Convenient Access from Sunset Park
The sky over the bay turns orange, the kids are still chasing each other along the water at the park on W Sunset Blvd, and someone mentions a sore tooth on the walk home. Tampa Smile Co. is the dentist near Sunset Park that families can reach in about 5 minutes the next morning. Our office sits on Dale Mabry in South Tampa, straight east along Bay to Bay.
From Sunset Park at 4800 W Sunset Blvd, follow Sunset to S Westshore Blvd and turn onto W Bay to Bay Blvd heading east. You will pass the Bay-to-Bay Boulevard Park strip near Westshore and the Friendship Park recreation center at 4124 W Bay to Bay before reaching S Dale Mabry Hwy. Turn right and continue to 3404 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, our home on the Sevilla St corner, roughly 1.8 miles from where you started. Families in Culbreath Isles and Beach Park are close neighbors on our schedule as well.
Poet-Named Streets and a Dental Office a Few Minutes East
The City of Tampa notes that Sunset Park's streets are named after famous poets, and its waterfront blocks look out from the west side of Tampa's peninsula. Tampa Bay forms the western boundary. El Prado marks the south edge, Manhattan Ave the east, and Beach Park Isles sits to the north.
The homeowners' association has marked Sunset Park's 100th anniversary, counting from 1924. The homeowners' association has used the motto "Neighbors Taking Care of Neighbors" since 1991. We like that spirit, and we try to bring it into the operatory.
Taking care of neighbors, for us, means clear explanations and no pressure. Dr. Mohammad Bawany spent years as a dental patient himself, and that experience shapes how our whole team listens. You will hear what we see, why it matters and what your options cost.
Sunset Park belongs to the City of Tampa in Hillsborough County, and it shares ZIP Code 33629 with our office. Patients also come to us from nearby Belmar Gardens and Virginia Park.
What Sunset Park Parents Should Know Before the Next Checkup
This is a family neighborhood, and the school day sets the rhythm. Coleman Middle School sits just past the northeast corner at 1724 S Manhattan Ave, in neighboring Culbreath Heights. Our office is a single drive east from there, so a mid-afternoon visit does not eat the whole day.
We are open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM and select Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. Booking siblings back to back saves a second trip along Bay to Bay. A quick call a few weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of times.
Small cavities are common in growing kids who snack between practice and homework. Tooth-colored composite fillings repair them without a flash of silver when your child laughs. We use digital x-rays with less radiation, and our KaVo handheld x-ray unit keeps imaging quick for wiggly patients.
First visits for young children go best when they feel like a tour. A few minutes to meet the team and choose a show on the TV can make that first cleaning much easier. Private rooms and a warm blanket help nervous little ones settle in.
New patients of any age can start with our $79 Exam & X-Ray, which covers a full exam, standard x-rays and treatment recommendations. It also applies if the first visit is an emergency, like a tooth chipped on a Sunset Park sidewalk. For uninsured families, the membership plan is often the simplest choice. Child Wellness is $160 a year for kids 13 and younger, and Adult Wellness is $249, both without deductibles or waiting periods.
How a Dentist Near Sunset Park Helps Growing Families
Preventative Dentistry
Six-month cleanings and exams build good habits early and catch trouble before it hurts. Kids who visit regularly tend to see the dental chair as routine rather than scary.
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Clear aligners give older kids and parents a way to straighten teeth without metal brackets. The iTero scanner turns a few minutes of scanning into a 3D plan you can see.
Emergency Dentistry
A fall off a bike on the waterfront streets can chip or loosen a tooth. Call us right away so we can examine it and protect it as soon as possible.
Tooth Extractions
Baby teeth that refuse to budge or wisdom teeth with no room sometimes need help. We explain every step to both parent and child before we begin.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges and fillings rebuild teeth after decay or injury. Parents who put their own care on hold for years often start here.
Not every Sunset Park family needs all five of these, and we will never push treatment you do not need. Most households start with cleanings and build from there as kids grow and adult needs change.
Meet Your South Tampa Dentists
Dr. Natalie Bentivegna studied biology at Florida State before earning her DDS at the New York University College of Dentistry. She belongs to the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association and the West Coast District Dental Association. Dr. Bawany and Dr. Adam Gray share the schedule with her.
Insurance & Financing
Our office is in-network with many PPO plans, including Ameritas, Sun Life and United Concordia. When treatment costs more than a plan covers, Cherry and Sunbit can spread payments over time. We review your estimate with you before anything starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Tampa Smile Co. from Sunset Park, and how do I get there?
From the City park at 4800 W Sunset Blvd, it is a 1.8-mile drive that takes around 5 minutes. Take W Sunset Blvd to S Westshore Blvd, then W Bay to Bay Blvd east to S Dale Mabry Hwy. For parents searching for a dentist near Sunset Park, that one long stretch of Bay to Bay is the whole trip.
What should Sunset Park parents do about a child's thumb-sucking?
Most children stop on their own, and the habit rarely harms teeth before the permanent front teeth arrive. If it continues once adult teeth come in, it can push them forward and affect the bite. Praise and gentle reminders work better than scolding, and the dentist can check your child's bite at each checkup.
How can Sunset Park families cut down on cavities from after-school snacks?
Keep snacks to set times instead of grazing, and favor cheese, vegetables, nuts and fruit over crackers, chips and gummies that stick to teeth. Water is the best drink between meals. Frequent snacking keeps teeth under constant acid attack, so how often your kids snack matters as much as what they eat.
Is Invisalign an option for a middle schooler?
It can be, depending on how the teeth and jaw are developing, which only an exam can confirm. Many middle schoolers are still losing baby teeth, so timing matters. A complimentary consultation with our iTero scan shows the family where things stand and whether aligners make sense now or a little later.
Are the x-rays at your office gentler for kids?
Yes, we use digital x-rays, which need less radiation than traditional film. Our KaVo handheld unit also makes positioning quicker, a real help with young patients who find it hard to sit still. We take x-rays only when they add useful information, and we are happy to explain why each one is needed.
Schedule Your Visit from Sunset Park
For a friendly dentist near Sunset Park, call 813-837-2380 and our front desk will line up a time for one child or the whole family. You can also see the full list of neighborhoods on our areas we serve page, or read more about our Dentist in Tampa, FL office.