The Dentist Fort Pierce Has Been Waiting For
Dr. Jonothan Royal, DMD, DIDIA, has practiced dentistry on the Treasure Coast for almost three decades. He holds a Diplomate certification from the International Dental Implant Association, one of the most rigorous credentials in implant dentistry, and is personally certified in IV sedation, meaning patients who need extensive work or who simply dread the dental chair can complete multiple procedures in a single, fully relaxed visit.
Fort Pierce residents deserve this level of care without the hour-long drive. Vero Dental Spa is 35 minutes north of Fort Pierce on US-1. Call (772) 778-5550 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Why Fort Pierce Patients Make the Drive to Vero Dental Spa
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Specialty-Level Care That St. Lucie County Doesn’t Have Locally
St. Lucie County has good general dental offices. For routine cleanings, fillings, and basic crowns, Fort Pierce residents have options close to home. But when the need moves into implant surgery, full-arch restoration, bone grafting, or sedation-assisted dentistry, the local landscape thins out fast.
At Vero Dental Spa, Dr. Royal performs implant placement and restoration, bone grafting, and sedation administration all under one roof. No splitting your care between a general dentist here and an oral surgeon two counties over. One doctor manages your entire treatment plan, start to finish.
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A Credential That Carries Real Weight
Dr. Royal holds the designation of Diplomate with the International Dental Implant Association (DIDIA). It’s awarded only to dentists who demonstrate exceptional clinical proficiency in:
- Dental implant surgery and placement
- Bone grafting and soft tissue augmentation
- Implant restoration and prosthetics
- Complex full-arch cases
For a patient considering implants for the first time, especially anyone weighing full-arch options like All-on-4 or Teeth Next Day®, this credential is a meaningful signal. It separates a practitioner who has mastered the procedure from one who simply offers it. On the Treasure Coast, that distinction is rare.
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A Calming Environment That Changes How You Feel About Going
Most dental offices look like dental offices: fluorescent lights, clinical smells, the muffled sound of a drill down the hall. Vero Dental Spa was intentionally designed to feel nothing like that. The environment is calm, warm, and genuinely comfortable. Patients who have avoided the dentist for years consistently describe their first visit as the one that finally changed their mind.
Many have put off dental care not because they didn’t want it, but because going always felt like too much. Vero Dental Spa was built for exactly those people.
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IV Sedation: The Thing That Finally Makes It Possible
Whether it stems from a painful experience or accumulated dread, dental anxiety is real, and it keeps people from getting care that their health depends on.
IV sedation changes that. Dr. Royal administers IV sedation personally; patients enter a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state within seconds, feel nothing, and remember nothing. Procedures that would otherwise take three or four appointments are completed in one, with no outside anesthesiologist and no unexpected costs.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are the permanent, natural-feeling replacement for a missing tooth. They fuse with the jawbone, function like real teeth, and need no adhesives, removal, or grinding down adjacent healthy teeth. For Fort Pierce patients who are tired of managing failing or missing teeth, implants change the conversation.
Dr. Royal has placed and restored hundreds of implants for patients across the Treasure Coast, including many who travel from Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and surrounding St. Lucie County communities. His Diplomate certification means he handles complex cases with a level of expertise that most general dental practices cannot offer, including those requiring bone grafting before placement, multiple implants in a single session, or full-arch restorations.
All implant procedures are performed in-house, including:
- Single-tooth implants
- Implant-supported bridges
- Implant dentures
- All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch implant systems
- Bone grafting and soft tissue augmentation
Teeth Next Day®, Permanent Implant-Supported Teeth in 24 to 48 Hours
Teeth Next Day® is Vero Dental Spa’s proprietary full-arch restoration protocol. It delivers permanent, implant-supported teeth in as little as 24 to 48 hours. It is not available at most dental practices on the Treasure Coast.
Fort Pierce patients who have researched full-arch options and encountered terms like
“All-on-4,” “same-day teeth,” or “implant-supported dentures” often require travel to providers an hour or more away. Vero Dental Spa is 35 minutes up the road. For a procedure this significant, proximity matters.
Three options are available to fit different clinical needs and budgets:
- Hybrid Implant Bridge
- Zirconia Implant Bridge
- Porcelain Implant Bridge
If you’re living with missing teeth, failing teeth, or dentures that have never quite worked the way you hoped, Teeth Next Day® may be worth the drive—call (772) 778-5550 to schedule a consultation.
Cosmetic and General Dentistry Services
Fort Pierce’s population spans every age, background, and dental need. Whether you’re addressing years of avoided care, want your smile to match your confidence, or simply want to feel good about your teeth, Vero Dental Spa has the services to get you there.
Cosmetic services available include:
- Porcelain Veneers: custom-crafted, ultra-thin shells that permanently change the color, shape, and size of your teeth
- Smile Makeover: a fully customized treatment plan designed around a specific cosmetic goal, combining veneers, whitening, contouring, and restorative work
- Same-Day Smile: a complete smile transformation completed in a single appointment using same-day crown and veneer technology
- Professional Teeth Whitening: in-office treatment that delivers results no over-the-counter product can match
- Porcelain Crowns: tooth-colored restorations that look and function like natural teeth
General dentistry services include dental cleanings and exams, digital X-rays, gum disease treatment, laser periodontal therapy, root canals, non-surgical periodontal therapy, TMJ therapy, and custom nightguards.
For patients without dental insurance, our in-house savings plan covers exams, X-rays, and cleanings at reduced rates with discounts on any additional procedures. No insurance card, no network restrictions, and no complicated claims process.
Sedation Dentistry and Emergency Dental Care
Dental anxiety is one of America’s most undertreated health conditions, common among people who’ve had a painful procedure, an insensitive provider, or felt their discomfort didn’t matter. Over time, avoidance turns into years without care, and years without care turn into problems that are genuinely hard to fix.
Vero Dental Spa offers two sedation options:
- Oral Conscious Sedation: A prescribed medication taken before your appointment that produces deep relaxation. You’re technically conscious but unlikely to remember the procedure. Ideal for moderate anxiety and shorter appointments.
- IV Sedation: Administered by Dr. Royal personally, IV sedation takes effect within seconds. You feel nothing and remember nothing. Perfect for significant anxiety, lengthy procedures, or anyone who wants multiple treatments completed in a single visit. Dr. Royal’s personal certification means no outside anesthesiologist is needed.
Dental emergencies don’t follow a schedule. A cracked tooth, sudden severe pain, a crown off on a Tuesday when your dentist is booked two weeks out. Vero Dental Spa sees emergency patients and works to accommodate urgent cases as quickly as possible.
Call (772) 778-5550 before driving to an urgent care that may not be equipped to handle dental issues. Emergency services available include emergency root canals, emergency extractions, emergency crowns, and emergency denture repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How far is Vero Dental Spa from Fort Pierce?
Vero Dental Spa is located at 3036 20th Street in Vero Beach, approximately 35 miles north of Fort Pierce. Via US-1, the drive typically takes 35 to 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Many of our Fort Pierce patients make this drive regularly for both routine care and complex procedures, and tell us they wouldn’t go anywhere else.
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Do I need a referral to become a patient?
No referral is needed. Vero Dental Spa accepts new patients directly from Fort Pierce and all of St. Lucie County. Call (772) 778-5550 or book online to schedule your first appointment. New patients interested in implants, cosmetic work, or full-mouth reconstruction are eligible for a complimentary consultation.
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Can all of my treatment be handled at your one office?
Yes. Implant surgery, bone grafting, implant restoration, sedation, cosmetic procedures, general dentistry, and emergency care are all performed in-house by Dr. Royal and the Vero Dental Spa team. You will not be referred to a separate oral surgeon, specialist, or anesthesiologist.
Schedule Your First Visit — Fort Pierce Patients Are Always Welcome
Vero Dental Spa is 35 minutes up US-1. That drive is worth it for the kind of dentistry we offer: one doctor, one team, every procedure under one roof, and expertise in implants and complex care that is genuinely rare on the Treasure Coast.
Every new patient receives a complimentary consultation that includes:
- A comprehensive oral exam
- Full-mouth digital X-rays
- A private, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Royal (a $350 value, at no charge)
No pressure, no pitch, no obligation. Just the facts about your dental health and a clear picture of what’s possible. Most Fort Pierce patients who come in for this consultation make Vero Dental Spa their permanent dental home.
Contact our dentist near Fort Pierce, FL, today by calling (772) 778-5550.
Patient Reviews
What People Are Saying
Dr. Royal explains every procedure from start to finish
“Dr. Royal is a very experienced dentist. I found him by accident and glad I did. He explains every procedure from start to finish. I had very little discomfort. His staff is so friendly. I am impressed at how they work together so in sync. Again, I am so pleased to be able to give this feedback and I urge others who are seeking a great dental office to consider Vero Beach Dental Spa!”
Dr. Royal is by far the gentlest dentist I ever had!
“I have had horrific experiences with dentists in the past but Dr. Royal and Vero Dental Spa are the best. When it comes to numbing shots, Dr. Royal is by far the most gentle I have ever had. I hate needles and he made it easy and virtually painless! I highly recommend Vero Dental Spa, you won't be disappointed!!!”
Vero Dental Spa is the absolute best!!!
“I’ve always been afraid to go to the dentist but now, since my first time going I’m completely relaxed and the staff is incredible! ”
The front desk was welcoming.
“Had a cleaning at Vero Dental Spa today. The front desk was welcoming. As usual in less than 5 minutes I was in the chair. Marlene the hygienist deserves a special mention; she was polite, professional, thorough and gentle. Check out was a breeze. This is a well run office.”
Dr. Royal and the entire staff are welcoming
“Dr. Royal and the entire staff are welcoming, professional, and accommodating. Throw in genuine care and good humor. It all adds up to very positive experiences from beginning to end. Highly recommended!”
Dr Royal was so pleasant and professional.
“The entire experience was wonderful. From reception to checkout with Kelly, Elizabeth and Lindsay… Everyone, including Dr Royal was so pleasant and professional. Truly refreshing !”
Dr. Royal is very knowledgeable and a perfectionist
“I've been going here now about 2 years now. Dr. Royal is very knowledgeable and a perfectionist. He's very good at what he does nothing really more to say about it he's also very funny. I don't mind going to the dentist anymore!”
Dr. Royal is by far the gentlest dentist I ever had!
“I have had horrific experiences with dentists in the past but Dr. Royal and Vero Dental Spa are the best. When it comes to numbing shots, Dr. Royal is by far the most gentle I have ever had. I hate needles and he made it easy and virtually painless! I highly recommend Vero Dental Spa, you won't be disappointed!!!”
I highly recommend Vero Dental
“This office and its amazing staff has helped me work through treatment I have been putting off for years - I highly recommend Vero Dental and would not choose any other office.”
Dr. Royal and the staff were amazing
“My first visit today, Dr. Royal and the staff were amazing friendly, professional and efficient!! I was welcomed warmly by everyone and felt like I have always been a patient there! Thank you to the team at Vero Dental Spa! See you soon!!”
Everyone one was so nice and helpful
“Made my first visit to the Vero Dental Spa today and I was extremely satisfied. I was made to feel at ease. Everyone one was so nice and helpful. Going back tomorrow for a cleaning”
Dr, Royal & all of his staff are truly amazing.
“From the moment you walk in the door you are put at ease, They take the time to explain everything to you, They go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and happy with the work they are doing. They truly are all artists that take pride in the work they do & the smiles they create. They are all wonderfully talented and incredibly passionate about what they do. Do your teeth the best favor you can ever do for them & make an appointment to see Dr Royal & the most awesome staff ever at Vero Dental Spa. Give yourself a reason to smile.”
They work hard, and are a great office
“Great, Great, Great! The staff makes the office. Period. Kind staff, doctors are efficient and understanding. They work hard, and are a great office. The new electronic system helps keep things running even more smoothly too. Throughout the last ten years, they have come through shining.”
I have finally found my favorite dentist!
“I have never had such a wonderful experience at the dentist! The staff was so friendly and sweet! Dr. Royal has a great sense of humor and put me at ease even in a dental emergency! I have found my favorite dentist, finally!! Thank you to the staff at Vero Dental Spa, look forward to seeing you again soon!”
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Consultation or 2nd Opinion
- Exam
- Full mouth X-ray
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3036 20th St,
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 778-5550
Working hours
- Monday: 8am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8am - 5pm
- Friday: 8am - 1pm
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
