Convenient Access from Carterville
Carterville sits on the west bank of the Provo River, and from Carterville Park the drive to Matthews Smiles Dental takes about 6 minutes. Our office is a family-owned practice on University Avenue in north Provo, close enough that a dentist near Carterville can fit into a lunch hour or the gap between work shifts. Two doctors cover cleanings, fillings, wisdom teeth and cosmetic care, and new patients are always welcome.
From the park beside University Parkway, head north on Carterville Road for about 1.2 miles; the road crosses into Orem along the way. Turn east on 800 South, which becomes 3700 North at the Provo line, and continue straight through the roundabout. The office lot at 3610 N University Ave #200, Provo, UT 84604 is reached from 3700 North by way of 100 East.
The trip covers 2.1 miles and normally runs about 6 minutes, though rush hour on University Parkway can add a few. Landmarks along the first stretch include the park itself and the 2230 North Trailhead on the Provo River Parkway, just east of the neighborhood. Our Google Maps page has live directions, and nearby residents can read our Grandview and Pleasant View pages.
A First Dental Home for Carterville's Renters and Newcomers
The neighborhood is part of Provo's Northwest District, bordered by Orem to the north and west and by the Provo River on the east. Carterville Road runs north through the middle, and University Parkway crosses its northern end. In December 2025, the Provo City Council split the old neighborhood along the river, so the name now covers only the west side, while the east side became the new Brickyard neighborhood.
Renters fill much of the neighborhood, and the residents skew young. Many are students, recent graduates or workers in their first few jobs. Plenty have moved several times in a handful of years and have not had a regular dentist since they left home.
That is exactly the patient we are glad to see. Matthews Smiles Dental has been family owned and operated for more than 45 years, and our team takes the time to explain what a first exam finds, in plain language, before anything is planned.
The office itself helps people relax. A lobby waterfall sets a quiet tone as you walk in, and the juice and snack bar is there while you wait. If a past visit somewhere else left you nervous, sedation is available for any procedure we provide.
Weekday hours suit people with set schedules: 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday. A morning appointment before an afternoon shift, or a visit on a class-free day, is usually easy to arrange.
Keeping Up With Dental Care Between Leases
Moving often makes it easy to lose track of checkups. Records stay behind with an old office, a new insurance card arrives months after the new job starts, and a cleaning that was due last spring slides to next year. Small cavities can grow quietly during that gap.
Coverage gaps do not have to mean skipped care. Our In-House Membership Plan gives patients without insurance two exams, two cleanings, two sets of bitewing x-rays and fluoride twice a year, plus 20% off restorative services. New patients without insurance and without periodontal disease can also start with an $89 cleaning, exam, x-ray and fluoride treatment.
Young adults in their twenties often need a decision about wisdom teeth, too. Crowding, swelling at the back of the mouth or repeated soreness are signs worth an x-ray, and planning removal ahead of time beats dealing with it during a busy week.
The neighborhood also sits right beside one of the valley's favorite trails. The Provo River Parkway runs 15 miles from Utah Lake to Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, and runners and cyclists who use it daily should keep an eye on sugary sports drinks and the occasional fall.
Accidents and sudden toothaches rarely wait for a convenient week. When one happens, the team strives to fit you into the schedule as soon as possible. New patients can start with a $69 emergency exam with a periapical x-ray, which pinpoints the problem before any larger decision is made.
Everyday and Urgent Care From a Dentist Near Carterville
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings and repairs catch up on the cavities that build while checkups lapse between moves. Membership patients save 20% on this work.
Preventative Dentistry
A cleaning and exam set a fresh baseline for anyone who has not seen a dentist in a while. Regular visits after that keep problems small and costs predictable.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Many young renters in the neighborhood reach the age when wisdom teeth crowd in. The doctors check them on x-ray and plan removal when it makes sense.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile improvements help before a job interview, a wedding or a new career. Dr. Matthews is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum.
Meet Your Provo Dentists
Dr. JD Ashman earned his biology degree at Utah Valley University, just up the road in Orem, and his DMD at Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Blake Matthews, a Creighton DDS, supports Charity Anywhere and SMILES for Zimbabwe and donates care right here in Utah Valley.
Insurance & Financing
With a new plan from a new employer, the front desk confirms your benefits and files every claim for you. A detailed cost breakdown comes before treatment, so the price is clear from the start. Cherry and CareCredit financing, credit cards, cash and checks cover the rest.
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 Carterville, and how do I get there?
The office is 2.1 miles from Carterville Park, a drive of about 6 minutes. Go north on Carterville Road into Orem, then east on 800 South, which becomes 3700 North in Provo. For renters who want a dentist near Carterville without a long commute, that is about as simple as a route gets.
Can I bike to an appointment from the 2230 North Trailhead?
Yes, the Provo River Parkway makes that possible. The trail follows the river north from the trailhead and passes very close to our office near 3700 North. The full parkway runs 15 miles, from Utah Lake to Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, so it doubles as a scenic way to arrive on a dry day.
Which city line does the drive from Carterville cross?
It crosses into Orem and then back into Provo. Carterville Road runs north past the Orem line, and you follow Orem's 800 South east until it becomes 3700 North at the Provo boundary. The roundabout on 3700 North comes shortly after, and the office is just beyond it near University Avenue.
Can renters near Carterville Road join the In-House Membership Plan?
Yes, anyone without dental insurance can join, whether they rent or own. The plan includes two exams, two cleanings, two sets of bitewing x-rays and fluoride twice a year. Members also save 20% on restorative services such as fillings, which helps when a long gap between visits has let a few cavities form.
At what age do wisdom teeth usually cause trouble?
Most often in the late teens and early twenties, when they start to come in. Some erupt with no issue, while others crowd nearby teeth, come in at an angle or stay partly trapped under the gum. An x-ray at a routine exam shows which group yours fall into before pain makes the decision for you.
Schedule Your Visit from Carterville
New lease, new job or simply overdue, there is no better time to settle on a dentist near Carterville. Call 385-481-7562 and we will help you choose a first appointment. Residents anywhere in Utah County can see the full list of communities on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Provo, UT homepage.