Before opening Royal Vista Dental, Dr. Rhodes spent years treating underserved patients and training dental students. The experience allowed him to perform a wide variety of procedures while focusing on making quality dental care accessible.
After transitioning to private practice, he realized he wanted to create a different kind of dental office: one centered on relationships rather than production numbers. In 2011, he brought that vision to Round Rock.
"I value meeting people where they are and giving them a range of opportunities for different levels of care," Dr. Rhodes said. "I don't want to push anything onto people. My job is to be informative, diagnose the patient and present their treatment options."
What services does Royal Vista Dental offer?
Royal Vista Dental provides a wide range of services for all ages, including:
Cosmetic dentistry
Prosthodontics
Implant dentistry
Oral surgery
Root canals
Orthodontics
Veneers are one of the most common cosmetic services the practice offers. Instead of relying entirely on a dental laboratory, Dr. Rhodes personally designs and fabricates each veneer.
The process begins with photographs and physical models of a patient's teeth. From there, he creates a wax model by hand to visualize the final result before any permanent work begins.
Patients can then preview what their new smile will look like through a temporary mockup placed directly in their mouth. This allows them to see the expected outcome before committing to treatment.
Once the design is finalized, Dr. Rhodes scans the handcrafted wax model into a computer, uses digital milling technology to manufacture the ceramic material and then personally finishes each veneer by hand through staining, glazing and characterization.
The result is a smile that looks natural rather than artificial.
"There's a misconception about veneers. People think they’re chunky white teeth, but they certainly don't have to look that way. [The veneers I make] don't look generic or fake," Dr. Rhodes said.
In addition to veneers, Royal Vista Dental frequently performs professional teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, Maryland bridges and implants to reshape, repair or replace missing teeth.
Dr. Rhodes can place and restore dental implants himself rather than referring patients elsewhere. Using 3D imaging, guided surgery and digital tools, he is able to create more predictable outcomes while simplifying treatment for patients.
How can cosmetic dentistry restore more than a smile?
Cosmetic dentistry often extends far beyond appearance.
"A lot of times, we think of cosmetic dentistry simply as being additive to make the teeth more beautiful," Dr. Rhodes said. "But sometimes, the teeth are destroyed, and they need extensive rehabilitative dentistry, which also comes with huge cosmetic upsides because you're restoring the teeth."
One patient came to Royal Vista Dental with extensive tooth wear, several missing teeth and others that were beyond saving. The patient brought in old photographs to show Dr. Rhodes what his smile looked like years earlier.
Using those photos as a guide, Dr. Rhodes developed a comprehensive treatment plan that combined crowns, dental implants and other treatments to not only rebuild the patient's smile, but to restore his ability to comfortably eat and function.
Another patient came to Royal Vista Dental with older dental work that needed to be repaired. After completing his treatment, not only had the patient’s smile changed, but his confidence had transformed as well. He lost weight, switched from glasses to contact lenses, cut his long ponytail and adopted an entirely new look.
Moments like these serve as a reminder that dentistry can impact far more than oral health.
What keeps patients coming back?
Royal Vista Dental maintains a low patient volume so that every individual receives personalized attention and enough time to understand their treatment options.
This has led to a high number of word-of-mouth referrals, which are one of the largest contributors to the practice’s growth; friends recommend friends, neighbors recommend neighbors and many families now bring multiple generations to the office.
Whatever the treatment, the team at Royal Vista Dental hopes every patient leaves feeling known, not simply as another appointment on the schedule, but as a person whose story and goals matter.
Those interested in learning more can find resources here:
Website: https://www.royalvistadental.com/
Phone number: 512-310-2000
Address: 3401 Royal Vista Blvd., Ste. A - 102, Round Rock
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thu., Fri. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
A quick recap FAQ
What services does Royal Vista Dental provide?
Royal Vista Dental offers comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, root canals and orthodontics.
How does Dr. Rhodes create custom veneers?
Dr. Rhodes designs and fabricates veneers in-house using a combination of hand-sculpted wax models, digital scans and milling technology. Patients can even try on a temporary mockup before permanent treatment begins.
Can dental implants be completed in one office?
Yes. Dr. Rhodes can handle both the placement and restoration of dental implants directly at Royal Vista Dental using 3D imaging and guided surgery techniques.
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