Convenient Access from Lakewood
Lakewood parents plan their weeks around school bells, practices and summer afternoons by the water, so a dental visit has to slot in without a long haul. Conway Dental sits in downtown Woodstock, about 17 minutes north of the village, and has cared for McHenry County families since 1981. For anyone weighing a dentist in Lakewood, IL against one a short drive up the road, our two general dentists offer a calm office where adults, kids and nervous patients are all welcome.
From Lakewood Village Hall at 2500 Lake Avenue, head west for a moment, then turn north on Briarwood Road for close to two miles. A short jog east on Lucas Road puts you on US 14, which carries you northwest for roughly three and a half miles before Lake Avenue leads north into Woodstock. Follow South Madison Street through the roundabout and turn west on West Washington Street (IL 120), where the office sits at 226 Washington St. Plan on about 17 minutes for the 8.5-mile drive, with no tolls, and allow extra time at school and rush hours.
The practice is on the block between N Throop St and Wheeler St, just north of the Woodstock Square and a short distance from the Woodstock Metra station. Open Conway Dental on Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions from your street. Relatives across the lake or a little farther north can find their own directions on our pages for Crystal Lake and Ridgefield.
A Family-Minded Dental Home for Lakewood
Lakewood was incorporated as a village in 1933, and in 1993 its board adopted a plain-spoken vision: a friendly community providing families with quality living in a natural setting. That promise shows in roughly 650 acres of open space, six lakes and wetlands such as the Kishwaukee Fen Nature Preserve. Kids grow up with the tot lot and courts at Brighton Oaks Park, summer swims at West Beach on Crystal Lake and rounds at RedTail Golf Club. The Village of Lakewood website has more on village services.
A family dental office should feel just as unhurried. Conway Dental was founded in 1981, and appointments begin on schedule, which matters when a carpool or practice is waiting afterward. Parents, teens and young children can all be seen in the same office, so the whole household's x-rays, notes and treatment plans stay together.
Early starts help, too. The office opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, so a parent can finish a cleaning and still reach the workday on time. On Thursday the hours shift later, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which leaves room for an after-school checkup.
What Lakewood Parents Should Know About Their Family's Teeth
Lakewood is very much a family village. Roughly a quarter of residents are under 18, and more than a third of households include children, so cavity prevention, growing smiles and orthodontic timing are the topics most worth planning for. Parents' own gums deserve the same attention, because busy adults are often the first in the house to skip a cleaning.
Most students in the village attend Crystal Lake District 47 schools such as West Elementary or South Elementary, then Richard F. Bernotas Middle School and Crystal Lake Central High School. Families in Turnberry Meadows fall within Huntley District 158 instead. Whatever the school calendar, winter and summer breaks are a natural time for checkups, and booking each child's next exam before you leave keeps the routine from slipping.
Children's back teeth have deep grooves that trap food, and decay between teeth is often invisible until an x-ray reveals it. Regular exams with digital x-rays let the dentist spot small problems while a simple filling still fixes them. For parents, the same visits track gum health and catch worn or cracked fillings before they cause a toothache.
Teenagers who want straighter teeth often prefer clear aligners to brackets. Dr. Albomter is a certified Invisalign provider, and our guide to Invisalign vs. fixed braces lays out the differences for families comparing the two.
Dental Services for Families Choosing a Dentist in Lakewood, IL
Complete & Comprehensive Exams
A thorough exam is the starting point for every patient, child or adult. The dentist checks teeth, gums and bite, reviews the x-rays and explains what, if anything, needs attention. New patients without insurance can begin with the $99 Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays, which does not include a cleaning.
Cleanings & Periodontal Care
Routine cleanings remove the plaque and tartar that brushing misses, protecting kids' enamel and parents' gums at the same time. When gum disease is present, periodontal care helps bring it under control. Steady visits keep small issues from growing into bigger repairs.
Fillings
Most fillings are completed in a single visit, which is welcome news for parents with full calendars. Treating decay early keeps the repair small and protects the rest of the tooth. Fillings work just as well for a first-grader's molar as for an adult's worn tooth.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets or wires, and they come out for meals and brushing. Teens like the discreet look, while parents like that aligners fit around work and travel. New patients can book a complimentary Invisalign consultation to see whether aligners suit them.
Meet Your Woodstock Dental Team
Dr. Timothy Conway founded the practice in 1981 and is known for a relaxed, supportive manner with young children and patients who feel anxious in the chair. He is staying on through the ownership transition, working alongside Dr. Mohammed Albomter, the practice owner and lead dentist, who joined in 2025. Dr. Conway still completes continuing education courses every year.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Conway Dental works with a multitude of insurance providers and processes your claims, so Lakewood families can make the most of their benefits. Before treatment starts, you receive a detailed cost breakdown. For care that insurance does not cover, flexible financing options are available, and the office accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Conway Dental from Lakewood, and how do I get there?
The office is about 8.5 miles from Lakewood Village Hall, roughly a 17-minute drive. Take Briarwood Road north, Lucas Road east to US 14, then Lake Avenue and South Madison Street into Woodstock before turning west on Washington Street. The trip is toll-free, which makes our office a practical choice for anyone seeking a dentist in Lakewood, IL.
How do you help a child who is scared of the dentist?
Patience comes first. Dr. Conway is known for a relaxed, supportive atmosphere with young children and anxious patients, and appointments begin on schedule, so kids are not left waiting and worrying. Conway Dental cares for adults, kids and even the most anxious patients, and short, positive checkups help many children grow more comfortable with each visit.
Why do kids need dental x-rays if their teeth look fine?
Because many cavities start where no one can see them. Decay between back teeth, and adult teeth still forming under the gums, only show up on x-rays. Conway Dental uses digital x-rays, so the dentist can review the images during the visit. Finding a small cavity early usually means a simple filling instead of a bigger repair later.
Do you have a membership plan for families without insurance?
Yes. Conway Dental offers an in-house Membership Club for patients without insurance, with predictable, affordable pricing for cleanings, exams and essential treatments. The front desk can explain how it works for your household. New patients without insurance can also start with the $99 Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays, which covers a full exam and standard x-rays but does not include a cleaning.
What should we do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out?
Act quickly and call the office. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently and, if you can, set it back in the socket or keep it in a cup of milk. A tooth that reaches a dentist soon after the injury has a much better chance of being saved, so get your child seen as soon as you can.
Schedule Your Visit from Lakewood
Call 815-605-4511 to book a checkup for yourself or the kids. Anyone still deciding on a dentist in Lakewood, IL can browse every community we welcome on our areas we serve page, or learn more about the practice on our Dentist Woodstock, IL homepage.