Convenient Access from Gulf Gate Estates
Most Gulf Gate Estates households reach Prestige Dental in about 6 minutes, a 2.4-mile drive from the Gulf Gate Library. If you have been putting off a search for a dentist near Gulf Gate Estates because of cost, our Sarasota office offers clear prices for new patients and an in-office membership plan for families without insurance. Dr. Andrew Falestiny sees children and adults alike.
Start at the library on Curtiss Ave and follow it to Gulf Gate Dr, then head east to Beneva Rd. Turn south on Beneva Rd and ride it down to US 41, where the Sarasota Square redevelopment and the freestanding Costco fill the corner. Go south on the Tamiami Trail for about half a mile, and our office is on the west side near Debbie St.
The full address is 8520 S Tamiami Trl Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 34238. Pull it up on our Google Maps profile before you leave home. Families just north in South Gate Ridge and Ridge Wood Heights follow Beneva Rd south to reach us too.
A Neighborhood Office for Gulf Gate Estates Households
Gulf Gate Estates sits in unincorporated Sarasota County between Palmer Ranch and South Gate Ridge, with Stickney Point Rd cutting through on its way west to Siesta Key. Many residents still say Gulf Gate Estates even though the Census now lists the area simply as Gulf Gate. The two-story library on Curtiss Ave, with its children's and adult reading gardens, serves the neighborhood along with Siesta Key and Casey Key.
It is a practical, close-to-home part of the county, and dental care should feel the same way. Our hours run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A cleaning booked at 8:00 AM can be finished before many workdays are fully underway.
Our team keeps visits personal. Lynn manages the office, Tia is our hygienist, and Maggie, Silvana and Stephanie assist Dr. Falestiny chairside. Patients from Gulf Gate Estates see the same familiar faces from one visit to the next.
Nervous children and adults both get a little extra comfort here. A blanket and a neck pillow are ready in the chair, and every new patient goes home with a goody bag. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera put pictures of your teeth on a screen, so kids can see what a cavity looks like and parents can follow every recommendation.
When a tooth needs a crown, the work does not have to bounce between offices. Restorations can be designed with Exocad® software and printed on our in-house 3D printer, which saves the long wait for an outside lab and the extra trips that come with it.
Kids, Costs and Checkups: Dental Notes for Gulf Gate Estates Parents
Gulf Gate School, a K-5 public school on S Lockwood Ridge Rd, anchors family life in the area, and young children have their own dental needs. Baby teeth hold space for permanent ones, and early cavities can spread quickly. Sealants and regular cleanings are some of the simplest protection a child can get.
Cost often keeps parents from booking their own care. Without insurance, our $69 cleaning, exam and x-ray special covers a full cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays; it is for new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease. For a sudden problem, new patients can get a $29 emergency exam and x-ray.
After that first visit, the in-office membership plan keeps routine care predictable. Cleanings, exams and routine x-rays are included for 12 months, and other procedures come at a discount. Nothing needs pre-approval, and there are no claim denials to sort out.
Gum health matters for parents, too. If an exam shows early gum disease, Dr. Falestiny starts with the least invasive treatment that will do the job and shows you on the screen what he sees.
What Our Dentist Near Gulf Gate Estates Offers Your Family
Family Dentistry
Whether you're seven or seventy-seven, we provide cleanings, exams, sealants, fillings and oral cancer screenings. Gulf Gate Estates parents can book their own checkup right alongside the kids.
Periodontal Therapy
Bleeding or puffy gums can signal gum disease. Treatment begins with the least invasive option and aims to protect the natural teeth you have.
Emergency Dentistry
A child's chipped tooth after recess or a crown that falls out at dinner needs quick attention. We work urgent visits into the day whenever possible.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers improve stained, chipped or gapped teeth. Options are matched to your goals and what fits your family budget.
Every new patient starts with our Comprehensive New Patient Experience, a conversation about goals, fears, past dental visits, schedule and budget before any recommendation. Details of the $69 cleaning, exam and x-ray offer are on its own page.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Falestiny
Dr. Andrew Falestiny trained at Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. He makes a point of explaining what he finds and why a treatment may be needed, so parents can decide with the full picture. Patients of every age are welcome in his chair.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Families with Aetna or MetLife PPO coverage are in network with us, and we help patients on other plans file for out-of-network benefits. Cherry financing offers a 60-second application with no hard credit check, and promotional rates down to 0% APR are subject to eligibility. CareCredit, credit cards and checks are welcome as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Prestige Dental from Gulf Gate Estates, and how do I get there?
From the Gulf Gate Library it is about 2.4 miles, usually around 6 minutes by car. The route follows Gulf Gate Dr east, Beneva Rd south and US 41 south to Debbie St. Families who want a dentist near Gulf Gate Estates can be in the chair shortly after leaving the house.
Can my kindergartner and I see the same dentist?
Yes. Dr. Falestiny provides family dentistry for patients of all ages, so a young child and a parent can both be seen in our office. Booking the two visits back to back saves a second trip, and the whole family's dental history stays in one place for easier follow-up.
Can I still use the $69 cleaning offer if I have gum disease?
No. The $69 cleaning, exam and x-ray is for new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease, as its terms state. If the exam shows it, Dr. Falestiny explains what he sees and the cost of treatment first. Our membership plan can still lower your costs.
How can I protect my child's teeth between checkups?
Daily habits do most of the work. Brush twice a day for two minutes, help young children until they can reach every surface, and floss wherever teeth touch. Save sugary drinks and sticky snacks for mealtimes. Regular cleanings and sealants on back teeth add a second layer of protection our dentist can check at each visit.
Do you see patients whose insurance is out of network?
Yes, and a large share of our patient family is out of network. Our insurance team helps you file claims and confirm what your plan will pay before treatment starts. We are in network with four PPO plans: MetLife, Florida Combined Life, Aetna and Principal/Ameritas.
Schedule Your Visit from Gulf Gate Estates
A first cleaning, a child's checkup or an aching tooth can all start with a call to (941) 415-6024, your dentist near Gulf Gate Estates on South Tamiami Trail. Explore more neighborhoods on our areas we serve hub, or return to the Dentist Sarasota, FL homepage.