Dentist Near Waterset
Convenient Access from Waterset
About 6 minutes. That is roughly how long the drive takes from the York Innovation Academy in Waterset to Apollo Beach Dental Excellence, so a checkup can slip into an ordinary weekday morning. Parents searching for a dentist near Waterset will find our office on Apollo Beach Blvd, just west of US-41 in Apollo Beach. Five dentists share the schedule, and the doors open at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday.
From the Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy on Covington Garden Drive, head north to the roundabout and turn west onto Paseo Al Mar Boulevard. Stay on it past Waterset Charter School and straight across US-41 (Tamiami Trail), where the road becomes Apollo Beach Blvd. Our office is a short way ahead, about 2.5 miles and 6 minutes from the school. The address is 433 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, and you can open our location in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.
The only signal of note is the one at US-41, and it can add a few minutes during the morning rush. Apollo Beach K-8 School sits about 0.2 miles west of our building, a handy marker if you are new to the area. We also see plenty of patients from nearby MiraBay on the bay side and from Gibsonton up US-41.
Close to Home for Waterset Households
Waterset is a master-planned community inside Apollo Beach, built east of US-41 in south Hillsborough County. Its streets mix single-family homes and townhomes, and many households are raising school-age children. Paseo Al Mar Boulevard ties it together, running west to US-41 and east over I-75 on the flyover that opened in July 2022 to reach US-301.
That layout matters for dental visits. Paseo Al Mar is Waterset's main east-west road, and it leads straight to our door. You never need the interstate to keep your family's checkups on track, and the whole drive stays on local roads.
Schools anchor daily life here. Waterset Charter School opened in fall 2017 at the west edge of the community, the York Innovation Academy welcomed its first PreK-8 students in August 2022, and Doby Elementary sits on Covington Garden Drive. With three campuses this close, mornings revolve around drop-off lines, and our early hours fit neatly around that rhythm.
Being this close also helps when plans change. A child who wakes up with a sore tooth, a retainer that suddenly feels wrong or a lost filling can be looked at without a long trip. Shorter drives make it easier to keep follow-up visits, which is often where small problems are caught before they grow.
Kids, Calendars and Cavities in Waterset
Busy school schedules are a common reason children miss cleanings. A 7:00 AM appointment on a Monday through Thursday lets a parent bring a child in before the school day begins. After school works too, because the office stays open until 7:00 PM those same four days.
Regular six-month visits let our dentists catch small cavities while they are still easy to fix with a tooth-colored filling. They also give children a calm, familiar place to learn brushing and flossing habits that last. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera let us show parents exactly what we see on the screen, so decisions feel clear rather than rushed.
Teens in the neighborhood bring their own needs, from crowded teeth to questions about wisdom teeth. When a closer look is needed, CBCT 3D imaging gives our dentists a detailed view of developing teeth and the bone around them. Families get a plain-language explanation of what the images show and which options make sense now or later.
Some families arrive in Waterset between insurance plans or with no dental coverage at all. For them, the in-house Savings Club and the new-patient cleaning offer keep routine care affordable while paperwork settles.
Friday hours run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, which suits a quick end-of-week visit.
Choosing a Dentist Near Waterset for Every Age
General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, children's dentistry, tooth-colored fillings and night guards cover most of what a Waterset household needs in a year. When a crown is needed, in-office design and milling lets most patients leave the same day with a new crown.
Sedation Dentistry
Some parents put off their own care because the dental chair makes them anxious. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation, a prescribed pill taken before the visit, help those patients get through treatment more comfortably.
Clear Aligners
Crowded or gapped teeth can be straightened with removable clear aligners planned from iTero digital scans instead of messy putty impressions. Aligners come out for meals, sports practice and photos.
Root Canal Therapy
A deep cavity or cracked tooth that aches at night may need its inner pulp treated. Root canal therapy removes the infected tissue and keeps the natural tooth in place, often finished with a same-day crown.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Parents who finally have a moment for themselves often want a brighter, more even smile. Cosmetic care, including GLO professional whitening, is planned around what each person wants to change.
Uninsured families can start with the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray special for new patients without insurance, offered when there is no gum disease (the exam decides the type of cleaning needed).
Meet Your Apollo Beach Dental Team
Two of the dentists Waterset families may meet are Dr. Maria Walsh and Dr. Nesreen Nimer. Dr. Walsh, whose experience includes children's dentistry, earned her first dental degree in Peru, graduated with distinction from the University of Minnesota and speaks both English and Spanish. Dr. Nimer grew up in Tampa, studied at the University of South Florida and Case Western Reserve University, and completed a general practice residency in Chicago that included patients with developmental disabilities.
Insurance & Financing
We are in-network for almost all local PPO plans and work with your insurer to make the most of each family member's benefits. Households without coverage can join the Dental Excellence Savings Club, where the child plan for ages 12 and younger costs $29 a month. Cherry, Sunbit and CareCredit financing help with larger treatment plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Apollo Beach Dental Excellence from Waterset, and how do I get there?
It is about 2.5 miles, or roughly 6 minutes, from the York Innovation Academy area. Take Covington Garden Drive north, then Paseo Al Mar Boulevard west across US-41, where it turns into Apollo Beach Blvd. Families looking for a dentist near Waterset will find the office at 433 Apollo Beach Blvd, a short way past the signal.
Does my child need x-rays at every checkup?
No. X-rays are taken only when they are needed, based on your child's age, history and what the exam shows. When images are called for, our office uses digital x-rays, which appear on screen right away so parents can see exactly what our dentists see. The timing is set for each child, not by a fixed calendar.
Is there a dental plan for families without insurance?
Yes, the Dental Excellence Savings Club. Children 12 and younger are $29 a month and adults are $34 a month, with a one-time $99 activation fee that includes the first month. Members get two cleanings a year, exams, needed x-rays, one emergency exam a year and 20% off other treatments, with some exclusions.
How can I keep my kids' teeth cavity-free between visits?
Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing once a day help prevent most cavities. Limiting juice, soda and sticky snacks between meals helps just as much. Two professional cleanings a year let our dentists spot weak areas early, while a small filling is still enough, and parents get tips matched to each child's age.
Can I text the office to set up an appointment?
Yes. Besides calling, patients can reach the front desk by text message or through the web chat on the website, and online booking is available as well. Many parents find texting easier while waiting in a school pickup line. The team will confirm a time that works and answer questions about forms or insurance.
Schedule Your Visit from Waterset
A trusted dentist near Waterset is only a few minutes down Paseo Al Mar. Call 813-733-5761 to book an early-morning or after-school visit for the whole family. You can also browse every community we welcome on our areas we serve page or return to the Dentist Apollo Beach, FL homepage.