We might not think about it too often, but our teeth are extremely important to our day to day lives. They help us form every word, take every delicious bite, and greet everyone with a smile. Serious dental problems like multiple decayed or missing teeth can make life very unpleasant in countless ways, so if youre in need of extensive smile repair, its best to trust an expert.

Dr. Roco Barocio is that expert . As a prosthodontist, she has more training, experience, and technology compared to a regular dentist when it comes to helping people repair and replace their teeth. As the only one in Leon County, shes prepared to offer patients with complicated dental needs the premier service and beautiful results they deserve. No matter what condition your smile might be in right now, Dr. Barocio is ready to help you get your bite and confidence back, and shell ensure its a pleasant experience every step of the way.

A prosthodontist is a type of dental specialist who is especially adept at repairing damaged teeth as well as replacing missing ones using the latest techniques and highest quality materials. Dr. Barocio had to complete three years of intensive training after graduating from dental school to gain this distinction. Because of this, shes able to offer a level of service you just cant get with a general dentist, helping patients rebuild their smiles in the most effective and long-lasting way possible.

Every single smile is different, and you dont need an advanced degree in dentistry to notice this! Thats why at Tallahassee Dental Specialists, every patients care is 100% tailored to their unique situation, where their goals, wants, and concerns are always considered before a treatment is recommended or performed. When youre with Dr. Barocio, youll feel like youre the only patient in the world, and shell take the time to ensure you get exactly what you need the first time, every time.

Many patients believe they simply cant afford to visit a dental specialist, but thats not true for the residents of Tallahassee! Despite Dr. Barocios unique expertise, our practices fees are very reasonable compared to other dentists, plus we also offer multiple payment options. We accept and maximize dental insurance benefits, plus we offer low-interest financing as well. With us, your budget never has to get in the way of your smile.

In order to provide next-level care, Dr. Barocio knows that she has to use the finest instruments. Intraoral cameras help her see every corner of a patients mouth clearly during routine exams, and digital X-rays provide higher-quality images in only a fraction of the time compared to traditional film. She can even take a CT scan of a patients head and mouth so shes able to formulate extremely precise and personalized treatment plans. Here, clinical expertise and the latest dental advancements combine to deliver top-quality care you can always rely on.

In short, they simply dont have the same level of experience and clinical know-how compared to a prosthodontist. During her prosthodontic training, Dr. Rocio Barocio spent years solely learning how to repair the teeth in the most natural-looking and durable way possible. This training gave her the kind of skill you just cant expect from your average dentist, particularly when it comes to helping patients with complicated dental needs.

Dr. Barocio actually grew up in a dental office and has several family members who went into the field. It all started with her grandfather, followed by her two uncles, her dad, her brother, and two cousins, as well as a third cousin who became a dental technician. Out of her family of four, her mom was the only one who didnt end up going to dental school! She decided to go herself because she grew up seeing her other family members greatly enjoying their jobs while also changing peoples lives in so many ways, from relieving their pain to giving them back their smile to simply allowing to enjoy food again.

Dr. Barocio completed her doctorate at the Universidad Autnoma de Coahuila in Mexico; during this time, she also attended externships in Ecuador and Japan. After attending a dental internship with the Institute for Social Security and services for State Workers (ISSSTE), she came to the United States to pursue a three-year Prosthodontics Residency and her Masters in Science, graduating from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency at the University of Texas Health Center San Antonio.

Throughout dental school and her various residency programs, Dr. Barocio has been committed to attending multiple continuing education courses that are equivalent to hundreds of hours. She has had extensive exposure to a wide variety of specialty topics, including dental surgery, digital restorative procedures, sedation dentistry, and much more. She is currently a member of the following organizations:

Family is everything to Dr. Barocio, and she is very close with her patients, brother, grandmothers, uncles, and cousins. She is also happily married and has a cute rescue dog whom she loves with all her heart. Dr. Barocio also volunteers weekly at the Kearney Center in Tallahassee to help with the homeless population's dental needs. In her spare time outside of the practice, she loves to hang out with her pup, travel, and listen to music.