Convenient Access from Mountain Plains
From the quiet residential streets of Mountain Plains, Blauer Family Dental is about 11 minutes away on the north side of Spearfish. Anyone searching for a dentist near Mountain Plains can make the whole trip on town streets, with no interstate merge and no highway miles. Dr. William Blauer and his team see children, parents and grandparents, so one office can handle the whole household.
Start on Pine Cone Avenue and head northwest out of the subdivision to West Pine Street, then turn east. West Pine becomes South Canyon Street, which carries you north through Spearfish with Spearfish Creek running alongside. Turn east on West Michigan Street, then go north on North 10th Street to the office at 1440 N 10th St, just south of East Rushmore Street.
The drive covers roughly 3.5 miles from end to end. Spearfish High School and Middle School stand less than half a mile west of the office, and Lookout Mountain rises on the eastern edge of town. Save the office on Google Maps before your first visit. Our neighbors in Downtown Spearfish and North Spearfish visit the same office.
Mountain Plains Households and an Easy Trip into Town
Mountain Plains is an unincorporated census-designated place in Lawrence County, sitting just outside the Spearfish city limits. The city borders it on the north, and its homes are grouped into two residential subdivisions at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon. U.S. Route 14A, the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, traces its eastern edge, and Spearfish Peak climbs to 5,798 feet to the south.
With only a few hundred residents and streets that are almost entirely homes, the community leans north on Spearfish for school runs and errands. A checkup on North 10th Street slots neatly into those same trips rather than taking a separate day.
Appointments run Monday through Thursday, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. A first-thing slot lets a parent finish a cleaning and still reach work on time, while an afternoon visit can follow the end of the school day. Mountain Plains children attend Spearfish School District 40-2, so the office is never far from where the family already is.
New patients from Mountain Plains start with an unhurried first appointment. It includes an exam, x-rays and a real conversation about whatever brought you in, whether that is a sensitive molar or a smile you would like to brighten. If you arrive in pain, the urgent problem is handled first and the full exam is booked for another day.
Canyon Living and Your Mountain Plains Smile
Living at the foot of Spearfish Canyon means trails, bikes and creek-side scrambles can be part of everyday life. The state's Spearfish Canyon Nature Area links Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Falls and the Savoy Pond area by trail, and it charges no entrance fee. Frank Lloyd Wright praised the gorge after a visit in 1935. An active outdoor life also means the occasional fall onto a rock or handlebar.
A chipped or knocked-out tooth is one of those moments when distance really matters. Urgent problems such as a cracked tooth, a severe toothache or a tooth that has been knocked out get same-day visits whenever possible. From Mountain Plains, that means a short drive across town rather than a long wait on the road.
Prevention matters just as much for growing kids. Cleanings, fluoride and sealants protect back teeth during the years when brushing is not yet perfect. For adults, AI-powered digital x-rays help Dr. Blauer spot small problems early, when the fix is simpler.
Gum health deserves attention too, especially for adults who have put off checkups for a few years. Gum disease often starts quietly, with bleeding when you brush or floss and little else. Perio Protect trays deliver medication below the gumline, and the office offers deeper cleanings when a standard visit is not enough. Catching it early keeps treatment simpler and helps protect the bone that holds teeth in place.
Some grown-ups stay away from the dentist for years because of nerves rather than cost. Oral conscious sedation is available for them: a prescribed pill taken before the appointment leaves you awake but relaxed, and many patients remember little of the procedure afterward. Teens and adults who want straighter teeth have a discreet option as well, since the practice offers ClearCorrect clear aligners.
Treatments Families Want from a Dentist Near Mountain Plains
Pediatric Dentistry
Children of all ages are welcome, from a toddler's early visits through the teen years. Care covers cleanings, exams, fluoride and dental sealants for molars. Afternoon appointments until 4:30 PM can help Mountain Plains parents plan around the school day.
Emergency Dentistry
Trail spills, bike crashes and sudden toothaches do not wait for a routine checkup. Urgent cases are seen the same day whenever possible. New patients can use the $74 Emergency Exam & X-Ray to find out what is wrong and what comes next.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular exams and cleanings keep small issues from turning into bigger repairs. For households a few minutes outside town, routine visits fit easily into normal errands in Spearfish. Each visit includes a careful look at gums and teeth.
Restorative Dentistry
When a tooth does break or decay, restorative care brings back comfortable chewing. Options include fillings and crowns, with same-day crowns milled in the office from durable ceramic. Fewer return trips matter to busy Mountain Plains parents.
Same-day crowns here start with an intraoral scanner instead of a tray of impression putty, which many patients, young and old, find much easier to tolerate. For larger plans, such as an implant or a difficult extraction, CBCT 3D imaging gives a detailed view of the bone before any work begins. Both tools mean less guesswork and fewer surprises for Mountain Plains patients who would rather not make extra trips into town.
Meet Your Spearfish Dental Team
Dr. William Blauer knows what a dental injury feels like from the patient's chair. As a child he broke several front teeth, and years of dental problems followed before he finally had a healthy smile. That experience is why he chose dentistry: he wants to help others reach a healthy smile, too.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The office accepts most commercial dental insurance plans, and the front desk helps you read your benefits before work begins. You receive a clear outline of the services and costs first. CareCredit and Cherry financing, major credit cards, cash and checks are all accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Blauer Family Dental from Mountain Plains, and how do I get there?
The office sits about 3.5 miles from Mountain Plains, roughly an 11-minute drive. Take Pine Cone Avenue to West Pine Street, follow South Canyon Street north, then turn onto West Michigan Street and North 10th Street. Families looking for a dentist near Mountain Plains will find the office at 1440 N 10th St, just south of East Rushmore Street.
How quickly does a knocked-out tooth need to be seen?
As fast as you can manage, because a tooth has the best chance when it is treated quickly. Hold it by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently and keep it moist, for example in milk. Then call the office. Knocked-out teeth are urgent problems, so they get same-day visits whenever possible.
Are sealants worth it for my child's back teeth?
For many children, yes. Sealants are thin protective coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of molars, where deep grooves trap food and bacteria. They are part of the pediatric care offered here, along with cleanings, exams and fluoride. Dr. Blauer looks at your child's teeth during the exam and suggests sealants when they make sense.
Can an early cavity be treated without drilling?
Sometimes it can. The office uses Curodont, a drill-free treatment that may reverse cavities caught at an early stage. Whether it suits a particular tooth depends on how far the decay has gone, which Dr. Blauer judges from the exam and digital x-rays. Deeper decay usually needs a filling or another restoration.
What does the $74 emergency exam include?
It includes an emergency exam and x-ray, and it is offered to new patients only. The visit focuses on the problem that hurts first, so you leave knowing what is going on. A comprehensive exam can be booked for a later date once the urgent issue is under control.
Schedule Your Visit from Mountain Plains
A short drive across town is all it takes to reach a dentist near Mountain Plains who welcomes the whole family. Call 605-702-4159 to book a visit Monday through Thursday. You can also browse every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page or visit our Dentist Spearfish, SD homepage.