Convenient Access from Millard
About 10 minutes is all it usually takes to get from the Millard library to our chairs. Regency Dental is a locally owned, doctor-led family practice in west-central Omaha, and many households searching for a dentist near Millard find us an easy fit. Our three dentists see kids, teens and adults, with appointments from 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday.
Start at the Millard Branch Library on Westwood Lane. Follow Westwood Lane to South 132nd Street, then turn onto West Center Road and head east for close to two miles. Take the short stretch of I-680 north, exit at Pacific Street and go east, then turn left on Regency Parkway and left again onto Regency Parkway Drive. The whole trip is about 4.6 miles.
You will finish at 260 Regency Pkwy Dr #104, Omaha, NE 68114, on the office strip between Regency Parkway and I-680. Regency Park and Regency Lake are both within half a mile, and Westroads Mall is across West Dodge Road to the northeast. Tap our Google Maps listing for turn-by-turn help from your own driveway. We also welcome patients from nearby Rockbrook and Boys Town.
Millard Roots, a Short Drive to Regency
Millard began in 1870 and grew into one of the largest family areas in southwest Omaha. It was a town of its own until Omaha annexed it in 1971, and it still feels like a hometown to the people who live there. The Millard water tower at 144th and Q streets still carries the old name. Its streets stretch roughly from 108th Street out toward 180th Street, all inside Douglas County.
Life here tends to run on a family calendar. School drop-offs, practices and work shifts leave little room for long errands across town. That is why our early start matters. A checkup at 7:00 AM on a Tuesday can be finished before many workdays begin.
The route stays simple, too. West Center Road carries most of the trip, and I-680 covers only a short hop before Pacific Street. Parents can plan the drive around a single main road instead of a maze of side streets.
We keep a lot of care in one place. Root canals, extractions, implant placement and sedation, including IV sedation, happen in our own office. For a Millard family, fewer referrals means fewer extra trips and fewer new faces to meet.
First visits start with a conversation rather than a lecture. We review your history, take digital x-rays when they are needed, and walk you through what we see on screen with an intraoral camera. Kids who are uneasy can take it slowly, and adults can use a simple hand signal to pause treatment at any point. Nobody is judged for how long it has been since their last cleaning.
Smart Dental Habits for Busy Millard Families
Millard Public Schools is still its own district, and a large one, with 25 elementary, six middle and four high schools. With that many students, plenty of households juggle checkups for several children at once.
Children's teeth change fast between kindergarten and graduation. New molars arrive with deep grooves that catch food, and braces-age teens often need extra help keeping the gumline clean. Regular cleanings and exams let our doctors spot small problems while they are still small.
Sports add another layer. Basketball, soccer, wrestling and baseball all bring the chance of a chipped or loosened tooth. A broken tooth is an emergency, and we will prioritize your visit when one happens. Our in-house 3D printer also makes nightguards, which help adults who clench or grind under stress.
Parents need care too. Years of coffee, late nights and skipped flossing catch up with adults in their thirties and forties. Routine exams help catch early periodontal disease before it loosens teeth. Pairing your own visit with your kids' visits keeps the whole household on track.
Free time often belongs to the outdoors here. Zorinsky Lake Park, at 156th and F streets, draws runners, cyclists and young families to its trail loops and playgrounds. A fall on a bike path or a stray ball on a playing field is one of the most common ways a front tooth gets chipped. Knowing where to call before it happens saves a lot of worry.
Choosing a Dentist Near Millard for the Whole Household
General & Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays form the base of every visit. Twice-yearly checkups keep kids and parents ahead of cavities and gum trouble.
Emergency Dentistry
A tooth broken during a game or a sudden toothache needs prompt attention. We strive to fit you into our schedule, and help is a short drive up West Center Road.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets or wires. An iTero intraoral scan replaces messy impression trays, which many teens and adults appreciate.
Root Canal Treatment
An infected tooth can often be saved instead of pulled. Our doctors perform root canals here, so patients stay with a familiar team from start to finish.
Two other pages may help parents plan ahead. Our family dentistry page explains how we care for every age in one office, and our fluoride treatment page covers an easy extra layer of protection for growing teeth.
Many parents also ask about calming options for a child or adult who dreads the chair. Nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation are all available here, along with phased treatment plans that split larger work into smaller steps.
Meet Your Omaha Dental Team
Dr. Brandon Nelson graduated from Creighton School of Dentistry and puts patient education and preventive care first. His calm approach can help nervous kids settle in. He works alongside Dr. Dan Ellingson, DDS, and Dr. Ken Spanel, so your family has three general dentists under one roof.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Families without dental coverage can join the Advanced Care Plan, which costs $350 a year for two cleanings, two exams, two fluoride treatments, one emergency exam and needed x-rays. Children 13 and under get $50 off that tier. CareCredit and Cherry payment plans can spread out the cost of larger treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Regency Dental from Millard, and how do I get there?
From the Millard Branch Library, our office is about 4.6 miles away, roughly 10 minutes by car. Head east on West Center Road, take I-680 north for a short stretch, then go east on Pacific Street and north on Regency Parkway. Families who want a dentist near Millard can plan on one main road for most of the trip.
How can parents tell if a child has a cavity?
Often you cannot tell at home, which is why checkups matter. Warning signs include sensitivity to sweets or cold, a toothache, and white, brown or dark spots on the teeth. Many early cavities show no symptoms at all. An exam with digital x-rays lets our dentists find decay between teeth before it hurts.
What should I do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out?
Act within minutes and call us right away. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and rinse it gently without scrubbing. Keep it moist in milk or tucked inside the cheek until you arrive. A knocked-out tooth is a true emergency, and we will prioritize your visit when you call.
Can kids and parents see the same dentists here?
Yes. Our three general dentists care for children, teens and adults, so one office can handle the whole household. Many families book a few appointments close together to save a second trip. Children 13 and under also get $50 off the $350 Advanced Care Plan, a membership option for patients without insurance.
Who qualifies for the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer?
New patients without insurance qualify, as long as there is no periodontal (gum) disease present. The offer covers a cleaning, an exam and x-rays at one visit. If the exam does find gum disease, our doctors will explain the treatment you need and the options for paying for it, including the Advanced Care Plan.
Schedule Your Visit from Millard
Book your family's next checkup with a dentist near Millard by calling 402-258-5137. Browse every community we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or start on the Dentist Omaha, NE homepage to learn more about Regency Dental.