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Sarasota patients served at the St. Petersburg office

Biological dentist near
Sarasota, FL.

Sarasota patients cross the Sunshine Skyway into St. Petersburg, a drive our regulars call worth every trip. With more than 20 years of biological dentistry experience, Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD welcomes patients from Sarasota to his downtown St. Petersburg office.

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In short

Natural Smiles is in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, about 37 miles from downtown Sarasota. The drive takes about 54 minutes without traffic. The route follows I-275 across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, then US 19, US 41 and US 301 into Sarasota.

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At a glance

Distance
about 37 miles
Drive time without traffic
about 54 minutes
Main roads
I-275, US 19, US 41 and US 301
County
Pinellas County
Nearest airport
Tampa International Airport, about 20 miles, about 29 minutes

Driving from Sarasota to our office.

Natural Smiles is 37.5 miles from downtown Sarasota, about 53 minutes away when there is no traffic.

From downtown Sarasota, the drive goes north on US 41 and US 301, then onto US 19 and I-275 across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge into St. Petersburg. The office is in downtown St. Petersburg at 132 Mirror Lake Dr. N., Unit 101, with Mirror Lake Park across the street and the marina two blocks away.

A first visit includes a new patient exam, a 3D CBCT scan, a health history review, and a treatment plan in writing with a cost estimate before you decide on care. Patients travel to us for zirconia ceramic implants, SMART mercury removal and cavitation surgery, and those coming for zirconia implants can complete the surgical phase in one trip. Our in-house lab can produce one zirconia crown in close to three hours, and a private apartment above the office is available for out-of-town patients.

The route from Sarasota to the office

From downtown Sarasota, drivers take North Orange Avenue and Fruitville Road, also known as County Road 780, then continue on US 301 and 1st Street West for about 11 miles. The road crosses the Hernando DeSoto Bridge and continues on the Tamiami Trail, or US 41, for about 3 miles, then US 19 for about 3 miles.

From there, I-275 continues for about 16 miles across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, then I-175, 6th Street North and Mirror Lake Drive North lead to the office. This route does not use I-75.

Find the office on a map

Natural Smiles is at 132 Mirror Lake Dr. N., Unit 101, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

  • 132 Mirror Lake Dr. N., Unit 101
  • St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • (727) 300-0044
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Worth the Drive

What Sarasota patients come for.

The three services patients most often cross the bay for, all planned on 3D imaging and finished metal-free.

  • Two white zirconia ceramic dental implants

    Ceramic zirconia implants

    Metal-free tooth replacement that integrates with bone and resists corrosion.

    • Zero metal, zero corrosion
    • CBCT-planned placement
    • Swiss BioHealth Protocol
    • Same-day lab restorations
    Zirconia implants
  • A treatment room with a dental chair and SMART air filtration

    Careful mercury removal

    Our IAOMT-certified SMART protocol removes amalgam fillings without exposing you to vapor or particulate.

    • IAOMT SMART certified
    • HEPA + activated carbon capture
    • Nitrile dam isolation
    • Oxygen support during procedure
    How SMART works
  • Sterile dental instrument tray ready for treatment

    Cavitation surgery

    Evaluate and treat FDOJ, a chronic inflammatory condition in the jawbone.

    • CBCT 3D imaging evaluation
    • Fatty Degenerative Osteonecrosis
    • Surgical debridement
    • Ozone + LPRF healing
    About cavitations
Patient Reviews

What Sarasota-area patients say.

Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Google, Facebook and Healthgrades.

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    "Dr. Litano is a saint! I was dreading having to have a tooth pulled and he put my mind to ease. Love how he’s a one stop shop for removal + putting in a non toxic implant! He is very kind & caring too!"

    Natalie T.
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    "Thank you, amazing staff at Natural Smiles! You are always so patient and accommodating, giving me all the time and attention my teeth need! Driving from Sarasota is so worth it! Such gratitude for each of you!"

    Wendy C. Sarasota, FL
  • ★★★★★
    Google

    "This isn't your average or even better dentist, Dr Litano knows his craft, has all the best tools, and is exceptionally gifted to provide the best care in a way that makes you feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!"

    Kathy M.
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Sarasota Patients

Coming from Sarasota.

What Sarasota patients ask before the first drive over.

Natural Smiles is about 37 miles from downtown Sarasota. The drive takes about 54 minutes without traffic, following I-275 across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Traffic can add time to the trip.

Tampa International Airport is the closest, about 20 miles from the office, about a 29 minute drive without traffic over the Howard Frankland Bridge. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about 35 miles away, about a 50 minute drive, on the same route over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Patients from Sarasota can stay in a private apartment above the office during treatment. The in-house lab can mill a single zirconia crown in about three hours, and zirconia ceramic implant cases can often finish the surgical phase in a single trip.

New patients start with an exam and a 3D CBCT scan, along with a review of their health history. From there, Dr. Litano provides a treatment plan in writing with a cost estimate before any decisions are made.

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Schedule your visit from Sarasota.

A consultation with a 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.

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