Ruston, LA
Your Ruston family & cosmetic dentist
Drive time: about 45–55 minutesRuston carries a distinctive blend of college-town energy and small-city warmth — Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on fall Saturdays, the Louisiana Peach Festival on downtown streets, and Lincoln Parish neighborhoods where neighbors still look out for one another. Hooper, Too Family Dentistry welcomes Ruston families to our Bossier City office, typically about 45–55 minutes west on the I-20 corridor, for dentistry that feels as grounded and honest as the community you call home.
Family-owned & operated
Most insurance accepted
Gentle, judgment-free care
What we offer
Dental services for Ruston families
Preventive Care
Ruston families stay ahead of cavities with thorough Preventive Care cleanings and exams — scheduled efficiently for patients traveling from Lincoln Parish.
Cosmetic Dentistry
From whitening to veneers, our Cosmetic Dentistry helps Ruston patients look confident at Tech events, professional meetings, and everyday moments.
Restorative Dentistry
Ruston patients restore comfortable chewing through our Restorative Dentistry hub — crowns, bridges, dentures, implant restorations, root canals, extractions, and clear aligners.
Children's Dentistry
Ruston kids build positive habits through gentle Children's Dentistry — first visits that feel safe, not scary.
Emergency Dental Care
When tooth pain strikes in Ruston, call us for Emergency Dental Care — we prioritize urgent cases and work to see you same-day when possible.
Trauma & Injury Care
Campus sports and active Lincoln Parish lifestyles lead to injuries. Our Trauma & Injury Care treats knocked-out teeth, chips, and facial trauma with skilled urgency.
Why choose us
Why Ruston families trust us
Worth the I-20 drive from Ruston
Ruston patients tell us the 45–55 minute commute is manageable for care that feels personal — not assembly-line dentistry at a strip-mall chain.
Tech schedules, real flexibility
Faculty, staff, and students from Louisiana Tech appreciate weekday hours and same-week availability when semesters get hectic.
One practice for every generation
From toddlers to grandparents across Lincoln Parish, Ruston families get preventive through restorative care under one roof in Bossier City.
About Ruston
Your local dental home
Dr. Christopher Hooper built this practice for patients who want more than a rushed chain appointment squeezed between classes or clinic shifts. Ruston residents driving to Bossier City tell us they appreciate a dentist who listens first, explains options in plain language, and never pushes treatment you do not need. Whether you are a Louisiana Tech faculty member, a student balancing a busy semester, a young professional along the I-20 corridor, or part of a multi-generational Lincoln Parish family, you will find care shaped around your goals — not a one-size-fits-all script.
The I-20 route from Ruston to Bossier City is familiar to anyone who travels west for specialty care, shopping, or weekend plans in the Shreveport–Bossier metro. Many Ruston patients schedule cleanings and combine the trip with errands along Airline Drive or dining in Bossier — making comprehensive dental care practical rather than a separate burden. We offer preventive, cosmetic, restorative, children's, emergency, and trauma services under one roof so Lincoln Parish families do not have to chase referrals across North Louisiana.
Ruston parents frequently ask about children's dentistry, sports mouthguards for school athletics, and how we handle anxious teens during exam weeks. We built our approach on patience and clear communication — explaining every instrument before we use it, celebrating small milestones, and adjusting pace to each patient. Adults who have skipped years between visits receive the same judgment-free welcome: encouragement, a straightforward plan, and no lectures about what you should have done sooner.
Cosmetic and restorative options — from professional whitening to crowns, implant restorations, and clear aligners — are available without sending you to another office across town. When a cracked tooth or sudden pain threatens to derail a Tech presentation, a job interview, or a family gathering, call us. We prioritize urgent cases and work to see Ruston patients as quickly as the schedule allows. If you have been searching for a Ruston-area dentist who pairs modern techniques with family-owned values, we invite you to make the drive to Jimmie Davis Highway — many Lincoln Parish neighbors already have, and they tell us the I-20 trip is worth it.
“I drive from Ruston for every visit. They never rush you and Dr. Hooper actually listens.”
Ready to experience family dentistry that feels different? We'd love to welcome patients from Ruston and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex.
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Getting here from Ruston
From Ruston, take I-20 West toward Shreveport and Bossier City. Exit toward Jimmie Davis Highway and continue to 1613 Jimmie Davis Hwy #1. The drive is typically about 45–55 minutes from central Ruston.
Free parking is available directly in front of our office.
Our office is at 1613 Jimmie Davis Hwy #1, Bossier City, LA 71112. Get directions from Ruston
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Other areas we serve
- Bossier City
- Blanchard
- Greenwood
- Shreveport
- Benton
- Stonewall
Ready for a dentist that feels like family?
New patients are always welcome — tap below to call us and get started.New patients from Ruston and across the Ark-La-Tex are always welcome. Call us or request a time that works for you.