Smart Smile Dentistry Gainesville
Smart Smile Dentistry Gainesville is a dental practice at 4404 NW 36th Ave in Gainesville, FL, describing itself as a center for dental aesthetics, implants, general dentistry, and sleep apnea. The practice was founded by Dr. Paivi Samant, DDS, who has more than 20 years of experience and works alongside an office manager, administrative assistants, dental assistants, and hygienists. The site describes the practice as a center of excellence in general dentistry and prosthodontics, focused on cosmetic, aesthetic, and implant dentistry as well as full mouth rehabilitation, restoring natural teeth and replacing missing teeth. Care is grouped into cosmetic dentistry with porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, teeth whitening, tooth bonding, and tooth reshaping, dental implants covering single tooth and multiple tooth implants plus implant-supported full dentures, restorative dentistry with composite fillings, bridges, and crowns, prosthodontics including full dentures, partial dentures, hybrid dentures, implant-supported prosthesis, and locator attachment partials, oral health services such as teeth cleaning, periodontal disease treatment and maintenance, ARESTIN treatment, dental radiography, sealants, fluoride, tooth decay management, extractions, dry mouth therapy, halitosis treatment, oral hygiene instruction, and custom mouthguards, and sleep apnea care with snoring treatment and oral appliance therapy. The office has invested in digital dentistry, listing the iTero Element 2 intraoral scanner, the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus imaging system, CS 1500 and IRIS X90 cameras, Digital Smile Design, and the SimplyPERIO saliva-based periodontal test. The practice accepts all PPO dental insurance plans that are not affiliated with Medicare or Medicaid, and its financial policy notes the office is out of network and not a participating provider, submitting claims as a courtesy. It takes Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, and checks, and offers CareCredit and Cherry third-party financing. New patients are welcome and appointments can be booked online or by phone.
Services
Cosmetic dentistry
Porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, tooth bonding, and tooth reshaping.
Porcelain veneers
Porcelain crowns
Teeth whitening
Tooth bonding
Why choose us?
Location & hours
4404 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
FAQs
Where is Smart Smile Dentistry Gainesville located and when is it open?
The office is at 4404 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What dental services does the practice offer?
Care covers cosmetic dentistry such as porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, teeth whitening, tooth bonding, and tooth reshaping, dental implants including single tooth, multiple tooth, and implant-supported full dentures, restorative dentistry with composite fillings, bridges, and crowns, prosthodontics including full, partial, and hybrid dentures, oral health services such as teeth cleaning, periodontal treatment, ARESTIN, x-rays, sealants, fluoride, extractions, and custom mouthguards, and sleep apnea care with oral appliance therapy.
Who is the dentist?
Dr. Paivi Samant, DDS founded the practice and has over 20 years of experience. She is supported by a team that includes an office manager, administrative assistants, dental assistants, a treatment coordinator, and hygienists. Dr. Samant says the team takes time to listen to patients and looks at all the factors when creating treatment plans.
Do you accept dental insurance?
Yes. The new patients page states the office gladly accepts all PPO dental insurance plans. The financial policy page adds that this applies to PPO plans not affiliated with Medicare or Medicaid, and that the office is out of network and not a participating provider. The financial team will submit claims as a courtesy to help you maximize your benefits.
How can I pay for treatment?
The office accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, and checks. CareCredit and Cherry offer third-party financing for both necessary and cosmetic dental procedures, which the practice describes as a way to manage out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Are you accepting new patients and how do I book?
Yes. The practice says its Gainesville dental office accepts new patients and offers flexible scheduling. You can book online through the appointment request form or call (352) 376-5120. As a new patient you will be asked for a small amount of information in advance so the team can prepare for your visit.
How early should I arrive for my appointment?
The new patients page asks that you arrive 20 minutes early to complete paperwork and ensure your appointment starts on time.
What technology does the office use?
The practice lists the iTero Element 2 intraoral scanner, the Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus 2D and 3D imaging system, the CS 1500 camera for intraoral and extraoral exams, the IRIS X90 intraoral camera, Digital Smile Design for previewing results, and SimplyPERIO, a saliva-based test for periodontal pathogens.