Convenient Access from Citrus Park
Citrus Park takes its name from the regional mall at its center and is split north to south by the Veterans Expressway. That expressway is also the quickest link to Tampa Smile Co. in Land O' Lakes, about 16 minutes up the road. Anyone weighing a dentist near Citrus Park will find our office an easy hop north, with no need to fight traffic into downtown Tampa.
Begin at Citrus Park Town Center and follow the mall's ring road out to Citrus Park Drive and then Gunn Highway. From there, the Veterans Expressway carries you north and continues as the Suncoast Parkway. Both stretches are toll roads, so plan for the toll. Exit at SR 54, head east, and turn onto Bexley Village Drive to reach 16992 Focus Lp, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638.
The whole trip runs about 10.8 miles and takes roughly 16 minutes, a bit longer when rush hour slows the expressway. Our building sits at The Hub at Bexley, an open-air retail center just off SR 54. Find us on Google Maps to save the route, and know that we also care for families in nearby Northdale and Carrollwood.
A Practice That Suits Citrus Park Commuters
Much of daily life here runs along a few big roads. Gunn Highway runs past Citrus Park Elementary, home of the Eagles, and the Veterans Expressway moves commuters north and south every morning. Because our office sits right off the far end of that expressway, a dental visit can ride the same highway you already use for work or weekend trips.
We keep a straightforward schedule: 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM on Friday, and 9 AM to 2 PM on select Saturdays. We do not have evening hours. Many working adults find that an early Friday departure or one of our select Saturday mornings is the simplest window, and our front desk will help you find one.
The mall has anchored the area since it opened in 1999. Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, an NCG Cinemas theater, Dick's Sporting Goods and Elev8 Fun draw shoppers from well beyond the neighborhood. Those same streets lead to Gunn Highway and the expressway, which is how most of our patients from this area reach us.
The visit itself stays relaxed. You will have a private operatory to yourself, and our iTero digital scanner replaces most messy impression trays with a quick 3D scan. The scan builds a model of your teeth for aligners, crowns and other restorations, which shortens chair time and makes the plan easy to see on screen.
Small comforts help too. Patients can watch TV during treatment, ask for a blanket, and grab coffee or water before heading back. Our practice also partners with Feeding Tampa Bay to support neighbors facing hunger across the region.
Smile Goals and Everyday Care for Citrus Park Residents
This is an established residential community about 15 miles northwest of Tampa. Many people here spend real time in public, from mall errands to office meetings, and that tends to push smile appearance up the priority list. We hear plenty of questions about straightening crooked teeth and brightening stains from coffee or tea.
Clear aligners are a common starting point. Invisalign® moves teeth gradually with removable trays, so adults can straighten their smile without metal brackets showing at work. A complimentary Invisalign consultation includes a scan and a frank talk about whether aligners suit your bite. Not every case is a match, and we will say so if another option fits better.
Whitening is the other frequent request. Professional teeth whitening lifts surface stains more evenly than most store kits. We check for decay and gum irritation first, since whitening over an untreated problem can cause sensitivity. A healthy foundation makes cosmetic work last longer.
Prevention still does the heavy lifting. Six-month cleanings remove tartar that brushing misses, and digital x-rays catch decay between teeth before it causes pain. New patients without dental insurance can start with a $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray, as long as there is no periodontal (gum) disease. For parents, those same visits build a record that helps us spot changes in a growing child's bite.
How Our Dentist Near Citrus Park Can Help
Invisalign®
Removable clear aligners straighten teeth quietly, which suits professionals who meet clients or present at work. Our iTero scanner maps your teeth in 3D, so you can preview the plan before committing.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding, veneers and full smile makeovers can refresh how your teeth look. We plan cosmetic work around your natural features so results look like you on a good day.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine exams, cleanings and x-rays keep small issues from becoming expensive ones. Families can line up checkups for several household members on the same trip.
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth or sudden swelling calls for a prompt exam. Call during office hours and we will work to see you quickly, starting with x-rays and a clear plan.
These four services match the questions we hear most from this part of Hillsborough, but they are not the whole menu. Our doctors also place fillings and crowns, perform root canals and extractions, and replace missing teeth with implants. When a problem spans several categories, we sequence the work so urgent needs come first and elective care follows.
Meet Your Land O' Lakes Dentists
Founder Dr. Mohammad Bawany, DMD, studied anthropology at the University of Florida, and years in the patient's chair himself shaped how gently he treats people. Dr. Adam Nastars, DMD, grew up in Austin, Texas, and earned a neuroscience degree at the University of Colorado Boulder before dental school.
Insurance & Financing
Our office is in network with a long list of PPO plans, Cigna, Guardian and UnitedHealthcare among them; the insurance page has the full roster. Cherry and Proceed Finance offer monthly payment options. Families without coverage can use our membership plan, which includes Child Wellness for kids 13 and under at $160 a year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Tampa Smile Co. from Citrus Park, and how do I get there?
From Citrus Park Town Center, our office is about 10.8 miles away, a drive of roughly 16 minutes. Use Gunn Highway to reach the Veterans Expressway, continue north on the Suncoast Parkway, then go east on SR 54 to Bexley Village Drive. For a dentist near Citrus Park, that toll-road trip is one of the quicker ways north.
Should a Citrus Park patient choose a root canal or an extraction for an infected tooth?
Saving the natural tooth with root canal therapy is usually the better choice when the tooth can be restored. Treatment removes the infected pulp, and a crown then protects what remains. Pulling the tooth leaves a gap that typically needs an implant or bridge later, which adds time and cost.
Can I avoid tolls on the way up from Citrus Park?
Yes, but the drive takes longer. The fastest trip uses the tolled Veterans Expressway and Suncoast Parkway. To skip tolls, stay on Gunn Highway north until it meets SR 54, then turn east. Gunn Highway joins SR 54 about 3.5 miles west of Bexley Village Drive, so plan extra time for the surface-street route.
Do you offer clear aligners for Citrus Park teens and adults?
Yes, we provide Invisalign® clear aligners for both teens and adults. Treatment starts with a complimentary consultation and an iTero 3D scan, which shows how your teeth could move over time. From there, the doctor reviews your bite, answers questions about cost and wear time, and confirms whether aligners are the right tool for your goals.
Can Citrus Park patients finance a crown or implant?
Yes. Patients coming up from Hillsborough County can use financing partners such as Sunbit, Cherry and CareCredit, which split larger treatment into monthly payments. Patients without insurance can also join a membership plan, which takes 25% off most additional treatment and 15% off dental implants. The team reviews costs and options with you before any work begins.
Schedule Your Visit from Citrus Park
Reach our front desk at 813-535-8935 to book with a dentist near Citrus Park who is just a short expressway ride away. You can see every community on our service area hub, or visit our Dentist in Land O' Lakes, FL page for an overview of the practice, our doctors and our new-patient offers.