Convenient Access from Cypress
A straight run east on the 91 links Cypress with Smile District Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, and the drive from City Hall takes about 14 minutes. Our office is in north-central Anaheim, close to Lemon Street and Orangethorpe Avenue. Parents who want a dentist in Cypress, CA households can share, with braces, cleanings and emergency care in one place, will find the trip simple.
From Cypress City Hall on Orange Avenue, drive east to Valley View Street and turn north. Take the Artesia Freeway (CA 91) east; it continues as the Riverside Freeway. Exit toward Anaheim Boulevard and Lemon Street, then continue north as Anaheim Boulevard turns into South Lemon Street. The full drive is 9.5 miles, roughly 14 minutes, with no tolls along the way.
City Hall sits in the civic center beside the Cypress Community Center and Oak Knoll Park, so families leaving a weekday activity there can use the same route. For directions from home, open Smile District on Google Maps. We also welcome patients from nearby La Palma and Stanton.
Where Cypress Parents and Kids Can Share One Practice
Cypress began as farm country. Its artesian wells once earned it the nickname "Waterville," and dairy farmers incorporated it as Dairy City in 1956 to protect their herds. A year later residents renamed the city after Cypress Elementary School, whose cypress trees had been planted to shield the schoolhouse from the Santa Ana winds.
Set in northwest Orange County on the Los Angeles County line, the city counted 50,151 residents in 2020, and more than a third of households include children under 18. Kids move through the Cypress Elementary School District and on to Anaheim Union campuses such as Lexington Junior High, Cypress High School and Oxford Academy. Cypress College, which opened in 1966, adds adult students to the mix.
Busy households need a practice that can see everyone, from a young child's early visits to a grandparent's crown. Smile District welcomes patients of all ages, and preventive care and orthodontics cover children, teens and adults alike. Keeping the family's records with one team means a parent can ask about a child's bite and their own sore tooth at the same visit.
Nervous patients, young or grown, are not rushed. Every first visit begins with a conversation rather than a procedure, and the team checks in throughout any treatment. If you or your child feels anxious about the dentist, mentioning it ahead of time lets the team plan extra time and communication.
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Late-afternoon openings Monday through Thursday make after-school appointments realistic. You can book online or by phone.
Growing Teeth, Changing Bites: A Guide for Cypress Families
Early visits help children build good habits and let the team watch new teeth come in. Problems spotted at this stage are usually small and easy to fix. Sealants and fluoride give extra protection through the cavity-prone school years.
Bite issues are often easiest to guide while a child is still growing. Early orthodontic treatment can create space for incoming permanent teeth, correct crossbites and underbites, and steer jaw growth. It can also reduce the length and complexity of treatment later on.
By the teen years, most attention turns to straightening. Crowded or overlapping teeth are harder to clean, which raises the risk of decay and gum disease. Spacing, overbites, underbites and open bites can all be corrected, and a realistic timeline is laid out at the consultation.
Life with braces takes a few adjustments. Hard, sticky and crunchy foods can pop off brackets or bend wires, so it helps to plan lunches and snacks around them. Some soreness after a wire adjustment or a new aligner is normal and usually fades within a few days.
Teens using aligners need to brush before putting the trays back in, or food gets trapped against their teeth. Keeping every check-in appointment keeps treatment on schedule. After active treatment ends, wearing a retainer is what stops teeth from drifting back.
Accidents happen at practice and on the playground. If a permanent tooth is knocked loose or out, the minutes before you reach a dentist matter a great deal. Chipped and broken teeth are assessed and treated the same day, wherever possible, and a lost filling should be covered with pharmacy dental cement until it can be repaired.
From First Checkups to Braces: Picking a Dentist in Cypress, CA
Preventative Care
Cleanings, exams, fluoride and sealants keep kids and adults ahead of decay. Digital x-rays reveal problems between teeth and below the gumline early. Our team reviews every finding with you in plain language.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic care for children, teens and adults runs alongside your family's general dentistry, which means fewer referrals. Options include Braces, clear ceramic brackets and clear aligners. Parents get one team that already knows each child's dental history.
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day emergency appointments are offered for urgent dental concerns such as severe toothaches, broken teeth and facial swelling. When a tooth cannot be saved, emergency extractions are done with thorough local anesthesia. Replacement options are explained before you leave.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings repair cavities without a silver look, and ceramic crowns protect cracked or heavily filled teeth. Bridges and dentures replace missing teeth for adults in the family. Every restoration is checked against your bite before it is finalized.
Meet Your Anaheim Dental Team
The practice is led by a married pair who met at USC: Dr. Loc Doan and Dr. Emilyjane Sunga. After practicing in Texas for over a decade, they came back to Southern California to be closer to family. Dr. Doan practices as a general dentist. Dr. Sunga is the endodontist, and she is a mother of three.
Insurance & Financing
New patients can start with a Free Comprehensive Exam & X-Ray. The office accepts a multitude of insurance plans and processes claims on your behalf. All major credit cards, cash and checks are welcome, and Cherry financing helps with costs insurance does not cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile District from Cypress, and how do I get there?
The drive from Cypress City Hall is 9.5 miles and takes about 14 minutes. Head east on Orange Avenue, north on Valley View Street, then east on the 91 to the Anaheim Boulevard and Lemon Street exit. Families choosing a dentist in Cypress, CA will find the whole route toll-free and easy to repeat for regular visits.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Act quickly and call the office right away. Pick the tooth up by the crown, never the root, and rinse it gently with clean water. Try to place it back in the socket and have your child bite on gauze. If that is not possible, keep it in milk, ideally reaching us within 30 to 60 minutes.
Is my teenager better off with metal braces or clear ceramic braces?
Both straighten teeth effectively; the difference is mostly appearance. Metal braces handle simple to complex alignment and bite problems. Clear ceramic braces use tooth-colored brackets that blend in while delivering the same results. Clear aligners are a third option for some teens, and the team will explain which fits your child's case.
What does the free new-patient exam include?
The Free Comprehensive Exam & X-Ray includes a full dental exam, all necessary standard digital x-rays and personalized treatment recommendations. It is available to new patients only. The visit gives you a complete picture of your oral health and flags early problems while they are still simple to address.
Are dental x-rays safe for my kids?
Yes. The practice uses digital x-rays, which use significantly less radiation than traditional film and are faster and more comfortable for children. They show decay between teeth and changes beneath the gums that cannot be seen during a visual exam. Every finding is reviewed with you directly, so nothing about your child's care is left unexplained.
Schedule Your Visit from Cypress
Book the whole family with a dentist in Cypress, CA residents can reach in about 14 minutes on the 91. Call 714-410-5912 or schedule online. See every community we serve on the Areas We Serve page, or head to our main page for Dentist Anaheim, CA.