I am very thankful that I have been fortunate enough to find this Dentist Office. The entire staff are very pleasant and genuinely care about a good outcome regardless of your situation. You could not ask for better. Dr. Parker is great…😀 …
Meet Dr. Russell C. Parker
Your Dentist in Decatur, AL
Dr. Russell C. Parker has nearly 20 years of experience as a general dentist. He owned and operated his own practice in Ocean Springs, Mississippi before moving to Decatur with his wife Jennifer (or JP). Dr. Parker stays on top of the latest advancements in dental care by pursuing ongoing education opportunities. He is also passionate about mission trips for dentistry and offering his skills to underserved people in need of dental care.
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Our Featured Services
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Our team provides many services that can revamp your smile. Choose from teeth whitening, veneers, tooth bonding, tooth fillings, crowns, gum recession treatment, and much more. Talk to our staff for more details.
Family Dentistry
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Your whole family will benefit from our comprehensive dental care, starting at age 2. Your kids will love our family-friendly team, and you’ll love covering checkups with our Dental Savings Plan. Call to make an appointment for everyone.
Dental Implants
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Rebuild your smile with these replacement teeth roots. We can attach several kinds of new teeth to them, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Schedule a consultation to see how you can soon eat and smile comfortably again.
All Dental Services
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At our practice, we treat you like a friend. Not just a number or a set of teeth to rush in and out the door. You won’t feel pressured or guilted into making decisions. Instead, we’ll take time to answer your questions and explain our reasoning for recommending services. It’s important to us that you feel confident about your dental care!
In addition, whether you need a simple filling or a full-mouth reconstruction, we will never compromise the quality of our materials or our workmanship. This level of personal attention is one of the biggest reasons our patients trust us with their smiles. Your dentist in Decatur also invests in advanced preventive services, so your smile stays healthy throughout your life. Call us at 256-274-8680 for an appointment. You can also schedule online.
Read More About Us About UsDr. Parker: Here at River Oaks Dental Care, we will treat you with compassion, joy, goodness, and kindness from the start to the finish, when you enter our office all the way to the treatment rooms and to back to the desk where you’ll check out. Each step along the way, we’re going to treat you with those qualities and try to make sure that we’ve done our very best to make you comfortable and you’re satisfied with the care you get here.
Man 1: When I was 17 years old, right before it was time for me to graduate high school, I was playing basketball and I had like an injury where a guy came down on my tooth and it was like two weeks right before graduation. And at that time, I mean, young, didn’t have a lot of insurance. They worked it out with me without any insurance. They were like, “Well, you know, let’s get this fixed. You don’t want to walk across the stage, you know, with a missing tooth.” They got it fixed, got me a crown, put it on. They right there stood with me even as a young person, a teenager and it just created the loyalty and the bond that I have with them because they were there for me when I kind of needed them. Since that year, I mean, that’s what, 4 to almost 30 years ago, I’ve still been with them.
Woman 1: I highly recommend anyone to come here for their dental care. It’s easy to get an appointment. They seem to be able to get me in quickly anytime I need to. They keep me scheduled for my cleanings and any dental care that I need. If I have a problem at home, they’re quick to get me in the next day or give me some advice or refer me to someone that can help me out. It also helps greatly that they take lots of different kinds of insurances and my insurance plan is one that they accept. And of course that, you know, anytime that you can get some help from your pocketbook, that’s great.
Woman 2: Coming to the dentist isn’t my favorite thing, but with the people here, it’s not bad at all. Everyone here is always happy and positive and excited to help.
Dr. Parker: Here at River Oaks Dental Care, we want to make sure you get the highest quality care in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Common Questions About Our Services
Yes, we take many forms of insurance. In addition, our office is happy to file your insurance for you. We strive to help you obtain all your benefits while providing you the best care possible. You can receive your care from your dentist even if you don’t find our name on the insurance company website or the list your employer provides. If you don’t have insurance, ask about our in-house Dental Savings Plan! For up-to-date information, call our office – we’re happy to tell you how the plan works.
Helping your child develop and maintain healthy oral hygiene habits is much easier if they are gently introduced to dental care in a fun way. In general, we recommend you schedule your child’s first dental visit between ages 2 and 4. They will have a chance to get comfortable with our team first, so they feel good about the entire dental experience. Over time, their appointments will include traditional cleanings and exams.
Whitening for Life is a wonderful way of maintaining a bright smile. All you do is pay a one-time $99 fee. After you complete your initial round of teeth whitening, you’ll be enrolled in the program. Just come in for your regular dental checkups, and you’ll get a free new supply of professional whitening gel. It’s that simple!