Convenient Access from Lighthouse Point
Canal-front homes and a short commute west make Legacy Dental Care an easy fit for anyone who needs a dentist in Lighthouse Point, FL. Our Boca Raton office is roughly 17 minutes from Lighthouse Point City Hall by car, with no toll roads on the way. Dr. Sida Huang is the only provider here, so the same doctor follows your care from one visit to the next.
Start at City Hall and the library on NE 38th Street, then wind through NE 21st Way and NE 39th Street to Federal Highway (US 1). Drive north on US 1 for about 1.8 miles and turn left onto SE 10th Street in Deerfield Beach. Stay on 10th Street west for about 3.7 miles, then turn right onto Powerline Road and continue north 1.9 miles into Boca Raton. SW 18th St is the last turn, and the whole drive measures about 8.0 miles.
You will find us in The Boardwalk at 18th Street plaza at 6877 SW 18th St # H120, Boca Raton, FL 33433, just east of Powerline Road. Free parking sits right outside the office, and the building is wheelchair accessible. Our Google Maps listing shows the entrance before you go. The same practice serves Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach.
A Doctor Who Knows Your History, for Lighthouse Point Homeowners
Lighthouse Point is a small Broward County city of about 10,500 residents, covering roughly 2.4 square miles. Most of it was built along canals dug in the 1950s and 1960s, and the Intracoastal Waterway forms its eastern edge, across from Hillsboro Beach. Boats reach the open ocean through Hillsboro Inlet, and Bimini lies only about 40 miles away.
The town was incorporated in 1956 and became a city a year later. Its name honors the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, first lit in 1907, which stands just across the water. Dan Witt Park on NE 22nd Avenue is a 6-acre city park with lighted fields, tennis courts and the community center. The city library, a hometown fixture since 1965, shares 2200 NE 38th Street with the offices of the City of Lighthouse Point.
For a settled community like this, continuity counts. Because Dr. Huang treats every patient himself, he can compare this year's x-rays with last year's and notice small changes early. You never have to retell your history to a new associate.
History runs deep here in other ways too. Cap's Place, built in 1928 as a speakeasy, sits on a peninsula between Lake Placid and the Intracoastal Waterway and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990. Patrons were traditionally ferried over by boat, a fitting detail for a city where so much of life happens on the water.
Restoring and Protecting Teeth in an Older Waterfront City
Lighthouse Point skews older. The median age at the 2020 Census was above 50, and more than a quarter of residents were 65 or older. That profile puts gum health, worn restorations and missing teeth near the top of the list.
Gum disease is a leading reason adults lose teeth, and it often advances without pain. Periodontal care, from deep cleanings to ongoing maintenance, helps keep the bone and tissue around each tooth healthy. Regular checkups also include an oral cancer screening, a quick exam of the soft tissues that matters more with every decade.
For patients already missing several teeth, a loose lower denture can make meals out frustrating. Implant-supported dentures clip onto a few implants so the plate stays steady while you chew. Dr. Huang uses CBCT 3D imaging to check bone levels before recommending that route.
Younger households live here as well. Students are zoned to Norcrest Elementary, Deerfield Beach Middle and Deerfield Beach High. Kids and teens benefit from the same preventive rhythm as their grandparents: cleanings, exams and early attention to small cavities. One practice can keep the whole family on schedule.
Four Treatments to Know When Choosing a Dentist in Lighthouse Point, FL
Periodontics
Scaling and root planing, gum grafting and periodontal maintenance protect the foundation under natural teeth and implants. Early treatment is simpler than rescuing a loose tooth later.
Dental Implants
A single implant replaces one missing tooth, while several can support a bridge or full denture. Each plan starts with 3D imaging and a clear explanation of the steps.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays catch decay around older fillings and crowns before it spreads. Consistent visits keep needed treatment small.
Emergency Dentistry
A slip on a wet dock or a hard bite on something unexpected can break a tooth. New patients can book our $29 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, and emergencies get same-day or next-day appointments.
These four services often overlap for older patients. A tooth lost to gum disease may need periodontal treatment before an implant can go in, and an emergency repair may reveal decay that calls for a closer look. Dr. Huang connects those pieces into one plan so nothing gets treated in isolation.
Meet Your Boca Raton Dentist
Dr. Sida Huang, DMD, earned his dental degree with honors from Rutgers University. As the practice's sole dentist, he leads every appointment, from a routine cleaning to a full implant plan. Patients get one consistent point of contact for their whole treatment.
Insurance & Financing
Larger plans, such as implants or implant-supported dentures, can be paid over time with flexible financing. We also file claims with a multitude of insurance providers and accept all major credit cards, cash and checks. A detailed cost breakdown comes before any treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Legacy Dental Care from Lighthouse Point, and how do I get there?
The drive from Lighthouse Point City Hall is about 8.0 miles and takes roughly 17 minutes. Follow Federal Highway north, SE and SW 10th Street west through Deerfield Beach, then Powerline Road north to SW 18th St. Patients comparing options for a dentist in Lighthouse Point, FL will find free parking right at our door.
Should Lighthouse Point residents replace old silver fillings?
Only when they are cracked, leaking or have decay around the edges. Many old amalgam fillings are still sound, and removing healthy ones is not necessary. At a checkup, Dr. Huang looks for worn margins and hidden decay with digital x-rays, then recommends a new filling or a crown if a tooth has been weakened.
Can Lighthouse Point patients get help for jaw pain and clicking?
Yes, the practice offers TMD treatment for sore, clicking or tight jaws. Care often starts with simple steps, such as a custom nightguard for clenching and softer foods for a while. Dr. Huang checks the joint, your bite and signs of wear on the teeth to find what is driving the problem before recommending anything more.
What should a Lighthouse Point boater do after chipping a tooth on the water?
Get to shore, rinse gently, keep any broken piece and call our office as soon as possible. Dental emergencies receive same-day or next-day appointments, and new patients can book the $29 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. Dr. Huang checks whether the crack reaches deeper layers and explains the repair choices, from bonding to a crown.
Why does gum health matter more after 65?
Gum disease becomes more common with age and can loosen teeth long before it hurts. In Lighthouse Point, where more than a quarter of residents are 65 or older, that makes periodontal checks a priority. Dr. Huang checks gum health at each exam and recommends deep cleanings or maintenance visits when early signs of disease appear.
Schedule Your Visit from Lighthouse Point
If your search for a dentist in Lighthouse Point, FL has led you here, one call sets up your first visit. Reach Dr. Huang's office at 561-816-2389, and browse the other communities on our areas we serve page. The practice homepage, Dentist Boca Raton, FL, covers everything else.