The Dentist Sebastian Residents Have Been Looking For
If you live in Sebastian and you’ve ever driven past a chain dental office on US-1, thought “there has to be something better,” and then driven past it again, you’re not alone. Sebastian is the largest city in Indian River County. It has nearly 27,000 residents, a thriving retiree and snowbird community, and people who genuinely care about the quality of what they put in their bodies and on their faces. And yet, for complex dental procedures, the kind that actually change how you eat, speak, sleep, and feel about your smile, most Sebastian residents have been left with a choice between driving an hour north to Melbourne or an hour south toward West Palm.
Vero Dental Spa is 25 minutes south of Sebastian on US-1. That’s it.
Dr. Jonothan Royal, DMD, DIDIA, has been practicing dentistry in this region for over 27 years. He’s one of a very small number of dentists on the Treasure Coast who is Diplomate-certified by the International Dental Implant Association, an honor that requires demonstrated mastery of implant surgery, bone grafting, and full-arch restoration. He’s also certified in IV sedation, meaning patients who need complex work, or who simply dread the dentist, can have multiple procedures completed in a single, stress-free visit.
This is what Sebastian residents have been looking for. It’s time to book a complimentary consultation. Call (772) 778-5550 to schedule your appointment with our Sebastian dentist.
Why Sebastian Patients Drive to Vero Dental Spa
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Procedures That Simply Aren't Available Near You
Most general dental practices, including many in the Sebastian area, do excellent work within their scope: cleanings, fillings, basic crowns, and simple tooth extractions. But when a Sebastian patient needs dental implants placed and restored under the same roof, or wants a full-arch replacement without separate surgical and restorative appointments across different providers, or needs IV sedation for an anxiety-free procedure, the local options run out fast.
At Vero Dental Spa, we perform implant surgery, bone grafting, implant restoration, and sedation administration, all in-house, all under the care of Dr. Royal. No referrals to oral surgeons in another city. No splitting your treatment plan across providers who’ve never met each other. One doctor, one team, one office, start to finish.
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A Credential That Matters, The DIDIA Distinction
Dr. Royal holds the designation of Diplomate with the International Dental Implant Association (DIDIA). This is not a membership certificate or a participation award. It is awarded exclusively to dentists who have demonstrated exceptional training and clinical proficiency in:
- Dental implant surgery and placement
- Bone grafting and soft tissue augmentation
- Dental implant restoration and prosthetics
- Complex full-arch cases
For a Sebastian resident considering implants, especially those weighing Teeth Next Day® or All-on-4 options for the first time, this credential is the difference between trusting the procedure to a generalist and trusting it to a recognized specialist. On the Treasure Coast, that distinction is genuinely rare.
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IV Sedation Is A Game-Changer for Sebastian's Active Adults
Sebastian residents are older than nearly any city in Florida. The median age is 58. Nearly 37% of residents are 65 or older. Many of those residents carry decades of dental avoidance, procedures delayed, discomfort endured, and anxiety that built up over time into a wall between them and their oral health.
IV sedation changes that equation entirely.
When Dr. Royal administers IV sedation, patients enter a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state. They feel nothing. They remember nothing. A procedure that might have taken three separate anxiety-filled appointments can be completed in a single visit. And because Dr. Royal is personally certified in IV sedation administration, there is no separate anesthesiologist, no additional provider, no additional coordination, no additional cost layered on top.
For those who have been putting off necessary dental work for years, IV sedation is often the thing that finally makes it possible.
Dental Implants Near Sebastian, FL
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and for good reason. Unlike dentures that shift, slip, and require adhesives, or bridges that grind down adjacent healthy teeth, implants integrate directly with the jaw, functioning, feeling, and looking like natural teeth for decades.
Dr. Royal has placed and restored hundreds of implants for patients from across Indian River County, including many who live in Sebastian, Roseland, and the surrounding areas. His Diplomate certification means that even complex cases, those requiring bone grafting before placement, multiple implants, or full-arch restoration, are handled with a level of expertise that most general dental practices cannot offer.
Single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, implant-secured dentures, and full-arch cases (All-on-4 and All-on-6) are all performed in-house.
Teeth Next Day® for Full-Arch Restorations
Teeth Next Day® is our proprietary full-arch restoration protocol and delivers permanent, implant-supported teeth in as little as 24 to 48 hours. It’s not available at most dental practices on the Treasure Coast. Sebastian patients who have explored full-arch restoration options, and who’ve encountered the terms “All-on-4,” “implant-supported dentures,” or “same-day teeth,” often end up driving to Orlando or Miami to find a practice that performs it well. Vero Dental Spa is 25 minutes from Sebastian. For this procedure, proximity matters.
We offer three Teeth Next Day® options, each designed for different clinical needs and preferences:
- Hybrid Implant Bridge: 4 implants, lightweight, temporary teeth in 24 hours, permanent in 48 hours. Starting as low as $279/month.
- Zirconia Implant Bridge: 4 to 6 implants, extremely rigid and durable, permanent teeth in approximately 3 months. Starting as low as $348/month.
- Porcelain Implant Bridge: 6 to 8 implants, the highest level of cosmetic realism, as thin as natural teeth, no pink flange. Starting as low as $420/month.
Cosmetic and General Dentistry Services
Sebastian’s population includes a large number of professionals, retirees, and seasonal residents who care deeply about how their smile looks and how it reflects who they are. Whether you want to correct years of staining, address chips or cracks you’ve lived with too long, or pursue a complete smile transformation, Vero Dental Spa’s cosmetic services are among the most comprehensive on the Treasure Coast.
Cosmetic services available to patients include:
- Porcelain veneers: ultra-thin, custom-crafted shells that transform the color, shape, and size of your teeth permanently
- Same-Day Smile: a complete smile makeover completed in a single visit using same-day crown and veneer technology
- Teeth whitening: professional-grade in-office treatment for results no over-the-counter product can match
- Smile makeover: a fully customized treatment plan combining veneers, whitening, contouring, and restorative work to achieve a defined cosmetic goal
- Porcelain crowns: tooth-colored restorations that look and function like natural teeth
For patients who want a complete dental home, one practice that handles everything from their twice-yearly cleanings to a crown that chips during a clambake weekend, Vero Dental Spa is that practice. General dentistry services available include dental cleanings and exams, digital x-rays, gum disease treatment (including laser periodontal therapy), root canals, non-surgical periodontal therapy, TMJ therapy, and custom nightguards.
Our in-house savings plan is specifically designed for patients without dental insurance, offering cleanings, exams, and x-rays at reduced rates with discounts applied to additional procedures. No insurance card required.
Sedation Dentistry and Emergency Dental Care
If the idea of sitting in a dental chair makes your palms sweat, you’re not unusual. Dental anxiety affects tens of millions of Americans, and it’s especially common among people who have had difficult experiences earlier in life, experiences that compounded into avoidance, delayed treatment, and dental health that suffered as a result.
Vero Dental Spa offers two sedation options:
- Oral Conscious Sedation: A prescribed oral medication taken before your appointment that produces a deeply relaxed state. You remain technically conscious but are unlikely to remember the procedure. Ideal for moderate anxiety and shorter procedures.
- IV Sedation: Administered intravenously by Dr. Royal himself, IV sedation produces a sleep-like state within seconds. Patients feel nothing, remember nothing, and wake up with the procedure complete. Ideal for significant anxiety, lengthy procedures, or patients who want multiple treatments completed in a single visit. Dr. Royal’s personal certification in IV sedation means no outside anesthesiologist is needed.
Dental emergencies don’t respect weekends or holidays. A cracked molar from biting into something at the Clambake. A knocked-out crown that catches you off guard on a Tuesday morning. Sudden, severe tooth pain that makes it impossible to focus on anything else.
Vero Dental Spa sees emergency patients, and we work to accommodate urgent cases as quickly as possible. If you’re dealing with a dental emergency, call us at (772) 778-5550 before driving to an urgent care facility that may not be equipped to treat dental issues. Emergency services available include emergency root canals, emergency extractions, emergency crowns, and emergency denture repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a referral to see Dr. Royal?
No referral is needed is needed to visit Dr. Royal at Vero Dental Spa. Vero Dental Spa accepts new patients directly, and we welcome patients from Sebastian, Roseland, Micco, and all surrounding communities. You can call us at (772) 778-5550 or book online to schedule your first appointment.
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How far is Vero Dental Spa from Sebastian, FL?
Vero Dental Spa is located at 3036 20th Street in Vero Beach, approximately 18 miles south of Sebastian. The drive takes about 25 minutes via US-1 under normal traffic conditions. Many of our Sebastian 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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Can I use my dental insurance at Vero Dental Spa?
Please call our office at (772) 778-5550 to confirm your specific insurance plan. We also offer an in-house savings plan for patients without dental insurance, which includes exams, x-rays, and cleanings at reduced rates with discounts on additional procedures. This plan was designed specifically for patients who want quality care without the limitations of traditional dental insurance.
Schedule Your First Visit to Vero Dental Spa
We offer every new patient 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)
There’s no pressure, no sales pitch, and no obligation. It’s simply a chance for you to sit across from Dr. Royal, explain what you want, hear what’s actually possible, and decide for yourself whether Vero Dental Spa is the right fit. Most Sebastian patients who come in for this consultation become long-term patients. The ones who don’t, we still want them to leave better informed about their dental health than when they arrived.
Contact our dentist near Sebastian, 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
- Private Consultation with Doctor ($350 value)
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
