Convenient Access from Ivyland
Ivyland is the smallest borough in Bucks County, and its one numbered road, Jacksonville Road (PA 332), leads almost straight to Hatboro Horsham Family Dental. The drive from Borough Hall takes about 7 minutes. For residents comparing a dentist in Ivyland, PA with offices farther afield, our two dentists in Hatboro provide family checkups, restorative work, cosmetic care and help with urgent problems.
From Ivyland Borough Hall at 991 Pennsylvania Avenue, take Pennsylvania Avenue to Wilson Avenue and continue southeast to Jacksonville Road. Head southwest on PA 332 through Warminster for about 2.5 miles into Hatboro, where the route becomes East Montgomery Avenue. Turn right onto North Penn Street, then left onto East Monument Avenue to reach 122 N York Rd Ste 2, Hatboro, PA 19040. The whole trip is about 3.1 miles, and you can view the office on Google Maps to preview it.
Borough Hall sits among Victorian frame houses and streets laid out in the 1870s, and the old rail line through town passed to the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad in 1966. Residents of Ivyland Village, the newer homes east of PA 332, are already on the main route. Neighbors in Warminster and Southampton have their own pages too.
A Dental Practice Suited to Ivyland's Small-Town Scale
Ivyland began as one man's plan. In 1873 Edwin Lacey, a Quaker, bought 40 acres between Jacksonville Road and a planned railroad, hoping to serve visitors headed to the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The first train arrived on March 9, 1874, a post office followed in 1889, and the borough incorporated in 1903. According to the borough, the "ivy" that inspired the name turned out to be poison ivy.
Lacey laid out a regular street grid and named avenues for people he admired, including Wilson, Gough, Lincoln and Chase. The borough describes it as probably the first regularly planned town in the county. His Temperance House, built around 1875 near the center of town, still stands among the Late Victorian homes. You can read more on the Borough of Ivyland history page.
With fewer than a thousand residents on about a third of a square mile, Ivyland has the feel of a small neighborhood where people know each other. A dental office that answers the phone, remembers your history and explains things plainly fits that kind of place. Our practice sits a short drive away in Hatboro, without a highway or toll in between.
Ivyland Smiles at Every Age: What to Watch For
The borough's historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, with 133 contributing buildings, most of them frame houses built between 1873 and 1931. Old houses need steady upkeep, and teeth do too, and small fixes now usually prevent bigger projects later.
Gum health deserves the same attention. Gum disease often starts quietly, with mild bleeding or puffiness that is easy to ignore, and over time it can loosen teeth. Professional cleanings remove the hardened buildup that home care leaves behind, and our dentists treat gum disease, including gum grafting where gums have pulled back. Catching it early keeps treatment simpler and more comfortable.
Adults who have had fillings, crowns or bridges for many years should keep an eye on them. Older restorations can wear, chip or leak at the edges, and a missing tooth that was never replaced lets neighboring teeth drift. Regular exams catch these changes early, and our dentists can explain whether a repair, a new crown or an implant makes the most sense.
Younger families, including those in the newer homes of Ivyland Village, have a different checklist. Children in the Centennial School District need regular cleanings, checkups and help building good brushing habits, and our Family Dentistry Learning Center answers common questions in plain language. If your household is due for a visit, the current cleaning special is worth a look.
Nearby Northampton and Warwick townships lie in other directions, but for dental care Hatboro is the simple run down PA 332. Appointments start at 8:00 AM Monday through Wednesday, so a checkup can come before work or school.
Repair, Prevention and Polish: What a Dentist in Ivyland, PA Should Offer
Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns strengthen teeth weakened by large fillings or cracks. Bridges, dentures and dental implants replace teeth that are missing, and implant restorations complete an implant with a natural-looking tooth.
Family Dentistry
Cleaning and checkups, pediatric care, gum disease treatment and halitosis care keep every age covered. Gum grafting helps where gums have pulled back. Root canals and tooth extractions are available when a tooth needs more than routine care.
Emergency Dental Care
A chipped tooth, a sudden ache or a sore jaw needs prompt attention. For urgent needs, we offer same-day dentistry with multiple spots available during the day. Tooth pain relief and TMD treatment are part of this care.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers and composite fillings refresh a smile that has dulled or chipped over the years. Composite material is shaded to match nearby teeth. Cosmetic changes can be planned alongside restorative work, so everything matches.
Meet Your Hatboro Dental Team
Dr. Drashti Khamar and Dr. Jashank Sampat share the care here. Dr. Sampat completed an intensive implant continuum and both places and restores dental implants, a real advantage for patients replacing missing teeth. Dr. Khamar practiced in Virginia before relocating to Pennsylvania in March 2021, and she approaches each patient with comprehensive care and a gentle touch.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Delta, Guardian and Cigna are among the many major insurance plans the office accepts. For households without coverage, a three-member Membership Plan costs $753 a year, with no claim forms, no pre-existing condition limits and immediate eligibility. Visit our financing and insurance page for CareCredit and other payment options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hatboro Horsham Family Dental from Ivyland, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 3.1 miles from Ivyland Borough Hall, about a 7-minute drive. Jacksonville Road (PA 332) carries you southwest through Warminster into Hatboro, and North Penn Street and East Monument Avenue finish the trip. For residents who want a dentist in Ivyland, PA without a highway drive, it is a short and simple run.
How do I care for a new dental bridge?
Brush it twice a day like your natural teeth, and clean underneath it daily, because food and plaque collect where the false tooth meets the gum. A floss threader or a small interdental brush makes that easier. Regular cleanings and exams let our dentists check the supporting teeth, since the bridge is only as strong as they are.
What can be done for teeth worn down over the years?
Several things, depending on how much tooth is left. Mild wear can often be rebuilt with tooth-colored composite, while heavily worn or cracked teeth may need crowns to protect them. If grinding or jaw pain is part of the cause, that gets addressed too, so the new work lasts. A checkup shows how far the wear has gone.
Does the Membership Plan have a waiting period?
No. Eligibility starts right away, so members can book cleanings and other covered care as soon as they join. The plan also has no deductibles, no yearly maximum, no claim forms and no pre-authorization. It is designed for patients without dental insurance, and monthly payment options make the yearly cost easier to manage.
Is it worth replacing a back tooth that nobody sees?
Usually, yes. A missing back tooth leaves a gap that neighboring teeth can drift into, and the tooth above or below may start to shift as well. Chewing moves to the other side, which adds wear there. A bridge, a denture or an implant can restore the space, and an exam shows which one fits your mouth best.
Schedule Your Visit from Ivyland
Finding a dentist in Ivyland, PA residents can reach in about 7 minutes takes one phone call. Dial 215-798-9770 to set up a cleaning, a crown visit or an urgent appointment, including Wednesday times until 7:00 PM. See every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, or start at Dentist Hatboro, PA to learn more about the practice.
