Convenient Access from Highgrove
Mt. Vernon Ave is the only main road you need: Highgrove residents reach Spring Hills Family Dentistry in Grand Terrace in about 5 minutes, all on surface streets. For anyone who wants a dentist near Highgrove without merging onto I-215, that short hop north is about as simple as a dental trip gets. Our private family practice treats every age, from toddlers to grandparents, and five doctors work side by side in one office.
Begin at the Highgrove Library, 530 W Center St, and head west on Center Street. Turn right onto Mt. Vernon Ave and stay with it for about 1.3 miles as it carries you north across the county line. At Barton Rd, turn right and continue roughly 0.3 mile east. Door to door, the drive is about 2.2 miles.
That last stretch of Barton Rd runs past Grand Terrace City Hall and the county library branch at 22795 Barton Rd, and our office sits between Mt. Vernon Ave and Preston Street. The full address is 22737 Barton Rd Unit 12, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. Open our location on Google Maps to drop the pin into your phone before you leave.
Friends and coworkers a little farther south may want the pages for Northside and the UC Riverside area, which give directions from their own starting points.
A Short Hop North for Highgrove's Growing Households
Highgrove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Riverside County. It sits between the City of Riverside and Grand Terrace, north of the UC Riverside campus, with most of it east of I-215. Mail goes to Riverside addresses, yet the community has kept its own name and identity for well over a century.
The place began in 1886 as East Riverside and took the name Highgrove in 1897, after a naming contest. Citrus groves shaped its early economy, and the Gage Canal helped open this whole stretch, Grand Terrace included, to development. In 1970 an agricultural preserve was created to support local orange growers.
Those groves have steadily given way to homes. The population nearly doubled between 2010 and 2020, making it the fastest-growing place in the county that decade. Much of the housing is recent, most homes are owner-occupied, and more single-family homes and townhomes are planned on former preserve land.
Mt. Vernon Ave ties the two communities together. Once you turn onto Barton Rd, you are in the civic heart of Grand Terrace, a small city that calls itself the Blue Mountain City. A dental stop there pairs easily with a trip to the library branch or City Hall next door.
New streets bring new neighbors, and many of them are young couples and parents with small children. A move is the moment most families realize they need a new dentist. Choosing one five minutes up the road keeps checkups from becoming another long errand.
Raising Healthy Smiles in Highgrove
The community skews young, with a median age around 30 and close to half of households raising children. That makes the early years of dental care especially important here. A first visit around the first birthday, then checkups every six months, lets the dentist watch teeth come in and coach parents on brushing before problems start.
Snacking and sipping matter more than most parents expect. Juice, sports drinks and crackers between meals keep teeth coated in sugar, which feeds the bacteria behind cavities. Water between meals and a fluoride toothpaste at bedtime go a long way. Our hygienists also show kids how to reach the back molars, where early decay likes to hide.
School-age kids attend Riverside Unified schools, including Highgrove Elementary on Center Street. Busy weekday schedules are a common hurdle for parents. Appointments on Wednesday and Thursday run until 7 PM, so a cleaning can follow homework rather than replace class time.
Parents, meanwhile, tend to let their own checkups slip while they focus on the kids. Gums that bleed when brushing, a molar that twinges with cold drinks, or an old filling with a dark edge are all worth a look. Small fixes caught at a routine visit take far less chair time than larger repairs later.
Comfort matters to young patients and nervous adults alike. Our intraoral scanners capture a 3D image of the teeth, which spares many patients the gooey impression trays they remember from childhood. For adults who feel real anxiety in the chair, sedation options are available after a conversation with the doctor about health history.
Parents who finally get their own care in order often want a brighter smile too. Professional Opalescenceยฎ teeth whitening lightens stains from coffee and time, and it fits easily around a family's schedule. Whitening works on natural enamel, so the dentist checks fillings and crowns first.
Family Dental Services from a Dentist Near Highgrove
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and x-rays catch small issues early for school-age kids and their parents. Families can book back-to-back slots and handle everyone in one evening.
Sedation Dentistry
Patients who have avoided the dentist for years can ask about sedation for longer visits. It helps anxious adults get several treatments done in fewer appointments.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings and ceramic crowns rebuild teeth weakened by decay. Glidewellยฎ same-day crowns are printed in the office, so a broken tooth can be restored in a single visit.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening and porcelain veneers give new homeowners a confident smile for housewarmings and family photos. Every plan begins with a shade and shape discussion.
Periodontics
Deep cleanings and gum therapy treat bleeding or receding gums, a common issue for adults who skipped checkups during busy years. Our periodontal surgeon practices in the same building.
Meet Your Grand Terrace Dental Team
Dr. Marena Michael earned her biology degree at UC Riverside, a short drive south, before completing dental school at USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. She has a special interest in cosmetic care. Dr. Justin Kim, known for his calm, patient-first manner, is a good match for first-time visitors of any age.
Insurance & Financing
Most PPO plans are accepted, with MetLife and Aetna among those listed. New patients without insurance and without periodontal disease can start with the $79 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray. CareCredit and other financing partners help spread larger treatment over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Spring Hills Family Dentistry from Highgrove, and how do I get there?
About 2.2 miles separate the Highgrove Library from our office, roughly a 5-minute drive. Take Center Street west, Mt. Vernon Ave north and Barton Rd east. That puts a dentist near Highgrove within easy reach on surface streets alone and without a single freeway on-ramp along the way.
Does a Riverside mailing address mean Highgrove is inside Riverside city limits?
No, Highgrove is an unincorporated community governed by Riverside County, even though mail goes to Riverside addresses. It has no city hall of its own. Our office is just over the county line in Grand Terrace, which belongs to San Bernardino County, and patients from either county are welcome.
Can Highgrove Elementary kids come in after the school day ends?
Yes, Wednesday and Thursday appointments run until 7 PM, which leaves plenty of room after pickup. Riverside Unified students can leave Center Street at the end of the day and be in the chair a few minutes later. Siblings can be scheduled together, so one trip covers the whole family.
What is the easiest way for a family that just moved to the area to become patients?
A phone call to the front desk is the quickest start. New patients without insurance and without periodontal disease can book the $79 Cleaning, Exam & X-Ray, while insured patients bring their card. Records from a previous dentist help, and the team can take fresh digital x-rays when older films are unavailable.
Can older Highgrove residents get gum treatment and implants at the same office?
Yes, Dr. Omran Zeino, a periodontal and implant surgeon, treats gum disease and places implants in our building. Seniors who join lunch programs at the Norton Younglove Community Center on Center Street are only minutes away. When implants are planned, an in-office CBCT scan maps the bone before surgery.
Schedule Your Visit from Highgrove
Families who pick a dentist near Highgrove get a five-minute drive and a full team in one place. Call 909-498-7530 to set up a visit, view all the neighborhoods and cities we serve, or read more about the practice on our Dentist Grand Terrace, CA homepage. Library hours and events are listed on the county library branch page if you want to combine errands.