Comprehensive dental care for the whole family in Pleasant Grove, UT. From routine cleanings to complete smile makeovers.
Book an AppointmentWhy Choose Us
A toothache, a chipped smile, or that cosmetic upgrade you've been thinking about: dental care comes down to precision, comfort, and trust. At THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST, we listen to your concerns, explain every option, and create a personalized treatment plan before anything begins. The result is dental care that truly fits you.
We walk you through every cost upfront. No surprise bills, no hidden fees — just honest dentistry.
Dental emergencies don't wait, and neither do we. Call us and we'll get you in the same day for urgent needs.
From preventative cleanings to advanced restorations, every procedure is performed with care and precision.
Testimonials
"Dr. Anderson and his team made me feel completely at ease. They explained every step of my treatment and the results were better than I expected. Best dental experience I've ever had."
"I brought my whole family in and everyone loved it. The office is modern and clean, the staff is incredibly friendly, and they got us all in and out without the usual wait."
"I had a dental emergency on a Saturday and they fit me in right away. They took care of the pain, explained my options clearly, and followed up the next week. Highly recommend."
Our Services
From your child's first dental visit to a complete smile restoration, we provide the full spectrum of dental services right here in Pleasant Grove. Every treatment is personalized, explained clearly, and performed by our experienced team.
Routine cleanings, exams, digital X-rays, sealants, and fluoride treatments to keep your smile healthy.
Teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, and complete smile makeovers designed to boost your confidence.
Crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and fillings to restore function and beauty to damaged teeth.
Same-day care for toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and other urgent dental issues.
Traditional braces and clear aligner therapy to straighten your teeth and improve your bite.
Gentle wisdom teeth removal, extractions, and surgical procedures right in our Pleasant Grove office.
About Us
THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST is a truly comprehensive, family-friendly dental practice in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Led by Dr. Richard Anderson, DDS, we provide preventative, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, and holistic dentistry — along with periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and wisdom teeth removal — all under one roof.
Our approach is simple. We listen, we explain, and we create a treatment plan that fits your needs and your budget. From your child's first cleaning to advanced implant dentistry, every patient receives the same careful, personalized attention.
Serving Pleasant Grove, Lindon, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Orem, Highland, and surrounding Utah County communities, we're proud to be the dental home families trust.
FAQ
We offer comprehensive dental care including preventative cleanings and exams, cosmetic services like whitening and veneers, restorative treatments such as crowns, implants, and bridges, emergency dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, wisdom teeth removal, and holistic dental options.
Getting started is easy! Simply fill out the form below, give us a call at (801) 369-1713, or email us at info@essential.dentist. Our team will schedule a convenient time for your visit.
Yes! We accept most major dental insurance plans. We also offer flexible payment options including CareCredit and Cherry financing, as well as cash, credit cards, HSA, and FSA. Contact us to verify your specific plan.
We serve patients throughout Utah County, including Pleasant Grove, Lindon, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Orem, Highland, and surrounding communities. Our office is conveniently located at 1364 W Pleasant Grove Blvd #300.
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Last updated: September 30, 2026
Welcome to THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST! We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at info@essential.dentist.
When you visit our website, essential.dentist (the "Website"), and more generally, use any of our services (the "Services", which include the Website), we appreciate that you are trusting us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy notice, we seek to explain to you in the clearest way possible what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
Please read this privacy policy carefully, as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our dental services, when you participate in activities on the Website, or otherwise when you contact us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Website, the choices you make, and the services and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:
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THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST collects your name and mobile number when you opt in, and uses them only to send you the text messages you asked for.
We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Mobile information and text messaging consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
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We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.
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You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to local data protection laws. These may include the right to:
To opt out of SMS messages, you can text STOP to the number from which you received the message at any time. Our messaging number is (801) 369-1713. Text HELP for assistance.
If you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information. California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at info@essential.dentist or by post to:
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Last updated: September 30, 2026
These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST's website, located at essential.dentist.
By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use essential.dentist if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and all Agreements: "Patient", "Client", "You" and "Your" refers to you, the person accessing this website and compliant to the Practice's terms and conditions. "The Practice", "Ourselves", "We", "Our" and "Us", refers to THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST. "Party", "Parties", or "Us", refers to both the Patient and ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Patient in the most appropriate manner for the express purpose of meeting the Patient's needs in respect of provision of the Practice's stated dental services, in accordance with and subject to, prevailing law of the State of Utah. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to same.
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THE ēSSENTIAL DENTIST provides comprehensive dental services including preventative, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, and holistic dentistry, along with periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and wisdom teeth removal in Pleasant Grove, Utah. By opting in to our SMS program, you agree to receive text messages related to our dental services, including appointment reminders, scheduling confirmations, treatment updates, and promotional offers.
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