Convenient Access from Laurel
If you need a dentist near Laurel, Glen Allen Dental Arts is a short drive west along Broad Street. Our office on Springfield Road in Glen Allen is about 8 minutes from Hermitage High School, so a checkup fits neatly around school and work. Dr. Lana Qaqish and Dr. Michelle Park treat teenagers, parents and grandparents with a personalized, compassionate approach.
From Hermitage High School at 8301 Hungary Spring Rd, follow Hungary Spring Road to Parham Road and turn right, heading south. Turn right again onto West Broad Street (US 250) and drive west for about 1.6 miles, then turn right on Springfield Road (VA 157). Our office sits on the west side of the road at 3950 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060, roughly 3.4 miles from the school. The whole route stays on local roads, and our map listing gives turn-by-turn directions from home.
GRTC Route 19 also runs along West Broad Street and stops between Stillman Parkway and Pemberton Road, about 0.2 miles from our door. Patients coming from Innsbrook or Twin Hickory each have a directions page of their own.
A Practice That Fits Laurel's Family Schedules
Laurel is a census-designated place in Henrico County, named for the many laurel trees that once grew across the area. Earlier names for the community included Hungary and Hungary Station. The historic Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad line still passes through, along with a historic station. The Laurel Gallery, set in a restored general store building from around 1910, is another reminder of those roots.
Today, Hermitage High School is one of the anchors of daily life for Laurel families. With teenagers in the house, dental visits compete with practices, part-time jobs and homework. Our appointments run from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday, so students can come in early or after classes let out. Parents can often handle their own cleaning in the same trip, which saves a second drive down Broad Street.
Comfort matters for every age group we see. Our team explains each finding in plain language, shows you the image on the screen and talks through options before anything begins. Patients of all ages tell us they appreciate that gentle, step-by-step approach.
What Laurel Parents and Teens Should Know About Dental Health
Teenagers face their own set of dental risks. Contact sports and fast games can chip or loosen a tooth, and a custom sports mouthguard is one of the simplest protections. Snacks and sports drinks between practices also bathe teeth in sugar and acid, which is why regular cleanings matter so much during these years.
The teen years are a common time to straighten teeth as well. Invisalign® clear aligners are made for teens as well as adults, and an iTero® digital scan replaces the impression trays many students dread. Worn enamel and small cavities are easier to manage when our dentists spot them early on digital x-rays.
Outside school, the county's Laurel Recreation Area on Hungary Spring Rd draws skaters and ball players to its skate park and athletic fields. A fall on concrete or a stray elbow on the field can crack a front tooth in a second. Knowing where to call makes those moments much less stressful, and new patients can use our $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray offer, which is for new patients only. We strive to fit urgent problems into our schedule.
Parents and grandparents have a checklist of their own. Fillings placed many years ago can wear down or crack, and a missing back tooth can let the neighboring teeth drift out of line. Our restorative care covers those repairs, from new tooth-colored fillings to bridges, dentures and partials, each planned with a clear estimate before treatment starts.
Dental Care for Every Age from a Dentist Near Laurel
Family Dentistry
From sealants and fluoride treatment for younger siblings to sports mouthguards for high schoolers, our family care covers every stage. Parents receive cleanings, oral cancer screenings and nutrition guidance within the same practice.
Invisalign®
Aligners come out for meals and practice, which suits a busy teenager. Patients switch trays every one to two weeks and stop by for a progress check every 6–8 weeks, and many finish in 12 to 18 months, depending on complexity and compliance.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, root canal therapy, extractions, bridges, and dentures or partials are all handled in our office. Color-matched ceramic and composite materials help each repair blend in with the natural teeth around it.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding can rebuild the corner of a front tooth chipped by a stray ball, and Opalescence® teeth whitening is a popular step before senior portraits. A cosmetic consultation shapes the plan around your lip line and bite.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Qaqish and Dr. Park are the two dentists who guide every visit here. Dr. Lana Qaqish grew up in Richmond and earned both her chemistry degree and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. She belongs to the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Richmond Dental Society.
Insurance & Financing
Without dental insurance, our in-house Wellness Plan covers two cleanings a year plus the exams and radiographs at those visits for one annual fee. Members also receive discounts on treatments such as fillings, crowns and implants. Families with coverage get help from a team that works with a multitude of insurance providers.
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 Laurel, and how do I get there?
From Hermitage High School, the drive is about 3.4 miles and takes roughly 8 minutes. The route follows Hungary Spring Road to Parham Road, then West Broad Street west and Springfield Road north. For Laurel families who want a dentist near Laurel without highway driving, that keeps the entire trip on familiar local roads.
Do digital x-rays use less radiation?
Yes, digital x-rays expose you to reduced radiation. The images also appear on the screen almost instantly, so our dentists can walk you through what they see while you are still in the chair. That quick view helps us catch small cavities and other changes early, before they turn into larger repairs.
What happens if my checkup finds a cavity?
Most cavities are repaired with a tooth-colored filling made from color-matched composite or ceramic material. Before any work begins, we explain the finding, show you the x-ray and give you a breakdown of costs and expected coverage. Small cavities caught at a routine visit are usually the quickest and most affordable kind to treat.
Can bonding fix a chipped front tooth?
In many cases, yes. Bonding uses tooth-colored material that is shaped and polished to rebuild a chipped edge, and it is one of the two treatments in our cosmetic dentistry care. A larger break may call for a crown instead, which our dentists can design, mill and place in a single visit.
Can sports drinks damage teenagers' teeth?
They can, especially when sipped over a long practice. Most sports drinks combine sugar with acid, which softens enamel and feeds the bacteria behind cavities. Water is the better choice for everyday training, and rinsing with water after a sports drink helps. Regular cleanings let our dentists spot early enamel wear before it becomes a problem.
Schedule Your Visit from Laurel
When it is time for a cleaning, a mouthguard fitting or a second opinion, a dentist near Laurel is only a few miles down Broad Street. Call us at 804-575-7559 Monday through Thursday to set up a visit. Our areas we serve page lists the other communities we welcome, and the Dentist Glen Allen, VA homepage introduces the full practice.