Convenient Access from Spanish Fork
Just 23 minutes up I-15 and University Avenue is all that separates Spanish Fork from Matthews Smiles Dental, a family-owned practice that has served the valley for more than 45 years from its home in north Provo. Many households comparing options for a dentist in Spanish Fork, UT want one office for parents, teens and grandparents, and that is exactly how our two doctors set up their schedule. Cleanings, crowns, gum care, clear braces and implants all happen under one roof.
Leave Spanish Fork City Hall at 40 S Main St by way of Center Street, then follow North Main Street (SR 156) to I-15. Drive north on the interstate for about five and a half miles, exit onto University Avenue (US 189) and continue north through south Provo, downtown and the BYU area until you reach 3700 North. Turn east there for 3610 N University Ave #200, Provo, UT 84604, roughly 12.6 miles from where you began. See the office location in Google Maps, or read about patients from Springville and Downtown Provo, two stops you pass on the way north.
One Office for Every Generation in Your Household
Spanish Fork has grown into one of the youngest, most family-centered cities in the valley. Roughly four in five homes are owner-occupied, the median age sits in the late twenties and more than a third of residents are under 18. That mix means dental needs stack up quickly in a single household, from a teenager's orthodontic questions to a parent's worn filling.
A practice run by one family for decades understands that rhythm. Our team keeps the visit calm, with a lobby waterfall that sets a quiet tone the moment you walk in and scented nitrous oxide for patients who want help relaxing in the chair. You can read more about these touches on our amenities page.
The city is also home to the Nebo School District headquarters on South Main, and the district calendar steers a great deal of family planning. Teacher workdays, early-out afternoons and summer break are natural windows for checkups, since students can come in without missing class. Planning a few months ahead makes those dates easier to land.
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Since the drive is longer than a quick trip across town, many families book two or three people in a row so one trip covers everyone.
Local Factors That Shape Dental Care in Spanish Fork
The city's story starts with its river. The Spanish Fork River and its canyon, explored by a Spanish expedition in 1776, gave the town its name, and settlers arrived in 1851 before incorporation in 1855. Between 1855 and 1860 it also became the first permanent Icelandic settlement in the United States, a heritage marked by the Icelandic Monument, first dedicated in 1938.
Local traditions still shape the summer calendar. Icelandic Days arrives each June and Fiesta Days brings a rodeo, parade and fireworks in July, which adds up to treats, sticky snacks and long summer evenings. Scheduling your own cleanings just before summer and again in early fall keeps a six-month rhythm intact through the busiest season.
Sports are another big part of life here. Weekends at the Sports Park, one of many parks run by Spanish Fork City, with its fields and pickleball courts, and afternoons at Canyon View Park put plenty of teeth at risk. When an accident cracks or loosens a tooth, our team strives to fit urgent care in as soon as possible, and new patients can begin with a $69 emergency exam that includes a periapical x-ray.
Commuting also plays a role. Many working adults travel I-15 every day, and that grind makes it easy to postpone a checkup until something hurts. Booking your next visit before you leave the office keeps routine care from slipping between busy weeks.
Treatment Options for Anyone Weighing a Dentist in Spanish Fork, UT
Preventative Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and x-rays twice a year form the core of family dental care. Regular visits catch decay and gum problems early, when treatment is simpler and less costly.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings and repairs rebuild teeth weakened by decay, cracks or older dental work. Households with several generations often have a mix of new and aging restorations to keep up with.
Clear Braces
Tooth-colored ceramic brackets and wires straighten teeth discreetly. Teens at Spanish Fork High or Maple Mountain High can correct crowding or gaps without a metal look.
Periodontics
Bleeding or receding gums deserve prompt attention, especially for adults who have put off care. Periodontal treatment helps protect the bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.
Dental Implants
Implants replace a missing tooth with a sturdy, fixed restoration anchored in the jaw. Parents and grandparents often consider them after losing a tooth to decay or injury.
Meet Your Provo Dentists
Outside the office, Dr. Blake Matthews supports Charity Anywhere and SMILES for Zimbabwe and donates dental care to patients in Utah Valley. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Utah Dental Association. Dr. JD Ashman studied biology at Utah Valley University before earning his DMD from Western University of Health Sciences.
Insurance & Financing
Paying for care should never keep you away. We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks, and Cherry and CareCredit offer financing for bigger treatment plans. Our team also works with a multitude of insurance providers and files the claim on your behalf.
What Our Patients Say
Our patients are some of our biggest advocates, and we could not be more grateful for their kind words and support. Hereโs what some of them have to say about their experiences at our dental office:
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Matthews Smiles Dental from Spanish Fork, and how do I get there?
Expect about 23 minutes and 12.6 miles from Spanish Fork City Hall. Main Street takes you to I-15 north, and University Avenue carries you the rest of the way to 3700 North. For residents weighing a dentist in Spanish Fork, UT against one a little farther away, the freeway makes the trip quick outside rush hour.
Where is the Icelandic Monument, and when was it dedicated?
The Icelandic Monument stands at 785 E Canyon Road and was first dedicated in 1938. It honors the town's role as the first permanent Icelandic settlement in the United States. A wall added in 2005 lists the 410 Icelanders who immigrated to Utah before 1914.
Is the drive on I-15 slower during the morning commute?
Yes, I-15 and University Avenue both get congested at rush hour, so the trip can take noticeably longer around 8 AM and 5 PM. A late-morning or early-afternoon appointment usually avoids the worst of it. Allowing ten extra minutes during the school-year commute is a sensible habit.
Can Maple Mountain High students get clear braces at your office?
Yes. Clear braces are designed for teenagers as well as adults, and they use tooth-colored brackets and wires that are far less visible than metal ones. Treatment starts with a consultation that includes impressions, photos and digital x-rays. Students at any Nebo School District high school are welcome to schedule one.
Does your office help with costs for families who pay out of pocket?
Yes. Patients can pay with cash, checks or any major credit card, and financing through Cherry or CareCredit spreads larger costs over time. Uninsured families can also look at the In-House Membership Plan, which includes routine exams and cleanings plus 20% off restorative services.
Schedule Your Visit from Spanish Fork
Comparing every option for a dentist in Spanish Fork, UT? A call to 385-481-7562 is the fastest way onto our schedule. You can also browse our areas we serve list for other communities around Utah County or head to our Dentist Provo, UT homepage for more about the practice.