Convenient Access from Maple Glen
For parents who want a dentist near Maple Glen without a long drive, Hatboro Horsham Family Dental is about 14 minutes away in Hatboro. The drive heads east across Horsham Township on roads many families use every day. Our two dentists treat children, teens and adults, and Monday through Wednesday the first appointments start at 8:00 AM.
Starting from Maple Glen Elementary School, the trip is 6.1 miles. Head north on Limekiln Pike (PA 152) for about a mile and turn east on Norristown Road for roughly 2 miles. Norristown Road brings you to Horsham Road (PA 463), which jogs briefly onto Easton Road (PA 611) before continuing east.
From there Blair Mill Road leads northeast into Hatboro, and a few short local streets, West Moreland Avenue, Abbotts Lane and West Montgomery Avenue, deliver you to York Road. One block north, East Monument Avenue reaches 122 N York Rd Ste 2, Hatboro, PA 19040; see it on Google Maps.
On the way you leave the Upper Dublin side of the community, home to the elementary school as well as Temple University Ambler and its Landscape Arboretum. Households on the Horsham side, near Jarrett Road Park, can shave about a mile off the trip. Families in Horsham and Fort Washington visit us too, and at school drop-off and pick-up or weekday rush hours the drive can run longer.
A Good Fit for Maple Glen Households
Maple Glen is a census-designated place rather than a borough or township, split between Upper Dublin and Horsham Townships in Montgomery County. It counted 6,647 residents in the 2020 census across about 3.1 square miles. Upper Dublin, which holds most of the community, turned from farmland into a residential suburb after World War II. Neighbors include Dresher, next door along Welsh Road, and Jarrettown.
That split matters for families. Children on the Upper Dublin side attend Upper Dublin schools, while the Horsham side belongs to the Hatboro-Horsham School District. For parents on the Horsham side, Hatboro is already part of the school map. Adding a dental stop to a trip you already make is easier than learning a new part of the county.
The community's best-known neighbor is Temple University Ambler, whose campus began in 1910 as the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women. Its Landscape Arboretum is open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day of the year, and the campus carries an Ambler mailing address even though it sits in Upper Dublin Township. Addresses around here can be confusing, but the drive to our office stays simple from either side of the community.
Inside our office, you will find a newly renovated space and a team that treats a first visit as a chance to get to know you. We review your dental history, clean and examine your teeth, and then talk plainly about what we see. Nobody gets a lecture, and no one is pushed toward treatment they do not need.
Smart Dental Habits for Maple Glen Families
Busy suburban households tend to run on carpool calendars. Checkups are easier to keep when they fit around school and work, and our 8:00 AM starts Monday through Wednesday let you get a visit done early in the day.
Gum health is a quieter concern that adults often overlook. Bleeding when you brush, gums that look puffy or are pulling back from a tooth, and lingering bad breath can all be early signs of gum disease. Our family dentistry covers gum disease treatment and gum grafting, and early care usually keeps the fix simpler.
The middle and high school years are when many parents start to think about straightening teeth. Invisalign aligners come out for meals, brushing and big games, which suits teens with packed practice schedules. A short Invisalign consultation shows whether aligners can handle a particular bite, and adults are just as welcome to ask.
The area has an old connection to the earth. Limekiln Pike takes its name from the lime hauled out of Upper Dublin's early kilns, back when this was farming and limestone-mining country. Today the land is mostly homes and lawns, and the families living on it want the same thing everywhere: care that is easy to schedule and easy to understand.
Dental Services for Families Wanting a Dentist Near Maple Glen
Family Dentistry
Cleanings and checkups, pediatric care, gum disease treatment, gum grafting and root canals keep every generation's teeth healthy.
Invisalign®
Clear aligners correct crowding, gaps and bite problems for teens and adults, without brackets that catch on sports gear. Treatment begins with digital impressions at a consultation.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, implants, implant restorations and dentures restore strength where teeth are worn, broken or missing. We explain each option and its tradeoffs before anything begins.
IV Sedation
For anxious patients or longer procedures, IV sedation helps you relax while our team monitors you closely. A friend or family member drives you home afterward.
Parents with questions about cavities, brushing or a child's first visit can find plain answers in our Family Dentistry Learning Center. If something hurts right now, see our emergency exam special and call us.
Meet Your Hatboro Dental Team
Dr. Drashti Khamar practiced in Virginia before moving to Pennsylvania in March 2021, and she puts real effort into building a relationship with each patient. Dr. Jashank Sampat, DMD, has continuing education in restorative endodontics, which is useful when a tooth needs a root canal and then a crown.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We work with most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Careington and Assurant. For families without coverage, the Dual membership costs $502 a year for a parent and child or two spouses, and family plans cover children enrolled full-time in college until age 23. CareCredit, credit cards and cash are accepted as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hatboro Horsham Family Dental from Maple Glen, and how do I get there?
We are 6.1 miles from Maple Glen Elementary School, about a 14-minute drive. Take Limekiln Pike and Norristown Road to Horsham Road, then Blair Mill Road into Hatboro and York Road to East Monument Avenue. Families who want a dentist near Maple Glen without crossing into the city find it a simple, mostly suburban drive.
How often should I come in for a checkup and cleaning?
Many patients do well with a checkup and cleaning about twice a year. If you have gum disease, a history of frequent cavities or other concerns, our dentists may suggest a different schedule after your exam. Regular visits let small problems be found while they are still simple to treat.
Is it better to save a tooth with a root canal or pull it?
Saving a natural tooth is usually the better choice when it can be done. A root canal removes infected pulp and keeps the tooth in place, often followed by a crown. When a tooth is too damaged to save, an extraction makes sense, and our dentists can then discuss a bridge, an implant or a denture to fill the gap.
How can I help my child feel relaxed at a first dental visit?
Keep the talk positive and simple, and skip words like shot or hurt. An early appointment, when your child is rested, usually goes best, and our 8:00 AM starts make that easy Monday through Wednesday. Our team approaches young patients with gentle care, patience and comfort, moving at the child's own pace.
What is gum grafting, and who needs it?
Gum grafting adds tissue where gums have receded and left root surfaces exposed. People with receding gums may notice sensitivity, teeth that look longer or notches near the gumline. A graft can protect the root and reduce sensitivity. Our dentists will check how much recession you have and whether a graft or another approach makes more sense.
Schedule Your Visit from Maple Glen
Book with a dentist near Maple Glen by calling 215-798-9770. To see the other neighborhoods and towns we serve, visit our areas we serve page, or read more about the practice on the Dentist Hatboro, PA homepage. Local school information is on the Upper Dublin School District site.
