Convenient Access from Mission Bay
With the Evert Tennis Academy inside its borders and a county regional park next door, Mission Bay is an active place, and Legacy Dental Care is only 13 minutes away on SW 18th St in Boca Raton. Households searching for a dentist near Mission Bay get one doctor for every age, free parking at the door and a route with no toll roads. Dr. Sida Huang handles checkups, fillings, aligners and urgent repairs under one roof.
Start at the Evert Tennis Academy on Diego Drive South and follow Diego Drive out to Glades Road. Head east on Glades Road for a couple of blocks, then turn right at the US 441 (State Road 7) corner and drive south for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto W Palmetto Park Road for 3.1 miles, go right on Powerline Road for 1.3 miles, and turn left onto SW 18th St. You arrive at The Boardwalk at 18th Street plaza after 6.4 miles, at 6877 SW 18th St # H120, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
Save our Legacy Dental Care pin on Google Maps for one-tap directions. Families from West Boca Raton and Hamptons at Boca Raton make a very similar trip down US 441 and Palmetto Park Road.
Where Mission Bay Families Find Steady Dental Care
Mission Bay is a planned residential community tucked west of US 441 at Glades Road, beside the county's large regional park. It covers well under a square mile, yet it holds a lot of family life. When the Census Bureau last counted it in 2000, nearly half of its households were raising children, and most were married couples. The median age back then was in the late 30s.
Families like that need a practice that treats a first grader and a grandparent with equal care. Legacy Dental Care is run by one dentist, so every member of the household sees Dr. Huang. He learns each person's history, which makes it easier to spot changes from one visit to the next. Parents also appreciate having a single number to call for everyone.
Getting in and out is easy, too. Free parking sits directly in front of the office, and the building is wheelchair accessible, which helps a parent pushing a stroller or a grandparent who walks slowly. The plaza is on SW 18th St just east of Powerline Road, so you never have to navigate a parking garage or a busy downtown block.
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park sits about a mile northwest of the tennis academy. Its 880 acres include Coconut Cove Waterpark, Daggerwing Nature Center, a golf course and an amphitheater, all described on the Palm Beach County park page.
Mission Bay Households and Their Dental Needs
Busy family calendars are the biggest obstacle to good dental care. Tennis lessons, school projects and work trips crowd out checkups, and small cavities grow quietly in the meantime. A cavity caught early needs only a simple dental filling instead of a crown or root canal later. That is why we encourage regular visits for kids and adults alike.
The Evert Tennis Academy, founded by Chris Evert and her brother John, opened in Mission Bay in 1996. It has trained more than 15 Grand Slam participants and over 100 Division I college athletes. Stress from training, school or work often shows up as nighttime clenching. For teens or parents who grind at night, a custom nightguard protects enamel while they sleep.
Students at Boca Prep International School and nearby public schools have to fit checkups around class schedules. Monday through Thursday, our office is open from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday visits are by appointment only.
Teens weighing straighter teeth usually ask the same questions: how long it takes, whether it hurts and how it looks in photos. For aligner cases, our digital scanners capture the bite without trays of impression putty. Dr. Huang reviews the scan on screen with the patient and a parent, so both can see the starting point. That shared look makes the decision a family conversation rather than a sales pitch.
Services for Patients Seeking a Dentist Near Mission Bay
Emergency Dentistry
Chipped teeth on the court and sudden toothaches at home both deserve fast attention. We schedule dental emergencies for same-day or next-day appointments. Call as soon as something happens so we can hold an opening.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays catch problems before they hurt. Mission Bay parents can line up the whole family's checkups on the same morning. Prevention keeps treatment simple and costs predictable.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets that can cut a lip during a match. Aligners come out for meals and brushing, then go right back in. Teens and adults both use them.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and fillings rebuild teeth damaged by decay, injury or wear. Each repair is matched to the size of the damage, not the other way around. Every option is explained clearly before work begins.
Not sure where to start? A new-patient visit begins with a full exam and x-rays, giving Dr. Huang a clear baseline for each family member. From there he lays out what needs attention now, what can wait and what simply needs watching. Nothing is scheduled until you understand the plan and its cost.
Meet Your Boca Raton Dentist
A New Jersey native, Dr. Sida Huang brought his Rutgers training to Florida in 2017. He would rather spend an extra few minutes walking you through your choices than hurry you into a decision. Parents and kids both leave knowing what was done and why.
Insurance & Financing
Pay the way that suits you: we take all major credit cards, cash and checks. Insured families benefit from our work with a multitude of providers, and flexible financing helps with larger plans. Uninsured new patients can claim our $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray when periodontal disease is not present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Legacy Dental Care from Mission Bay, and how do I get there?
From the Evert Tennis Academy, our office is 6.4 miles away, roughly 13 minutes by car. You take Glades Road east, US 441 south, Palmetto Park Road east and Powerline Road south, then turn onto SW 18th St. For a dentist near Mission Bay, the drive uses no toll roads and ends at free parking.
How often should Mission Bay kids get a dental cleaning?
Every six months suits most children. Each visit includes a cleaning and an exam, plus digital x-rays when they are due, so small cavities are found before they hurt. Booking siblings back to back saves parents a second trip of about 13 minutes each way.
Should tennis players worry about dry mouth during long matches?
Yes, heavy breathing and sweating during long matches dry out the mouth, and saliva is the teeth's natural defense against acid. Sipping water between games, rather than sugary sports drinks, keeps the mouth moist. Players who notice more cavities than usual should mention it at their cleaning, since dry mouth is easy to address once it is spotted.
What happens at a Mission Bay child's first visit with Dr. Huang?
The first visit is short and relaxed. Dr. Huang counts and checks the teeth, looks at the gums and bite, and cleans the teeth if the child is comfortable, with digital x-rays taken when they are due. The visit ends with simple brushing tips for home, so parents leave knowing what to watch for.
Can Mission Bay families pay for dental care with financing?
Yes, flexible financing is available, and the office also accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks. Insurance claims are filed for you, and a detailed cost breakdown comes before any treatment, so Mission Bay parents know the total before saying yes. For new patients without insurance, the $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray is a simple starting point when no gum disease is present.
Schedule Your Visit from Mission Bay
Pick up the phone and call 561-816-2389 to book with a dentist near Mission Bay who treats the whole family. Our full list of service areas covers more nearby communities, and our Dentist Boca Raton, FL homepage explains how the practice works.