Welcome to Our Practice

Caring Dentistry for the Entire Family

We would like to welcome you to our office. We take great satisfaction in helping you maintain optimal oral health. Our practice is devoted to comprehensive and preventive patient care.

Throughout our website, you will find information about our practice, procedures we provide, and dentistry in general. Please explore and learn as much about dentistry and our services as you desire. We believe our patients should have as much information as possible in order to make important, informed decisions regarding their oral health and treatment options.

Our patients are our most important asset, and we strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with all of our patients. Your referrals are welcome and appreciated.

Our office hours are:

Monday 8am-5pm (Closing from 12-1pm for Lunch)

Tuesday 8am-5pm (Closing from 12-1pm for Lunch)

Wednesday 7am-3pm (Open all day)

Thursday 8am-5pm (Closing from 12-1pm for Lunch)

Friday Closed

We file all insurance as a courtesy and offer interest free payment plans through Care Credit. Call today for more information!

Meet Our Doctors

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Kenneth Westbrook

    Dr. Kenneth 'Leigh' Westbrook grew up in Smithfield, NC. When he was a teenager his family moved to Morehead City, NC where he graduated from West Carteret High School. He attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for his undergraduate studies and went on to graduate with honors from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Read More

  • Dr.
    Donald L. Westbrook

    Dr. Donald L. Westbrook was born in Goldsboro, NC.  He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry with honors. He was awarded the Pfeiffer Fellow in 1972 and was a member of the Omicron Kappa Epsilon. He opened his first practice in Smithfield, NC where he lived for several years until relocating to Morehead City, NC in 1989. Read More

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

    I have severe PTSD and Dr. Westbrook and his staff have been extremely understanding and patient with me when I’m not handling things so well.

    Kristin F.

    Very friendly professional staff. Really care about your well-being.

    Chris P.

    My crown came off. I called them the next morning. They fit me in, fixed everything as usual. Outstanding staff & service always.

    Richard L.

    Excellent staff. Explains everything thoroughly. A nice office full of nice people

    Smith G.

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  • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient

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  • Crowns and Bridges

    Bridges Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.Bridges are sometimes referred ...

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  • Veneers

    Teeth that are badly stained, shaped, or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or that are chipped, ...

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  • Invisalign®

    Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign® is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your ...

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  • April 2022 Dental Newsletter

    The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who don’t keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems ...

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  • Fillings

    Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that dental amalgams have been banned in other countries? Is there a filling material that matches tooth color? If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in ...

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  • Sealants

    Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these ...

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  • Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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  • Toothaches

    Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving ...

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  • Scaling and Root Planing

    Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small ...

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Kenneth L. Westbrook, DDS, P. A.

3708 Symi Circle
Morehead City, NC

Important COVID-19 Information for Our Office:

Due to the recent pandemic, our office has put some new policies and procedures in place. Our office is unable to see any walkins at this time. You MUST have a scheduled appointment in order to be seen. 

All patients are now required to complete a few screening questions prior to their appointment. We are also encouraging our patients, parents escorting their children, and caregivers to wear a mask to their scheduled appointments. We would be happy to provide a mask for those that do not have a mask available.

You will need to contact our office immediately if you have an upcoming appointment and have had a persistent cough, fever, or any flu-like symptoms in the past 21 days. If you have traveled to any areas highly affected by the COVID virus within the last two weeks, please contact our office. Also if you or a member of your family has been exposed to someone, you are aware of, that has tested positive for the COVID virus please call our office.

We understand that many of our new policies and procedures may pose an inconvenience to our patients. We are doing all we can to provide a safe environment to our patients as well as protect our staff and families.