Dentist Near Palm River-Clair Mel
Convenient Access from Palm River-Clair Mel
One left turn onto US-41 and you are most of the way here. Apollo Beach Dental Excellence sits on Apollo Beach Blvd in Apollo Beach, and from the north end of the community the drive takes about 25 minutes. If you have been hunting for a dentist near Palm River-Clair Mel with early and evening hours, five general dentists share the schedule here.
The simplest start is the 78th Street Community Library at 7625 Palm River Rd. Drive west on Palm River Rd for nearly 2 miles to US-41, where it runs as S 50th St, and turn left to head south. S 50th St becomes the Tamiami Trail, and you stay on it for roughly 12 miles before turning west onto Apollo Beach Blvd.
All told, the trip is about 15 miles, with no tolls and no interstate. You will find the office at 433 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, between Central Blvd and Dickman Rd and close to Apollo Beach K-8 School. Save our Google Maps pin to your phone so the directions are ready when you are.
Patients from Progress Village, just to the south, and from Riverview, to the southeast, also come to this office.
Working Families in Palm River and Clair Mel Deserve Easy Scheduling
Palm River-Clair Mel is an unincorporated part of Hillsborough County, a stretch of established neighborhoods about 6 miles southeast of downtown Tampa, home to roughly 26,000 people. It takes in the communities of Palm River and Clair-Mel City. The Palm River itself traces the northern boundary, US-301 marks the eastern edge, and US-41 cuts through the western side.
Life here moves on a working schedule. Many residents commute into Tampa, and plenty of households have school-age children at Clair Mel Elementary, Palm River Elementary or Dowdell Middle Magnet School. Evenings and early mornings are often the only free time on a weekday.
That is why the office hours matter. Doors open at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday, and the last appointments run until 7:00 PM, so you can come in before your shift or after the day ends. Friday hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Quick questions can go by text or web-chat, and appointments can be booked online.
Fewer Trips, Less Time Off Work
For busy adults, the biggest dental cost is often the time away from work. The office tackles that with technology. Crowns are designed and milled right in the office, so you can leave the same day with a permanent crown instead of coming back weeks later. Bridges can often be finished in a single visit with the same equipment.
Digital impressions help too. The iTero intraoral scanner captures a 3D image of your teeth for crowns and clear aligners without a traditional impression tray. Fewer appointments mean fewer afternoons spent in traffic on US-41.
Toothaches rarely wait for a convenient moment. The office accepts emergency cases and fits patients in same-day whenever possible. New patients can use the $49 Emergency Exam Special, which includes x-rays and a clear diagnosis before any treatment decisions.
Shift work and long commutes can also wear on sleep. If loud snoring or waking up gasping for air sounds familiar, new patients can book a free sleep study and sleep apnea consultation; any additional imaging or treatment is not part of that offer. Treatment follows a diagnosis and your physician's recommendation.
Weekday evenings at Palm River Park, the small county park on S 58th St with a basketball court and playground, are also a reminder to keep up with the basics. Brushing twice a day, flossing and routine cleanings still do the heavy lifting for healthy teeth.
How Our Office Serves Patients Looking for a Dentist Near Palm River-Clair Mel
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, tooth-colored fillings and same-day ceramic crowns all live under general care. It is also where kids' checkups, extractions and custom night guards for grinding fit in.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide relaxes you during the visit and wears off quickly, so most people head back to work or home afterward. Oral sedation is a stronger prescribed pill taken beforehand, and it requires a driver.
Clear Aligners
Removable trays straighten crowded or gapped teeth without brackets, which suits anyone who meets clients or customers all day. They come out to eat, brush and floss.
GLO Professional Whitening
The GLO system pairs professional whitening gel with gentle warming LED light to lift coffee, tea and everyday stains. The team checks your teeth and gums first to make sure whitening suits your smile.
Sleep Apnea
Pauses in breathing and loud snoring can point to obstructive sleep apnea. On your doctor's recommendation, a custom oral appliance worn like a retainer keeps the airway open as an alternative to a CPAP machine.
Meet Your Apollo Beach Dental Team
One of the dentists grew up in the Tampa area. Dr. Nesreen Nimer and Dr. Shadan Yassine both hold clear aligner certification. Dr. Nimer grew up in Tampa and practiced in Tampa and Lakeland, while Dr. Yassine earned her DMD at Tufts and brings experience from Massachusetts and North Carolina along with a passion for cosmetic dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
Bring your PPO card to the first visit: the office is in-network with almost all local PPO plans, and the team works with your insurer to get the most from your benefits. Details are on the insurance page. For larger treatment, Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit and in-office payment plans spread the cost.
What Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Apollo Beach Dental Excellence from Palm River-Clair Mel, and how do I get there?
Expect about 15 miles and around 25 minutes on the road. From Palm River Rd, head west to US-41 (S 50th St) and follow it south until you turn west onto Apollo Beach Blvd. That single highway makes this dentist near Palm River-Clair Mel easy to reach, though US-41 does slow down at rush hour.
Can I get a crown in one appointment?
Yes, in many cases. The office designs and mills ceramic crowns in-house, so you can come in, have the tooth prepared and leave the same day with your new crown. That saves you a second trip and a second round of numbing. Bridges can often be completed in a single visit with the same technology.
What can you do for patients who are nervous about the dentist?
Two sedation options are available. Nitrous oxide is a mild gas breathed through a nose mask that relaxes you and clears quickly once the mask comes off. Oral sedation is a stronger pill your dentist prescribes and you take before the visit, so a friend or family member must drive you to and from the office.
What is a digital iTero scan, and why does it matter?
An iTero scan is a 3D digital impression of your teeth, captured in seconds. The office uses it for crowns and clear aligners instead of a traditional impression tray. Paired with the office's in-house milling machines, that digital scan is what makes a same-day crown possible.
What should I do if a crown or filling comes out?
Call the office and describe what happened. Keep the crown if you have it, avoid chewing on that side, and keep the area clean. Emergency cases are accepted and fit in same-day whenever possible. New patients can book the $49 Emergency Exam Special, which includes x-rays so the dentist can decide whether to recement or replace it.
Schedule Your Visit from Palm River-Clair Mel
A 7:00 AM cleaning or a 6:00 PM checkup is easy to fit around a workday. To book with a dentist near Palm River-Clair Mel, phone 813-733-5761 or schedule online. The areas we serve page lists the other communities we care for, and the Dentist Apollo Beach, FL page covers the practice in full.