Dentist Near Balm
Convenient Access from Balm
New to Balm and still hunting for a family dental office? Apollo Beach Dental Excellence is about 19 minutes away, and nearly the entire drive is one road heading west into Apollo Beach. If you've been searching for a dentist near Balm who can see the whole household, our five general dentists cover cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants and gum care in a single office.
Begin at the county park and recreation center at 14747 Balm/Wimauma Road and go a short way north to Balm Road (CR 672). Turn left and follow it west across US-301, where it becomes Paseo Al Mar Blvd and rides over I-75 on the Apollo Beach flyover. Continue straight across US-41 onto Apollo Beach Blvd, and you'll find our office at 433 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, close to Apollo Beach K-8 School. The trip is about 9.9 miles with no tolls and no interstate driving.
Sumner High School stands on CR 672 at the Riverview line, and the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center sits just outside the community. We also see patients from Summerfield and Wimauma, two of your closest neighbors.
Room to Grow: Dental Care for Balm's Newest Families
Balm began as a Seaboard Air Line Railway flag stop. Its post office opened in 1902 under the name Doric and switched to Balm a month later, reportedly for the balmy air. For most of the last century this corner of southeast Hillsborough County was rural, known for citrus, tropical fish farms and, since 2005, the University of Florida's tomato breeding research nearby.
The past decade changed the picture. The population more than quadrupled between 2010 and 2020, to roughly 6,500 people, as new suburban subdivisions arrived. Sumner High School, named for early settler Jule F. Sumner, opened in 2020.
All that growth means many households are new to the region and still setting up doctors, schools and a dentist. We try to make that part simple: you can request a time online, start a web chat or send the office a text.
Open land is still part of daily life here. The county's Balm Park has a playground, picnic shelters and a basketball court, and the Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve nearby protects some of the largest intact scrub habitat left in the county.
Starting Fresh With a New Dental Office
Switching dentists after a move is a good moment for a full reset. Our dentists review your teeth and gums and lay out what needs attention now and what can wait. Nothing gets rushed, and you'll know the plan before any work begins.
New patients without insurance can start with our $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray special, available when there is no gum disease present. The type of cleaning you need is decided at the exam. If gum disease does show up, scaling and root planing treats it below the gumline.
Children's dentistry is part of our general care, so kids can start their checkups in the same office as their parents. Early visits are a chance for children to get comfortable in the chair while our dentists check how their teeth are coming in. Dr. Maria Walsh, one of our five dentists, has experience in children's dentistry.
Living farther from town also makes a dental emergency feel bigger. We accept emergency cases and will fit you in same-day whenever possible, whether it's a cracked molar or a swollen gum. Call as early in the day as you can so the team has the most room to work you in.
Weekday hours help families who are juggling new commutes. We open at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday and see patients until 7:00 PM, and Friday runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Rush hour on US-301 adds time, so a mid-morning or early evening visit can make the drive smoother.
What a Dentist Near Balm Can Do for Your Household
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, children's dentistry, fillings and extractions keep the whole household on track. It's the right first stop for anyone new to the area.
Gum Disease Therapy
Bleeding or tender gums often mean it's time for more than a routine cleaning. Scaling and root planing, and osseous surgery for advanced cases, help bring gums back to health.
Cosmetic Dentistry
A new home and a fresh start often bring smile goals into focus. Our dentists can plan cosmetic changes that suit your face and your budget.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected tooth can often be saved rather than pulled. After treatment, a crown made in our office can protect the tooth, often in a single visit.
Dental Implants
When a tooth can't be saved, an implant replaces it from the root up. CBCT 3D imaging helps our dentists plan placement before treatment starts.
Not sure where to start? A cleaning and exam is the usual first step, and other care follows as needed. Our dentists explain each step in plain terms, so you can weigh the plan and the cost before saying yes.
Meet Your Apollo Beach Dental Team
Two of the five dentists you may meet are Dr. Sean Gassett and Dr. Shadan Yassine. Dr. Gassett is a Florida native who earned his Bachelor of Science, MBA and DMD at the University of Florida. Dr. Yassine earned her DMD at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, practiced in Massachusetts and North Carolina, and has a passion for cosmetic dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
We're in-network for almost all local PPO plans, and the insurance page explains how we work with your carrier. Payment is easy by credit or debit card, cash or personal check. Cherry, Sunbit and CareCredit are available for larger treatment.
What Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Apollo Beach Dental Excellence from Balm, and how do I get there?
The drive is about 9.9 miles and takes around 19 minutes. Take Balm Road (CR 672) west across US-301, stay on it as it becomes Paseo Al Mar Blvd, then continue straight onto Apollo Beach Blvd. Patients wanting a dentist near Balm can make the whole trip without tolls or a single interstate ramp.
How much is a new-patient cleaning if I don't have insurance?
It's $99 for new patients without insurance, and that price includes the cleaning, an exam and x-rays. The offer applies when there's no gum disease present, because the type of cleaning is decided at the exam. If you need gum treatment instead, our dentists explain the cost before starting anything.
Do you take PPO dental insurance?
Yes. Our office is in-network for almost all local PPO plans, and the team works with your insurer to help you get the most from your benefits. If you've switched jobs or coverage after a move, share your new plan details when you book an appointment.
What's the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline on healthy gums. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, goes further under the gums to treat gum disease. Our dentists decide which one you need at the exam, based on gum pockets and x-rays.
Why would I need a 3D dental scan?
A 3D scan gives a fuller picture than a standard x-ray. Our CBCT cone beam imaging shows bone, nerves and sinuses in three dimensions, which helps our dentists plan dental implants and spot problems a flat image can miss. Most routine checkups use standard digital x-rays instead.
Schedule Your Visit from Balm
Settling in and ready to choose a dentist near Balm? Call 813-733-5761 to set up your first appointment. You can explore every nearby community on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Apollo Beach, FL page to learn more about the practice.