Convenient Access from Siesta Key
Prestige Dental is about 11 minutes from Siesta Beach, a 5.7-mile drive over the south bridge to our office on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Island residents who want a dentist near Siesta Key for routine cleanings, and visitors who crack a tooth mid-vacation, can both turn to Dr. Andrew Falestiny and our team. We see patients Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and make room for urgent visits whenever possible.
From Siesta Beach Park at 948 Beach Rd, head east on Beach Rd and turn south on Midnight Pass Rd. Turn east on Stickney Point Rd and cross the Stickney Point Road drawbridge, the key's south bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. On the mainland, turn south on US 41 / South Tamiami Trail; our office is on the west side of the highway near Debbie St, at 8520 S Tamiami Trl Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 34238. Our Google Maps listing gives turn-by-turn directions.
Both of the key's bridges are drawbridges, and traffic stops while they open for boats, so allow a few extra minutes. Once you are across, our nearest mainland service areas are Gulf Gate Estates and Ridge Wood Heights. As you arrive, the Publix at The Plaza at Palmer Ranch sits across US 41 from us.
Island Living, Mainland Dental Care
Siesta Key is an eight-mile, crescent-shaped barrier island between Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Most of it is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County, while the northern part falls inside the City of Sarasota. Siesta Key Village serves as the island's commercial center, and Crescent Beach and Turtle Beach join Siesta Beach along the shore.
Only two roads link the key to the mainland: the Siesta Drive bridge to the north and the Stickney Point Road bridge to the south. The Siesta Key Chamber notes that the south bridge leads directly toward I-75, and it is also the quickest way to our office. One crossing and a few minutes on US 41 put you at our door.
That short trip suits two kinds of patients. Year-round residents can keep up with cleanings and checkups without a long drive into town. Guests staying on the key can reach a dentist quickly when a filling falls out or a tooth starts to ache.
If you are visiting Siesta Key and need care, a little preparation speeds things up. Bring your insurance card, a list of medications and any recent dental x-rays from your home dentist. Our team sends appointment reminders by email or text, and new patient forms can be completed online before you head across the bridge.
Dental Emergencies and Bright Smiles: Notes for Siesta Key Residents and Guests
A broken tooth or a lost crown rarely waits for a convenient day. Our emergency care covers toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, loose teeth, lost crowns or fillings and abscesses. New patients can use our $29 emergency exam and x-ray, which includes a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations, for new patients only.
If a tooth is cracked deep enough to reach the nerve, a root canal can often save it. Dr. Falestiny received the Endodontics Department Award during his training, and he performs root canals in our office. When a tooth cannot be saved, a crown, bridge or implant can follow.
For people who live on Siesta Key year-round, routine care does the most good. Regular dental exams pair a gentle cleaning with a close look at the teeth, gums and soft tissues, including an oral cancer screening. Digital x-rays and intraoral cameras let you see on screen what Dr. Falestiny sees, so the reasons behind any recommendation are clear.
Plenty of patients also want a brighter smile for the sunny months. Zoom® teeth whitening lightens healthy permanent teeth by several shades in a single office visit.
Treatments Offered by a Dentist Near Siesta Key
Emergency Dentistry
Urgent help for toothaches, trauma, broken teeth and lost crowns. We make room for urgent visits whenever possible, Monday through Thursday.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment, implants and dentures to repair or replace damaged teeth. Island residents can finish complex repairs in one familiar office.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Sun, coffee and time can dull a smile. Bonding and veneers cover chips and gaps, and Zoom® whitening brightens healthy teeth, all planned to fit your goals.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, sealants and oral cancer screenings for patients of all ages. Families who live on the key year-round can keep everyone's care in one place.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Falestiny
Dr. Andrew Falestiny earned the Endodontics Department Award, a fitting honor for a dentist who still performs root canals himself. He also provides emergency care, implants, Invisalign® and dentures, so many procedures happen under one roof. That means fewer trips back across the bridge for island patients.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
MetLife PPO members are in network with us, and our team helps other insured patients file out-of-network claims. Credit cards and checks are accepted for visitors who pay at the time of care. Year-round residents without insurance can join our in-office membership plan for 12 months of covered cleanings, exams and routine x-rays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Prestige Dental from Siesta Key, and how do I get there?
The drive from Siesta Beach Park is about 5.7 miles and takes roughly 11 minutes when the bridge is not raised. Take Beach Rd and Midnight Pass Rd to Stickney Point Rd, cross the south drawbridge and head south on US 41. Island residents looking for a dentist near Siesta Key reach us with a single bridge crossing.
What should I do if a crown or filling falls out while I'm on vacation?
Call our office, because we make room for urgent visits whenever possible from Monday through Thursday. Lost crowns and fillings are part of our emergency care, and visitors are welcome as new patients. Our $29 emergency exam and x-ray, for new patients only, includes a focused exam, any needed x-rays and treatment recommendations before you travel home.
Should I leave extra time for an 8:00 AM appointment if I'm coming off the key?
Yes, plan for a few extra minutes. Both Siesta Key bridges are drawbridges, and road traffic stops while they open for boats. Rush hour on US 41 can also add time. The Stickney Point Road bridge is the faster crossing toward our office, so most island patients use it.
Is a swollen, throbbing tooth a dental emergency?
Often, yes. Swelling and throbbing pain can point to an abscess, which is one of the problems our emergency care treats. Call us so we can fit in an urgent visit whenever possible. If swelling spreads quickly or comes with signs of a severe infection, go to the emergency room first, then follow up with us.
Will my dental insurance from back home work at your office?
It may. We are in network with MetLife, Florida Combined Life, Aetna and Principal/Ameritas PPO plans. If your plan is a different one, our team helps you file and confirm out-of-network benefits. Credit cards and checks are also accepted, so visitors can be seen even when coverage is unclear.
Schedule Your Visit from Siesta Key
Whether you live on the island or are just visiting, a dentist near Siesta Key is one bridge away. Call (941) 415-6024 to set up a visit Monday through Thursday. You can explore other communities on our areas we serve page or start at our Dentist Sarasota, FL homepage.