Dentist Near Starkey Ranch
Convenient Access from Starkey Ranch
Busy parents who want a dentist near Starkey Ranch can have the whole family at Trinity Dental Excellence in roughly 15 minutes. We are on Seven Springs Blvd in Trinity, west along SR 54 from the community, and our three dentists see children, teens and adults at the same office.
Leaving the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center on Lake Blanche Drive, take Long Spur through its roundabouts and turn south on Heart Pine Avenue to reach SR 54. Head west on SR 54 for a little over four miles, turn left onto Mitchell Ranch Rd, and follow it south to Seven Springs Blvd. Keep south on Seven Springs Blvd to Perrine Ranch Rd and the office; the full drive is about 7.7 miles.
Starkey Ranch K-8 shares that library building, so a checkup can follow school drop-off. SR 54 gets heavier at rush hour, so a late-morning slot is usually the easiest drive. Our street address is 2511 Seven Springs Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655, and our Google Maps listing shows the turns.
Two neighbors sit even closer to us: Heritage Springs and Longleaf.
Family Dental Care That Keeps Up with Starkey Ranch
Starkey Ranch takes its name from Jay B. Starkey, who bought land here in 1922 and grew a cattle ranch that later became much of the Starkey Wilderness Preserve. Today it is a master-planned community of newer neighborhoods in Pasco County, with Odessa mailing addresses and young families at its heart. The shared school and library building at the center says a lot about who lives here.
Families like that need a dental office that books efficiently. Monday appointments run until 7:00 PM, and Tuesday through Friday we open at 8:00 AM, so siblings can be seen back to back before the school day or after it. Online booking, web-chat and text messaging make it simple to line up the whole crew without a long phone call.
Starkey Ranch sits beside thousands of acres of public conservation land, and its neighborhoods are newer ones. Families who have recently moved in are often still choosing doctors, pediatric and otherwise. Picking a dental home early means records, x-rays and preventive care stay in one place as the kids grow, instead of starting over every time a schedule changes.
Parents can also look after their own teeth on the same trip. Booking a parent's checkup on the same morning as the kids' cleanings turns two separate drives along SR 54 into one.
Growing Smiles in Starkey Ranch: What Parents Ask Us About
Kids who play ball are bound to take a tumble now and then. Fields at the district park and trails heading into the wilderness preserve are wonderful for kids and occasionally hard on front teeth. Dr. Emily Porcelli completed a residency that included traumatic dental injuries, and we fit emergencies in same-day whenever possible.
New patients facing a chipped or knocked-out tooth can use the $49 emergency exam special for the first look. Acting quickly gives a damaged tooth its best chance, so call as soon as an accident happens.
Cavities are the other big topic. Cleanings, exams and tooth-colored fillings keep small problems small, and digital x-rays help spot decay between teeth before it hurts. Savings Club members also have a fluoride treatment included in their plan.
Night grinding shows up in children and adults alike, often noticed by a parent down the hall before anyone feels sore. Worn edges, morning jaw ache or headaches are clues worth mentioning at a cleaning. A custom night guard from our general dentistry service protects the enamel while you sleep.
As kids move into their teens, crowding and bite questions come up. Some parents look into Invisalign for themselves at the same time, and our dentists can talk through options for every member of the household at one visit.
Popular Services with Families Seeking a Dentist Near Starkey Ranch
General Dentistry
Children's dentistry, cleanings, tooth-colored fillings and emergency care in one place. Starkey Ranch parents get a single office for every age in the house.
Invisalign
Removable aligners let busy parents straighten teeth without wires or brackets. iTero digital scans replace messy impressions at the start.
Accelerated Orthodontics
VPro+ is used at home and Excellerator in the office to help move Invisalign treatment along. Both fit around full family schedules.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, porcelain veneers and tooth-colored fillings help parents freshen a smile for family photos or a new job.
Sedation Dentistry
Oral sedation, a pill prescribed before the appointment, helps anxious adults through longer procedures. A driver takes you home to Starkey Ranch afterward.
Meet Your Trinity Dental Team
Families from Starkey Ranch can meet Dr. Emily Porcelli and Dr. Aymee Bezanilla Almaguer. Dr. Porcelli comes from New Smyrna Beach, finished a biochemistry degree at the University of Florida in an accelerated three-year program and earned her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bezanilla Almaguer, DDS, is an Invisalign and Candid certified provider who handles cosmetic, surgical and restorative care.
Insurance & Financing
We are in-network for almost all local PPO plans and help families get full value from their benefits. Households without insurance can join the Trinity Dental Excellence Savings Club, described on our financing page, at $29 a month per child and $34 a month per adult. Cherry, Sunbit and CareCredit help with larger treatment.
What Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Trinity Dental Excellence from Starkey Ranch, and how do I get there?
From the library and cultural center it is about 7.7 miles, usually a 15-minute drive. Take Heart Pine Avenue to SR 54, go west, then follow Mitchell Ranch Rd south to Seven Springs Blvd. Families wanting a dentist near Starkey Ranch will find the office on Seven Springs Blvd at Perrine Ranch Rd.
My child knocked out an adult tooth at practice. What do I do first?
Call a dentist right away, because the first hour matters most. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently and keep it moist in a cup of milk. We fit emergencies in same-day whenever possible, and new patients can use the $49 emergency exam special.
Is it worth filling a cavity in a baby tooth that will fall out anyway?
Often, yes. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth and help children chew and speak, and decay in them can cause pain or infection. Small cavities are repaired with tooth-colored fillings. The dentist weighs how close the tooth is to falling out naturally before recommending treatment, so not every spot needs a filling.
Can I book the kids' checkups online or by text?
Yes. The practice offers online booking, web-chat and text messaging, so you can request back-to-back times for several children without a long phone call. Monday appointments run until 7:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday start at 8:00 AM, which gives parents both early and later options to choose from.
I get nervous at the dentist myself. Is sedation available?
We offer oral sedation, a pill the dentist prescribes for you to take before the appointment. It is an option for nervous patients facing longer treatment, and extractions can be done with sedation as well. You will need someone to drive you home to Starkey Ranch afterward. Ask about it when you book.
Schedule Your Visit from Starkey Ranch
A family-friendly dentist near Starkey Ranch is a short drive west on SR 54. Call 727-382-3681, look through the other neighborhoods we serve on the areas we serve page, or head to the Dentist Trinity, FL home page. The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center page from Pasco County Libraries lists its hours and programs.