Convenient Access from Granite Bay
A 19-minute drive down the west side of Folsom Lake brings Granite Bay patients to The Folsom Dentist. Anyone comparing options for a dentist near Granite Bay will find our Folsom office offers cosmetic care, crowns, CEREC restorations and routine family checkups with one dentist, Dr. Brad Coons. New patients can also book a free porcelain veneer consultation before deciding on any cosmetic work.
Begin at Granite Bay High School on Grizzly Way and head north on Wellington Way to Eureka Road. Follow Eureka Road northeast for about 2.5 miles, then turn south onto Auburn-Folsom Road, which becomes Folsom-Auburn Road as it runs along the lake into Folsom. A short jog on Greenback Lane leads to Riley Street south, then East Bidwell Street southeast to Hana Way, for 9.3 miles in all with no freeway or tolls. Our address is 785 Hana Way Ste 201, Folsom, CA 95630, at the signalized corner of Hana Way and East Bidwell near Mercy Hospital of Folsom; get directions in Google Maps.
Two north Folsom neighborhoods closer to our office also have pages: American River Canyon and Willow Creek Estates.
Lakeside Living and a Dental Practice That Fits It
Granite Bay takes its name from a bay in Folsom Lake, the reservoir created in 1955 along the community's eastern side. The name became official in 1987, and the community sits on granodiorite bedrock. Long before that, this was Nisenan (Southern Maidu) homeland.
Today the community lies between Roseville and the lake in Placer County, with Loomis nearby. The Granite Bay area of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, off Douglas Boulevard, has a four-ramp boat launch, a swim area, picnic grounds and boat rentals.
Homes here are overwhelmingly owner-occupied, about nine in ten at the 2020 census, and the community has just over 21,000 residents. In a community of settled homeowners, a single dentist who knows your history, your x-rays and your goals is a real advantage.
Granite Bay High School opened in 1996 in the Roseville Joint Union High School District, and it was named a California Distinguished School in 2007. With so many families centered on school and sports, dental visits work best when they are planned around the season. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, so a checkup can fit around practice schedules and lake days.
Protecting Granite Bay Smiles Through Every Season
Active lifestyles bring a particular set of dental needs. Granite Bay High School, a National Blue Ribbon School in 2002, fields a large athletics program, and days on the lake or trails are part of life for many residents. Chipped front teeth, cracked molars and worn enamel are common reasons active families end up calling a dentist.
When something breaks, new patients can come in for a free emergency exam and x-ray. Dr. Coons takes a focused look at the problem, captures any x-rays needed and lays out treatment recommendations. We strive to fit you into our schedule with an emergency dental exam. If the tooth later needs a crown, CEREC lets many crowns be designed and placed in one visit.
Cosmetic goals come up among Granite Bay adults too. Some want a brighter shade before a big event, while others want to reshape teeth that were chipped years ago. Our guide to the differences between crowns and veneers is a helpful starting point if you are weighing the two.
Straighter teeth are another frequent goal. New patients can book a free Invisalign consultation that includes a digital scan with our iTero scanner and a smile evaluation, a simple way to see whether clear aligners make sense before committing to anything.
For patients who feel uneasy about longer cosmetic or restorative visits, Dr. Coons is trained to provide IV sedation. A free IV sedation consultation for new patients lets you talk through how it works and whether it is a good fit.
Cosmetic and Family Care from a Dentist Near Granite Bay
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening and porcelain veneers can brighten or reshape a smile you have felt self-conscious about. Granite Bay adults can start with a free veneer consultation to see what is realistic for their teeth.
Crowns & Veneers
A crown rebuilds a broken or weakened tooth, while a veneer covers the front surface for a cosmetic change. CEREC technology lets many crowns be completed in a single appointment.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine cleanings and exams keep small problems from becoming big ones. Families can line up visits for parents and kids alike, with intraoral cameras showing exactly what Dr. Coons sees.
Root Canal Therapy
A hard hit can injure the nerve inside a tooth even when the outside looks fine. Root canal therapy, done in-house, removes the damaged tissue so the natural tooth can stay.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
When several teeth are worn, broken or missing, a coordinated plan rebuilds the whole bite. Dr. Coons sequences crowns, implants and other treatment so the final result works together.
Teeth whitening is one of the simplest upgrades. We offer KoR® and Opalescence® teeth whitening, and Dr. Coons can help you pick the option that suits your shade goals and sensitivity.
Meet Your Folsom Dental Team
Dr. Brad Coons is a California native who grew up in the East Bay and now lives in Folsom. He loves the region's trails, rivers and lakes, and his endurance résumé includes a Half Ironman and a swim from Alcatraz. That love of the outdoors is something plenty of Granite Bay families share.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Larger cosmetic or restorative plans can be spread out through CareCredit, Proceed Finance, Cherry or Sunbit, and in-house financing is available for certain treatments. We also accept many PPO plans and handle the claim filing, so you are not left with the paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The Folsom Dentist from Granite Bay, and how do I get there?
It is a 9.3-mile drive of around 19 minutes from Granite Bay High School. Eureka Road and Auburn-Folsom Road carry you south along the lake, then Greenback Lane, Riley Street and East Bidwell Street lead to Hana Way. For a dentist near Granite Bay, it is a freeway-free trip with no tolls.
Is the emergency exam really free for new patients?
Yes. New patients receive a free emergency exam and x-ray, which covers a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. It is a no-cost way to find out what is wrong with a broken, cracked or painful tooth. If you need treatment afterward, our team explains the cost and your payment options first.
Can porcelain veneers fix chipped or uneven front teeth?
Often they can. Porcelain veneers cover the front surface of a tooth and can change its shape, length and color. Dr. Coons first checks that the teeth and gums are healthy enough, which is why new patients start with a free porcelain veneer consultation. If a veneer is not the right fit, he will explain other options.
Can I whiten my teeth if I already have crowns or veneers?
Yes, but the crowns and veneers will not change color. Whitening lightens natural enamel only, so Dr. Coons plans the shade carefully when a smile mixes natural teeth and restorations. The practice offers KoR® and Opalescence® whitening, and he may suggest whitening first so any new crown or veneer can be matched to the brighter shade.
Should I get a crown or a veneer for a damaged front tooth?
It depends on how much of the tooth is damaged. A crown covers the entire tooth and adds strength when a large part is broken or weakened. A veneer covers only the front surface and works best when the tooth is structurally sound. Dr. Coons recommends one or the other after examining the tooth and its x-rays.
Schedule Your Visit from Granite Bay
For whitening, veneers, a repaired tooth or a routine cleaning, your dentist near Granite Bay is a quick drive along the lake. Call 916-675-7533 and our team can help you choose a time that suits your week. See the full list of communities we welcome on our areas we serve hub, or return to our Dentist Folsom, CA homepage.