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Tampa, FL.

From Tampa, I-275 carries you across the bay into downtown St. Petersburg; the office at 132 Mirror Lake Dr. N. is minutes off the interstate. Tampa patients travel to Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD's downtown St. Petersburg office for biological dentistry care backed by more than 20 years of practice.

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In short

Natural Smiles is in downtown St. Petersburg, about 23 miles from downtown Tampa. The drive takes about 31 minutes without traffic, mostly along I-275 across the Howard Frankland Bridge. A trip during Tampa rush hours can take longer than this estimate.

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At a glance

Distance
About 23 miles
Drive time, no traffic
About 31 minutes
Main roads
I-375 and I-275 via Howard Frankland Bridge
Office county
Pinellas County
Nearest airport
Tampa International Airport, about 20 miles, about 29 minutes

Traveling from Tampa to our office.

From downtown Tampa, our office is 23 miles away, about a 30 minute drive without traffic.

Our office stands near the marina, about two blocks away, with Mirror Lake Park just across the street in downtown St. Petersburg. Drivers from downtown Tampa stay on I-275 for the entire route, crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge over Old Tampa Bay. The trip covers 23 miles and takes roughly 30 minutes when traffic is light. Patients from the greater Tampa area make this drive.

We recommend booking a new patient exam first. During this visit, Dr. Litano reviews a 3D CBCT scan and your health history, then prepares a treatment plan in writing with a cost estimate, before any decisions are made. If you are traveling for zirconia ceramic implants, the surgical phase can be completed in one trip, and our in-house lab can produce a zirconia crown in close to three hours. Out-of-town patients can stay in a private apartment above our office, one level up in the same building.

The drive from Tampa to the office

Leave downtown Tampa on I-275 and stay on the express lanes for about 10 miles. The route crosses the Howard Frankland Bridge and continues on I-275 for about 21 miles in all.

From there, take I-375, then follow 8th Street North and 2nd Avenue North. The route finishes on Mirror Lake Drive North, leading to the office.

Find Natural Smiles on the 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 Tampa 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 Tampa-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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    "Took my now 19 month old here back when she chipped her tooth at 13 months. He was great with her. … Every one who works here is so pleasant. I will continue to make the 1 hour and 15 minute drive here just because of the atmosphere!"

    W.B.
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    "I drive over an hour each way to see these people but they are the best. Very meticulous and confirm to the idea of first do no harm. A rare thing in modern dentistry."

    Mark F.
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    "Excellent experience because I knew I was in good hands & Dr. Litano knew what he was doing & was going to keep me safe from toxic metals!"

    Judy C.
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Tampa Patients

Coming from Tampa.

What Tampa patients ask before the first drive over.

Natural Smiles is about 23 miles from downtown Tampa. The drive takes about 31 minutes without traffic, mostly along I-275 across the Howard Frankland Bridge. Rush hour traffic in Tampa can add to that time.

The drive uses Mirror Lake Drive North, 2nd Avenue North and 8th Street North to reach I-375, then continues on I-275 across the Howard Frankland Bridge. The route stays on I-275 for about 21 miles in all, with the last 10 miles on the express lanes.

Tampa International Airport is about 20 miles from the Natural Smiles office. The drive takes about 29 minutes without traffic, using the same I-275 route over the Howard Frankland Bridge into Tampa.

We recommend scheduling a new patient exam first. This includes a 3D CBCT scan, a health history review, and a treatment plan in writing with a cost estimate, before any decisions are made.

Pages that go further

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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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