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Dentist Near Interbay

Convenient Access from Interbay

South of Gandy, the streets of Interbay run all the way down to MacDill Air Force Base, and Lake Gadsden glints inside the neighborhood's best-known park. Tampa Smile Co. is a dentist near Interbay that sits just north in South Tampa, about 8 minutes by car. We care for children, parents and grandparents in the same office, so a whole household can keep one dental home.

Begin at Gadsden Park on S MacDill Ave, home to the ball fields of Interbay Little League. Drive north on MacDill for about 1.8 miles to W Gandy Blvd, turn west, then turn north onto S Dale Mabry Hwy. Most patients cover the 3.9 miles in about 8 minutes, with no tolls along the way, although rush hour can slow Gandy. Past W Euclid Ave and W El Prado Blvd, look for our office at 3404 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, on the corner of Sevilla St.

Our patients from Ballast Point and from Port Tampa travel up the same Dale Mabry corridor.

Close to Home for Interbay Households

The City of Tampa calls Interbay a well-established area, and its boundaries are easy to trace. Dale Mabry Highway marks the west side, MacDill Avenue the east, Interbay Boulevard the north, and the air base closes it off to the south. Inside that rectangle you find quiet residential blocks and a strong sense of neighborhood.

Living beside a military installation shapes the rhythm here. Some households have roots that go back generations, while others arrived with a new assignment and are still learning their way around Tampa. Either way, setting up dental care tends to land on the to-do list early, right after school enrollment and a pediatrician.

We make that step simple. A first visit includes a full exam, the x-rays the dentist needs and a written plan, and our front desk walks through coverage before treatment begins. Our handheld KaVo x-ray unit and digital sensors keep imaging quick and use less radiation than film, which parents appreciate when kids need pictures taken.

Comfort gets the same attention as speed. Every patient has a private operatory with a TV on the ceiling and a warm blanket on request, and the beverage station keeps coffee and water ready for parents in the waiting area. Small touches like these make a checkup feel less like an errand and more like a calm hour in the middle of a full week.

Family Dental Care Notes Near the Base

Gadsden Park is the neighborhood's backyard. The fishing lake, dog park, playground and picnic shelters keep it busy, and on game days the ball fields fill with families. Active kids mean the occasional collision, and a knocked or chipped tooth should be seen promptly rather than left until the next checkup.

Prevention carries most of the load the rest of the year. Children do best with cleanings and exams twice a year, starting young, so that small spots of decay are caught while a simple tooth-colored repair is still enough. Our composite fillings match the natural shade of the tooth, so a repaired molar does not show a silver patch when your child laughs.

Parents tend to postpone their own care while handling everyone else's. That habit can let gum disease advance quietly. Adults who need deeper cleanings on a regular cycle can join our Perio Maintenance membership, and teens with crowded teeth can explore clear aligners while they are still at home.

The Selmon Expressway is close by, and the City notes the neighborhood's immediate access to it. Our office, however, is reached faster on surface streets, so most families here never need the expressway to see us.

Our Services as Your Dentist Near Interbay

  • Preventative Dentistry

    Routine cleanings, exams and screenings keep the whole family on track. We can line up siblings back to back so one trip from Gadsden Park covers everyone.

  • Emergency Dentistry

    When a ball field tumble or a bike fall damages a tooth, call the office right away. Our team will tell you what to do on the way and see you at the first opening.

  • Tooth Extractions

    Baby teeth that refuse to fall out, crowded teeth before orthodontics and wisdom teeth in young adults all may need removal. Our doctors explain each step so nobody walks in nervous about the unknown.

  • Restorative Dentistry

    Crowns, bridges and fillings rebuild teeth worn down by decay or grinding. Adults who put their own care on hold while raising kids often find a phased plan easier to schedule.

  • Invisalignยฎ

    Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets that can catch on a mouthpiece or a jersey. The first consultation costs nothing, and our iTero scanner replaces impression putty.

Grandparents living with family in the neighborhood are welcome too. Missing teeth, loose partials and worn crowns are common concerns later in life, and our dentists offer a complimentary dental implant consultation, including for implant-supported dentures, to talk through options without pressure. Bringing three generations to one practice also means one set of records and one familiar team.

We are proud of our partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, which works to fight hunger across the region, including in Hillsborough County. Supporting neighbors beyond the dental chair is part of how we see our role in South Tampa.

Meet Your South Tampa Dentists

Dr. Mohammad Bawany grew up in Deerfield Beach and studied anthropology at the University of Florida before dental school, a background that keeps him curious about each patient's story. Dr. Natalie Bentivegna belongs to the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association and the West Coast District Dental Association. Dr. Adam Gray completes the group.

Insurance & Financing

We are in network with many PPO plans, Ameritas, Principal and Sun Life among them. HFD and LendingClub offer payment plans for bigger treatment. Uninsured families can use our membership plan, with Child Wellness at $160 and Perio Maintenance at $349 a year, free of deductibles and waiting periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Tampa Smile Co. from Interbay, and how do I get there?

Gadsden Park sits about 3.9 miles from the office, an 8-minute drive. Head north on S MacDill Ave to W Gandy Blvd, go west, then north on S Dale Mabry Hwy to Sevilla St. That makes us a practical dentist near Interbay for school runs, lunch breaks and weekend errands alike.

Should young ballplayers in Interbay wear a mouthguard?

Yes, especially in baseball and softball, where a bad hop or wild pitch can strike the face. A mouthguard cushions the teeth and protects lips and cheeks. Store-bought boil-and-bite guards help, and custom-fit guards from a dentist usually stay put better. If a tooth is hurt anyway, rinse, save any pieces and call the office.

What is the difference between a crown and a filling?

A filling repairs a small area of decay inside the tooth, while a crown covers the whole tooth above the gumline. Crowns are used when a tooth is cracked, has a large old filling or has had a root canal and needs protection. The dentist recommends whichever option saves the most healthy tooth structure.

Can we book a visit around weekend youth games?

Yes, on many weekends you can. We open select Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM, and Gadsden Park is only about 8 minutes from the office. Weekday slots run 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday and 9 AM to 3 PM on Friday, which also works for after-school checkups on early-release days.

Do Interbay kids need a dental visit before school starts?

A back-to-school checkup is a smart habit even when it is not required. It catches cavities before they cause pain during class and gives the dentist a chance to check growing bites. Booking early in the summer helps Interbay families find a convenient time before the back-to-school rush.

Schedule Your Visit from Interbay

From the Lake Gadsden loop to the quiet blocks south of Gandy, your dentist near Interbay is a quick call away at 813-837-2380. See every community we serve on the areas we serve page, and learn more about the practice on our Dentist in Tampa, FL page.

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