Convenient Access from Farmersville
Head east on US 380 for about 21 minutes and you arrive at Stone Street Dental, a family practice on Stonewall St in Greenville. Households deciding where to find a dentist in Farmersville, TX can count on an uncomplicated trip, because one highway carries you nearly door to door. Dr. Alison Garrad and her team treat patients from age 10 through retirement, with cleanings, gum care, extractions and cosmetic work all done here.
The drive starts at City Hall, 205 South Main Street, a block from the historic town square. Take Main Street south to US 380 and turn east onto the stretch known as Audie Murphy Parkway. Stay on US 380 for roughly 13 miles, continue into Greenville, and turn onto Stonewall Street. Our door is at 4613 Stonewall St, Greenville, TX 75401, about 17 miles from where you started.
Whether you start near the Charles J. Rike Memorial Library, the square or Johnnie Pryor Field at Farmer Stadium on SH 78, US 380 is the road east. Pull up our Google Maps listing for directions on your phone. Neighbors in Merit and Josephine come to the same office, and on a busy afternoon US 380 traffic can add a few minutes near Greenville.
An Old Market Town With a Young Streak: Why Farmersville Families Come to Us
Farmersville has worn its name since about 1849, when settlers along the Jefferson-McKinney Road named the place for what nearly everyone did for a living. It incorporated in 1873 and later earned the title "Onion Capital of North Texas," with an onion festival that ran from 1935 until World War II. In June 1945 the town threw a homecoming for Audie Murphy, who had used his sister's address here while serving overseas.
Today this east Collin County town is growing again, helped by US 380, which links McKinney to the west with Greenville to the east. The 2020 census counted 3,612 residents, and Farmersville ISD's enrollment has climbed by about a third in four years. New families tend to look for a dental office that can see the whole household, keep good records, and stay put for the long haul.
That is the kind of practice we run. Our team has been together for years, the same people answer the phone each visit, and we handle comprehensive care in-house, from routine cleanings to implants and root canals. Parents can bring a 10-year-old and a grandparent to the same chair.
Outdoor life is part of the draw as well. Farmersville is the western trailhead of the Northeast Texas Trail, the rail-trail that follows the old 1886 Santa Fe line toward New Boston, and the northern arm of Lavon Lake borders the city limits. Bikes, ballfields and lake days are wonderful for families, but they also produce the occasional chipped front tooth. When that happens, we make every effort to see you the same day you call, and broken teeth, toothaches and lost fillings are handled in our own office.
Four-Day School Weeks, Busy Teens and Other Farmersville Dental Notes
Farmersville ISD runs a four-day school week, which changes how many families plan appointments. Our hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and we are closed Wednesdays and weekends. Compare the district calendar with those days, and when the two line up, a student's checkup need not cost any class time.
Teenagers here have full plates. The P-TECH Engineering Academy lets high school students earn a free associate degree, the Farmersville Honors Academy offers a virtual track for grades 7 through 12, and Collin College runs a campus right in town. Between classes, practices and part-time jobs, a dental visit is easy to forget until a wisdom tooth starts to ache.
Those late-teen years are exactly when wisdom teeth tend to show up on x-rays. Catching them early gives families time to plan removal around exams, sports seasons or a move to college. Regular cleanings in the same years also help with braces-era plaque and the sugary drinks that fuel long study sessions.
Adults benefit from the same rhythm. Gum disease often develops without pain, so people who stretch the time between cleanings can be surprised by bleeding or loose teeth. Steady six-month visits catch it early, while it is still simple to treat.
Family Services From a Dentist in Farmersville, TX Residents Can Reach on US 380
Preventive Dentistry
Exams and routine preventive cleanings are the foundation for every age. We like to book siblings and parents back to back so one drive covers the household.
Children’s Dentistry
Students from age 10 see the same team their parents do. We explain each step in plain words so pre-teens grow comfortable with checkups rather than dreading them.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
High school and Collin College students often need wisdom teeth evaluated. Removal happens here, and nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can help nervous patients relax.
Periodontal Treatment
For adults with tender or bleeding gums, deep cleanings and gum disease therapy clear bacteria below the gumline. Follow-up maintenance keeps the gains in place.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, cosmetic crowns and smile makeovers help with stains, chips and worn edges. Graduation photos and job interviews are natural moments to start.
Meet Your Greenville Dentist
Before dental school, Dr. Alison K. Garrad, DDS, worked in logistics and pharmaceuticals. Volunteering at a small North Dallas medical and dental clinic changed her direction. She studied at Stanford University, then earned her DDS from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
MetLife and Blue Cross Blue Shield are among the many PPO plans we are in network with, and out-of-network coverage is welcome too. Patients without insurance can join our In-Office Dental Membership Plan, which bundles routine preventive care into one annual fee and takes 15% off treatment, aligners excluded. There are no waiting periods, claim forms or pre-approvals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Stone Street Dental from Farmersville, and how do I get there?
From City Hall the office is about 17 miles away, typically a 21-minute drive. Follow South Main Street to US 380, take it east along Audie Murphy Parkway into Greenville, then turn onto Stonewall Street. Families choosing a dentist in Farmersville, TX appreciate that nearly the whole trip is one highway with no tolls.
Does the Farmersville ISD four-day school week help when booking a student's checkup?
It can. One weekday each week has no classes, so compare the district calendar with our hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed Wednesdays. When the district's day off matches one of our open days, a checkup will not pull a student out of class.
When should a P-TECH or Collin College student have wisdom teeth checked?
The mid to late teens is a sensible time. Wisdom teeth usually become visible on x-rays during those years, and early evaluation lets Dr. Garrad spot crowding or impaction before it hurts. Planning removal around a semester break keeps recovery from colliding with exams, labs or work schedules.
What does the membership plan include for a Farmersville household without insurance?
One annual fee covers routine preventive care, and members get 15% off all other treatment except clear aligners. There are no waiting periods, annual maximums, claim forms or pre-approvals. For a growing family that just moved to town and has not chosen a dental plan yet, it is a simple way to stay on schedule.
Can adults from Farmersville get gum disease treated without seeing another office?
Usually, yes. Deep cleanings, gum disease therapy and periodontal maintenance all happen in our Greenville office. Dr. Garrad and the hygiene team track your gum health at each visit, so early problems are treated promptly and the drive east on US 380 stays a routine trip.
Schedule Your Visit from Farmersville
Pick up the phone and call 903-741-4492 to plan care with a dentist in Farmersville, TX families can reach with a single highway drive. Our full list of communities shows the other towns we welcome, and our Dentist Greenville, TX homepage has more about the practice.