Eighteen minutes is shorter than most people from Middletown assume, and it is shorter than the drive from towns that look closer on a map. Berryville is 25 minutes. Boyce is 23. The interstate is the reason. What you get at the other end is a three-doctor general practice that handles nearly everything in one building, which matters when the alternative is being referred somewhere else and making the trip twice. Call (540) 698-3384.
You get a written treatment plan and an estimate before treatment, not with the bill. We read your insurance benefits with you rather than leaving you to interpret them. And where a plan can be staged, we will tell you what genuinely needs doing now and what can safely wait, instead of presenting everything at once as urgent.
We accept many PPO plans. We do not offer in-house payment plans, but we do offer third-party financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed, and consultations are complimentary. Full detail is on our financial information page, and there is a separate page on affordable dental care if cost is the main thing standing between you and an appointment.
Middletown is a small town at the southern end of Frederick County, on Route 11 with I-81 running past it, and it carries more history per square mile than almost anywhere in the valley.
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park is an active National Park Service unit here, taking in the 1797 Belle Grove manor house and the Cedar Creek battlefield. The Middletown Historic District is on the National Register. And Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown campus on Skirmisher Lane brings several thousand students and staff into a town of about sixteen hundred residents every weekday, which is a large part of why the town punches above its population.
Children here attend Frederick County Public Schools.
From Middletown, I-81 north runs 14.6 miles into Winchester in about 18 minutes. Our office sits on Meadow Branch Avenue on the west side of town in the medical quarter, off Route 50, near Winchester Medical Center.
If you prefer the old road, Route 11 runs parallel the whole way through Kernstown. It takes longer and it passes more of the valley.
22645 (Middletown), 22655 (Stephens City), 22657 (Strasburg), 22602 and 22601 (Winchester).
If you prefer the old road, Route 11 runs parallel the whole way through Kernstown. It takes longer and it passes more of the valley.
Dr. Austin Westover is an experienced family dentist in Winchester, VA, recognized for his advanced clinical training and patient-first approach to care. He provides comprehensive dentistry for children, teens, adults, and seniors, with a focus on long-term oral health, comfort, and natural-looking results.
With extensive continuing education and specialized training in TMJ therapy, airway-focused dentistry, and occlusion, Dr. Westover offers a level of expertise that supports both routine dental needs and more complex concerns. Patients appreciate his clear communication, gentle care, and commitment to helping every individual feel informed and confident throughout treatment.
Education & Professional Training
Dr. Westover earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He has completed advanced training through the Center for Occlusal Studies and continues to pursue ongoing education in modern digital and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Bryant Ash is a trusted family dentist known for his calm, patient-focused approach and commitment to high-quality care. He combines clinical precision with clear communication, helping patients of all ages feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their dental treatment.
Dr. Ash focuses on preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, using modern digital techniques to support long-term oral health and natural-looking results. His dedication to continuing education ensures patients receive the best care.
Education & Professional Background
Dr. Ash earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He continues advanced training in restorative care, cosmetic techniques, and digital dentistry innovations.
Dr. Kasidee Wells is a family dentist in Winchester, VA, known for her attentive listening and patient-first approach to care. She treats children, teens, and adults, with a focus on comfortable visits, clear communication, and long-term oral health.
With surgical training and advanced education in Invisalign clear aligners, Dr. Wells is well prepared for both routine dental needs and more involved cases.
Education & Professional Training
Dr. Wells earned her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. During dental school, she completed the Oral Surgery Advanced Studies Program and has since completed advanced Invisalign training. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association.
We accept many PPO dental plans and will check your benefits before treatment rather than after. There are no in-house payment plans, but we offer third-party financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed, and consultations are complimentary. Full detail is on our financial information page, and there is a separate page on affordable dental care in Winchester if cost is the main thing on your mind.
You can also pay a bill online.
Family dentistry for every age, cleanings, sealants, and children’s dentistry. Fillings, crowns and bridges, same-day crowns, root canals, extractions, and gum disease treatment. Implants, dentures including partial and implant-supported, and full-arch restorations. Whitening, veneers, Invisalign® clear aligners, TMJ therapy, sleep apnea appliances, and general sedation provided by a licensed anesthesiologist in our office. And we do our best to see dental emergencies the same day or the next day, which is worth knowing when the nearest general dentist is 18 minutes away in either direction.
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We know choosing a dentist is an important decision for you and your family. To make things easier, we’ve answered some of the most common questions patients in Winchester ask when exploring preventive care, implants, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, and more. If you ever need additional guidance, our team is always here to help.
No. The nearest practice is a periodontist, a gum and implant specialist, located between Middletown and Stephens City off Route 11. That is a specialist rather than a general dentist, so for a cleaning, a filling, a crown, or a child’s checkup you are going to be driving. Our Winchester office is about 18 minutes north on I-81.
About 18 minutes, 14.6 miles. Worth putting alongside the alternatives: Boyce is 10.7 miles from our office and takes 23 minutes, and Berryville is 12.4 miles and takes 25. Interstate miles move faster than valley-road miles, which is why Middletown is effectively closer to Winchester than towns that look nearer on a map.
Two worth knowing about. The college itself runs a dental hygiene clinic where students provide cleanings under supervision at low or no cost, and for a routine cleaning that is a genuinely good option. For anything beyond cleanings, come and see us for an exam, get a written estimate, and we will talk about financing through CareCredit, Cherry, or Proceed and about what actually needs doing first.
Deal with pain and infection first, always. Then decay that is actively getting worse. Then gum disease, because it is what quietly costs people teeth. Cosmetic work goes last, and it is fine for it to wait years. We will sequence a plan that way and put it in writing, so you can work through it at your own pace instead of being asked for a decision on all of it at once.
Yes. Strasburg is about 23 minutes up I-81 and we have patients from there, along with Stephens City and the communities in between.
Serving Middletown, VA from our Winchester office
New patients from Middletown, Strasburg, and the southern end of Frederick County are welcome. Call us to learn what to expect during your first visit before you make the drive to Winchester.
Westover Family Dentistry
11 Meadow Branch Ave, Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 698-3384
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Serving Middletown, Stephens City, Strasburg, Winchester, and Frederick County. Rated 4.9 stars by about 1,000 patients on Google.
