Convenient Access from Riverbottoms
Work at the Riverwoods, live along the Provo River, and your dentist can be one straight stretch of University Avenue away. Matthews Smiles Dental is a family-owned practice in north Provo, roughly 5 minutes south of Riverview Park by car, and our office sits just past the southern tip of the neighborhood. Anyone searching for a dentist near Riverbottoms can treat a cleaning like any other lunchtime errand.
Leave Riverview Park at 425 W 4620 N by heading north on 450 West, then take 4770 North to 4800 North and turn east. At University Avenue (US 189), turn right and drive south about a mile, past The Shops at Riverwoods and the business park, to 3700 North. Turn left there for one short block to 3610 N University Ave #200, Provo, UT 84604.
From the heart of Riverbottoms the drive covers 1.9 miles, and the Walden School of Liberal Arts at 4230 N University Ave is the last landmark you pass before the turn. Canyon traffic on US 189 can add a little time on weekends.
Prefer to stay outdoors? Riverview Park connects directly to the Provo River Parkway, and the walk south along the river takes about 29 minutes. Open our office on Google Maps for the final turns, and read our pages for neighbors in North Timpview and Sherwood Hills.
Where River Trails Meet the Workday
Riverbottoms follows the Provo River beside University Avenue at the city's north end, from about 3700 North up toward the mouth of Provo Canyon. Riverbottoms holds one of the busiest corners of the valley. The 120-acre Riverwoods Business Park is home to 22 large office buildings and headquarters for Qualtrics, UCCU and Vivint, while the 23-acre Shops at Riverwoods supply the area's restaurants and entertainment.
That mix shapes how people here use their time. Employees stream in each weekday, and Riverbottoms residents on the quieter streets near the river often commute out along University Avenue or 4800 North, the main link to neighboring Orem. A dental office a few minutes south on the same road keeps a checkup from turning into a vacation day.
Matthews Smiles Dental has been family owned and operated for more than 45 years, long before the business park filled in. An office concierge greets you on arrival, and the juice and snack bar is a welcome stop for anyone coming straight from a meeting.
Hours run 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday. An 8 AM slot lets Riverwoods employees finish a cleaning and still reach their desks by mid-morning.
Because our building sits just beyond the southern edge of Riverbottoms, patients from the neighborhood never have to cross downtown or merge onto I-15 to see us. The same short drive works for a follow-up visit, a crown fitting or a quick question about a sensitive tooth, which makes it easier to finish treatment on schedule.
Dental Habits for a Desk-and-Trail Lifestyle
Provo's Northeast Neighborhoods Plan counts about 5,110 residents across Riverbottoms, North Timpview and Sherwood Hills combined. The plan describes a largely settled area, with higher-density housing clustered near University Avenue and the shopping center. Many of those households include professionals whose calendars fill weeks in advance.
Office life brings its own dental patterns. Coffee and tea stain enamel, steady snacking at a desk feeds cavity-causing bacteria, and stress often shows up as clenching or grinding at night. Morning headaches, sore jaw muscles or flattened tooth edges are worth mentioning at a checkup, since the doctors can spot wear before it chips a tooth.
Loud snoring and daytime fatigue are another common complaint among busy adults. Sometimes they point to obstructed breathing during sleep, and the office offers custom dental solutions that help manage sleep apnea and improve breathing at night.
Weekends in Riverbottoms often mean biking or running the Provo River Parkway, a paved trail that runs about 15 miles from Utah Lake to Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. A spill on the trail can chip a front tooth. Our team strives to fit urgent cases in as soon as possible, and regular cleanings keep the rest of your smile ready for the next ride.
Services Chosen for a Dentist Near Riverbottoms
Preventative Dentistry
A cleaning, exam and x-rays fit neatly into a lunch hour from the Riverwoods. New patients without insurance or periodontal disease can start with the $89 cleaning, exam, x-ray and fluoride visit.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Client meetings and video calls put smiles front and center. Cosmetic care can brighten stained teeth and even out chips that coffee and time leave behind.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
For professionals who wake up tired despite a full night in bed, a custom dental solution for sleep apnea may help you breathe better at night.
Clear Braces
Clear aligners straighten teeth without metal brackets, so adults can correct crowding without changing how they look at work.
Periodontics
Gum disease is common in adults and often silent. Periodontal treatment calms bleeding, inflamed gums and helps protect the bone that holds teeth in place.
Meet Your Provo Dentists
Cosmetic dentistry has been a focus for Dr. Blake Matthews since 1994, and he is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC-live). Dr. JD Ashman is a Utah County native who earned his biology degree at Utah Valley University before dental school at Western University of Health Sciences.
Insurance & Financing
Bring your workplace dental card; the office works with a multitude of insurance providers and files the claim for you. You see a clear cost estimate before any treatment starts. Cherry and CareCredit offer payment plans, and all major credit cards, cash and checks are accepted.
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 Riverbottoms, and how do I get there?
Riverview Park is 1.9 miles from our door, about 5 minutes behind the wheel. Head east on 4800 North, then south on University Avenue to 3700 North and turn left. Residents who want a dentist near Riverbottoms have one of the simplest routes in the area, with no freeway on the way.
Can I walk the Provo River Parkway from Riverview Park to the office?
Yes, the walk takes about 29 minutes. Riverview Park has direct access to the paved river trail, which heads south past the business park toward 3700 North. Short local paths at the end lead to the office. Many Riverbottoms walkers enjoy it on a spring or fall morning when they have a little extra time.
Is a lunch-hour cleaning realistic for Riverwoods Business Park employees?
For most people, yes. The drive down University Avenue takes only a few minutes, and a routine cleaning and exam usually fits within an hour. Booking ahead for a late-morning or early-afternoon slot works best. Bring your insurance card so the front desk can confirm coverage before you sit down.
Do you see patients who live near the Walden School on University Avenue?
Yes, absolutely. The Walden School of Liberal Arts sits at 4230 N University Ave, only a few blocks north of our office on the same road. Households on the surrounding streets reach us in a couple of minutes, and the Lover's Lane trail, which ends just north of 3700 North by the school, offers a walking link.
What should I do if I chip a tooth biking along the river?
Save any broken piece, rinse your mouth gently and call the office promptly. A cold compress helps with swelling on the way. Most chips can be smoothed or rebuilt, and a cracked tooth may need a crown. New patients can book the $69 emergency exam, which includes a periapical x-ray of the injured tooth.
Schedule Your Visit from Riverbottoms
From the river trail to the Riverwoods, a dentist near Riverbottoms is closer than your next meeting. Phone 385-481-7562 to reserve a time with our Utah County team. Browse more communities on our areas we serve page, or visit the Dentist Provo, UT homepage for an overview of the practice.