Bayfront Dental - Dr. Taylor Light
Bayfront Dental is a general and cosmetic dental practice at 224 SE 1st Street in Downtown Miami, led by Dr. Taylor Light, DDS. Dr. David J. Weiner opened the practice on Brickell Avenue in 1984 and moved it to Downtown's financial center in 1991, and the practice has served Miami patients for more than 35 years. Dr. Light works alongside Dr. Weiner, Dr. George Gounakis, and Dr. Jonathan Journo, offering exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, root canals, and gum disease treatment, plus cosmetic work including porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, bonding, and Invisalign. The office works with PPO, fee-for-service, and HSA/FSA insurance plans.
Services
Comprehensive dental exam
Oral hygiene and cleanings
Deep teeth cleaning
Gum disease treatment
Periodontal maintenance
Why choose us?
Location & hours
224 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131
FAQs
Where is Bayfront Dental located?
The office is at 224 SE 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33131, in the heart of Downtown Miami. Free onsite parking is available in the covered garage attached to the office, in the reserved spots on the second floor marked with the Bayfront Dental logo, and the team will validate your parking ticket.
What are your office hours?
The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Which dentists practice at Bayfront Dental?
Dr. Taylor Light, DDS is the lead dentist, working alongside Dr. David J. Weiner, DMD, Dr. George Gounakis, DMD, and Dr. Jonathan Journo, DMD.
Do you take dental insurance?
Bayfront Dental works with PPO, fee-for-service, and HSA/FSA plans, including MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, and Delta Dental. The practice does not participate in HMO, DMO, or Medicaid plans. Your eligibility and benefits are verified before your appointment as a courtesy, though insurance companies provide an estimate of coverage rather than a guarantee.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. The office accepts all major credit cards and offers zero-percent financing through CareCredit for up to 12 months. A treatment coordinator reviews your treatment plan and payment options with you before treatment begins.
What happens at a first visit?
A new patient appointment lasts about two hours. It covers your dental history and goals, a Smile Evaluation, a comprehensive exam of your teeth, gums, and airway with an oral cancer screening, x-rays unless you bring recent ones from the past year, and a cleaning with a hygienist. Bring your photo ID and insurance card.
What cosmetic treatments do you offer?
Cosmetic services include porcelain veneers, teeth whitening with KoR, Zoom, and at-home options, dental bonding, inlays and onlays, Invisalign clear aligners, and Botox.
How do I book an appointment?
Call the office at (305) 530-1866 or book online. Please give 48 hours' notice if you need to change a new patient appointment, as the practice has a 48-hour cancellation policy for those visits.