At Tampa Dental Wellness, you will find high quality care in a calm, comfortable setting. Ourdental practiceinTampa, FL,is in a state-of-the-art office where patients always come first.Whether you need preventive, restorative, or cosmetic treatments, Drs. Amy Creech-Gionis and her Associateswill take the time to explain your oral health concerns and individual treatment plan, so you can make informed decisions about your dental care. Our goal is to ensure healthy and beautiful smiles, by providing superior care during every step of your treatment. You can receive the care you need at either of our locations in Westchase and Carrollwood.

At Tampa Dental Wellness, our dentists are focused on helping patients achieve optimal dental health and beauty. We offer general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry all under one roof. Every treatment plan at our dental office is customized to fit the patient's needs and provide the best possible results.

We are a patient-centered practice and want your experience with us to be a positive one. From the moment you walk through the door, our highly-trained doctors, staff, and calm office setting will ensure your visit goes smoothly. You will never find a cookie-cutter approach at Tampa Dental Wellness, because every relationship starts with open communication and a conversation about your oral health. We happily tailor yourtreatment optionsand treatment plan to reflect your concerns, needs,andbudget.

Sedation is an excellent way to avoid thediscomfort that some people may experience with dental treatment. It is also an ideal way to complete your dental care in one visit, minimizing time away from work and family. Our team can explain your sedation options to determine the best solution to help you relaxduring dental visits.

We have always maintained strict sterilization protocols and followed all CDC and OSHA guidelines to protect our patients and team. These are unprecedented times though, and new recommendations have been made to the dental community to protect patients and staff.

In addition to strict disinfection of equipment as usual, we now use equipment to fog treatment rooms between patients. We are limiting the number of patients seen each day, have added waterproof gowns, upgraded masks and using additional face shields. We are also in the process of adding ozone technology in our water lines to kill germs at the point of contact with your saliva, safely.

When you arrive, stay in your car and call the office. We will text you and come out to take your temperature before entering the office. At this time, we are not allowing visitors in the office with the exception of one parent with a child.

If you need dental care but fear you simply cannot afford it, let us show you how we can help fit any treatment into any budget. Talk to a member of our staff and we will explain all the options and find a planwhich best suits your lifestyle and treatment needs. We believe everyone should have the chance to seek quality dental care and cosmetic treatments, so we accept several financing options to assist patients. We providediscounts for patients who pay for treatment in-fullwith cash, we happilyaccept all major credit cardsand offerCareCredit financing. Our office is also proud toprovide the option of the Platinum Wellness Savings Plan for patients without dental insurance. Membership in this program lets you save money and still get the care you deserve.

Dr. Amy Creech-Gionis is a native Floridian and one of our esteemed family dentists. She attended Stetson University, earning her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She went on to attend the University of Florida College of Dentistry, graduating in the top 10% of her class. She began practicing dentistry in Tampa, FL, in 1995, and lives in the Westchase area with her college sweetheart and husband of 23 years, Steve, and their four children.

If you ask her, Dr. Creech-Gionis will tell you she cant remember ever wanting to do anything but be a dentist. Her passion and love for the profession are evident in the way her patients are cared for. Her burning desire is to provide the very best dentistry has to offer, with the most up-to-date techniques and materials. Your comfort is paramount to her and her staff, and they take great measures to provide a relaxing, gentle and satisfying experience, every time.

Dr. Amy Creech-Gionis has wanted to be a dentist since she was just 14 years old. At Tampa Dental Wellness, she tries to help each patient feel calm and confident when receiving dental treatment. She most enjoys helping anxious patients overcome their fears and look forward to their dental visits.

Dr. Constanza L. Leal was born and raised in Mexico City and is fluent in Spanish! She and her family moved to Trinity, FLjust in time for her to start high school. After enjoying a few years in the sun, she moved to Buffalo, NY where she completed her Doctor in Dental Surgery degree. Afterwards, she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry where she was able toobserve and perform more complex and comprehensive dental procedure.

Dr. Leal enjoys all facets of dentistry, however her career has centered around cosmetic and surgical procedures. In dental school, she received the Student Award of Merit for outstanding achievement in the pursuit of esthetic dentistry which was presented by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and The George B. Snow Award for exhibiting excellence in prosthetic dentistry voted on by the faculty of UN's School of Dental Medicine. Currently, she is involved in rigorous training to perfect her advanced surgical and implant skills.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and her dog, Tequila. She enjoys cooking, cheering on the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as exploring new cities with her fiance, Brock.

Dr. Constanza L. Leal is a Spanish-speaking dentist who loves helping the Hispanic community maintain good oral health through high-quality dentistry. Dr. Leal is proud to be a part of Tampa Dental Wellness because it is an all-female practice that prioritizes patient comfort. She wants every patient who comes to her to feel like family.

Meet Dr. Nicole Mahdavieh! Dr. M, as we like to call her, was born in Cincinnati and moved to the Tampa Bay area during childhood. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science at The University of Florida and her dental degree from LECOM. She enjoys new foods and restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She is always striving to learn and grow and has a specific interest in nutrition and alternative, holistic strategies for health and wellness.

Dr. S Nicole Mahdavieh grew up watching her father hide his smile because of dental disease. She became a dentist because it allowed her to help people by combining dental aesthetics and state-of-the-art science. She loves being a part of Tampa Dental Wellness because she can build lifelong relationships with her patients by healing their smiles.

Traditionally, tooth replacement options consisted of removable dentures, partial dentures, or bridges. However, in the past 30 years, dental implants have risen in popularity, becoming the ideal form of restorative dentistry. With unmatched stability, convenience, and longevity, implants are the next best option after natural teeth.

While most dentists refer their implant patients to outside specialists, Dr. Creech-Gionis is a specialist herself. Having undergone additional training in implantology and I.V. sedation, she is able to perform every step of your treatment, ensuring your results are up to our high standards.

Tampa Dental Wellness offers dental implantstitanium tooth roots that are the next best thing to natural tooth roots. If you are missing all of your teeth, Dr. Amy Creech-Gionis can design a custom implant-supported denture that does not shift out of place. We use surgical guides to place dental implants as efficiently and precisely as possible.

Everyone was friendly, caring, and helped me to calm my nerves . My dentist Dr. Leal took her time and explained the implant process. She has pretty voice and her singing calmed me down. I had a great experience and everyone provided excellent customer services.

A missing tooth can disrupt the positions of adjacent teeth, upsetting your alignment, destabilizing your bite, and increasing your risk of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Implants can prevent these painful side effects.

Losing teeth can also permanently change your facial appearance. When tooth roots are no longer present, the jawbone begins to shrink, leading to hollowed cheeks, sunken lips, and wrinkles around the mouth. Because dental implants replace tooth roots, you will beable to retain your bone structure and a more youthful facial appearance.

Even the loss of one tooth can alter the way you bite and chew your food, potentially leading to changes in your diet. Becauseimplants are fixed in the jawbone, you will be able to confidently chew all the fibrous, nutritious foods that pose a challenge with traditional dentures.

Traditional dentures and bridges are removable and require additional daily maintenance. With implants, you do not have to worry about cleaning your restorations after meals, soaking them overnight, or using messy dental adhesives. You simply care for implants like you would your natural teeth.

Our teeth are composed of two parts: the visible crown, and the root that extends below the gum line. While traditional dentures and bridges restore the crowns, they do nothing to address missing tooth roots. On the other hand, implant treatment comprehensively replaces both parts of the tooth structure, improving the strength of your bite and providing natural-feeling function.

Dental implants require a few different procedures over the course of several months. While the timeline may seem long compared to other restorative options, the life-long benefits are well worth the wait. Here is what you can expect during treatment at our Westchase and Carrollwood, FL, offices...

Dr. Creech-Gionis will conduct a thorough oral exam to ensure your gums and jaw are strong enough for dental implants. We will take a series of diagnostic scans with our 3D scanning technology to assess your facial anatomy and plan your implant placement. Every patient can expect a custom-designed treatment plan that addresses their unique needs.

Some patients will require preparatory procedures like extractions, bone grafts, or sinus augmentations. You will need to heal from these procedures before receiving implants, which may take several months, depending on the treatment.

Dental implant surgery is an outpatient procedure that usually takes about one to two hours. Dr. Creech-Gionis will ensure your comfort by administering your desired form ofsedation and anesthesia. Then, using a surgical guide that will be custom-designed for your mouth, she willcarefully insertthe titanium implants through your gums and into your jawbone. Our high-tech, guided surgical system ensures your implants are precisely placed in the optimal location.

Over the next three to six months, your titanium posts will fuse with the jaw in a process known as 'osseointegration.' New tissue will grow around the implants, securing them to your bone and creating a secure base for your crown, bridge, or denture.

Once osseointegration is complete, you will return to our office for another minor procedure. Our dentist will make an incision in the gum tissue above each implant in order to attach abutments. These small, screw-like pieces will act as the point of connection between your implant and your permanent restoration. You will need another few weeks for the gum tissue to heal after receiving the abutments.

We will send impressions of your bite to our trusted dental lab where your crown, bridge, or denture will be crafted from the materials of your choice. When the finished product is ready (typically in two weeks or less), you will return to our office one more time for the placement of your restoration. Our dentist will examine the fit and overall appearance of your prosthetics, making sure you are satisfied before securing the restoration to your implants.You will leave our office with a complete, functional smile!

Choosing a skilled restorative dentist to place your implants is crucial to ensurequality results. The team at Tampa Dental Wellness is highly successful with implant procedures on the first attempt, saving patients the time and expense of revision surgery that may be necessary with less-experienced providers. With over24 years in practice, Dr. Creech-Gionis has the experience and aesthetic eye needed to providedurable and natural-looking results with dental implants.

The cost of your treatment will depend heavily on the extent of your tooth loss. Replacing one missing tooth with asingle implant and crownwill cost much less than replacing all of your teeth with a full set of implant-supported dentures.

Some patients may require bone grafting to restore the density of the jaw prior to implant treatment. In other cases, sinus augmentation surgery may be needed before a patient can be eligible for dental implants. Preparatory work will increase the total cost of treatment.

Sedation is recommended for implant procedures to make the visit easy and comfortable. The level of sedation or anesthesia you desire for your procedure will affect the overall cost of treatment. We offer all forms of sedation dentistry, including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and intravenous (IV) sedation.

Not only are dental implants the most comfortable and natural-feeling form of tooth replacement, but they are also the most permanent. In most cases, implants last a lifetime, and the implant-supported prostheticsare good for well over a decade. Therefore, while dental implants cost more up-front than traditional dentures, the longevity of implantscan make them the smarter financial investment.

But more importantly, implants are truly life-changing, simplifying your daily routine, increasing your self-confidence, and promoting a more enjoyable quality of life. Consider implants not only an investment in your oral health, but also an investment in yourself.