Convenient Access from Brea
For Brea residents who already drive the 57 and the 91, a visit to Smile District Family Dentistry & Orthodontics adds very little to the day: the office is about 12 minutes from the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. We're a family and restorative practice in north-central Anaheim, close to the 91's Lemon Street exit. If you've been comparing options for a dentist in Brea, CA, our location makes a weekday stop on the way home realistic.
Leave the Civic Center by Birch Street, head south on Randolph Avenue and join Imperial Highway for a moment before taking the Orange Freeway (SR-57) south. After about 3.5 miles, merge west onto the Riverside Freeway (SR-91), ride it roughly 2 miles and exit at Lemon Street, then head north to our office near Orangethorpe Avenue. The full trip is about 7.8 miles and uses no toll lanes. Tap our location on Google Maps to start directions from home or work.
The route begins beside Downtown Brea and the Curtis Theatre, so it's easy to fit around errands in the city center. We also welcome patients from neighboring La Habra and Placentia.
Where Brea's Commuters and Longtime Residents Find a Dental Home
Brea takes its name from the Spanish word for tar, a nod to the natural asphalt and the oil boom that built the town. It incorporated in 1917, and the "Oil, Oranges, and Opportunity" slogan of the 1920s still says a lot about its roots. Today the city is home to about 47,000 people, with planned neighborhoods east of the 57 and older streets closer to downtown.
Two groups shape how many locals use a dentist. Commuters spend their weekdays on the freeways and need appointments that fit around work. Longtime homeowners, in a city with a median age of about 40, often need more than a cleaning: a crown on a cracked molar, a bridge or an implant to replace a lost tooth.
Our office answers both needs. We're open until 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, which lets an evening commute include a checkup, and we handle implant care from surgical placement through the final restoration in one place. Friday hours run from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Families are part of the mix too. Brea Olinda Unified serves the city's children from elementary school through Brea Olinda High, and plenty of parents would rather bring the kids to the same office they use themselves. Our practice welcomes patients of all ages, with preventive care and orthodontics for children, teens and adults, so one appointment card can cover the whole household.
What Brea Adults Should Know About Keeping Their Teeth for Life
Teeth don't last forever on their own. Years of chewing, aging fillings and nighttime clenching can lead to cracks and worn edges. Catching that wear early, while a crown or a simple repair still works, is far easier than replacing a tooth later.
When a tooth is already missing, the gap matters more than many people think. Nearby teeth can drift and the bite can change. Implants, bridges, dentures and partials are all available here, and our team uses 3D imaging to plan implant placement before treatment begins.
Gum health is the other half of the picture. Preventive visits include gum disease prevention, and every comprehensive exam includes an oral cancer screening. For adults in their 50s, 60s and beyond, those routine checks matter as much as any single treatment.
Brea also has a lively side. The city's Art in Public Places program, begun in 1975, has placed more than 140 artworks around town, and the Olinda Oil Museum & Trail offers a 2-mile loop with views across the county. Carbon Canyon Regional Park even holds Orange County's only coast redwood grove. For residents who stay active into retirement, a healthy, comfortable smile is part of enjoying all of it.
Treatment Options for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Brea, CA
Dental Implants
A long-lasting way to replace a missing tooth, planned with 3D imaging and completed from placement to restoration in the same office. You won't need to visit a separate surgical office for placement.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, fillings, dentures and partials repair teeth worn by years of use. Many longtime homeowners rely on this care to keep chewing comfortably.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers and smile makeovers refresh teeth that have chipped or darkened over time. Zoom whitening brightens a smile in a single visit, which suits a busy commuter's schedule.
Preventative Care
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays catch decay and gum problems early. Each comprehensive exam includes a screening for oral cancer.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked filling or sudden toothache doesn't have to wreck your week. We offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental concerns, including broken teeth and facial swelling.
Some problems reach deeper than a crown can fix. When decay or a crack inflames the nerve inside a tooth, root canal therapy can often save it, and our own endodontist completes most straightforward cases in a single appointment. Keeping that care in the same office means no separate specialist office and no repeating your history to a new team. After the root canal, the tooth can be restored with a crown right here.
Comfort matters at every age. Each first visit begins with a conversation about your history and goals rather than a rush to the chair. Procedures use local anesthesia, and the dentist explains each step in plain language so you always know what comes next.
Meet Your Anaheim Dental Team
Dr. Loc Doan studied biological sciences at UC Riverside and earned his DDS at USC. He then completed a two-year General Practice Residency at the VA hospital in Los Angeles, caring for veterans, and today he treats patients for implants, cosmetic and restorative care. His wife, Dr. Emilyjane Sunga, is the practice's endodontist and handles root canal therapy.
Insurance & Financing
Our team works with a multitude of insurance providers and files claims on your behalf. Without insurance, you can still start with our $59 cleaning, exam & x-ray, offered to new patients who have no dental coverage and no periodontal (gum) disease. Cherry financing helps with larger treatment such as implants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile District from Brea, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 7.8 miles from the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, roughly a 12-minute drive. Take Randolph Avenue and Imperial Highway to the 57 south, then the 91 west to the Lemon Street exit. Commuters who want a dentist in Brea, CA can make the whole trip without toll lanes.
What are my options for replacing a missing tooth?
There are several. A dental implant replaces the root and the tooth, and our office handles it from placement through restoration. A bridge anchors a new tooth to the teeth beside the gap, while dentures and partials replace several teeth at once. The right choice depends on your exam, bone, budget and goals.
Do you use digital x-rays and intraoral cameras?
Yes. Digital x-rays let our team see decay, bone and roots clearly, and intraoral cameras show you a close-up image of your own teeth on screen. For implant planning, we also use 3D imaging. Seeing the same pictures the dentist sees makes it easier to understand any recommendation.
Can veneers fix chipped or uneven front teeth?
Often, yes. Veneers are thin coverings bonded to the front of teeth, and they can improve the look of chips, uneven edges and stubborn discoloration. They're part of our cosmetic dentistry, along with smile makeovers and whitening. A consultation starts with a conversation about what you'd like to change.
Are you open on Fridays?
Yes. On Fridays the office is open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Monday through Thursday, hours run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which gives commuters time to get here after work. You can request an appointment online or call the front desk to find a slot that fits.
Schedule Your Visit from Brea
When you want a dentist in Brea, CA commuters can reach right off the freeway, call 714-410-5912 or book online. See every community we welcome on our areas we serve page, or visit our Dentist Anaheim, CA homepage for more about the practice.