BookGeneral & Family Dentistry
About
Dr. Benjamin Scroggs was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Texas with his family to join the Old Betsy team.
Patient, thorough, and easy to talk to, he has a particular gift for making kids and anxious adults feel completely at ease — the people who tend to dread the dentist most often leave his chair pleasantly surprised.
Dr. Scroggs focuses on general and family dentistry, the everyday care that keeps your whole family healthy. At our Keene and Joshua offices, he also places dental implants and performs in-house oral surgery — from surgical and wisdom-tooth extractions to implant placement — so patients can often have that care completed right where they already feel at home. He also has a particular interest in airway-focused dentistry and pediatric airway development, and enjoys helping families recognize airway concerns early as part of their general and family dental care.
Education & Training
Dr. Scroggs earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry in 2023. He continues his training through the Spear Education curriculum, with a particular interest in pediatric development and airway health.
Areas of Focus
From the Old Betsy blog
Gum disease is painless until it isn't. How gingivitis starts, why it's fully reversible, what changes when it becomes periodontitis, and how we treat both — honestly. Keene & Joshua, TX.
When a child's first dental visit should happen, what we actually do at it, how often kids should come, and the home habits that matter most — from the family team at Old Betsy Dental in Keene & Joshua, TX.
Everything patients actually ask about crowns — what the visits are like, what soreness is normal, front-tooth crowns, common problems over the years, and how long a crown really lasts. Keene & Joshua, TX.
If brushing and mints aren't fixing your breath, something specific is causing it. A plain-English guide to halitosis — from morning breath to stomach myths — and how we actually treat it in Keene & Joshua, TX.
Not all snoring is harmless. Here's how to tell ordinary snoring from a possible sign of sleep apnea, when to see a doctor, and what can help you — and your partner — sleep.
Does insurance pay for an oral appliance for sleep apnea? It's usually a medical benefit, not dental. Here's how coverage typically works — and how Old Betsy helps with the paperwork.
Oral appliance or CPAP? An honest look at how they compare on effectiveness and comfort — and the one factor that matters most: whether you'll actually use it.
Struggling with your CPAP? You're not alone — up to half of users don't stick with it. Here are the real alternatives for treating sleep apnea, including a comfortable oral appliance.
Wondering if an oral appliance is comfortable? What it's like to wear one — the adjustment period, daily care, and living with it. Keene, TX dental sleep care.
Does insurance cover an oral appliance for sleep apnea? How payment works, the superbill process, and what to expect. Dental sleep care in Keene, TX.
Untreated sleep apnea is more than a sleep problem. The health risks worth knowing — and the comfortable treatment options. Dental sleep care in Keene, TX.
Is your snoring harmless or a red flag? When snoring is worth taking seriously, and how a custom dental appliance can quiet it. Keene, TX.
What happens at a dental sleep medicine consultation — screening, coordinating your sleep test, a custom appliance, and follow-up. No pressure. Keene, TX.
Wondering how to get diagnosed with sleep apnea? How diagnosis works, what a home sleep test involves, and your next steps. Dental sleep care in Keene, TX.
Loud snoring isn't the only red flag for sleep apnea. Here are the symptoms worth taking seriously — and what to do next if they sound familiar.
A calm, step-by-step walk-through of your first appointment at Old Betsy — arrival, paperwork, the exam, and going entirely at your pace.
Not all snoring is sleep apnea — but some of it is. Here's how to tell the difference, what the red flags are, and how an oral appliance can help.
A complete, plain-English guide to oral appliance therapy — the comfortable, mask-free CPAP alternative for snoring and sleep apnea. How it works, who it helps, and what to expect. Keene, TX.
From CareCredit to our in-house membership plan, here's an honest look at the ways we help patients afford the care they actually need.
Practical, gentle ways to prepare a nervous kid for the dentist — and what we do on our end to keep the visit calm, fun, and confidence-building.
A bad toothache at 11 p.m.? Here's a calm, practical guide to what helps at home, what to avoid, and when it's time to call us first thing.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed. Here's an honest look at the signs that yours do — and what the visit actually involves.
A little blood when you floss usually isn't 'normal' — it's an early sign of gum inflammation. Here's what it means and how to fix it.
Want a better smile without major drilling? Here's an honest look at clip-on smiles, no-prep veneers, and whitening — and how to pick.
Schedule with Dr. Scroggs
Whether it's a first visit, a second opinion, or care you've been putting off — we'd be glad to see you.
“Dr. Scroggs made me feel so at ease. He walked me through my treatment plan and never pushed me to decide on the spot — and never made me feel uncomfortable about my teeth.”
“Dr. Scroggs is absolutely amazing. He listens to his patients and is so considerate and understanding. He is the best dentist we've ever had.”
“Dr. Scroggs was thorough and comforting. He took his time and explained everything ahead of time and while performing the procedure.”
