Convenient Access from Citrus Heights
Greenback Lane carries most of the drive from Citrus Heights to The Folsom Dentist, and the trip takes about 21 minutes. For anyone weighing a dentist in Citrus Heights, CA against a practice a few miles east, our Folsom office offers something worth the trip: cleanings, root canals, bridges and Invisalign under one dentist, Dr. Brad Coons, with simple pricing for patients who do not have insurance.
Starting from Citrus Heights City Hall at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, follow Fountain Square Drive to the roundabout at Stock Ranch Road, then head south on Sylvan Road and San Juan Avenue to Greenback Lane. Turn east and stay on Greenback for about 6.8 miles through Orangevale and into Folsom. From there, Riley Street south and East Bidwell Street southeast bring you to Hana Way, for a total of 9.8 miles without a freeway or a toll. We are at 785 Hana Way Ste 201, Folsom, CA 95630, where Hana Way meets East Bidwell at a traffic light near Mercy Hospital of Folsom; view us on Google Maps.
The two communities between here and there have their own pages: Orangevale, which you cross on Greenback Lane, and Fair Oaks, just to the south.
Why Citrus Heights Patients Make the Drive East
Citrus Heights was first known as Sylvan, and the old name survives at Sylvan Corners. In 1910 a real estate agent divided the land into 10-acre lots and renamed it Citrus Heights. Residents voted to incorporate in 1996, and the city officially formed on January 1, 1997.
Today it is a sizable city in Sacramento County, with about 87,600 residents at the 2020 census. Familiar landmarks include Sunrise Mall at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane, which the city is planning to redevelop, and the Rusch Botanical Gardens in Rusch Park. Those gardens show seven California biomes in just two acres.
Interstate 80 crosses the west side of the city, but heading east toward Folsom is mostly a matter of staying on Greenback Lane. That keeps the route simple for residents across the city, especially those closer to Orangevale. The City of Citrus Heights website has more on city services.
School is a big part of local life. San Juan Unified School District runs six elementary schools, a middle school and two high schools inside city limits, serving more than 10,000 students. Families who use Rusch Park and the other parks of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District will find a Folsom checkup an easy addition to a weekday afternoon.
Budget-Smart Dental Care for Citrus Heights Households
Citrus Heights is a mix of owners and renters, with roughly four in ten homes rented in the 2020 census. More than a quarter of households are raising children. For many families, the real question is how to keep everyone's teeth healthy without a surprise bill.
Our pricing is built to help with that. New patients without insurance and without periodontal (gum) disease can start with the $49 cleaning, exam and x-ray, which covers a full cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays. Uninsured patients also receive discounts on treatment.
Staying on schedule with checkups is the cheapest dental care there is. A small cavity caught at a routine visit needs a simple filling, while one left alone can lead to a root canal or a crown. Our page on cleanings and exams explains what happens at each preventive appointment.
When treatment is needed, Dr. Coons lays out the plan step by step, with digital x-rays and intraoral camera images on screen so you can see the problem yourself. The step-by-step treatment process page shows how a plan moves from exam to finished care.
Missing teeth deserve attention too, because a gap can let neighboring teeth drift and change your bite. A dental bridge is a fixed option that anchors to the teeth on either side, and Dr. Coons can also place implants in the office when they suit the situation better. New patients can compare the two at a free dental implant consultation.
Services for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Citrus Heights, CA
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings, exams and x-rays keep small problems small. For Citrus Heights families watching their budget, prevention is the surest way to avoid larger bills later.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and other repairs restore teeth damaged by decay or wear. Dr. Coons explains each option and its cost so you can choose what fits your situation.
Root Canal Therapy
A root canal treats infection inside a tooth and lets you keep it rather than lose it. The procedure is done in-house, so there is no extra trip to another office.
Dental Bridges
A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring to the teeth beside the gap. It is a fixed, non-removable option that restores chewing and fills out your smile.
Invisalign®
Clear aligners straighten crowded or gapped teeth without brackets. New patients can begin with a free Invisalign consultation, including a digital scan and smile evaluation.
Meet Your Folsom Dental Team
Dr. Brad Coons leads a practice equipped with digital x-rays, an iTero scanner and CBCT 3D imaging, and he handles root canals, implants and wisdom teeth in the office. Hannah, Lori, Megan and Rebekah are among the team members who greet patients from Citrus Heights. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Many PPO plans are accepted, and we file your claims for you. Without insurance, the In-Office Membership Plan ($487 a year for adults, $387 for kids 12 and under) covers your preventive visits and takes 10% off all services, and financing through CareCredit, Proceed Finance, Cherry or Sunbit is available too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The Folsom Dentist from Citrus Heights, and how do I get there?
The office is roughly 9.8 miles from Citrus Heights City Hall, a drive of about 21 minutes. Most of it is a straight run east on Greenback Lane, followed by Riley Street and East Bidwell Street to Hana Way. If you have been searching for a dentist in Citrus Heights, CA, the route needs no freeway at all.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Often, especially on a back tooth. A root canal clears infection from inside the tooth, but the remaining tooth can be brittle, and a crown protects it from cracking. Dr. Coons decides tooth by tooth. When a crown is needed, CEREC lets him design and place many crowns in one visit.
My old dental bridge is failing. What are my options?
You usually have two good paths. Dr. Coons can replace the bridge with a new one, or, if the bone and gums allow, use dental implants so the replacement no longer relies on the neighboring teeth. He checks the supporting teeth with an exam and digital x-rays first, then explains the cost and timing of each option.
What happens at a first visit for new patients?
Your first visit centers on an oral health exam and x-rays, and new patients who qualify for the $49 offer get a full cleaning too. Dr. Coons reviews your history, checks your teeth and gums, and shares what he finds using digital x-rays and camera images. If treatment is needed, he explains the plan and our team goes over the cost with you.
Do I still need cleanings if my teeth feel fine?
Yes. Cavities and gum disease often cause no pain in the early stages, so feeling fine is not a reliable sign. Regular cleanings remove buildup that brushing misses and give Dr. Coons a chance to spot trouble early. The In-Office Membership Plan includes two cleanings and two exams a year for uninsured patients.
Schedule Your Visit from Citrus Heights
If your search for a dentist in Citrus Heights, CA has you comparing options, our Folsom office is mostly a straight drive down Greenback Lane. Call 916-675-7533 to book a cleaning, a consultation or a look at a sore tooth. Our areas we serve page lists every community we welcome, and our Dentist Folsom, CA homepage has more about the practice.