Dentist for Celina, Texas
From first checkups to smile makeovers, Dr. Vishala Patel and our team care for Celina kids, parents and grandparents at our office near US-380 and Custer Road.
Questions? Talk to our team
(214) 945-1993
Dental care near Celina, TX
Celina is one of the fastest-growing towns in North Texas, and many families arrive needing a new dentist for everyone at once. We make that switch simple.
Bring the whole family in on the same morning. Friday and Saturday hours let parents and kids get checkups done together without pulling anyone out of school or work. Our front desk gathers records from your previous dentist and checks benefits before you arrive.
Families from Light Farms, Mustang Lakes and the neighborhoods around the historic downtown square reach us by heading south on Preston Road to US-380, then east to N. Custer Road.
New residents often ask what to look for in a family dentist. We suggest an office that sees all ages, explains costs before treatment, offers hours outside the workday and can handle emergencies without sending you elsewhere. We built our practice to check every one of those boxes.
Dr. Patel treats patients of every age, so there are fewer offices to juggle. Children get gentle, upbeat visits. Teens can straighten their smiles with clear aligners. Adults and grandparents have access to crowns, implants and dentures without a long list of outside referrals.
That blend of convenience and expertise is a big reason D Magazine recognized Dr. Patel as a Best Dentist two years running.
Family dentistry in Celina
Every stage of life brings different dental needs. Here is how we help Celina patients at each one.
Friendly first visits, gentle cleanings and fluoride treatments that help kids build habits that last.
Children's checkupsCheckups that fit around school and sports schedules, plus Invisalign® for teens who want straighter teeth.
Invisalign® for teensEfficient cleanings, tooth-colored fillings and crowns, with evening appointments on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Tooth-colored fillingsComfortable dentures, implant-supported options and gum care focused on keeping you eating and smiling with ease.
DenturesA knocked-out tooth at the playground or a cracked molar at dinner? Call us right away for same-day help.
Emergency careSedation and comfort options for kids and adults who feel uneasy about dental visits.
Comfort optionsCosmetic dentist for Celina
Cosmetic dentistry works best when nobody can tell you had it done. Dr. Patel focuses on subtle changes in shape, shade and symmetry that suit your age and personality.
Why Celina families choose us
General, cosmetic, implant and emergency care under one roof spares you from bouncing between offices.
We point out what truly needs attention now and what can safely wait, then put the costs in writing.
Digital scans and 3D CBCT imaging mean fewer appointments, faster answers and more accurate results.
Late appointments on three weeknights and morning slots on Friday and Saturday fit around commutes and activities.
Our in-office plans give families without insurance steady yearly costs and savings on treatment.
We explain every tool in kid-friendly terms and celebrate good checkups so children look forward to coming back.
Healthy habits
Most dental problems are preventable. A few simple routines at home make every checkup easier for the whole family.
Use a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste morning and night, angling the bristles toward the gumline where plaque collects.
Floss or small interdental brushes reach the tight spaces a toothbrush misses, which is where many cavities begin.
Sports drinks, soda and sweet coffee bathe teeth in sugar and acid. Water between meals helps rinse them away.
Kids usually need a parent's help brushing until about age seven or eight. Ask us about fluoride at every visit.
Jaw soreness or worn edges can signal nighttime grinding. A custom night guard protects your teeth while you sleep.
Night guardsRegular cleanings remove hardened tartar and let us catch small issues before they need bigger repairs.
Your dentist
A University of Michigan graduate, Dr. Patel has built her career around continuing education, from implant surgery to advanced cosmetic planning.
Parents appreciate her patience with nervous kids, and adult patients value that she explains options plainly and never pushes treatment.
Degree
DDS, University of Michigan
Fellowship
FAGD
Implants
AFAAID
Recognized
D Magazine, 2025 & 2026
Plan your visit
We are at 1521 N. Custer Road in McKinney, close to where Prosper, Frisco and McKinney meet.
Go south on Preston Road (SH 289) to US-380, then east to N. Custer Road. Look for us by the Walmart Supercenter.
Most PPO plans accepted, plus Edge Care memberships for families without insurance and monthly financing through CareCredit and Cherry.
Mon, Tue, Thu: 11am to 7pm
Fri, Sat: 9am to 3pm
Wed, Sun: call to schedule
Celina FAQ
Have another question? Reach our front desk at (214) 945-1993.
Absolutely. We regularly welcome Celina families and can often schedule several members of a household on the same day.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth. We keep early visits short, gentle and positive.
Yes. Give us the name of your former office and we will request your X-rays and treatment history, so you are not repeating tests you recently had.
Yes. Edge Care plans are priced per person: $429 a year for ages 14 and up, $329 for children 13 and under and $699 for gum care. Each covers preventive visits and takes 25% off other treatment.
Yes. We make conventional dentures and implant-supported dentures, and Dr. Patel places dental implants right in our office.
A severe toothache, facial swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth or a lost crown all deserve a call. We set aside time for urgent visits, and emergency exams start at $49.
Yes. Tap Book Online anywhere on this page to pick a time, or call (214) 945-1993 and our team will find a slot that works.
Most children and adults do well with an exam and cleaning every six months. Patients with a history of gum disease often need visits every three to four months, which our Perio Care plan is built around.
Our McKinney dental office
1521 N. Custer Road
Suite 2900 · McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 945-1993| Monday – Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | By appointment |
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New patient visits within 7 days · Most PPO insurance accepted · Evening & Saturday hours
