The Boerne Dental Center building on I-10 West in Boerne, Texas: Hill Country limestone, a standing-seam roof and an arched stone entry.
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google · 750+ reviews

Care. Boerne’s dental home since 1965.

Some of the patients we welcomed in 1965 still come to us. Today Dr. Cole Simpson and Dr. Gregg Vesta look after them on I-10 West, with a Hill Country view from every treatment chair.

Request an Appointment (830) 249-2045
32350 I-10 West, Boerne 60+

years caring for Boerne, and some of the same patients the whole way.

Training, memberships and technology behind our dentists

Wehrle Implant InstituteDr. Simpson, implant trainingUT Health San AntonioWhere both dentists trainedAcademy of General DentistryDr. Vesta, memberTexas Dental AssociationBoth dentists, membersCERECSame-day crowns, made here
The stone monument sign at 32350 I-10 West: Boerne Dental Center, James C. Simpson D.D.S. and Gregg R. Vesta II D.D.S.
Dr. Simpson and Dr. Vesta at the carved wooden front door, under the stone arch of the entrance.

Our story, since 1965

Boerne Dental Center opened in 1965, and some of the patients we welcomed that year still sit in our chairs. Dr. Cole Simpson first walked in here as a high school student, shadowing the dentists. Today his name is on the sign.

The faces have changed over sixty years. Honesty, integrity and outstanding quality have not changed at all.

Dr. Simpson and Dr. Vesta in the car park in front of the Boerne Dental Center building.
A Boerne Dental Center team member in a purple gown and mask, at work with a patient.
Boerne Dental Center team members in navy scrubs, outdoors under the oaks.
An autumn tree in red leaf beside the Boerne Dental Center sign.
Dr. Simpson and Dr. Vesta beside the stone Boerne Dental Center sign at 32350.
A Boerne Dental Center team member treating a patient.
Three Boerne Dental Center team members smiling outdoors.
The front of the Boerne Dental Center building, with its arched stone entry.
Two team members in navy scrubs with the practice's roof logo, outdoors.
The stone monument sign: Boerne Dental Center, James C. Simpson D.D.S., Gregg R. Vesta II D.D.S., (830) 249-2045.

What sets us apart

Dentistry with a view.

A visit here should not feel like a chore to dread. Three things about this office make sure it does not.

The view from the office: autumn red oaks and green lawn in the Texas Hill Country sun.
01

A window onto the Hill Country

The problem: an hour staring at a ceiling tile.

Every treatment room has large back windows facing the Texas landscape, so while the work gets done you look out at the Hill Country, not a wall.

Three generations of one family together in a bright dental waiting area.
02

Nine, nineteen or ninety-nine

The problem: three children, two parents, four dental offices.

We see patients from age two to seniors, and have treated several generations of the same family. With several hygienists, a whole family can have their cleanings at the same time.

A dental chair with a soft blanket and a small neck pillow, ready for the next patient.
03

Nobody has to be brave about it

The problem: putting off care for years out of fear.

Blankets, pillows and music are yours for the asking. Nitrous oxide takes the edge off and wears off in minutes; oral conscious sedation lets you arrive already relaxed. Both are available for every procedure.

Dr. Gregg Vesta and Dr. Cole Simpson in navy scrubs, standing on the lawn under the oaks.
2021
Dr. Simpson returns to the office where he shadowed as a student.

Meet your dentists

Dr. Cole Simpson & Dr. Gregg Vesta

Dr. Simpson chose dentistry after shadowing dentists right here in Boerne. Dr. Vesta chose it after a dentist rebuilt his own broken front teeth. Between them they cover everything from a child’s first cleaning to smile-rebuilding implants.

  • Implants placed and restored hereDr. Simpson’s advanced training at the Wehrle Implant Institute keeps the surgery and the new teeth under one roof.
  • Relief comes firstDr. Vesta’s favorite part of the job is taking away the pain of someone who could not sleep for a toothache.
  • Trained in San AntonioBoth earned their dental doctorates at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
  • Still learningRegular continuing education, and membership of the ADA and the Texas Dental Association. Dr. Vesta also belongs to the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Cole Simpson, DDS, in navy Boerne Dental Center scrubs against a limestone wall.
Boerne native · implant training

Dr. Cole Simpson, DDS

Born and raised in Boerne and a graduate of Champion High School. He shadowed dentists here as a student, then came back to practice at the same location. Advanced implant training at the Wehrle Implant Institute; member of the ADA and the Texas Dental Association.

He met his wife, Tanner, at Texas A&M; they married in 2017. Mountain biking, Aggie football, barbecue and trips down to Port Aransas.

Texas A&M · DDS, UT Health San Antonio

Dr. Gregg Vesta II, DDS, in navy Boerne Dental Center scrubs against a limestone wall.
Fort Worth native · general dentistry

Dr. Gregg Vesta II, DDS

He broke his front teeth at ten, and a dentist rebuilt them with root canal therapy and crowns. He worked as a dental assistant through college, and has served on mission trips close to home, in Mexico and in the Dominican Republic. Member of the ADA, TDA and Academy of General Dentistry.

He has visited over half of America’s national parks. Biking, hiking, rock climbing, photography, and Lincoln, the golden retriever.

BS Biology, UT Arlington · DDS, UT San Antonio

Sixty years, one practice

The dentists change. The patients stay.

We have treated several generations of the same families. Here is who has looked after them.

  1. 1965

    Boerne Dental Center opens

    Some of the patients welcomed that first year still come to us today.

  2. 1987

    Dr. David Gomillion joins

    He works alongside Dr. Hestilow for a decade, the start of a 36-year run.

  3. A decade on

    Dr. Clifford Luttrell arrives

    Dr. Hestilow retires and Dr. Luttrell comes in beside Dr. Gomillion.

  4. High school

    A Champion student shadows here

    Cole Simpson watches the procedures, and the long relationships with patients.

  5. 2021

    Dr. Cole Simpson joins

    In July, back at the same location where it all started for him.

  6. Today

    Dr. Simpson & Dr. Vesta

    Dr. Gomillion and Dr. Luttrell have retired; the practice carries on at the same location.

Meet your dental team

The people you will see most.

The front office, the hygienists and the assistants: the people who answer the phone, clean your teeth and get to know your family. A well-trained, highly capable and caring team that keeps learning the latest dental procedures.

The whole Boerne Dental Center team in navy scrubs, standing in a line on the lawn under Hill Country oaks.

Dentistry in Boerne, TX

Complete care for the whole family.

Instead of driving everyone to a different office, bring them here: preventive, restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry in one convenient place.

Checkups & family care

Checkups and cleanings twice a year, for children from age two to seniors. Several hygienists means a whole family can be cleaned at the same time.

  • Checkups & cleanings
  • Children’s dentistry
  • Dental sealants
  • Laser gum disease therapy
  • Tooth-colored fillings
Ask about it →

Repair & restore

A cracked, decayed or broken tooth, put back the same day wherever CEREC allows it, and saved rather than removed wherever that is still possible.

  • Same-day CEREC crowns
  • Dental crowns
  • Root canal therapy
  • Dental bridges
  • Dentures
Ask about it →

Implants & oral surgery

Implants are placed and restored here, in one location, rather than sent to a specialist for half the job. Planned on our own CBCT scanner.

  • Dental implants
  • Implant dentures
  • Mini dental implants
  • Tooth extractions
  • Oral surgery
Ask about it →

Cosmetic & aligners

Chips, stains, gaps and crowding. Bonding for a quick, conservative fix, veneers for a bigger change, and clear aligners instead of metal braces.

  • Porcelain veneers
  • Cosmetic bonding
  • Take-home whitening
  • CandidPro clear aligners
Ask about it →

Also under this roof.

CandidPro aligners

A series of custom clear aligners, each worn for one to two weeks. Mild to moderate crowding, gaps and bite problems, often in 12 to 18 months.

Implant dentures

A full denture anchored on an average of four to six implants, so it stops slipping, and the whole treatment happens under one roof.

TMJ/TMD therapy

Jaw pain, headaches and night-time grinding. Diagnosed with x-rays, then eased with a custom splint you wear only to bed.

Sleep apnea

A custom-made oral appliance as a CPAP alternative, once you have an official diagnosis. It can stop even severe snoring.

Advanced dental technology

A crown in one visit, made in this building.

A lot has changed since 1965. We are one of the few offices in the area with CEREC, so a damaged tooth that would normally mean at least two appointments is repaired in one.

  1. The tooth is numbed and shaped, and a camera captures it from every angle
  2. Software designs a crown to fit your bite and match your color
  3. Our milling unit carves it from a block of ceramic in about 20 minutes
  4. We check the fit and bond it in place, about two hours start to finish
A chairside milling unit carving a tooth-colored ceramic crown from a block.
Chairside milling: the crown is made while you wait.

Your first visit

We are open five days a week to take your call.

When you call, we take your insurance details and usually book a checkup and cleaning. Fill in the new patient forms before you arrive and we can start on time.

  1. We talk about your needs and the smile you want
  2. X-rays, then a thorough examination
  3. We explain anything we find, and your options
  4. Your cleaning, and any follow-up booked before you leave
Request an Appointment (830) 249-2045
Dr. Simpson and Dr. Vesta in the car park in front of the stone Boerne Dental Center building.
32350 I-10 West, on the frontage road. Parking at the door.

Dental emergencies

In pain, or something has broken?

Call (830) 249-2045 rather than waiting. Same-day emergency appointments are available, and sedation is there if you need it.

Call (830) 249-2045
  1. Call usAs soon as you can. We do everything we can to see you the same day.
  2. First aid by phoneA team member tells you how to manage it until you reach us.
  3. Emergency examA dentist sees you, finds the cause and relieves the pain first.
  4. A plan you agree toYour options, with cost and urgency explained, then the treatment.

Insurance & payment

With insurance or without it.

We actively look for ways to save you money: we file your claims, help you make the most of your benefits, and have a plan of our own if you have no insurance at all.

In network with 19 PPO plans

Bring your insurance card and we will file the claim. Not in network with any HMO or DMO plan. If we are out of network with yours, we still file it and help you get the most reimbursement possible.

  • Aetna
  • Always Care
  • Ameritas
  • BCBS of TX
  • Beam
  • Dental Benefit Provider
  • GEHA
  • Guardian
  • Humana
  • Lincoln Financial
  • MetLife
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Principal
  • Renaissance
  • Sun Life
  • United Concordia Elite Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • Unum/Colonial Life

In-house savings plan

No insurance? For a reasonable annual fee you get the preventive care you need plus a significant discount on other services. No annual maximum, claims, deductibles or monthly premiums.

CareCredit financing

Low-interest financing that breaks a larger treatment plan into smaller monthly payments. We can help you through the application.

Free full-mouth x-rays

For new patients without dental insurance, with a new patient cleaning and exam. Mention the offer when you book.

5.0 out of 5 · 750+ Google reviews

Patients since 1986, and still not changing.

★★★★★
Hands down this Boerne Dental Center has always provided the best experience when it comes to dental work. The staff is polite efficient and make you feel heard. I have used them for a couple of years now and could not imagine going anywhere else. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile and a sense of peace. Dr Simpson has a great bedside manner and takes care of you. They value your time which is not common in the medical field these days. Highly recommend. Colton B.Patient review, on our own site
★★★★★
As always, service was great. I've been a patient of this Dental office since the 1986 and I have never considered changing! Thank you. Donna Y.Patient review, on our own site
★★★★★
Who brags about going to the dentist's office? I will. I don't live anywhere near Boerne, but I'll grab the car keys and fill up the tank every single time, because it's my go-to for exceptional (ouch-free, no less!) results and extraordinary people. Bravo! ReneePatient review, on our own site
★★★★★
Most people do not like going to dentist. Not me. Everyone there makes it as comfortable as it could be. My dental visits are as good as it gets. Kudos to everyone there. Thanks for a great experience every 3 months. Roger M.Patient review, on our own site
★★★★★
I’ve been going to Boerne Dental for 8+ years. If you’re looking for a dentist and staff who are very professional and dedicated to their job, this is the place for you. They are all smiles, make you feel comfortable and will do everything in their power to make your visit a good one! RayPatient review, on our own site

Common questions

What people ask before they book.

Do you take my insurance?

We are in network with 19 PPO plans, including Aetna, BCBS of Texas, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, Principal, United Healthcare and GEHA. We are not in network with any HMO or DMO plan. If we are out of network with yours, we still file the claim for you and help you get the most reimbursement possible.

I do not have dental insurance. What are my options?

Our in-house savings plan: one reasonable annual fee covers the preventive care you need, with a significant discount on other treatment, and no annual maximum, deductible, claims or monthly premium. CareCredit can spread larger treatment into monthly payments, and new patients without insurance get their full-mouth x-rays free with a new patient cleaning and exam.

I am nervous about the dentist. What can you do?

Tell us when you call. There are blankets, pillows and music, and two levels of sedation. Nitrous oxide wears off almost as soon as the mask comes off. Oral conscious sedation is a medication taken at home before the visit, so you arrive relaxed; someone will need to drive you.

Something hurts or has broken. Can I be seen today?

Call us as soon as you can. We will talk you through first aid over the phone and do everything we can to see you the same day, relieve the pain first, then go through the options with you.

Can you really make a crown in one visit?

Usually, yes. With CEREC the tooth is scanned, the crown is designed on screen and milled from a block of ceramic here in about 20 minutes, then fitted. The whole appointment takes about two hours, and there is no second visit.

Do you place dental implants yourselves?

Yes. Implants are placed and restored in one location. Dr. Simpson completed advanced implant training at the Wehrle Implant Institute, and our CBCT scanner plans each one in 3D. We also offer mini implants, often used to secure a lower denture.

How young can my child start?

From about age two, children can come along to a parent’s cleaning for a “happy visit”. After that, checkups twice a year, with sealants on the back teeth, and sedation in select cases.

Where exactly are you?

32350 I-10 West, on the I-10 frontage road on the south side of Boerne, just west of Cascade Caverns and down the street from Wheeler’s Feed & Outfitters. We also see patients from San Antonio, Bandera, Comfort, Fredericksburg, Kerrville and New Braunfels, some of whom have come for decades.

Visit us

Off I-10, just west of Cascade Caverns.

Address
32350 I-10 West
Boerne, Texas 78006
South side of Boerne, on the frontage road
Phone
(830) 249-2045
office@boernedental.com
Hours
Monday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Hours as listed on Google. Please call to confirm.

Tell us what you need, and we will call you back.

Our team will contact you to confirm a time. If you are in pain, please phone instead. Existing patients: please do not send private health information through this form.

✓ 19 PPO plans in network ✓ Sedation available ✓ Same-day emergencies