Calm by design
Quiet operatories, soft music, lake views. Your visit moves at a pace that feels human, not clinical.
Smith Mountain Lake · Westlake Corner · Hardy, Virginia
Your Smith Mountain
Lake Dentist.
Modern, gentle family and cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Aaron Smith, DDS, right here at Westlake Corner. Veneers, Invisalign, implants, and root canals all under one roof, so you finish your care at home.
540-443-3002· Mon to Fri 8 to 5- Dr. Aaron Smith, DDS
- In-House Implants & Root Canals
- Virginia Dental Club
- Invisalign Provider
- Same-Day Emergency Care
- ★ 4.9 on Google (44 reviews)
Smith Mountain Lake · Westlake Corner · Hardy, Virginia
Comprehensive Care at Westlake Corner
Cosmetic refinements, family dentistry, implants, and clear aligners, all under one roof, so you finish your care here at the lake.
Cosmetic Dentistry
The lead service for our lake-community. Veneers, whitening, bonding, and inlays, refined work for refined patients.
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Custom-crafted porcelain shells for a flawless, natural-looking smile.
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Professional in-office and take-home whitening, visible results without the drugstore wear-and-tear.
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Clear-aligner orthodontics. Straighter teeth without the look-and-feel of braces.
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In-house dental implants, no outside referral. A permanent answer to missing teeth.
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In-house root canal therapy, gentle relief that saves your natural tooth.
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Family dentistry for every stage of life, preventive, gentle, and unhurried.
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Same-day emergency dentistry during clinical hours. Call 540-443-3002.
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Meet Your Dentist
Meet Dr. Aaron Smith, DDS
Lead Dentist
Unhurried, plain-spoken dentistry at Westlake Corner.
Dr. Aaron Smith leads patient care at Westlake Dental Center with more than fifteen years of comprehensive general dentistry. Patients describe him as gentle and unhurried: clear explanations in plain language, and treatment plans built around what each patient actually needs.
Backed by the Willis Dentistry network, Dr. Smith brings a deep bench of in-house services to Smith Mountain Lake, implants, root canals, Invisalign, and full-arch restoration, so you can finish your care here at home. He practices alongside Dr. Rameen Chaudhry, DMD, who sees patients on Mondays and Fridays.
General & Family DentistryDental ImplantsRestorative DentistryCosmetic Dentistry
Meet Our DoctorsThe Experience
How a visit at Westlake feels
We built this practice around the way lake-community life actually moves, unhurried, neighborly, and quietly modern.
Modern equipment, gentle technique
Digital scans, low-radiation imaging, and time-tested clinical care. You get the best of both, without the noise.
Everything under one roof
Implants, root canals, Invisalign, cosmetic work, all in-house. You finish your care here, with the team you trust.
Virginia Dental Club
A membership built for life at the lake.
No insurance, or a plan that never quite covers what you need? The Virginia Dental Club gives you predictable, plan-free dental care at Westlake, preventive included, everything else 20% off.
Preventive care included
Cleanings, exams, and X-rays are built into your membership, no extra invoice.
20% off everything else
Fillings, crowns, cosmetic work, Invisalign, implants, your savings carry across the practice.
No paperwork, no waiting
No claim forms, no annual maximums, no waiting periods. Your plan is active the day you join.
$279/ year
Individual plan · additional household members $259/year each
Built for Smith Mountain Lake families, retirees, and seasonal residents.
Smith Mountain Lake · Westlake Corner · Hardy, Virginia
Loved by Smith Mountain Lake patients
Honest words from neighbors across Moneta, Hardy, Westlake Corner, and the Franklin and Bedford county lake communities.
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Teresa Wrigley
2 months ago
“This was my first visit to Westlake Dental Center and I would definitely recommend them! Amanda cleaned my teeth very thoroughly and quickly. Everyone I interacted with was kind and professional. Thank you for a great dental experience!!!”
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Mary Mayhew
3 months ago
“Westlake Dental Center has the very best staff. Everyone there is kind and caring. They did not push any procedures on me; if it was a potential issue they addressed it. They provided answers to all my questions making sure that I unders…”
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Staci Brogan
4 months ago
“We had a great first time experience here. Kelly was great with me and my daughter. And the other hygienist was very sweet and patient with my son. Dr. Smith was wonderful with all three of us. I am glad we made the switch!”
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Ruth Bernau
4 months ago
“My first visit to Westlake Dental was a positive experience. Courtney cleaned my teeth and did an excellent job. She was gentle but very through. I enjoyed the visit as much as one can enjoy a visit to the dentist.”
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Audrey Poindexter
5 months ago
“My first visit was today was a pleasure. My hygienist, Courtney took her time and explained everything she was doing allowing me to ask questions. Received the same reception from Dr. Smith. Would definitely recommend.”
New to Westlake Dental Center
We’d love to meet you.
Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last visit, you’re welcome at Westlake. Getting started takes a few minutes, and you can do most of it from home.
Register online
Finish your paperwork from the dock, the porch, or the dinner table, before you ever step into the office.
Bring your insurance
We're in-network with Delta Dental, Cigna, and United Concordia, and we accept every major private plan.
Same-day urgent care
Hurting? Call 540-443-3002 during clinical hours. We hold same-day slots for exactly this.
Visit Us
We’re at Westlake Corner.
Right next to Westlake Towne Center on Booker T. Washington Highway, easy to reach from Hardy, Moneta, Wirtz, Huddleston, and Union Hall.
Westlake Dental Center
Dentist · Westlake Corner
13245 Booker T Washington Hwy Bldg 2 Suite D
Hardy, VA 24101
Open · Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Clinical Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Request an Appointment
Plan your visit to Westlake.
Send a quick note and our team will be in touch, usually within one business day. Calling works too: 540-443-3002.
- Reply within one business day
- No deposit, no commitment to schedule
- Insurance questions welcome, we'll verify for you
Prefer to book later?
Book online, available 24/7From Our Blog
Stories from the lake community
Practical notes on dental care, life at Smith Mountain Lake, and the kind of questions our patients ask us most.
Caring for your smile while living on the lake
Life at Smith Mountain Lake comes with sun, water, and weekend snacks the kids talk about for days. A few small habits keep your teeth in just as good shape as your dock lines.
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Why active retirees choose Invisalign
Clear aligners aren't just for teenagers. Many of our Smith Mountain Lake patients in their 50s, 60s, and 70s have used Invisalign to finally fix a smile they've thought about for decades.
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Booker T. Washington Highway: a brief history
The road we sit on has a story, one that connects the lake community to a remarkable Virginian. A short look at the highway that brings most of our patients to our door.
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Smith Mountain Lake: a dentist's guide to chlorine, sun, and lake water
Pool chlorine, lake bacteria, and intense sun all do small things to your teeth and gums over a summer. Here's what's worth knowing, and what isn't.
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