Convenient Access from Claremont
Students, faculty and longtime residents who want a dentist in Claremont, CA without a freeway commute can reach DNTL Studio in about 9 minutes. We are just across the county line in Upland, where two general dentists handle wisdom teeth, Invisalign, cosmetic work, implants and emergencies. Visits run from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Thursday.
From Claremont City Hall on Harvard Avenue, work your way through the Village on Bonita and College avenues, then take 1st Street east and Claremont Boulevard north. Turn right on Arrow Route, which becomes West Arrow Highway once you enter Upland, and stay on it for about 2.9 miles. Turn right onto Euclid Avenue, go south a few blocks, and U-turn at E A St to reach our side of the street.
It adds up to a 4.6-mile drive on surface streets. DNTL Studio is at 168 N Euclid Ave, Upland, CA 91786, on the east side between E A St and 9th St, near the Cooper Regional History Museum. Use this Google Maps link to set your route. Patients also join us from neighboring Montclair and La Verne.
Across the County Line from the City of Trees and PhDs
Claremont sits at the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, while our office is a few miles east in San Bernardino County. The city incorporated in 1907, and residents started planting street trees that same year. A 1902 town meeting gave it numbered east-west streets and north-south streets named for colleges, a grid that still guides drivers today.
The Claremont Colleges define much of daily life. Seven schools share roughly a square mile of adjoining campuses, and Pomona College, founded in 1887, is the oldest. West of the campuses, the Village packs shops, galleries and restaurants into walkable blocks, and the 1927 Santa Fe depot still serves Metrolink riders on the San Bernardino Line.
Outdoors, the city is known for the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park in the foothills and the California Botanic Garden, the largest garden in the state devoted to native plants. For anyone heading east to our office, Arrow Highway offers an easy surface-street drive with no freeway merges. You can learn more about city services at the City of Claremont website.
Dental Needs Across Claremont's Age Groups
The city's age range is unusually wide. A large share of residents are college-age, and a similar share are 65 or older, with families and faculty in between. Each group tends to need something different from a dental office.
Students often arrive with wisdom teeth that are starting to crowd, ache or come in at an angle. Many also want to straighten their teeth discreetly before interviews or graduation. A practice nearby makes it easier to handle these needs during the school year rather than waiting for a break at home.
Older residents more often need crowns, implants or a fix for a worn bridge. Long-term patients value continuity: dentists who know their history and can plan care over several years. Families in between want routine cleanings, a quick answer when a child chips a tooth, and a relaxed office that does not rush.
DNTL Studio was built around that kind of relationship-driven care, with a Comfort-First Approach and a team that remembers your name. The iTero digital scanner also replaces many messy impressions with a quick 3D scan, which students and seniors alike appreciate.
Wisdom Teeth to Implants: Choosing a Dentist in Claremont, CA
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Impacted or crowded wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling and damage to nearby molars. Dr. Amin is skilled in complex wisdom tooth removal, so many cases can be handled right in the office.
Invisalign
Clear aligners move teeth gradually and come out for meals and brushing. New patients can book a free Invisalign consultation to see whether aligners fit their smile.
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth or a throbbing ache during finals week needs fast attention. Same-day emergency appointments are offered whenever possible.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening and porcelain veneers can even out color, chips and small gaps. The goal is a natural look that suits your face.
Dental Implants
For Claremont residents replacing a tooth lost years ago, an implant offers a fixed, stable result that does not lean on neighboring teeth.
Meet Your Upland Dental Team
Dr. Prashant Amin earned his DDS with high honors and completed a general dentistry residency at UT Health San Antonio, after first studying dental hygiene at USC. Dr. Valay Desai trained at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Dental Sciences in India and then the Advanced Standing Program at UT Health San Antonio. Both bring an academic grounding Claremont patients will recognize.
Insurance & Financing
As an in-network provider for most PPO plans, including Cigna and Aetna, the office verifies benefits and explains your coverage up front. For students and others without insurance, CareCredit and flexible payment options are available. Cash, checks and credit or debit cards work too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is DNTL Studio from Claremont, and how do I get there?
Claremont City Hall is 4.6 miles from the office, about a 9-minute drive. The route follows 1st Street and Claremont Boulevard to Arrow Route, which becomes Arrow Highway in Upland, then Euclid Avenue. If you need a dentist in Claremont, CA, it is an easy surface-street trip with no freeway at all.
Can wisdom teeth be removed at your office?
Yes, in many cases. Dr. Amin is skilled in complex wisdom tooth removal, including teeth that are impacted or partly erupted. An exam and imaging show the position of each tooth and its roots. If a case needs a different approach, the dentists will explain the options.
Are Invisalign aligners noticeable when I talk or give a presentation?
Most people will not notice them. The aligners are clear plastic trays shaped closely to your teeth, so they are hard to spot in conversation. Some patients notice a slight lisp for the first few days, which usually fades as the tongue adjusts. You can also remove them for an important event, then put them back.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, swelling in the face or gums, and bleeding that will not stop all need prompt care. A lost filling or a small chip is less urgent but still worth a quick visit. The office offers same-day emergency appointments whenever possible, so call as soon as the problem starts.
Does a digital scanner replace traditional dental impressions?
For many treatments, yes. The office uses the iTero digital scanner, a small wand that captures a 3D image of your teeth in a few minutes. It replaces the trays of impression putty that many people find uncomfortable. The scan is used for Invisalign planning and for restorations such as crowns, and you can see your teeth on screen.
Schedule Your Visit from Claremont
Choosing a dentist in Claremont, CA is easier when the office is a short drive east on Arrow Highway. Call (909) 787-1268 to find a time that fits around classes or work. Visit the Areas We Serve hub for nearby communities, or read about the practice on the Dentist Upland, CA page.