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Roque Family Dentistry offers friendly dental care

Hometown News: Sebastian River Area - 11/17/2017

VERO BEACH- Louis R. Roque, DDS of Vero Beach practices "personal care dentistry." The caring and knowledgeable staff takes time with patients to get to know them and put them at ease.

"I love the fact that Dr. Roque treats the patient and not their pocket," office coordinator Christina Richard told Hometown News. "That is very hard to find ? someone that does honest dentistry and is very conservative."

Dr. Roque has been practicing dentistry on the Treasure Coast since 1989. He graduated from the University of Florida, and continuing education is an ongoing passion and commitment of his. Dr. Roque is certified and specializes in the surgical placement of implants.

"He's not going to give you some huge, gigantic treatment plan," Ms. Richard said. "We're known for people getting second opinions with us. They come in overwhelmed with the treatment plans they got somewhere else. They don't even need half the work. Sometimes they don't need 90 percent of the work. Dr. Roque does not do unnecessary dentistry. He never has."

That recognition that most people can't afford a laundry list of unnecessary dental procedures is part of what makes Dr. Roque a popular family dentist. His practice is also known for the relaxed, family-like atmosphere.

"We've all been here a while, and we're really close, like a family," said Ms. Richard. "We're also really close with our patients. Dr. Roque has been practicing in Vero Beach for almost 30 years, so he has patients he has been seeing for quite a long time, and they refer a lot of their friends."

"Our patients always tell us what a comfortable, family feeling they have here, and they remark about how close we are," said Ms. Richard. "A dentist office is a place people don't usually like to go to, but people like coming here."

Ms. Richard also noted how much trust there is between Dr. Roque and staff, and how well that works for everybody. As if on cue, Dr. Roque came by while we were talking and she simply said "go away."

After we shared a good chuckle about that, observing that not too many bosses would allow staff to tell them to go away, Christina said "he knows whatever I'm doing is going to be good for this office. He trusts me, so I can tell him to just go away. It takes a while to build that trust and develop that kind of relationship."

Ms. Richard has been working for Dr. Roque just over five years.

"I love it here. I love my job. I love the type of dentist that Dr. Roque is. We're a small office, and the people who work here are my best friends."

Most of the practice's new patients come from word of mouth referrals from their friends and neighbors, often seeking second opinions after other dentists have suggested lengthy, expensive treatment plans.

"One thing that has separated us from the others is our emphasis on educating our patients about their dental treatment options and oral health issues," said Ms. Richard.

The team of dental hygienists and dental assistants are all educated and dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. The dental assistants love dentistry and getting to know the patients, and they are certified in dental radiology. The dental hygienists are specially trained and licensed in preventive and periodontal dental care, to help you develop and maintain good oral health.

Roque Family Dentistry accepts most insurance plans. The office has an insurance specialist to help make your care as affordable as possible, from proactively handling insurance issues to offering interest free financing.

Dr. Roque offers a new patient special that features $100 off x-ray and exam on the initial visit. To get the special, just tell them you saw it mentioned in Hometown News.

Roque Family Dentistry provides implant placement, fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, gum treatment, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, emergency dental care, cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, and many other procedures.

Roque Family Dentistry is located at 1956 41st Ave., Suite D, Vero Beach. Office hours are Mon.-Thur. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information or an appointment, call (772) 778-1040, email roquefamilydentistry@yahoo.com, or visit www.louisroquedds.com.