Convenient Access from The Oaks
Implant planning, a cracked crown or a routine cleaning between rounds on the Eagle course: whatever brings you in, Prestige Dental is about 3 minutes from the spot where MacEwen Dr meets US 41. Members searching for a dentist near The Oaks will find our Sarasota office a straight 1.8-mile run up the Tamiami Trail. Dr. Andrew Falestiny, our dentist, places and restores implants himself, so most of that care stays under one roof.
Drive out MacEwen Dr to US 41 and turn north. From there you stay on the highway the whole way, as North Tamiami Trail becomes South Tamiami Trail. Homes deeper inside the gates add a few minutes to reach that intersection.
Watch for Central Sarasota Pkwy coming in from the right; our office is just past it on the west side of US 41, near Debbie St, with The Plaza at Palmer Ranch and its Publix across the highway. The address is 8520 S Tamiami Trl Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 34238, and our listing on Google Maps shows turn-by-turn directions. Patients from the rest of Osprey and from Palmer Ranch use the same corridor.
Dental Care That Keeps Pace with Club Life at The Oaks
The Oaks Club is a gated community inside Osprey, in unincorporated Sarasota County, with two championship golf courses, Eagle and Heron, plus a dozen tennis courts, pickleball and the WellFit Center. Its three neighborhoods sit behind gates with round-the-clock security, and the Bayside homes face Little Sarasota Bay where Bertha Palmer's original "The Oaks" estate once stood. Mornings fill quickly with tee times, league matches and member events.
Our schedule is built for exactly that kind of week. We see patients Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so an early cleaning can wrap up before a late-morning tee time. A three-minute drive also makes follow-up visits for implants or crowns far less of a production.
Residents of The Oaks include year-round households and members who spend part of the year elsewhere. For seasonal members, we can line up an exam, cleaning and any repairs during the months you're in town. Bring records from your other dentist and Dr. Falestiny can review earlier work alongside his own findings.
What Residents of The Oaks Should Weigh Before Replacing a Tooth
Many people here are at the stage of life when older fillings, crowns and bridges start to wear out. A tooth that has been patched several times may eventually crack, and a missing back tooth lets its neighbors drift. Waiting rarely makes the fix simpler, so it pays to talk through options early.
Dr. Falestiny plans implants with a CBCT scan, which shows the jawbone in three dimensions before any surgery. He then designs the final crown, bridge or denture with Exocad® software. Many restorations and appliances are produced on our in-house 3D printer, which removes the long wait for an outside dental lab.
Not every tooth needs an implant. A well-made crown can rescue a cracked tooth, a bridge can close a single gap, and a partial or full denture may suit someone with several missing teeth. Our dentist lays out each path, including cost and number of visits, so the decision is yours.
Golf, tennis and pickleball at The Oaks keep many members active well into retirement, and a confident smile is part of that social life. Whitening, bonding or veneers can brighten teeth dulled by decades of coffee and iced tea, and they pair well with new crowns so every shade matches.
Gums deserve the same attention. Gum disease can progress quietly for years before it hurts. Periodontal care here starts with the least invasive treatment that will work.
Implant and Restorative Care from a Dentist Near The Oaks
Dental Implants
Custom implants replace one tooth or several with a fixed, stable result. Dr. Falestiny handles both placement and restoration, guided by CBCT imaging.
Dentures
Custom partial or full dentures, removable or held in place by implants. Implant-supported options stay put for a steady bite at the clubhouse table.
Periodontal Therapy
Treatment for gum disease that starts with the least invasive approach. Healthy gums protect natural teeth and give implants a firm foundation.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and root canal treatment rebuild teeth damaged by decay, cracks or years of wear. Older dental work can be replaced before it fails.
Cosmetic Dentistry
New crowns look best when the teeth beside them match. Dr. Falestiny can pair restorative work with bonding, veneers or a brighter shade so the whole smile reads as one.
Worn or broken teeth are often best protected with Crowns & Bridges, made to match the shape and shade of your natural teeth. The scanners, printers and lasers behind that work are described on our Advanced Technology page.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Falestiny
Andrew Falestiny, DMD, holds an International Dental Implant Association Fellowship and received the American Academy of Osseointegration Implant Award. He places and restores implants, makes fixed and removable dentures and performs root canals. When a case calls for expertise outside the practice, he refers patients to trusted colleagues.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Retirees whose employer coverage has ended often prefer our in-office membership plan: cleanings, exams and routine x-rays for 12 months, discounts on procedures, and no deductibles or annual maximums. Larger work such as implants can be paid by credit card or check, or financed through CareCredit or Cherry. Our team also files out-of-network claims for plans we do not participate in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Prestige Dental from The Oaks, and how do I get there?
From MacEwen Dr at US 41, our office is about 1.8 miles away, roughly a 3-minute drive. Turn north onto US 41 and stay on it until you reach Debbie St, just past Central Sarasota Pkwy. That makes for an easy trip to a dentist near The Oaks, and the drive never leaves the Tamiami Trail.
Can one office plan, place and restore my dental implant?
Yes. Dr. Falestiny places implants and also restores them with the crown, bridge or denture that attaches on top. Planning starts with a CBCT scan that shows your bone in three dimensions, and Exocad® software helps design the final teeth. Keeping each step in one office means fewer handoffs and one team following your case.
Is it worth replacing a back tooth nobody can see?
Usually, yes. A missing molar lets nearby teeth drift and tip, changes how your bite meets, and puts extra chewing load on the teeth that remain. Dr. Falestiny can compare an implant, a bridge and a partial denture for that space and show you on your scans what each option involves.
Can you look after my implants and crowns if I only live here part of the year?
Yes. Seasonal residents can book a full exam, cleaning and any needed repairs while they are in town. Bring x-rays or records from your other dentist so Dr. Falestiny can see earlier work. Before you leave, we review anything to watch and set a plan for your next visit.
Do you take Aetna or Principal dental insurance?
Yes. Prestige Dental is in network with Aetna and Principal/Ameritas PPO plans, as well as MetLife and Florida Combined Life. If your plan is not one of those four, our insurance team helps you file and confirm out-of-network benefits, and many of our patients use their coverage that way.
Schedule Your Visit from The Oaks
Book an implant consultation, a crown repair or a simple cleaning with a dentist near The Oaks by calling (941) 415-6024. Neighboring communities are listed on our service areas page, and our Dentist Sarasota, FL homepage covers the full practice.