Convenient Access from North Timpview
Canyon Road is the spine of North Timpview, and following it south brings you to Matthews Smiles Dental in about 4 minutes from Canyon Crest Elementary. Our office is a family-owned practice on University Avenue in north Provo, just past the neighborhood's southern tip at 3700 North. Orchard owners, canyon hikers and commuters who need a dentist near North Timpview can reach us without ever touching a freeway.
From the school at 4664 N Canyon Rd, turn left onto Canyon Road and head south. You pass Quail Orchard Park at 522 E 3900 N, with its pickleball courts and pavilions, before reaching 3700 North. Turn right, drive west toward University Avenue (US 189), and make a left onto 100 East to arrive at 3610 N University Ave #200, Provo, UT 84604. The trip totals 1.4 miles.
Drop-off and pick-up at Canyon Crest, Edgemont Elementary and Timpview High can add a few minutes on Canyon Road and 3700 North. Pull up the office on Google Maps for the last turn, and see our pages for nearby Riverbottoms and Sherwood Hills.
Orchards, Horse Properties and a Practice With Roots
North Timpview is the largest of Provo's northeast neighborhoods by area, roughly 2.4 square miles on the city map. It runs from 3700 North up Canyon Road to the mouth of Provo Canyon and into the canyon itself, with the Provo River along its northern boundary. 4800 North links Canyon Road to University Avenue and on to neighboring Orem.
Much of North Timpview still reflects its farming past. Settlers began working this land in the 1850s, and Provo's Northeast Neighborhoods Plan notes about 390 acres of agricultural or residential-agricultural land remaining in the northeast area. Small farms, orchards and horse properties sit beside streets of single-family homes.
A neighborhood with that kind of continuity tends to value continuity in health care, too. Matthews Smiles Dental has been family owned and operated for more than 45 years, and many North Timpview households have trusted us through several stages of life. The office keeps a steady schedule of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday.
Comfort is built into each visit. Warm blankets help on chilly mornings, and a TV above each chair lets you watch a movie while the doctors work. Our office amenities page lists the rest.
Canyon Living and Your Dental Health
Life near the canyon mouth leans outdoors. A city survey rated Provo Canyon the most-used natural feature in Provo, and the Indian Road Trailhead at 5566 N Canyon Rd is the main northeast access to the canyon trails, including the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. For North Timpview residents, long days outside often mean sports drinks and trail snacks, which give cavity-causing bacteria plenty to work with.
Chores on a small farm or horse property carry their own risks. A swinging gate, a fence post or an unexpected toss of a horse's head can chip or loosen a tooth. When that happens, our team strives to fit you in as soon as possible so the tooth can be assessed and protected.
Hands-on outdoor work also tends to push routine dental visits down the list. Six months slips to a year, and a small cavity has time to deepen. Keeping cleanings on the calendar, perhaps tied to the start of spring and fall, lets the doctors catch decay while a simple filling can still fix it.
Many North Timpview households include college-age adults and young professionals as well. That is the stage when wisdom teeth often crowd in, and it is also when adults who never had braces start thinking about straightening their teeth.
Popular Treatments With Our Dentist Near North Timpview
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings and repairs rebuild teeth chipped during ranch chores or worn down over years of outdoor work, restoring strength for everyday chewing.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular cleanings and exams keep small problems small. A seasonal routine fits households whose summers fill up with canyon trips and farm work.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Crowded or impacted third molars are common in young adults. Removing them at the right time protects the neighboring teeth.
Clear Braces
Clear aligners straighten crowded or spaced teeth without brackets. Timpview teens and adults who missed braces years ago both choose them.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation is available for any procedure the office offers, including wisdom teeth removal, so nervous patients can stay relaxed.
Meet Your Provo Dentists
Beyond the office, Dr. Blake Matthews supports Charity Anywhere and SMILES for Zimbabwe and donates dental care here in Utah Valley. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. JD Ashman is a homegrown Utah County dentist who graduated from Timpanogos High School.
Insurance & Financing
We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks, and we work with a multitude of insurance providers. Our team files your claim and explains your share of the cost before treatment starts. For bigger plans, CareCredit and Cherry offer monthly payment options.
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 North Timpview, and how do I get there?
From Canyon Crest Elementary it is a 1.4-mile drive of roughly 4 minutes. Head south on Canyon Road, turn west on 3700 North and then left onto 100 East. Because Canyon Road runs straight through the neighborhood, almost anyone wanting a dentist near North Timpview follows that same simple path.
How does school traffic on Canyon Road affect appointment times?
It adds a few minutes at drop-off and pick-up. Canyon Crest sits right on Canyon Road, and Edgemont Elementary and Timpview High send more traffic onto 3700 North. A mid-morning or early-afternoon appointment usually misses the busiest stretches. Outside those windows, the drive stays quick and predictable most days.
Can I pair a dental visit with errands at The Shops at Riverwoods?
Yes, easily. The shopping center sits at University Avenue and 4800 North, about 1.4 miles north of our office, and 4800 North connects it directly to Canyon Road. Many residents book a morning cleaning, then stop for lunch or shopping on the way home. The loop rarely adds much driving to your day.
What does the office do to make a long visit more comfortable?
Quite a lot, from the moment you arrive. Patients can wrap up in a warm blanket and watch a movie on the TV mounted above each chair, which makes a long crown or filling appointment pass faster. Sedation is available for anyone who feels anxious about treatment. The full list appears on our amenities page.
When should college-age adults have their wisdom teeth evaluated?
Usually by the early twenties, ideally before the roots fully form. X-rays at a routine checkup show whether the third molars have room to erupt or are crowding neighboring teeth. Removing problem teeth earlier often means an easier recovery. Students home from school for the summer can schedule an evaluation then.
Schedule Your Visit from North Timpview
Whether you live near the canyon mouth or close to Quail Orchard Park, finding a dentist near North Timpview is as simple as heading down Canyon Road. Give our Utah County team a call at 385-481-7562. Visit our areas we serve page for other communities, or the Dentist Provo, UT homepage for more about the practice. Canyon Crest families can also find school details on the Canyon Crest Elementary site.