General & Family Dentistry In Riverton, Utah

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy involves more than treating problems when they become uncomfortable. Regular dental care can help identify concerns earlier, support healthy teeth and gums, and give every member of your family a consistent place to turn when dental needs change.

At Riverton Heights Dental Care, we provide general and family dentistry in Riverton, Utah, for children, teens, adults, and older adults. Whether you are scheduling a routine cleaning, have questions about your gum health, need treatment for a dental problem, or want another opinion before moving forward with care, our team can evaluate your needs and discuss appropriate options.

Who May Benefit From General & Family Dentistry?

General and family dentistry provides ongoing dental care for people at different ages and stages of oral health. Some patients visit primarily for preventive care, while others need help with a new symptom, an existing dental problem, or ongoing gum and tooth concerns.

You may benefit from scheduling a general dentistry appointment if you:

• Are due for a routine dental exam or cleaning
• Have tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, or another new concern
• Want to maintain healthy teeth and gums
• Have noticed bleeding, tenderness, or changes in your gums
• Need preventive care for your child
• Want a second opinion about recommended dental treatment
• Have a damaged or problematic tooth that needs evaluation
• Feel anxious about dental treatment and want to discuss comfort options
• Have not visited a dentist recently and want to reestablish routine care

You do not need to wait until something hurts to schedule an appointment. Preventive visits give your dental team an opportunity to monitor changes and discuss concerns before they become more complicated.

How We Evaluate Your Dental Health

Your care begins with understanding why you are visiting and whether you have any current concerns. Our dental team can review your dental and relevant health history, discuss symptoms or changes you have noticed, and evaluate your teeth and gums.

A routine examination may include checking for signs of tooth decay, damaged teeth, changes in existing dental work, and gum problems. Digital X-rays may also be recommended when needed to help evaluate areas that cannot be fully assessed during a visual examination.

The exact evaluation depends on the reason for your visit. Someone coming in for a preventive checkup may need a different assessment than a patient experiencing pain, gum symptoms, or a damaged tooth.

Once your examination is complete, your dentist can explain any findings and discuss whether preventive care, monitoring, treatment, or referral to another dental professional is appropriate.

General & Family Dentistry Services We Offer

Our general dentistry services are designed to help prevent dental problems, identify concerns, manage gum health, and address situations that may require treatment. Your care plan depends on your individual needs rather than automatically including every service.

Routine Dental Exams and Cleanings

Regular exams give our dental team an opportunity to monitor your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work. Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that cannot always be completely removed with brushing and flossing at home.

For many patients, checkups and cleanings are recommended about every six months. Some patients may benefit from a different schedule based on their oral health and individual needs.

Complimentary Second Opinions

If you have been given a dental diagnosis or treatment recommendation and want another perspective, Riverton Heights Dental Care offers complimentary second opinions.

A second opinion can help you better understand the condition being treated, available options, and questions you may want answered before making a decision.

Dental Sealants

Dental sealants create a protective coating over the grooves of certain teeth where food particles and bacteria can be difficult to remove.

Sealants are commonly associated with preventive dental care and may be recommended when your dentist determines that particular teeth could benefit from added protection against decay.

Scaling and Root Planing

When gum disease extends beyond what a routine cleaning can address, scaling and root planing may be recommended.

This deep-cleaning treatment focuses on removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline and cleaning the root surfaces of affected teeth as part of managing periodontal health.

Flap Surgery and Gingivectomy

Some gum conditions may require treatment beyond nonsurgical periodontal care. Flap surgery and gingivectomy are procedures used in selected situations involving the gums and supporting tissues.

Your dentist will evaluate your periodontal condition before determining whether a surgical procedure is appropriate or whether another form of gum treatment should be considered.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Dental anxiety can make it more difficult for some patients to feel comfortable receiving necessary care. Nitrous oxide sedation, sometimes called laughing gas, is one option available at Riverton Heights Dental Care to help appropriate patients feel more relaxed during treatment.

Your dental team can review your health history and discuss whether nitrous oxide is appropriate for your appointment.

Tooth Extractions

When a tooth cannot or should not remain in place, an extraction may sometimes be recommended. Our tooth extraction services begin with an evaluation of the tooth and the reasons removal is being considered.

Because preserving a natural tooth may be preferable when appropriate, your dentist can discuss whether extraction is necessary and what alternatives may be available before treatment.

What to Expect During a General Dental Visit

Your appointment will vary depending on whether you are coming in for preventive care, a particular symptom, or a specific treatment. A routine visit generally begins with an update about your health, medications, dental history, and any changes you have noticed since your previous appointment.

Our team can then examine your teeth and gums and complete any recommended preventive care. Digital X-rays may be taken when appropriate based on your dental needs.

If the examination identifies a concern, your dentist can explain what was found and discuss possible next steps. Treatment does not have to be presented as a one-size-fits-all decision. Depending on the condition, options may include monitoring, preventive care, restorative treatment, periodontal treatment, extraction, or referral when specialized care would better serve your needs.

The goal is to help you understand your oral health and what your available options involve before moving forward.

Pediatric Dental Care for Growing Smiles

Children’s dental needs change as their teeth and jaws develop. Early and consistent dental visits can help families establish healthy habits while giving the dental team opportunities to monitor developing teeth.

Riverton Heights Dental Care welcomes young patients for cleanings, preventive care, and minor dental treatments. We aim to make visits comfortable and approachable so children can become familiar with routine dental care.

Not every pediatric dental need should necessarily be managed in a general family practice. If your child requires more specialized pediatric treatment, our team can recommend referral to an appropriate specialist.

Benefits, Limitations, and Other Care Options

One of the primary benefits of general and family dentistry is continuity. Routine care allows your dental team to become familiar with your dental history and monitor changes over time instead of treating each problem in isolation.

Preventive dental visits can also help identify certain concerns before symptoms become severe. However, routine checkups cannot guarantee that cavities, gum disease, injuries, or other dental problems will never develop. Home care, diet, health conditions, medications, genetics, tobacco use, and other factors can influence oral health.

General dentistry also has practical limits. Certain situations may require care from a specialist, particularly when a child has complex pediatric needs or when a condition falls outside the treatment appropriate for a general dental office.

When multiple treatments could address a problem, your dentist can explain reasonable alternatives, advantages, limitations, and what may happen if treatment is delayed or declined. This gives you information you can use when deciding how to proceed.

Maintaining Your Oral Health Between Visits

What happens between dental appointments plays an important role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Consistent home care can help control plaque and reduce the risk of preventable dental problems.

For most patients, that includes:

• Brushing thoroughly twice each day
• Flossing or cleaning between the teeth daily
• Following recommendations specific to your gum health
• Limiting habits that increase the risk of tooth damage or decay
• Paying attention to persistent pain, swelling, bleeding, sensitivity, or other changes
• Keeping recommended dental exams and cleanings

Do not assume that a dental problem has resolved simply because discomfort temporarily goes away. If you notice a persistent or unusual change, contact our office so we can determine whether an examination is appropriate.

Emergency and Unexpected Dental Needs

Dental pain and injuries do not always happen on a convenient schedule. If you or a family member develops significant tooth pain, swelling, a damaged tooth, or another urgent dental concern, contact Riverton Heights Dental Care as soon as possible.

Our website currently notes that we are open for emergency dental appointments. Calling the office allows our team to learn more about what is happening and advise you about scheduling and appropriate next steps.

Some emergencies require care beyond what can safely be managed in a dental office. If you are experiencing a serious medical emergency, severe uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing, significant facial trauma, or another potentially life-threatening condition, seek appropriate emergency medical care.

Why Choose Riverton Heights Dental Care?

Riverton Heights Dental Care provides preventive, general, cosmetic, periodontal, and restorative services in one Riverton office. Having access to multiple areas of dental care can make it easier to evaluate a concern first and then determine what type of treatment, if any, is appropriate.

Our current dental team includes Dr. Cory Fabrizio, DMD, and Dr. Brian Borg, DMD. Dr. Fabrizio earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University and continues his education in areas ranging from dentures and implant surgery to complex restorative treatment. Dr. Borg also earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University after completing undergraduate studies in neuroscience.

Our practice focuses on individualized dental care in a comfortable environment. When a condition calls for treatment outside the appropriate scope of our office, we can also discuss referral rather than presenting in-office treatment as the only option.

General & Family Dentistry Cost and Financial Options

The cost of general dental care depends on the type of appointment, whether diagnostic services are required, and whether your examination identifies a need for additional treatment. Routine preventive care, periodontal treatment, sedation, and tooth extraction, for example, involve different services and costs.

Riverton Heights Dental Care accepts a range of dental insurance plans and can assist patients with verifying coverage and answering insurance-related questions. Medicaid is not currently accepted.

For your convenience, the practice also accepts:

• Cash
• Checks
• Credit cards
• CareCredit

Insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary by patient and treatment, so our team can discuss expected financial responsibility after the services you need have been identified.

Learn more about our financial options or call (801) 781-5784 with questions about insurance, payment, or financing.

Related Dental Services

Your dental needs may extend beyond preventive or general care. Riverton Heights Dental Care provides additional services that can be considered when an examination identifies a cosmetic or restorative concern.

Our restorative dentistry services include treatments designed to repair or replace damaged or missing teeth. These options may be appropriate when a tooth needs more than preventive care.

Patients who are primarily interested in changing the appearance of otherwise healthy teeth can also explore our cosmetic dentistry services.

Within general dentistry, you can learn more about complimentary second opinions, dental sealants, scaling and root planing, flap surgery and gingivectomy, nitrous oxide sedation, and tooth extractions.

Schedule a General & Family Dentistry Visit in Riverton, Utah

Whether your family is due for routine preventive care or you have a specific dental concern you would like evaluated, contact Riverton Heights Dental Care. Our team can learn more about the reason for your visit, help schedule the appropriate type of appointment, and explain what information you may need to provide before you come in.

Use our appointment request form or call (801) 781-5784. After an online request is submitted, our office can follow up regarding appointment scheduling and the next steps for your visit.

Riverton Heights Dental Care
3693 W. 13400 S., Suite B
Riverton, Utah 84065

Phone: (801) 781-5784

Office Hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed