Convenient Access from Empire Ranch
An 8-minute drive west brings Empire Ranch families to The Folsom Dentist, a family and cosmetic practice in central Folsom led by Dr. Brad Coons. If you have been searching for a dentist near Empire Ranch who can handle Invisalign for teens, wisdom teeth and routine checkups in one place, our Folsom office on Hana Way suits exactly that kind of household.
Plan on about 8 minutes for the 3.1-mile drive from Empire Oaks Elementary School on Bonhill Drive. Take Golf Links Drive, the street that is home to Nisenan Community Park, then follow Silberhorn Drive and South Lexington Drive down to Oak Avenue Parkway, and head west. At East Bidwell Street, turn right, and Hana Way is a short distance north at the traffic signal across from Woodsmoke Way.
Our address is 785 Hana Way Ste 201, Folsom, CA 95630, close to Mercy Hospital of Folsom, and the office pin is on Google Maps if you want turn-by-turn directions. Families in nearby The Parkway and Broadstone make a similarly short drive from the east side of the city.
Empire Ranch Families Have a Dental Home in Folsom
Empire Ranch is a neighborhood on Folsom's east side, north of US-50, with Empire Ranch Road running north to Iron Point Road and East Natoma Street along its northern edge. It shares the 95762 ZIP code with neighboring El Dorado Hills, yet it sits inside the City of Folsom in Sacramento County, and that makes our office a quick cross-town trip rather than a commute.
School life shapes the week here. Empire Oaks Elementary sits near the neighborhood, and Vista del Lago High School on Broadstone Parkway opened in 2007 to serve the eastern side of Folsom. Across from the high school, Nisenan Community Park has a lighted ballfield, a basketball court, a soccer field and a water feature, and it connects straight to the Empire Ranch Loop Trail.
The City of Folsom notes that "Nisenan" means "the people," a nod to the Nisenan who lived in these foothills long before the Gold Rush. Today the same hills are full of practices, games and homework. Our job is to make dental care one of the easier items on that list, with visits Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Teen Years Bring New Dental Questions in Empire Ranch
A household with both an elementary student and a high schooler tends to hit every stage of dental care at once. The younger child needs steady cleanings and cavity checks. The teenager may be thinking about straightening crowded teeth, and wisdom teeth often start to make themselves known in the late teen years.
For crooked or crowded teeth, many teens and adults prefer clear aligners to brackets and wires. Our page on Invisalign vs fixed braces lays out how the two compare, and new patients can book a free Invisalign consultation that includes a digital scan with our iTero scanner. Aligners come out for meals and for games at Nisenan, which is a real advantage for athletes and musicians.
Wisdom teeth are a different conversation. Dr. Coons completed advanced oral surgery training at the University of the Pacific specifically for third-molar extractions, so wisdom tooth removal can usually stay in our office rather than going to another practice. He is also trained to provide IV sedation, and new patients can book a free IV sedation consultation to talk through whether it is a good fit.
Younger brothers and sisters have simpler needs, but they matter just as much. Twice-yearly cleanings, digital x-rays when they are due and a quick look at how adult teeth are erupting set the stage for fewer surprises in middle school. Dr. Coons uses an intraoral camera so kids can see their own teeth on a screen, which turns a checkup into something closer to show-and-tell. Parents get a clear picture of what is healthy, what to watch and what can wait.
Moms and dads benefit from the same convenience. A cracked molar can be capped with a CEREC crown in a single visit, and a missing tooth can be replaced with a dental implant placed right in our office. Having one practice for the whole household keeps records, reminders and billing in one place.
What a Dentist Near Empire Ranch Can Do for Your Family
Tooth Extractions
From a stubborn baby tooth to impacted wisdom teeth, extractions are handled in-house. Dr. Coons's oral surgery training means fewer referrals and fewer extra drives across town.
Invisalign®
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth without metal brackets. For busy Empire Ranch teens, that means no food restrictions and nothing to work around during practice.
Dental Implants
For parents who have lost a tooth, an implant replaces both the root and the crown. Dr. Coons plans placement with CBCT 3D imaging and places implants right here in our office.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular exams, cleanings and digital x-rays keep small problems small. Booking the whole family's checkups around the school calendar makes them easier to keep.
Crowns & Veneers
Crowns protect cracked or heavily filled teeth, and veneers reshape front teeth. With CEREC technology, a crown can be restored in just one visit.
Meet Your Folsom Dental Team
Dr. Brad Coons keeps learning long after school: he continues his education through the Kois Center in Seattle, and he trained in IV sedation and in oral surgery for wisdom tooth extractions. Hannah, Lori, Megan, Rebekah and Irina round out the team, with Irina helping patients understand their treatment options before anything begins.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Bigger treatments such as aligners or extractions can be spread out through CareCredit, Proceed Finance, Cherry or Sunbit, and in-house financing is available for certain treatments. Many PPO plans are accepted, and our team files the claims so you are not chasing paperwork. Uninsured patients can also ask about our discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The Folsom Dentist from Empire Ranch, and how do I get there?
From Empire Oaks Elementary it is 3.1 miles, roughly 8 minutes by car. You follow Golf Links Drive, Silberhorn Drive and South Lexington Drive to Oak Avenue Parkway, then East Bidwell Street to Hana Way. Families wanting a dentist near Empire Ranch never need to get on the freeway for a checkup.
Do you remove wisdom teeth in the office?
Yes, wisdom tooth extractions are handled right here in our office. Dr. Coons completed advanced oral surgery training at the University of the Pacific specifically for third-molar removal. He reviews x-rays first to see how the teeth are positioned, then explains the plan, the recovery and whether sedation makes sense for your teen or for you.
Is IV sedation available for nervous patients?
Yes. Dr. Coons is trained to provide IV sedation for patients who feel anxious about a procedure, including wisdom tooth removal. New patients can book a free IV sedation consultation first to go over health history, the steps involved and what the day of treatment will look like before they decide.
What happens at a free Invisalign consultation?
You get a digital scan of your teeth and a smile evaluation at no charge as a new patient. Dr. Coons looks at crowding, spacing and bite, then explains whether aligners suit your goals and roughly how treatment would unfold. The scan replaces old-style putty impressions, which most teens are happy to skip.
At what age does a child move to the adult membership plan?
Children move to the Adult plan at age 13. The Child plan covers kids 12 and under for $387 a year, and the Adult plan is $487 a year. Both include annual x-rays, two exams, two cleanings and 10% off all services, with no deductibles, yearly maximums or waiting periods.
Schedule Your Visit from Empire Ranch
Whether it is a first checkup or a wisdom tooth consult, a dentist near Empire Ranch is only a few turns away. Call 916-675-7533 to book, see the full list of communities on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Folsom, CA home page.