are modern choices. Implants can replace a single tooth, and digital dentures are designed from 3D scans rather than messy impression putty. Because the digital file is saved, a lost denture can be remade without starting over.
Younger families here attend Birdville ISD schools, and children benefit from sealants and fluoride as their molars come in. One household can schedule a parent and kids during the same morning block to save a second trip up Rufe Snow Dr.
Sudden problems get attention as well. The practice prioritizes same-day emergency appointments during regular hours for a cracked tooth, a lost crown or swelling near a root. New patients with an urgent issue can begin with our $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, and Dr. Nason personally checks in later that day to see how you are healing.
Comfort is built into every appointment. Warm face towels, blankets, lip balm and bite blocks are part of the comfort menu, and a compounded numbing gel is applied before injections. Many patients leave a longer procedure with a milkshake, which tends to be welcome after a numb afternoon.
Care Options When You Need a Dentist in Richland Hills, TX
The services below match what Richland Hills patients most often need. Every visit takes place at our single Rufe Snow Dr office with Dr. Nason.
Crowns, Inlays and Onlays
Worn or broken teeth can be rebuilt through Restorative Dentistry, using tooth-colored materials and ceramic crowns that are crafted by local US dental laboratories.
Implant Tooth Replacement
With Dental Implants, a titanium post fuses with the jawbone and helps preserve it. CBCT 3D imaging guides planning, and bone grafting can rebuild support first.
Modern Dentures
Digital Dentures are designed with 3D software and milled or printed from dense resin that is less porous than older poured acrylic and better at resisting odor-causing bacteria.
Gum Disease Treatment
Our Periodontics care starts with gentle pocket measurements, then deep cleaning with scaling and root planing to remove tartar below the gumline.
Saving an Infected Tooth
A throbbing ache or a tooth that darkens can mean an infected nerve. Endodontics treatment cleans and seals the inside of the tooth so you can keep it.
Kids and Grandkids
Family Dentistry visits cover cleanings, exams, sealants and fluoride, plus oral cancer screenings for adults, all in one familiar office.
Meet Dr. Leslie Nason
Dr. Leslie Nason has completed several hundred hours of continuing education, including advanced training in dental implants, airway therapy, nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation. She belongs to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and the Spear Faculty Club. She is also active in the Keller Rotary Club.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
As an out-of-network office, we send claims to your insurance company on your behalf, so you are not stuck filling out forms. Patients without coverage often choose our In-House Dental Membership Plan, which has no deductibles, waiting periods or claims. Larger treatment can be spread out through Cherry or CareCredit.
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 Richland Hills, and how do I get there?
We are about 6.8 miles from Richland Hills City Hall, a drive of roughly 14 minutes. Turn onto Baker Blvd, bear right onto Rufe Snow Dr and follow it north across Loop 820 and North Tarrant Parkway. Anyone choosing a dentist in Richland Hills, TX will find our office about 0.3 mile past that intersection.
How should I care for my digital dentures at night?
Take them out at night and soak them in clean water or an approved denture solution. Before soaking, brush the denture gently with a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive cleanser to remove food particles. Removing it overnight lets your gums rest, and regular checkups let Dr. Nason inspect both the denture and the tissue underneath.
Does Dr. Nason perform root canal treatment herself?
Yes, Dr. Nason provides root canal therapy at our office. She uses CBCT 3D imaging and digital x-rays to see the root canals, numbs the area with a compounded gel and local anesthetic, then cleans and seals the tooth. Saving the natural tooth helps keep neighboring teeth from shifting and protects the jawbone.
Can a retired Richland Hills couple share the in-house membership plan?
Yes, a spouse can join as a secondary member. The primary member pays $499 a year and the spouse pays $449. Each member receives two exams, two cleanings and two sets of necessary x-rays per benefit year, plus discounts on general services and implant care. There are no waiting periods or annual maximums to track.
Which gum changes should older adults in Richland Hills watch for?
Bleeding when you brush or floss is the most common early warning sign. Other signs include bad breath that does not go away, gums pulling back from the teeth and teeth that feel loose or fit together differently. Any of these is worth an exam, since early gum disease is much easier to treat than advanced disease.
Schedule Your Visit from Richland Hills
When you are ready for a dentist in Richland Hills, TX neighbors can reach with one easy drive, call 817-662-0713. Our phones and chairs are open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Explore more communities on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the homepage of your Keller dentist to learn about the practice.