FAQs

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Park Central Dental is located at: 11411 N. Central Expy, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75243There is patient parking available on-site for your convenience. You will find parking spaces right in front of the office building, making it easy to access our dental office.

Yes, Park Central Dental in Dallas, TX offers same-day emergency dental care.

To book your first dental appointment at Park Central Dental, you can:Call the office directly at (214) 319-8928 to speak with our friendly team and schedule your visit.Request an appointment online by filling out the appointment form available on our website

Since benefits vary by provider and plan, your best bet would be to speak with one of our specialists!

Since insurance acceptance and coverage may vary, your best bet would be to speak with one of our specialists!

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Yes, Park Central Dental is a family dental practice that provides comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, including children

Yes, Park Central Dental understands that dental anxiety is common and offers several sedation options to help patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their dental treatments. The sedation options available include:IV Sedation: Provides deep relaxation by delivering sedative medication directly into the bloodstream. It is ideal for patients with severe anxiety, complex treatment needs, or a strong gag reflex. You remain conscious but very relaxed throughout the procedure.Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Laughing Gas): A mild, fast-acting sedation administered through a mask over the nose. It helps reduce anxiety while keeping you conscious and responsive. It’s suitable for minor to moderate procedures and is often used for children or patients with a strong gag reflex.Oral Sedation: Involves taking a pill or liquid medication to induce relaxation and reduce anxiety. It is recommended for patients with significant dental fear, complex or lengthy procedures, strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting still, or when multiple procedures are done in one visit.

During your first dental appointment at Park Central Dental in Dallas, TX, you can expect a welcoming and comfortable environment where our team takes the time to understand your individual needs. The visit typically includes:A thorough dental exam to assess your oral health.Discussion of your dental history and any concerns you may have.Personalized treatment planning focused on conservative, high-quality care designed to save your teeth and promote long-term oral health.An opportunity to ask questions and learn about preventive care, cosmetic options, or any other treatments that may benefit you.Use of advanced dental technology to ensure precise and comfortable care.

At Park Central Dental, your safety is a top priority. We follow strict infection control and sterilization protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for every patient. Our procedures include:Use of state-of-the-art sterilization equipment to thoroughly clean and disinfect all dental instruments.Implementation of standard precautions such as wearing gloves, masks, and protective eyewear to prevent cross-contamination.Use of disposable items whenever possible to maintain hygiene.Rigorous cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces and treatment areas between patients.Adherence to guidelines set by health authorities to maintain the highest standards of infection control.

We offer comprehensive and preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants, All-on-4, crowns, root canals, dentures, periodontal treatments, sedation dentistry, and same-day emergency care — with a multilingual team fluent in Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and Farsi.

Yes, the dentists at Park Central Dental include specialists with various areas of expertise:
- Dr. Sandra McCarthy is a prosthodontist who graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry and still works part-time at the practice.
- Dr. Mazin Nakhleh is the owner and a general dentist with extensive experience and was the first dentist in the Dallas metroplex to speak Arabic and Hebrew.
- Dr. Shohreh Sharifi is a general dentist who joined the practice after earning her dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry.
- Dr. Laura Fisher joined in 2022 and brings expertise in Invisalign® clear aligner therapy and implant dentistry.

Park Central Dental has been serving the Dallas, TX area for over 36 years.

If you have a dental emergency after hours at Park Central Dental, here’s what you should do:Stay calm and act quickly to prevent further damage or infection.For a severe toothache, rinse your mouth gently with warm water and floss to remove any trapped food. Avoid placing aspirin directly on your gums. Use a cold compress to reduce swelling.If you have a broken or chipped tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water, save any pieces, control bleeding with gauze, and apply a cold compress.For a knocked-out tooth, pick it up by the crown (not the root), rinse gently with water, and try to place it back in the socket or store it in milk or saline. Getting to the dentist within 30 to 60 minutes is crucial.If a filling or crown falls out, protect the area with dental cement (available at pharmacies) and avoid chewing on that side.For bleeding gums or soft tissue injuries, rinse with salt water and apply pressure with gauze. If bleeding doesn’t stop after 10 minutes, seek immediate care.Since Park Central Dental offers Saturday hours for emergencies, you can call (214) 319-8928 to check for same-day availability.

Yes, Park Central Dental offers same-day emergency dental appointments in Dallas, TX.

Park Central Dental offers several sedation options to help nervous dental patients feel more comfortable during their treatments:Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Laughing Gas): A mild, fast-acting gas inhaled through a mask to help reduce anxiety while keeping you conscious and responsive. It’s ideal for minor to moderate procedures and is often used for children, patients with gag reflex issues, or those with mild to moderate anxiety.Oral Sedation: Involves taking a pill or liquid medication to induce relaxation and reduce anxiety. It’s recommended for patients with significant dental fear, complex or lengthy procedures, strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting still, or multiple treatments in one visit.IV Sedation: Delivers sedative medication directly into the bloodstream for a deeper state of relaxation while remaining conscious. It’s suitable for patients with severe dental anxiety, complex treatment needs, or a strong gag reflex, allowing comfortable care in a single visit.

Yes, sedation dentistry at Park Central Dental is safe when administered by our experienced dental team.