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.
Breath that feels like it's rising from your stomach almost always starts in the mouth. Here's the order to fix it — tongue, dry mouth, gums, food traps — and when reflux really is the cause.
A calm, step-by-step walk-through of your first appointment at Old Betsy — arrival, paperwork, the exam, and going entirely at your pace.
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.”
