Convenient Access from Palma Ceia
The last bell rings at Roosevelt Elementary, backpacks bounce down Ferdinand Ave, and one small tooth has been wiggling since lunch. Moments like that are why Tampa Smile Co. works as a dentist near Palma Ceia that actually sits inside the neighborhood. Our South Tampa office is about 5 minutes from Palma Ceia Park by car, so a checkup fits between pickup and dinner.
From the park on S Marti St, head over to W San Miguel St and follow S MacDill Ave south to W Bay to Bay Blvd. Go west on Bay to Bay through the Design District, the cluster of boutiques and cafes marked by a Marc DeWaele sculpture, then turn left onto S Dale Mabry Hwy. The 1.8-mile drive ends at 3404 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, on the Sevilla St corner and a block from Corona Park. We also see plenty of neighbors from Golfview and Hyde Park.
A Palma Ceia Practice on Streets You Already Know
The City of Tampa describes this corner of Hillsborough County as a place of antique red brick roads shaded by enormous oaks. Homes come in a wide range of designs and price ranges, and that mix has drawn people here since the early 1920s. Many street names even trace back to old Havana, a quiet nod to the Cuban roots woven through South Tampa.
We like being part of that fabric rather than a stop off the interstate. Because the office is on the neighborhood's Dale Mabry edge, a visit rarely means fighting the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, which runs along the opposite, eastern side. Most trips are a few turns on familiar streets, past the same oaks you see on your morning walk.
The Design District is about a half-mile walk from Bayshore Boulevard, so plenty of patients fold a cleaning into one of our select Saturdays of errands and a stroll by the water. Neighbors from Virginia Park and Bayshore Beautiful drift in the same way. A dental office that sits on your regular loop is one you actually keep visiting.
Inside, each patient gets a private operatory with a TV overhead and a warm blanket within reach. It feels more like a neighbor's living room than a clinic, and that is on purpose.
A coffee and water station waits up front for the parent who brings a younger sibling along. Corona Park sits a block away on W Corona St, a handy patch of green for burning off energy before a cleaning. Small details like that make the difference between a dreaded appointment and an ordinary afternoon.
What Palma Ceia Families Should Know About School-Year Checkups
Two public schools, Roosevelt Elementary on Ferdinand Ave S and Plant High on S Himes Ave, fall inside the City's Palma Ceia boundary. So does our office. That means an after-school cleaning is a short drive, not a cross-town errand.
Our weekday schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. We are also open select Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM, which helps when practice, homework and work calls leave no gap. Twice-yearly cleanings and exams are the backbone of what we do for kids and teens.
Teenagers bring their own set of questions. Wisdom teeth start to show up on x-rays in the high school years, and orthodontic choices get serious before senior portraits. We talk through what we see in plain language, with the student in the conversation rather than talked over.
Parents count too. A busy season of carpools is exactly when a sore molar or a sensitive tooth gets ignored for months. Putting your own cleaning on the calendar the same week as your child's keeps the whole household on track and saves a second trip down Bay to Bay.
No insurance through work this year? Our in-house membership plan charges one flat yearly fee, $160 for a child 13 or younger. That fee buys cleanings, exams with x-rays and two emergency exams, and it never comes with a deductible, an annual cap or a waiting period.
Care From a Dentist Near Palma Ceia, Sorted by What Families Need
Preventative Dentistry
Regular cleanings, exams and home-care coaching keep small problems small. Our digital x-rays use less radiation than older film, a detail parents of young kids tend to ask about first.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked tooth from a backyard game or a lost filling can't wait for next month. Call us first, and we will work to fit you into the schedule as soon as we can.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth worn down by years of morning coffee on the porch. Tooth-colored materials let the repair blend in with the rest of your smile.
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Clear aligners suit teens heading toward graduation photos and adults who skipped braces years ago. Our iTero scanner builds a 3D model of your teeth to plan the trays.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Brightening, reshaping and veneer options help parents who spent a decade focused on everyone else's teeth. We start with what bothers you most and build a plan from there.
Every plan starts with an exam and a straightforward conversation. We walk you through your x-rays, sort the options by urgency and point out which ones can safely wait. You will know what comes next, and what it costs, before any work begins.
Meet Your South Tampa Dentists
Dr. Natalie Bentivegna is a Tampa native who graduated from Plant High School, so these brick streets are home turf for her. Dr. Mohammad Bawany founded the practice after starting his career in Ormond Beach. Dr. Adam Gray, also Tampa-born, rounds out the team after years of practice in Greater Boston.
Insurance & Financing
Cigna, Delta Dental and Sun Life sit on our long list of in-network PPO plans, and most other PPOs work with us as well. When a crown or aligner case runs bigger than a plan allows, LendingClub and Cherry break the balance into monthly pieces. Parents without coverage often pair the kids' plan with the $249 Adult Wellness membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Tampa Smile Co. from Palma Ceia, and how do I get there?
Our office is 1.8 miles from Palma Ceia Park, about a 5-minute drive. Take S Marti St and W San Miguel St to S MacDill Ave, then W Bay to Bay Blvd west to S Dale Mabry Hwy. For anyone who wants a dentist near Palma Ceia without a highway, the whole trip stays on neighborhood streets.
Do I need to replace an old crown that looks dark at the gumline?
Not always. A dark line at the gumline is often the metal base of an older porcelain-fused-to-metal crown showing as the gums recede. It is a cosmetic issue unless decay or a gap has formed at the edge. The dentist can check the margin on x-rays and discuss an all-ceramic replacement if the look bothers you.
Does any of your dentists have ties to the Palma Ceia area?
Yes. Dr. Natalie Bentivegna is a Tampa native who graduated from Plant High School, which sits inside the same City neighborhood boundary as our office. She earned a biology degree at Florida State University and her DDS at the NYU College of Dentistry, then practiced around Tampa Bay before joining the team.
What happens at a cleaning if I have not seen a dentist in years?
Expect a full exam and x-rays first, so the dentist can see how much buildup and gum inflammation there is. If your gums are healthy, a regular cleaning may be all you need. Heavy tartar or deep gum pockets may call for a deeper cleaning over more than one visit. Nobody here will lecture you about the gap.
What does a first visit cost for a new patient without insurance?
New patients can start with our $79 Exam & X-Ray, which includes a full exam, standard x-rays and treatment recommendations. That offer also applies when the first visit is a dental emergency. After that, the membership plan or a PPO plan can cover routine care going forward.
Schedule Your Visit from Palma Ceia
Brick streets, big oaks and a dentist near Palma Ceia on the corner of Sevilla St: that is the whole commute. Pick up the phone and dial 813-837-2380, and we will pencil in the kids, the grown-ups or both. Neighbors elsewhere in South Tampa can find their own area on the areas we serve list, and the Dentist in Tampa, FL homepage covers the rest of the practice.