Dentist Near Progress Village
Convenient Access from Progress Village
Progress Village was planned around putting down roots, and a steady dental home fits that spirit. Apollo Beach Dental Excellence, on Apollo Beach Blvd in Apollo Beach, is roughly 21 minutes south by car, and most of the trip follows one highway. Neighbors comparing options for a dentist near Progress Village can reach five general dentists without touching the interstate.
Start at Progress Village Middle Magnet School on Zinnia Dr. Take S 82nd St a short way north, turn west on Flower Ave, then go south on S 78th St, passing Lamb Elementary on the southern edge of the community. Riverview Dr carries you west to US-41, where you turn south for the longest leg, about 6.7 miles on the Tamiami Trail.
Turn west onto Apollo Beach Blvd and the office is just ahead at 433 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, between Central Blvd and Dickman Rd. In total the drive covers close to 11 miles, with no tolls along the way. Pull up our location on Google Maps before you leave so your phone can guide each turn.
US-41 runs slower at rush hour, so an early or evening slot is the easy choice for commuters. Neighbors to the north in Palm River-Clair Mel and to the east in Riverview visit us as well, and Gibsonton lies just to the south.
Rooted in Community, Close to Care
Progress Village began in the late 1950s as a planned "model community" that opened the door to affordable homeownership for Hillsborough County's African American families. Its first residents arrived around 1960. The University of South Florida keeps the community's planning and founding records in a digital collection covering 1958 to 1977.
Today it is a mostly residential area of about 11,000 people, tucked between I-75 on the east and S 78th St on the west, roughly 9 miles southeast of downtown Tampa. Homes sit on quiet streets near Progress Village Park on Progress Blvd. Young families are a big part of the picture, and about a quarter of residents are children.
That mix of grandparents, parents and kids is exactly what a family practice is set up for. Our dentists see patients of every age, and the office keeps long hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday, plus 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday. You can book online, send a text, or start a web-chat when a question comes up after work.
Prevention First: Dental Care Priorities in Progress Village
Most dental problems start small and quiet. A cleaning and exam every six months gives the team a chance to spot early decay, gum inflammation or a cracked filling while it is still a simple fix. Digital x-rays help show what the eye cannot see between teeth.
Gum health deserves special attention for adults. Bleeding when you brush, puffy gums and stubborn bad breath can be early signs of gingivitis, which a professional cleaning and better home care can often turn around. Left alone, it can progress to periodontitis and threaten the bone that holds teeth in place.
Cost is often what delays a visit, so the office makes a first step easier. New patients without insurance can book the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray special, available when there is no gum disease present; the type of cleaning is decided at the exam. Families who prefer a yearly approach can look at the in-house Savings Club described below.
Fear keeps some adults away from the chair for years, and that is when small problems grow. The office offers nitrous oxide, a mild gas that wears off soon after the mask comes off, and oral sedation, a prescribed pill taken before the appointment with a driver arranged for the ride home. Either can make a long-overdue cleaning or a filling feel far more manageable.
Dr. Hanan Beck puts a strong focus on prevention and patient education, so you can expect clear explanations of what the x-rays show and practical tips for home care. Keeping the whole family with one office also keeps everyone's records in one place.
Everyday and Restorative Care From a Dentist Near Progress Village
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings and children's visits keep Progress Village families on track. The same team places mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings, builds custom dentures and handles extractions with sedation options for comfort.
Gum Disease Therapy
Scaling and root planing cleans bacteria out of the pockets between gums and roots to slow or reverse early disease. For advanced periodontitis, osseous surgery cleans deeper and repairs damage, with numbing and sedation available.
Root Canal Therapy
When a deep cavity or crack lets infection reach the inside of a tooth, a root canal removes the infected tissue and seals the tooth. It relieves pain and keeps the infection from spreading to nearby teeth and gums.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers can reshape chipped or uneven front teeth, and professional whitening lifts years of coffee and tea stains. Your dentist helps you choose between a simple brightening and a fuller smile makeover.
Meet Your Apollo Beach Dental Team
Five general dentists share the schedule, so it is easy to find a time that works. Dr. Sean Gassett and Dr. Hanan Beck are two of them. Dr. Gassett, born in Daytona Beach and raised in Gainesville, earned his bachelor's degree, MBA and DMD at the University of Florida, while Dr. Beck, a panhandle native, studied at USF and Case Western Reserve before an advanced general dentistry residency at UF.
Insurance & Financing
The office is in-network for almost all local PPO plans. Without coverage, the Dental Excellence Savings Club bundles two cleanings a year, exams, needed x-rays and one emergency exam a year, with 20% off other treatments (some exclusions may apply). Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit and payment plans cover the rest.
What Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Apollo Beach Dental Excellence from Progress Village, and how do I get there?
The office is close to 11 miles away, usually about 21 minutes by car. You head south on S 78th St, west on Riverview Dr, then follow US-41 south to Apollo Beach Blvd. It is a straightforward drive for anyone choosing a dentist near Progress Village, with no tolls and no interstate.
How can I replace one missing tooth without an implant?
A dental bridge is the usual alternative. It fills the gap with a false tooth anchored to crowns on the teeth on either side. Because the office designs and mills crowns in-house, a bridge can often be completed in a single visit. Your dentist can compare a bridge with an implant once the neighboring teeth are checked.
What are porcelain veneers, and how long do they last?
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain fitted over the front of your teeth to change their shape, size or color and cover chips or gaps. You help choose how the finished teeth look. With good care, results typically last a decade or more, which is why many people see them as a long-term cosmetic choice.
Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
Bleeding gums are often an early sign of gum disease, called gingivitis, caused by bacteria building up along the gumline. Swelling and bad breath can come with it. A professional cleaning and better home care can often reverse it, and scaling and root planing treats pockets that have already formed, so book an exam rather than waiting.
What happens if a tooth needs to be pulled?
First, the dentist examines and x-rays the tooth and explains why it cannot be saved. The extraction itself is done with numbing, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation is available if you feel anxious. Before you leave, the team talks through replacement options such as a bridge, an implant or a denture, so the gap is planned for.
Schedule Your Visit from Progress Village
Keeping a whole household healthy is simpler with one dentist near Progress Village that offers early mornings and evenings. Reach the office at 813-733-5761, or send a text if that suits you better. The full list of neighborhoods we welcome is on our areas we serve page, and the Dentist Apollo Beach, FL home page has everything else about the practice.