Convenient Access from Nokomis
Prestige Dental sits about 15 minutes north of Nokomis, which makes our Sarasota office an easy choice for families who want a dentist near Nokomis for every age in the house. Dr. Andrew Falestiny, DMD, and our team see children, teens, parents and grandparents Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Checkups, clear aligner treatment and urgent repairs all happen in one place.
From Nokomis Community Park on Nippino Trail East, follow Nippino Trail to Colonia Lane East and take it out to US 41. Turn north on the Tamiami Trail and stay with it through Laurel and Osprey. The 9.1-mile run is almost entirely on that one highway, so there is little to navigate.
Our office is at 8520 S Tamiami Trl Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 34238, on the west side of US 41 in unincorporated Vamo, near Debbie Street and just past the spot where Central Sarasota Parkway meets the highway. Save our Google Maps pin for the trip. Families from Laurel and Venice come up the same road.
A Family Practice for Life by the Bay in Nokomis
Nokomis is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County, set along Dona Bay with the barrier island of Casey Key and the Gulf to the northwest. Its oldest streets go back to a plan by Dr. Fred Albee and Ellis W. Nash, who laid out avenues radiating from two circles along the road that became US 41. Today, weekends often mean a swim at Nokomis Beach on Casey Key or a paddle from the kayak launch at Nokomis Community Park.
The park itself, with its fishing pier and lighted pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, is a gathering place for neighbors of every age. The Legacy Trail passes through Nokomis too, crossing the Shakett Creek bridge on its way between Venice and Sarasota. An active outdoor life is a good reason to have a dental office you already know when a tooth gets chipped.
Many households here include school-age kids, working parents and a grandparent or two. Keeping everyone with one family dentist means one set of records, one office to call and one drive up US 41. Our front desk can talk through which days work best for your family's routine.
Our schedule runs Monday through Thursday, so timing matters when something feels off. If a tooth starts aching or a filling feels rough early in the week, call right away rather than waiting to see whether it settles. Problems caught on a Monday or Tuesday leave room to be seen before the long weekend.
Kids, Teens and Parents: Dental Needs Under One Roof
Laurel Nokomis School teaches kindergarten through eighth grade on one campus, so a single household may have a kindergartner losing baby teeth and a middle schooler with crowded molars. Each stage asks something different of a family dentist. Little ones need gentle cleanings and a first look at how their bite is forming. Older kids may need a small filling caught early or a plan for wisdom teeth down the road.
Straightening becomes a common question once the permanent teeth settle in. Dr. Falestiny offers Invisalign® clear aligners for kids, teens and adults, mapping each plan from an iTero® digital scan rather than a tray of impression putty. The same scan lets you preview how the teeth are expected to move.
Parents deserve a turn too. Between work and the kids' calendars, an adult cleaning is often the first appointment to slip. Our $69 cleaning, exam and x-ray gives uninsured parents an easy restart, with a full cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays for new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease.
Living close to the beach and the bay also means plenty of sun, salt air and snacks on the go. Sipping sports drinks or sweet tea through a long day outdoors bathes the teeth in sugar and acid, so a quick rinse and steady brushing at home matter. Your hygienist can point out early soft spots at each cleaning before they turn into cavities.
Services for Families Seeking a Dentist Near Nokomis
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, dental exams, sealants, fillings and oral cancer screenings for patients of all ages. Parents and kids can keep their checkups on the same calendar with the same team.
Invisalign®
Removable clear aligners correct crowding, gaps and bite problems such as overbites and crossbites. An iTero® scan maps your teeth digitally so you can see the plan before you start.
Emergency Dentistry
A swollen jaw, a crown that pops off or a tooth knocked loose on the pickleball court should not wait for the next checkup. Call early in the day, and our team works urgent visits into the schedule whenever possible.
Extractions
Wisdom teeth, overcrowded teeth and badly damaged teeth can be removed with local anesthesia.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers can brighten stained teeth or close small gaps. Nokomis parents often look into this once the kids' needs are handled and it is their turn.
Kids tend to relax once they understand what is happening. Our digital x-rays and intraoral camera put pictures of their own teeth on a screen, so a cavity becomes something they can see and ask about. Assistants Maggie, Silvana and Stephanie are used to answering a lot of questions from curious young patients.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Falestiny
Dr. Andrew Falestiny is Florida-born and grew up in Ocala, so Gulf Coast family life is familiar ground. He earned a bachelor of science in biology at Florida State University before attending Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine. Hygienist Tia and assistants Maggie, Silvana and Stephanie help him keep visits calm for younger patients.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We are in network with Aetna PPO plans, along with MetLife, Florida Combined Life and Principal/Ameritas, and we help with out-of-network claims for everyone else. Payment by credit card or check is simple at the front desk. Cherry financing takes about 60 seconds to apply for, with no hard credit check, and CareCredit is also accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Prestige Dental from Nokomis, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 15 minutes for the 9.1-mile drive from Nokomis Community Park. Leave by Nippino Trail East and Colonia Lane East, then follow US 41 north through Laurel and Osprey to our office. Families who want a dentist near Nokomis can make the whole trip on one main road.
How often should my kids have a cleaning and checkup?
Twice a year suits most children, and Dr. Falestiny may suggest a different interval if your child is prone to cavities. Regular visits let him spot soft enamel, crowding and early decay while the fixes are small. Booking siblings in the same block keeps the schedule manageable for busy parents with more than one child.
What does the $69 new patient visit include?
It includes a full dental cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays. The offer is for new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease. If Dr. Falestiny finds gum disease, he explains the treatment that fits, and you can decide on next steps before anything else is scheduled.
Can a chipped front tooth be fixed without a crown?
Often it can. Small chips are commonly repaired with bonding, a tooth-colored material that is shaped and polished to blend with the rest of the tooth. Larger breaks may need a veneer or crown for strength. Dr. Falestiny looks at the size and location of the chip and explains which repair makes sense first.
Do you remove wisdom teeth in your office?
Yes. Dr. Falestiny removes wisdom teeth in our office with local anesthesia when they are crowding other teeth, decaying or causing infection. He reviews x-rays with you first and explains why removal is or is not needed. If a case calls for outside expertise, he refers you to a trusted colleague.
Schedule Your Visit from Nokomis
Book a family checkup with a dentist near Nokomis by calling (941) 415-6024. Our hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also explore other neighborhoods on our areas we serve page or return to our Dentist Sarasota, FL homepage.