Convenient Access from Bee Ridge
Plan on about 14 minutes for the 7.1-mile drive from Bee Ridge to Prestige Dental, our office on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Parents searching for a dentist near Bee Ridge who can see the children and the adults on one schedule will find that with Dr. Andrew Falestiny. New patients without insurance can begin with our $69 cleaning, exam and x-ray, an offer for new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease.
Start at Urfer Family Park on Honore Ave and head south, then turn west on Proctor Rd. At Beneva Rd, turn south and stay on it as it becomes Vamo Rd, then join US 41 / South Tamiami Trail southbound for about half a mile. You will find us on the west side of US 41 near Debbie St, at 8520 S Tamiami Trl Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 34238. Our Google Maps listing shows the exact spot.
Near the end of the drive, Beneva Rd reaches US 41 at the Sarasota Square redevelopment, the former mall site where Costco still operates, and The Plaza at Palmer Ranch sits across the highway from our office. Closer to home, Bee Ridge borders Sarasota Springs to the north and South Gate Ridge to the west.
Playgrounds, Pine Flatwoods and a Practice That Fits Bee Ridge
Bee Ridge is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County that stretches roughly from Bee Ridge Rd south toward Clark Rd. Its best-known gathering spot is Urfer Family Park, the county's first Gold LEED certified park, with playgrounds for toddlers through teens, a fitness trail and a one-mile nature trail through pine flatwoods. A wetland boardwalk and a relocated 1913 house listed on the National Register of Historic Places round out the park.
Ashton Elementary School sits on Ashton Rd, and the Ashton Trailhead nearby connects the neighborhood to the Legacy Trail. For parents with children in the elementary grades, a dental office should make care for kids feel easy and unhurried. Our hygienist, Tia, and our assistants Maggie, Silvana and Stephanie work alongside Dr. Falestiny at every visit.
Bee Ridge Rd forms the community's northern edge and Clark Rd its southern edge, and the Larry C. Manning Memorial Preserve also serves the area. Getting to us from Bee Ridge is simple: one turn off Proctor Rd and a long, steady run south on Beneva Rd. Our first appointments start at 8:00 AM, so a checkup can come before the school bell or the workday.
Lynn, our office manager, helps parents line up appointments and sort out costs before treatment starts. Every new patient also begins with our Comprehensive New Patient Experience, a conversation about goals, worries, past dental visits, schedule and budget. Recommendations come only after that talk, so families know what to expect.
Keeping Bee Ridge Kids and Parents Ahead of Problems
Most dental trouble starts small. Regular cleanings and exams catch early decay, and sealants and fillings help protect children's back teeth during the elementary school years. Adults get the same attention, with gum checks and oral cancer screenings built into routine visits.
Gum health is easy to overlook when life is busy with school runs and work. Bleeding or tender gums can point to gum disease, and our periodontal therapy starts with the least invasive treatment that fits the problem. Catching it early usually means simpler care.
Crowded teeth and gaps often become noticeable as adult teeth come in. Invisalign® clear aligners can treat crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites and crossbites for kids, teens and adults, and an iTero® scan maps out each stage. Because the aligners are removable, children can still brush and floss normally.
Cost should never be the reason a family skips a checkup. Uninsured new patients can use the $69 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer, which includes a full cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays. It applies to new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease.
Services from a Dentist Near Bee Ridge, Planned Around Busy Families
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, sealants, fillings and gum disease prevention for every age. Siblings and parents can share one dental home instead of juggling separate offices.
Periodontal Therapy
Treatment for gum disease that begins with the gentlest effective option. Healthy gums support everything else, from fillings to future implants.
Invisalign®
Removable clear aligners for kids, teens and adults with crowding, gaps or bite problems. An iTero® scan helps plan every stage of treatment.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and root canal treatment for teeth that decay or break. Parents and grandparents in Bee Ridge can repair worn teeth in the same office where the kids get their checkups.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, abscesses, broken teeth and lost fillings or crowns. A playground fall that loosens a tooth gets an urgent visit whenever possible, Monday through Thursday.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Falestiny
Dr. Andrew Falestiny attended Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. Parents appreciate that he explains what he sees in plain terms and why a treatment may be needed. He aims for honest recommendations and steady, long-term care for every member of the family.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Families without dental insurance can join our in-office membership plan at the front desk. It covers cleanings, exams and routine x-rays at no additional cost, adds exclusive discounts on procedures and runs for 12 months from the day you join. We also accept credit cards, checks and CareCredit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Prestige Dental from Bee Ridge, and how do I get there?
From Urfer Family Park, our office is about 7.1 miles away, close to a 14-minute drive. Take Honore Ave and Proctor Rd to Beneva Rd, then follow Beneva Rd south as it becomes Vamo Rd and meets US 41. That long, mostly straight stretch makes the trip easy for anyone choosing a dentist near Bee Ridge.
Can my child's cavity be filled at the same office that does their cleanings?
Yes. Fillings are part of the family care we provide, along with cleanings, exams and sealants. When a checkup turns up a cavity, Dr. Falestiny explains what he found and plans the filling with you. Keeping cleanings and repairs in one office means your child sees familiar faces, and you avoid a referral elsewhere for routine work.
How do you help a nervous child feel comfortable at the dentist?
We start with a conversation, not a procedure. Every new patient visit begins by talking about worries and past dental experiences before any recommendations. Our team keeps blankets and neck pillows on hand, Dr. Falestiny explains each step in plain words, and every child leaves with a goody bag. Small comforts like these help a first visit feel less strange.
What does gum disease treatment involve at your office?
Treatment starts with the least invasive option that fits your gums. Dr. Falestiny checks the gums at every exam, and if he finds gum disease, he explains how far it has progressed and what will help. Early treatment usually keeps things simple. Our periodontal therapy page describes the approach, and our team can talk through costs before you begin.
Do you send reminders before appointments?
Yes. Our team sends an appointment reminder by email or text before your visit, which helps busy parents keep several family appointments straight. New patients can also fill out their forms online ahead of time. That way, the first few minutes of the visit go to your family's care instead of paperwork.
Schedule Your Visit from Bee Ridge
For a dentist near Bee Ridge who keeps the whole family on one schedule, call (941) 415-6024, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our areas we serve page lists nearby communities, and our Dentist Sarasota, FL homepage introduces the practice.