Dr. William Wambaugh, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. William Wambaugh, who serves patients in The Woodlands, Texas.

Since 1980, Dr. Wambaugh has provided family and cosmetic dentistry for patients in The Woodlands, Spring, and Conroe, Texas communities. Known throughout the area for his knowledge and clinical skills, he provides conservative, long-term dental solutions, resulting in beautiful smiles that change lives.

“For the past 37 years, dentistry has provided me with the opportunity to give back to my community a level of excellent dental care that can last them a lifetime. It is rewarding beyond words to give patients who have lost hope, hope to get healthy, beautiful mouths back. It is truly an honor to personally serve and improve the lives of my friends and neighbors, and that is something for which I am truly grateful. I treat each patient like part of my family, and enjoy providing the highest level of care for them” expressed Dr. Wambaugh.

Along with his team, he works with each patient and their family to ensure a positive dental experience where they will receive individual care to meet their needs. Some of the comprehensive dental services offered include: advanced dental care for kids, teens, and adults; regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings; cosmetic dentistry; preferred Invisalign® braces provider; stress-free sedation dentistry; porcelain veneers to fix cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth; KöR® professional teeth whitening; emergency dentist services in The Woodlands area; snoring prevention to sleep soundly; teeth bonding, bridges, and dental crowns; implant dentistry; TeethXpress – secure dentures; and on time appointments.

“My patients are often surprised at what we are able to do to improve their oral health and comfort, and I love seeing their appreciation for my work. Every smile I receive after treatment means the world to me, and I wouldn’t trade my job for the world. I have the opportunity to work with talented team members who genuinely care about our patients, and want them to have the best and most rewarding experience in our practice. They have the ability to connect and build relationships with patients while providing the utmost excellence in all phases of care” stated Dr. Wambaugh.

Before becoming a dentist, he attended Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. He then went on to attend the Baylor College of Dentistry, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

It has always been his goal to provide the best possible service to his patients and to do it to the best of his abilities and the best of his training. By continuing his education, Dr. Wambaugh expands his knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest level of dentistry and care for his patients. He completes over 50 hours of continuing education a year with emphasis on improving patient care and services for predictable long-term success. 

In addition to being certified in Invisalign® and sedation dentistry, he has studied occlusal disease, cosmetic dentistry with veneers and direct bonding, dental implants and implant-supported dentures, and all phases of complex restorative dentistry.

As part of his continuing studies, Dr. Wambaugh is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Brazos Valley Dental Society, and the Pankey Study Club of Texas. 

An active member of his church, HopePointe, he stays connected to his community by actively supporting the Montgomery County Food Bank and the South County Dental Clinic, where he provides free care to those in need.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Dr. Wambaugh has lived and worked in The Woodlands since 1980. He and his wife, Libby, have been married for four decades. They have three children, two grandchildren, and two rescue dogs – Jackson a cocker spaniel and Bella a yorkie.

Their oldest daughter, Ashleigh, is married to Scott and they live in Arkansas with their two children, Kyle and Calla. Their middle daughter is a marriage and family therapist who lives in Los Angeles, California. Their youngest daughter, Allison, is married to Stephen and is a preschool teacher in Houston. 

When he is not working, Dr. Wambaugh enjoys hunting and fishing on the weekends with his friends, traveling with his wife, spending time with his children and grandchildren, collecting antiques, and preparing gourmet meals for his family and friends. He and his wife enjoy discovering new restaurants together and taking walks with their dogs. 

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