Convenient Access from Fort Washington
Whether you work in the office park or are raising a family in Upper Dublin, Hatboro Horsham Family Dental is about 16 minutes away on local roads. That makes our Hatboro office a practical choice for anyone wanting a dentist near Fort Washington. The doors open at 8:00 AM Monday through Wednesday, and Wednesday hours run until 7:00 PM.
Starting at the Upper Dublin Public Library at 520 Virginia Drive, follow Virginia Drive northeast for about a mile and a half; it becomes Dreshertown Road and continues roughly another mile and a half through Dresher. At Welsh Road (PA 63), head east for a short distance and pick up Blair Mill Road, which runs northeast a little over two miles. West Moreland Avenue, Abbotts Lane and West Montgomery Avenue lead to North York Road (PA 263), and East Monument Avenue finishes the trip of roughly 6.7 miles at 122 N York Rd Ste 2.
The office park sits at the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Fort Washington Interchange (Exit 339), but this route never gets on the Turnpike, so there are no tolls. Virginia Drive around the office park and Welsh Road can back up at weekday rush hours and school times, so leave a little slack then. Directions are one tap away on Google Maps, and we also have pages for neighboring Dresher and Ambler.
Built Around Fort Washington Workdays and School Days
Fort Washington is an unincorporated community that lies entirely within Upper Dublin Township in Montgomery County. Suburban single-family neighborhoods surround a large business center, and families here attend Upper Dublin schools. The office park opened in 1955 as the first modern suburban business park on the East Coast and now holds more than 80 buildings.
The wider Fort Washington mailing area reaches into Whitemarsh Township, home to Hope Lodge, a Georgian mansion built in the 1740s, and to Fort Washington State Park. The park's 493 acres are known for spring dogwoods, hiking and the fall Hawk Watch, and its name recalls the temporary fort that Continental troops built there in 1777 before Valley Forge. Flourtown lies just beyond the park.
That blend of office workers and school-age households shapes how people book. An 8:00 AM start lets someone finish a cleaning before most workdays get busy, while the 7:00 PM Wednesday close leaves room for a visit after school pickup. Thursday hours run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Keeping Teeth Healthy on a Fort Washington Schedule
Desk jobs and long commutes come with habits that affect teeth: coffee through the day, snacking at a keyboard, and clenching under deadline stress. Over time these can stain enamel, raise cavity risk and leave the jaw sore by evening. Regular cleanings keep stains and buildup in check, and our emergency service includes jaw pain treatments for TMD.
Adults often postpone a tooth that only twinges now and then until it starts to throb. Dr. Sampat has continuing education in restorative endodontics, so a root canal and the crown that protects the tooth afterward can both happen here. Treating a sore tooth sooner usually means a simpler repair.
Both dentists also see children and teens, so parents and kids can share one practice. Parents weighing aligners for a teenager, or for themselves, can browse our Invisalign Learning Center before the first consultation.
Everyday and Urgent Care for Anyone Wanting a Dentist Near Fort Washington
Emergency Dental Care
A cracked molar, a throbbing toothache or a jaw that locks up after a stressful week all fall under emergency care. When something is urgent, the team makes every effort to fit you in the same day and keep the rest of your workweek on track.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening lifts coffee stains, porcelain veneers reshape chipped or uneven front teeth, and composite fillings blend in with natural enamel. A refreshed smile can be a confidence boost before a job interview or a big presentation.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants and implant restorations repair teeth that are cracked, worn or missing. One office can plan the whole sequence from start to finish.
Invisalign®
Clear aligners straighten teeth for teens and adults without brackets. Planning begins with a consultation and digital impressions of your teeth.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, checkups, gum care, root canals and pediatric visits keep Upper Dublin households on a steady routine. Kids and parents can be seen by the same team.
Meet Your Hatboro Dental Team
Dr. Drashti Khamar has practiced in Pennsylvania since March 2021, after earlier years in Virginia, and she makes a point of building a real relationship with each patient. Dr. Jashank Sampat, DMD, adds continuing education in restorative endodontics and memberships in the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Cigna, UCCI and Careington. CareCredit spreads larger treatment over several payment plans once approved, and the Membership Plan offers no deductibles and immediate eligibility for patients without insurance. If a tooth flares up, our emergency exam special is posted on the site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hatboro Horsham Family Dental from Fort Washington, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 16 minutes for the 6.7-mile drive from the Upper Dublin Public Library. Virginia Drive, Dreshertown Road, Welsh Road and Blair Mill Road lead to York Road (PA 263) in Hatboro. It is a toll-free trip, which keeps things simple for patients choosing a dentist near Fort Washington.
How can I ease a toothache until my appointment?
Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently around the tooth, since trapped food often causes the pain. An over-the-counter pain reliever taken as the label directs and a cold compress on the cheek can help, but never hold aspirin against the gum. For urgent problems, the team makes every effort to see you the same day.
Is it okay to put off a filling for a few months?
Usually not. Decay keeps spreading through the softer layer under the enamel, so a small cavity that needs a simple filling today can grow into one that needs a crown or a root canal. Tooth-colored composite fillings are a quick fix while the problem is still small, and they blend in with the rest of your teeth.
Can a root canal and the crown afterward be done at the same office?
Yes. Root canals are part of our family dentistry service, and crowns fall under restorative dentistry, so both steps happen in Hatboro. Dr. Sampat has continuing education in restorative endodontics, the field that joins those two steps. Keeping both steps with one team means fewer handoffs and one set of records for the tooth.
Should I choose whitening or veneers for stained teeth?
It depends on the type of stain. Teeth whitening works well on surface discoloration from coffee, tea and everyday wear. Porcelain veneers cover the front of the tooth, so they suit deeper stains, chips or uneven shapes that whitening cannot change. Some patients combine the two for a consistent shade.
Schedule Your Visit from Fort Washington
Pick up the phone and dial 215-798-9770 to set up time with a dentist near Fort Washington who fits your week. Our areas we serve page lists every community we welcome, and the Dentist Hatboro, PA homepage covers the practice in more detail.
