Convenient Access from Bon Air
Crossing the James for a checkup is easier than it sounds: Glen Allen Dental Arts is about 21 minutes from the Bon Air Library on a toll-free route. Homeowners with crowns, bridges or fillings that have seen many years of use often want a dentist near Bon Air who can replace that work without a string of appointments. Our office is on Springfield Road in Glen Allen, and Dr. Michelle Park treated patients in Chesterfield before joining Dr. Lana Qaqish here.
Leave the Bon Air Library on Rattlesnake Rd and follow it to Buford Rd, then pick up W Huguenot Rd (VA 147). Join Chippenham Parkway (VA 150) heading north and cross the river on the Edward E. Willey Bridge. On the Henrico side the parkway continues as Parham Rd, which you follow to Mayland Dr.
From Mayland Dr, turn onto Pemberton Rd (VA 157) and cross West Broad Street, where the road becomes Springfield Rd. You will find us at 3950 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060, after about 10.4 miles. Tap our Google Maps page for live turn-by-turn guidance. North of the river, Tuckahoe and Dumbarton each have their own directions page.
Long-Term Dental Care for Bon Air's Established Households
Bon Air is a census-designated place in Chesterfield County, just south of the James River. It began in 1877 as a resort served by the railroad, and once the automobile arrived it grew into the largely residential community it is today. Victorian cottages still line Buford Road inside the Bon Air Historic District, which joined the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register in 1988. Mid-century modern homes fill many of the surrounding streets.
Huguenot Road frames the community on the north and west, with the Powhite and Chippenham parkways to the east and Robious Road and Midlothian Turnpike along the south. Neighbors in Midlothian and the city of Richmond are only minutes away. Public schools serving the area include Bon Air Elementary, Robious Middle and James River High.
The Bon Air Library itself has a history worth knowing. It opened in 1976, replacing the Hazen Memorial Library, which had been Chesterfield's first lending library, and it was renovated in 2014. It also makes a handy starting point for the drive north.
Families who have lived in a home for decades tend to keep the same dentist for decades too. Dr. Park values exactly that kind of long-term relationship with the people she treats. We keep a four-day schedule, Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and are closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What Bon Air Homeowners Should Know About Aging Dental Work
Crowns, bridges and fillings do not last forever. Margins wear down, cement washes out and decay can start beneath an older restoration long before it hurts. Digital x-rays at a routine exam show those changes early, with images on screen almost instantly and less radiation than film.
When a worn crown needs replacing, our office can design and mill the new one with Planmeca PlanScan® and place it in one visit. There is no goopy impression and no temporary cap to nurse along between visits.
An older bridge that has failed may leave you weighing your options for the gap. Dental implants placed with CBCT imaging and a custom 3D-printed surgical guide can support a single crown, a new bridge or even a full-arch denture. A conventional bridge or a partial may still make more sense for some mouths, and our dentists walk you through each choice.
Adults are also straightening teeth later in life. Invisalign® clear aligners suit many grown patients whose teeth have shifted over the years, and they come out for meals and brushing.
Patients who already wear partials or dentures should have the fit checked from time to time, because the jaw slowly changes shape and a loose appliance can rub the gums. Our restorative service makes and adjusts dentures and partials. If a lower denture keeps slipping, implants can be added later to hold it steady.
Nighttime grinding is another quiet source of wear. Adults who wake with a sore jaw or notice flattened edges on their teeth may benefit from a custom nightguard, which our family dentistry service provides. Protecting healthy enamel now can delay the need for crowns later.
Grandparents from Bon Air sometimes bring grandchildren along as well. Cleanings, sealants and fluoride treatment for the youngest patients can be booked alongside an adult visit, so one trip across the river covers two generations.
Treatment Options From a Dentist Near Bon Air
Restorative Dentistry
Color-matched ceramic and composite fillings, root canal therapy, bridges, extractions, dentures and partials. Worn older fillings can be replaced with tooth-colored material.
Same-Day Crowns
A digital scan, on-screen design and in-office milling let us finish a replacement crown in a single appointment. That saves a second trip over the Willey Bridge.
Dental Implants
Every implant is guided by a CBCT scan and a 3D-printed surgical guide. Implants can anchor one crown, a bridge spanning several teeth or a complete denture.
Invisalign®
Removable clear aligners for adults and teens, mapped from an iTero® scan. You change trays every one or two weeks and come in for a check every 6 to 8 weeks.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings and nightguards for adults, with sealants and fluoride treatment for grandchildren who come along.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Michelle Park practiced in Chesterfield before coming to our office and belongs to the Southside Dental Society, the ADA and the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Lana Qaqish also cared for patients in the Chester area and in Louisa County. Both are introduced on our team page.
Insurance & Financing
Patients without dental insurance can join our Wellness Plan for one annual fee, covering two cleanings a year, preventive exams and radiographs, plus discounts on fillings, crowns and implants. Cherry Financing, major cards, cash and checks help with larger work.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Are Saying
From toddlers to grandparents, our patients love the care they receive at Glen Allen Dental Arts. We’re proud to be the practice families turn to for gentle, thoughtful, and efficient care. See why so many in Glen Allen trust us with their smiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Glen Allen Dental Arts from Bon Air, and how do I get there?
The office is about 10.4 miles from the Bon Air Library, around 21 minutes by car. Take Rattlesnake Rd, Buford Rd and W Huguenot Rd to Chippenham Parkway, cross the James, and follow Parham Rd, Mayland Dr and Pemberton Rd to Springfield Rd. For anyone wanting a dentist near Bon Air across the river, the route is entirely toll-free.
Do I have to pay a toll to reach your office from Bon Air?
No. The quickest way crosses the James on Chippenham Parkway and the Willey Bridge, and Chippenham Parkway has no toll. Powhite Parkway, the other nearby river crossing, is a toll road, but you do not need it for this drive. Rush hour can add time on the parkway, so leave a little cushion for an 8 AM visit.
Can an old, worn crown be replaced in one appointment?
Yes, in most cases. After the old crown comes off and the tooth is prepared, we scan it with Planmeca PlanScan®, design the replacement on screen and mill it in the office. The new crown is bonded in place before you leave. You leave with a permanent crown rather than a temporary cap.
What are my options if I am missing several teeth in a row?
An implant-supported bridge, a conventional bridge or a partial denture can each fill a gap of several teeth. Implants are placed with CBCT imaging and a custom 3D-printed surgical guide, and a few implants can carry a bridge across the space. Our doctors review the scan with you and compare cost, comfort and upkeep for each option.
Will a new crown or filling match my natural teeth?
Yes, our restorations are color-matched to the teeth around them. Fillings are made from tooth-colored composite, and ceramic crowns are designed and milled to blend with your smile. If you plan to whiten, it is worth doing it before new front-tooth work, because whitening changes natural enamel but not existing crowns or fillings.
Schedule Your Visit from Bon Air
A toll-free drive puts a dentist near Bon Air within about 21 minutes of home. Call us at 804-575-7559 Monday through Thursday to book a crown consultation, an implant visit or a routine cleaning. You can browse every community we serve on our areas we serve page, or start with the Dentist Glen Allen, VA homepage.