Preventive · Diagnostic · Family Care
General Dentistry at Smith Mountain Lake
Steady, gentle care for every stage of life, from your first cleaning to the dentistry that keeps you boating, golfing, and eating well into your eighties. Dr. James Willis, DDS leads a team that knows the rhythm of lake-country life at Westlake Corner.
Call 540-443-3002Quiet, careful work. The best kind of dentistry.
The most important dentistry is the dentistry you almost never notice, the cleaning that prevents the cavity, the exam that catches a hairline crack early, the sealant that quietly protects a back molar for a decade. Our general-dentistry program at Westlake is built around that idea: catch small things small, and you keep your own teeth for a lifetime.
Whether you live on the lake year-round, divide your time between Hardy and points north, or you are visiting family for the weekend and need a check-up before heading home, you will find an unhurried, modern practice that treats your time and your health with equal respect.
Explore Our Preventive Care
Oral Hygiene
Comfortable cleanings, thorough exams, and home-care guidance tailored to your routine.
Learn more →Prophylaxis
Routine professional cleaning, the quiet foundation of a healthy smile for life.
Learn more →Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle, age-appropriate care for full-time lake kids and visiting grandchildren alike.
Learn more →Periodontal Maintenance
Long-term gum-health support that protects the bone holding your teeth in place.
Learn more →ARESTIN
Targeted antibiotic therapy placed exactly where stubborn gum infections live.
Learn more →Dental Specialties
Advanced services we keep under one roof, fewer referrals, finished care.
Learn more →Common questions
How often should I have a dental cleaning?+
Most patients do well with a cleaning and exam every six months. If you have gum disease or other risk factors, we may recommend a three or four month schedule. We tailor the interval to your mouth, not a one-size rule.
What happens at a routine exam?+
We review your health history, check each tooth, screen for oral cancer and gum disease, take needed X-rays, and clean your teeth. Then we walk you through anything we found in plain English and answer your questions before you leave.
Do you see children at Westlake?+
Yes. We provide gentle, age-appropriate care for full-time lake families and visiting grandchildren alike, including cleanings, sealants, and first visits. Building calm early habits helps kids feel comfortable in the chair for life.
What if it has been years since my last visit?+
That is completely fine, and very common. There is no lecture. We start with a thorough exam, talk through what we see, and build a comfortable plan to get you back on track at a pace that works for you.
Do you accept dental insurance?+
We accept most major private dental insurance and file claims for you. For patients without coverage, the Virginia Dental Club offers predictable annual pricing. Call us and we will help you understand your benefits before treatment.
Schedule a Visit
New to Smith Mountain Lake or just new to us, we make it easy. Mention you are a new patient and we will walk you through what to expect before your first appointment.