Dentist Near Wimauma
Convenient Access from Wimauma
Plan on about 19 minutes to get from the center of Wimauma to Apollo Beach Dental Excellence. Our office is in Apollo Beach, west along SR 674 and US-301, and it gives young families a dentist near Wimauma with five general dentists, early starts and evening hours. One of those dentists, Dr. Maria Walsh, speaks both English and Spanish.
From the Wimauma Public Library at 5714 North Street, take 5th Street south to SR 674 and turn right. Head west to US-301 and turn right again, following it northwest past Sun City Center. Turn left onto Paseo Al Mar Blvd, cross over I-75 on the flyover, and keep straight over US-41 as the road becomes Apollo Beach Blvd. Our office is at 433 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, after roughly 10.6 miles of driving.
Patients from Sun City Center to the west and Balm to the north visit us as well. The route has no tolls, though US-301 can be slower at rush hour.
Close Care for Wimauma's Young Families
Wimauma traces its name to Captain C.H. Davis, who founded the settlement in 1902 and built the name from the first letters of his daughters Will, Maude and Mary. A small historic center still lines SR 674, while newer subdivisions spread across the edges of its roughly 25 square miles of southeast Hillsborough County.
About 9,500 people live here today, and it's one of the younger communities in the area, with many families raising school-age children. Wimauma Elementary on Hickman Rd, the Wimauma Park and Community Center on Hillsborough St and the Bethune Park and Community Center on Edina St are familiar local landmarks. Little Manatee River State Park, known for kayaking, camping and hiking, lies nearby off US-301.
The library on North Street is formally bilingual, with collections in English and Spanish. For patients who prefer Spanish, language matters at the dentist too. Understanding a diagnosis, a treatment plan or aftercare instructions is much easier in the language you're most comfortable with.
Keeping Kids and Parents Healthy, Visit After Visit
For growing families, the most valuable dental care is the routine kind. Twice-a-year cleanings and exams catch cavities early, when a small tooth-colored filling can fix the problem. Our general dentistry care includes children's dentistry, so parents and kids can share one office.
Toothaches rarely wait for a convenient time. We accept emergency cases and will fit you in same-day whenever possible. New patients can use our $49 emergency exam special, which includes an exam with x-rays, so you know what's going on before you decide on treatment.
If a tooth has deep decay or infection, root canal therapy can often save it instead of pulling it. Afterward, a crown designed and milled in our office can often be placed the same day. For patients who feel anxious about longer visits, nitrous oxide and oral sedation are both available.
Families paying out of pocket have a simpler option than paying visit by visit. The Dental Excellence Savings Club costs $29 a month for children 12 and younger and $34 for adults, after a $99 lifetime activation fee that includes the first month. Each membership covers two cleanings a year, doctor exams, needed x-rays and one emergency exam a year, plus 20% off other treatments, with some exclusions.
Crooked teeth are another common concern as kids grow and adults revisit their own smiles. Clear aligners straighten teeth with removable trays, and new patients can schedule a free clear aligner consultation to learn what their case would involve and cost.
Our hours suit working parents. We see patients from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, so you can come in before work or after school pickup. You can also book online or text the office.
Care Close to Home for Patients Seeking a Dentist Near Wimauma
Root Canal Therapy
Removing infected pulp relieves pain and keeps your natural tooth in place. It lets you keep chewing on your own tooth rather than replacing it.
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, children's visits, fillings, extractions and night guards cover most of what a Wimauma family needs year to year.
Clear Aligners
Removable trays straighten teeth gradually and come out for meals. Digital impressions from our iTero scanner replace messy molds when your aligners are made.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide wears off quickly after the visit. Oral sedation is a prescribed pill taken beforehand, so plan for someone else to drive you home.
Gum Disease Therapy
Scaling and root planing cleans deep below the gumline when gums bleed or pull away from teeth. Osseous surgery is available for advanced cases.
Every family's needs are a little different, so our dentists start with an exam and a conversation rather than a one-size plan. You'll hear what's urgent, what can wait and what each option costs, and if Spanish is easier for you, Dr. Walsh can lead that conversation.
Meet Your Apollo Beach Dental Team
Two of the dentists Wimauma families may meet are Dr. Maria Walsh and Dr. Nesreen Nimer. Dr. Walsh trained first in Peru, graduated with distinction from the University of Minnesota and has experience with root canals, extractions and children's dentistry. Dr. Nimer grew up in Tampa, practiced in Tampa and Lakeland, and completed continuing education in digital workflows.
Insurance & Financing
We're in-network for almost all local PPO plans. Patients without insurance can join the Dental Excellence Savings Club, which includes an emergency exam each year. For larger bills, Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit and payment plans can break the cost into smaller pieces.
What Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Apollo Beach Dental Excellence from Wimauma, and how do I get there?
Expect about 10.6 miles and roughly 19 minutes behind the wheel. Head west on SR 674, turn north on US-301, then go west on Paseo Al Mar Blvd until it becomes Apollo Beach Blvd. If you're choosing a dentist near Wimauma, the whole route stays on surface roads with no tolls.
Is there a dentist who speaks Spanish?
Yes. Dr. Maria Walsh is fluent in English and Spanish, so you can talk through symptoms, treatment options and aftercare in Spanish. When you call or book, mention that you'd like to see Dr. Walsh. She trained in dentistry in Peru and in the United States and treats both adults and children.
What does the $49 emergency exam include?
It includes an emergency exam with x-rays for new patients. Our dentists find the source of the pain, explain what they see and outline your treatment options and costs. We accept emergency cases and fit patients in same-day whenever possible, so a painful tooth doesn't have to wait days for an answer.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept credit cards, debit cards, cash and personal checks, and you can also pay your bill online. For larger treatment such as a root canal, crown or implant, financing is available through Cherry, Sunbit and CareCredit, along with payment plans. The team can go over these options with you before treatment begins.
Can a badly decayed tooth be saved with a root canal?
Often, yes, as long as enough healthy tooth structure and bone remain. Root canal therapy removes the infected pulp, cleans the canals and seals them, so you keep your natural tooth instead of replacing it. When decay has gone too far, extraction followed by an implant, bridge or denture is the alternative. Our dentists confirm which applies with an exam and x-rays.
Schedule Your Visit from Wimauma
When you're ready for a dentist near Wimauma, call 813-733-5761 and ask for the time that fits your family's week. You can see the other communities we serve on the Areas We Serve page, and learn about the practice on the Dentist Apollo Beach, FL page.