Convenient Access from Stone Oak
From Reagan High School, Stone Oak families can reach Zam Dental in about 11 minutes, dropping south across Loop 1604 to our Bitters Road office in north San Antonio. Parents looking at a dentist near Stone Oak for a teenager in braces, a younger child's cleaning and their own checkup can book all three with one team. Dr. ReAnn Boss, a board-certified orthodontist, leads the braces and aligner care here.
From the school on Ronald Reagan, take E Sonterra Blvd to Stone Oak Pkwy and head south, follow Loop 1604 west for about 0.9 miles, then turn south onto Blanco Rd through the diverging diamond interchange. Continue about 2.2 miles down Blanco Rd and turn left onto W Bitters Rd; the trip runs about 4.7 miles in total. Our office is at 1202 W Bitters Rd Bldg 1 Suite 1207, San Antonio, TX 78216, roughly 0.2 miles east of Blanco Rd, and you can open Zam Dental in Google Maps for the exact pin.
Closer in, Hollywood Park sits just south of the loop near US-281, and Deerfield lines the west side of Blanco Rd inside 1604; both are on our list of nearby communities.
Fitting Dental Visits Into Stone Oak's Busy Calendar
Stone Oak is a master-planned district of the City of San Antonio, established in 1985 on land that was once four ranches. It stretches north of Loop 1604 between Blanco Rd and US-281, up toward Wilderness Oak, in the northern part of Bexar County. Stone Oak Pkwy and Sonterra Blvd are the main district roads, and the Sonterra subdivisions cluster around the boulevard.
The community's public library, the Parman Branch Library on Wilderness Oak, sits just south of Panther Springs Park. Its design recalls those original ranches, and the land came as a gift from master-plan developer Dan F. Parman in 2008. The branch serves several elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school across the district.
Green space is close at hand as well. Panther Springs Park and the newer Classen-Steubing Ranch Park in the Stone Oak area, with separate hiking and mountain-bike trails, give families plenty of room to explore. Bikes, trails and ball fields are great for kids and occasionally hard on front teeth, which is one more reason a nearby dental team is worth having on speed dial.
The district's high school is Ronald Reagan High, Home of the Rattlers since 1999, known for its athletics and magnet program. Between practices, games, rehearsals and homework, Stone Oak teens rarely have a free afternoon. Parents end up planning dental visits the way they plan everything else: around the team schedule.
Adults have their own appointments to fit in too. For parents who commute along Loop 1604 or US-281, a checkup near the start or end of the workday is easier to keep. Our team can pair a parent's cleaning with a teen's adjustment so one trip covers both.
Our hours try to meet them halfway. We are open until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays, so a checkup or braces adjustment can follow practice instead of replacing it. The other weekdays run 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Thursday, which opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM.
Teen Smiles and Growing Families in Stone Oak
The teenage years bring the most dental change after early childhood. Crooked or crowded teeth become obvious, wisdom teeth start to form, and contact sports raise the odds of a chipped or knocked-out tooth. A practice that handles all of that in one place saves a lot of driving around the north side.
Orthodontics is usually the first priority. Dr. Boss treats teens and adults with braces or clear aligners, and many students like aligners because the trays come out for games, photos and meals. Keeping teeth clean during treatment matters just as much as the treatment itself.
That is where Preventative Care earns its place. Regular cleanings remove the plaque that collects around brackets, and fluoride helps protect enamel during months of orthodontic work. Green CT® panoramic x-rays also give our doctors a clear view of developing wisdom teeth before they cause crowding.
Younger brothers and sisters have their own needs. Sealants on new molars, fluoride at each cleaning and a friendly first visit set up good habits long before braces enter the picture. Booking siblings together means fewer separate drives down Blanco Rd for a busy household.
Accidents still happen on the field or the court. New patients with a dental emergency can book our $120 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which includes a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. Our team works to find a prompt opening for anyone in pain.
Care You Can Expect From a Dentist Near Stone Oak
Orthodontics
Braces and clear aligners for teens and adults, planned and monitored by Dr. Boss. Adjustment visits fit neatly after school on Tuesdays.
Clear Aligners
Removable custom trays with digital planning, progress checks and refinements. They suit Stone Oak students and parents alike.
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Evaluation and removal when third molars crowd neighbors, come in sideways or stay trapped below the gum. Timing around a school calendar is easy to discuss.
Emergency Dentistry
A tooth knocked loose at practice or a sudden ache before exam week needs fast attention. Phone us on the way, and a focused exam with digital x-rays shows what happened.
General & Family Dentistry
Checkups and cleanings for every family member, with fluoride and sealants for children and teens. Parents can schedule their own exams on the same trip.
Meet Your Bitters Road Dentists
Dr. Boss is an educator and a U.S. Air Force veteran who completed an Air Force AEGD residency and earned her orthodontic certificate at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Dr. Shaye Drummond brings extraction experience and a calm, conservative manner to every visit. Learn about both, plus Dr. Melody Zamora and Dr. Carla Sanchez, before your visit.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We accept most major insurance providers, with plans such as Aetna and UHC among them, and our team checks orthodontic and general benefits before treatment. CareCredit offers a healthcare credit card for larger costs such as braces. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Zam Dental from Stone Oak, and how do I get there?
Reagan High School is about 4.7 miles from the office, roughly an 11-minute drive. Take Stone Oak Pkwy south, Loop 1604 west for a short stretch, then Blanco Rd south to W Bitters Rd. Families choosing a dentist near Stone Oak spend most of the trip on Blanco Rd rather than the loop.
Can teens choose clear aligners instead of traditional braces?
Many can. Clear aligners work well for a lot of teen crowding and spacing cases, and the trays come out for meals and sports. They do require discipline, since trays must be worn most of the day to work. Dr. Boss evaluates each teen and recommends braces when they would move teeth more predictably.
How should my teen clean around braces?
Brush after meals with a soft brush, angling the bristles above and below the brackets, and floss daily with a threader or water flosser. Food and plaque that sit around brackets can leave white spots on enamel. Regular cleanings during treatment help our team catch trouble early.
How long does orthodontic treatment usually take for a teen?
It depends on the bite, but most teen cases run many months, often a year or longer. Mild spacing may finish sooner, while crowding or jaw alignment can take more time. Dr. Boss gives each family an estimated timeline at the consultation and updates it at progress visits, so there are no surprises along the way.
What helps recovery after a wisdom tooth extraction?
Rest for the first day, keep your head raised, and stick to soft, cool foods. Avoid straws, smoking and hard rinsing so the blood clot stays in place, and use cold packs to limit swelling. Our team goes over aftercare with you and wants to hear from you if pain gets worse instead of easing after a few days.
Schedule Your Visit from Stone Oak
Reach a dentist near Stone Oak by calling 210-794-9075, or schedule online between practices. Our areas we serve page lists every community we welcome, and the Dentist San Antonio, TX page tells you more about the office. We are closed Saturday and Sunday and open every weekday.