Convenient Access from Marlton
A trip of roughly 13 minutes up Crain Highway brings Marlton families to Melwood Family Dentistry, our practice on Marlboro Pike in Upper Marlboro. If you need a dentist near Marlton for the whole household, Dr. Bhargav Patel sees children, teens and adults, with care that ranges from cleanings to Invisalign, implants and whitening.
Starting at Marlton Elementary School on Old Colony Drive South, the drive is about 5 miles. Turn left out of the school, then right on Heathermore Boulevard to reach Crain Highway (US 301). Turn right and head north on US 301 for a little over half a mile, then turn left onto South Osborne Road. Stay on it for about two and a half miles until it continues as Marlboro Pike, and our office at 9680 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 appears on the way toward Joint Base Andrews.
US 301 is the slowest stretch at rush hour. Tap our Google Maps page for traffic before you go. We also care for many patients from neighboring Rosaryville and Croom on either side of the community.
A Dental Home for Marlton's Suburban Families
Marlton is an unincorporated community, recorded by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place in Prince George's County. It began in the 1970s as a planned housing development along US 301, briefly marketed as "Brandywine Country," and it is still considered part of the greater Upper Marlboro area. The first phase was all single-family homes; townhouses have been added in more recent years.
Children here attend Marlton or Mattaponi elementary, move on to James Madison or Gwynn Park middle school, and finish at Frederick Douglass High School on Croom Road. Ball games and pickup basketball happen at Marlton Park, a county park of nearly 70 acres off Croom Road.
A family schedule like that needs a dental office that keeps things simple. Our team can line up children and parents in back-to-back slots when the schedule allows, and keeps everyone's records in one place. Dr. Patel also enjoys getting to know families over the years, which makes each checkup feel less like a chore.
Comfort is part of that. Reviewers often mention gentle hygienists, a modern office and a TV in the treatment room, small touches that help a nervous child or a tired parent settle in. Dr. Patel keeps the conversation light and explains each step before he starts, so nobody is surprised halfway through a visit.
What Marlton Residents Should Know About Their Dental Care
For Marlton adults who commute toward Washington or the Beltway, the workday often means leaving early and getting home late. Our schedule includes 8 AM starts on Fridays and hours until 6 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so a cleaning can slot in before work or after it.
Teens are another focus. Middle and high school are the years when crooked teeth, gaps and bite problems become obvious, and many students would rather not wear metal brackets. Invisalign uses removable clear trays that come out for meals and brushing. New patients without insurance can start with a free Invisalign consultation to see whether aligners fit their needs.
Moms and dads, meanwhile, tend to slide their own checkups to the bottom of the list. Coffee on the commute, busy mornings and skipped cleanings add up to stains and early gum irritation. A professional cleaning and a quick whitening session can undo a lot of that, and catching gingivitis early keeps it from becoming something harder to treat.
Sealants deserve a mention for younger kids. These thin coatings go onto the chewing surfaces of the back molars, where grooves are deep and toothbrush bristles have trouble reaching. They are often recommended for children and help keep small cavities from forming in the teeth that do most of the chewing. Adults with deep grooves can get them as well.
Dental Services for Families Seeking a Dentist Near Marlton
These are the services local households book most often, from routine visits to straighter, brighter smiles.
Clear Aligners
Invisalign treats crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites and crossbites in teens and adults. If you are weighing options, our page on Invisalign vs. Fixed Braces compares the two approaches.
Whiter Teeth
Teeth Whitening comes as an in-office session or a take-home kit with custom-fitted trays. Both use stronger agents than store-bought strips.
Cleanings for Every Age
Our Preventative Dentistry visits include cleanings, exams, digital x-rays, fluoride and sealants, which are often recommended for kids' back molars.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Impacted or crowding wisdom teeth are a common reason older teens visit. Tooth Extractions begin with x-rays and a plan, and we offer local anesthesia or calming medication to help you relax.
Fillings and Crowns
Restorative Dentistry repairs cavities with tooth-colored fillings and protects cracked teeth with crowns made from digital scans.
Meet Dr. Patel and Our Team
Every patient is seen by Dr. Bhargav Patel, who completed his DMD at Temple University's Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. His continuing education includes Invisalign and dental implants.
He is an active member of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry community, and our hygienists are often praised for a gentle touch.
Because Dr. Patel has completed continuing education in Invisalign, he plans aligner cases himself, starting from a 3D digital model of your teeth, and checks progress as you move through each new set of trays.
Insurance and Financing Made Simple
Most major dental PPO plans are accepted, and we submit the claims. You pay your estimated portion at the visit and get a statement for any balance once the insurer settles.
CareCredit and Cherry can fund Invisalign, crowns or implants over time, and uninsured patients can ask about discounts.
Before treatment begins, our front desk is glad to check your benefits and talk through an estimate, so the amount due at checkout makes sense. Questions about annual maximums or what a plan covers for aligners come up often, and a quick call usually sorts them out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Melwood Family Dentistry from Marlton, and how do I get there?
Melwood Family Dentistry is about 5 miles from Marlton Elementary School, roughly a 13-minute drive. Take Heathermore Boulevard to Crain Highway (US 301) north, turn left on South Osborne Road, and follow it as it becomes Marlboro Pike. Families who want a dentist near Marlton find the route easy, with only a few turns.
How long does in-office teeth whitening take?
About one hour. In-office whitening applies a professional-strength gel to all visible teeth under our team's supervision, and many patients notice a brighter shade after just one session. If you would rather whiten gradually, take-home kits with custom trays work over several days or weeks. Coffee and tea stains usually respond well to either approach.
Do you take out wisdom teeth in the office?
Yes, many wisdom teeth can be removed here. Dr. Patel first takes x-rays to check the position of each tooth and plan the extraction. To keep you comfortable, we use local anesthesia or calming medication. You will go home with clear aftercare tips, such as soft foods and cold compresses, and we schedule a follow-up to check healing.
Do you accept PPO dental insurance?
Yes. We welcome most major dental PPO plans and handle the claim filing for you. At checkout you pay the estimated out-of-pocket amount, and any remaining balance is billed after your insurer processes the claim. Our team can review your benefits before treatment so you know roughly what to expect for cleanings, fillings or crowns.
Do you treat kids and adults from one household?
Yes. Dr. Patel treats patients of all ages, from young children getting sealants to grandparents with dentures or implants. Having one office keep the whole family's records makes it easier to schedule visits together and spot patterns, such as cavity-prone teeth or gum concerns, that run in families. It also means one phone call can cover several family members' checkups.
Schedule Your Visit from Marlton
If you are ready for a dentist near Marlton who can see the whole family, call 301-635-5201. We are open Tuesday through Friday, plus the first and third Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 2 PM. Visit our Areas We Serve page to see nearby communities, or the Upper Marlboro dentist homepage for more about our practice.