Dr. Heng-Ying Chu

Oral surgery isn’t the kind of thing you plan for—it’s the kind of thing you need when wisdom teeth flare up or implants become the only option. Dr. Heng-Ying Chu handles cases like those, along with jaw realignment and complex extractions. The practice operates out of a second-floor suite in Gaithersburg, where the 20878 zip code puts it near both the Rio shopping district and the older residential pockets of Crown Farm.

Finding a specialist in Montgomery County can feel like navigating a maze of strip malls and office parks, but this one sits at 1 Bank St #240, just off Washingtonian Boulevard. The area’s a mix of medical offices and corporate headquarters, so parking lots fill up fast on weekdays. Oral surgeons here deal with the kind of procedures that general dentists refer out—think bone grafts, impacted canines, or reconstructive work after trauma.

Most people don’t have an oral surgeon on speed dial, but if you’re suddenly facing a procedure, the number to call is (301) 926-4800. These aren’t the routine cleanings or fillings you’d get at a family dentist; we’re talking about IV sedation, cystic lesions, and the kind of pre-prosthetic surgery that paves the way for dentures. Gaithersburg’s grown enough that you don’t have to drive into D.C. for specialized care, though the traffic on 270 might still make you reconsider.

The building itself is unassuming—no neon signs or grand entrances—but the map will get you to the right door. This part of the county draws patients from as far as Frederick and Rockville, mostly because finding an oral surgeon who takes your insurance can turn into a full-time job. No frills, no upsell—just the clinical side of dentistry most people hope to avoid.