Convenient Access from Sandalfoot Cove
One turn and a long straight run east: that is the whole trip from Sandalfoot Cove to Legacy Dental Care, about 8 minutes behind the wheel. Households that want a dentist near Sandalfoot Cove without fighting highway traffic can reach our Boca Raton office on two local roads. Dr. Sida Huang, the only dentist in the practice, sees every patient himself, so your family's records stay with one doctor.
Leave Sandalfoot Cove Park at 22334 Lyons Road and head south on Lyons Rd. Turn left onto SW 18th St and stay with it for about 2.3 miles as it runs straight east, crossing the Florida's Turnpike corridor where there is no interchange and no toll. Shortly after Powerline Road, The Boardwalk at 18th Street appears, and you have covered roughly 3.4 miles in about 8 minutes.
Our door is at 6877 SW 18th St # H120, Boca Raton, FL 33433, with free parking right in front and a wheelchair-accessible building. Tap Legacy Dental Care on Google Maps to load the route on your phone. Families in nearby Boca Pointe and West Boca Raton have pages of their own.
A Neighborhood Practice for Sandalfoot Cove Families
Sandalfoot Cove is a suburban stretch of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods in unincorporated Palm Beach County, and its homes carry Boca Raton mailing addresses. It was a census-designated place in the 2000 Census, with US 441 as its western border. Sandalfoot Boulevard, the road that gave the area its name, continues west of US 441. Residents of Boca Trails, Palmetto Pines, Boca Springs and Tudor Woods on that side often call their area Sandalfoot as well.
The community skewed younger than its neighbors when it was last counted. In 2000, it had roughly 16,600 residents, about three households in ten included children, and the median age was in the late 30s. That is a dated snapshot, but it matches what a family-focused practice is built for: checkups for kids, steady care for parents and planning ahead for older relatives.
A favorite local landmark is Sandalfoot Cove Park, an 11.83-acre county park on Lyons Rd. It has two lighted baseball fields, a lighted multipurpose field, a playground for ages 2 to 5 and restrooms, and it is open from sunrise to sunset. The same Lyons Road that serves the park starts your drive to us.
Our schedule is built around weekdays. We see patients Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday visits are available by appointment only. An early-afternoon slot can fit between lunch and the end of the school day for many parents.
Growing Smiles and Busy Schedules in Sandalfoot Cove
School zones vary by address, but the center of the community and the park are zoned for Hammock Pointe Elementary at 8400 SW 8th St, Omni Middle and Spanish River Community High. Those grades span the years when permanent teeth arrive, bites settle and wisdom teeth start to show up on x-rays.
The back molars that come in during elementary school have deep grooves that trap food. Dental sealants fill those grooves with a thin protective coating, and placing them takes only a short visit with no drilling. Ask about pairing sealants with a routine cleaning to save an extra trip.
By the high school years, the focus shifts. Third molars often lack room to come in straight, and x-rays show whether they are likely to crowd or trap bacteria. When removal makes sense, our wisdom tooth extraction visits can be scheduled around the school calendar.
Ball fields bring the occasional knocked or chipped tooth. New patients can book our $29 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, and urgent problems get same-day or next-day appointments. Our noise-reducing treatment rooms also keep visits calmer for nervous young patients.
How a Dentist Near Sandalfoot Cove Cares for the Whole Family
Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams are the base of every family's care. For local parents, booking the next visits before leaving saves a phone call later. Prevention costs far less than repairs down the road.
Emergency Dentistry
A fastball to the mouth or a sudden toothache calls for quick attention. The straight drive down SW 18th St keeps us close when it matters. Dr. Huang finds the cause, eases the pain and explains the next step.
Orthodontics
Crowded or crooked teeth are harder to brush and floss well. Dr. Huang reviews how the bite is developing and talks parents through the straightening options. Adjustments mean a quick trip east instead of a long one.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets and come out for meals and sports. Digital scans replace messy impression trays at the start. The clear trays are also hard to spot in photos.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges repair teeth that decay or injury has damaged. Treatment is matched to the tooth and to your budget. Larger plans can be split across several visits.
Meet Your Boca Raton Dentist
Outside the office, Dr. Sida Huang, DMD, spends his free time at the beach, at the gym and on scenic drives along A1A. In the chair, patients know him for a calm, gentle manner, which matters when a child is visiting a dentist for the first time. He also takes the time to explain each choice so parents can decide with confidence.
Insurance & Financing
Flexible financing can spread the cost of orthodontic work or larger repairs across manageable payments. We work with a multitude of insurance providers and handle the claim paperwork for you. New patients without insurance can start with our $99 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray, offered when no periodontal disease is present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Legacy Dental Care from Sandalfoot Cove, and how do I get there?
From Sandalfoot Cove Park, the office is about 3.4 miles away, roughly an 8-minute drive. Go south on Lyons Rd, then turn left on SW 18th St and follow it east to the plaza past Powerline Road. Reaching a dentist near Sandalfoot Cove this way involves no tolls, though rush hour along SW 18th St can stretch the trip.
How can Sandalfoot Cove parents spot a cavity early?
Watch for a dark spot or small hole in a tooth, sensitivity to sweets or cold, or a child who avoids chewing on one side. Many early cavities cause no symptoms at all, so a checkup with digital x-rays is the reliable way to find them. Caught while small, a cavity usually needs only a simple filling rather than a crown or root canal.
Do I pay a toll driving from Sandalfoot Cove to the office?
No, the drive uses only Lyons Rd and SW 18th St. Florida's Turnpike runs between the park and our plaza, but it has no interchange at SW 18th St, so the road simply passes the toll highway by. You stay on local streets from the park all the way to our parking lot.
What should I do if a child's permanent tooth is knocked out?
Act fast, because a knocked-out adult tooth has the best chance when it is back in place within about an hour. Hold it by the crown, rinse it gently without scrubbing and keep it in a cup of milk. Then head to a dentist: emergencies get same-day or next-day appointments, and new patients can book the $29 Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
When should children get sealants on their back teeth?
Sealants work best soon after the permanent molars come in, which commonly happens around ages 6 and 12. Placing them early protects the grooves before decay has a chance to start. The coating goes on in a short visit with no drilling, and Dr. Huang checks it at each cleaning to make sure it is still intact.
Schedule Your Visit from Sandalfoot Cove
Lyons Road, SW 18th St and about 8 minutes: that is all it takes. Call 561-816-2389 to book with a dentist near Sandalfoot Cove for your whole household. See more communities we serve on our areas we serve page, or start with the practice overview at Dentist Boca Raton, FL.