Preventive
Preventive Care & Cleanings
Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays, and personalized hygiene coaching. We pride ourselves on running an organized and on-time schedule, so a six-month checkup stays a six-month checkup.
What we do
From routine cleanings to in-office sedation for our most anxious and medically complex patients, Dr. Powless and our team provide the full spectrum of family, cosmetic, and special-needs dental care under one roof in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Our specialties
Most of the families who find us were referred by another patient. The reason is almost always one of these two services.
Dr. Powless is experienced and certified in administering anesthesia that is "painless." We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and in-office IV anesthesia, plus a range of techniques to ease your visit. Because our Davis Blvd office is directly next to Tampa General Hospital, deeper sedation can be done here rather than scheduled as a separate outpatient procedure.
Ask about sedation optionsWe have built our practice around patients who other offices struggle to serve: children and adults with developmental, behavioral, or medical complexities. Visits move at the patient's pace. When sedation is necessary it happens in-office. Families regularly tell us they have been bringing the same loved one here for ten and twenty years.
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We treat cleanings, cosmetic work, and full restorative care all under the same roof, so the same team you trust for a six-month checkup is the team you trust when something more involved comes up.
Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays, and personalized hygiene coaching. We pride ourselves on running an organized and on-time schedule, so a six-month checkup stays a six-month checkup.
A beautiful, confident smile changes lives and attitudes. We help you plan and stage cosmetic work around the goals that matter to you, whether that's a single front tooth or a full smile makeover.
Professional whitening that's measurably brighter than what you can buy at the drugstore, done safely for your enamel and gums. Ask about our current promotions — special offers rotate throughout the year.
Composite fillings that match the natural shade of your teeth, so a restoration blends in instead of standing out. A modern replacement for older silver amalgam work.
Permanent, natural-feeling replacements for missing teeth. We plan implant cases carefully, walking you through timing, bone health, and the final restoration so you know what to expect at every step.
Crowns to protect a tooth that's been weakened by decay or a large filling, and bridges to close a gap where a tooth has been lost. Fabricated to match your bite and the shape of your existing smile.
Full and partial dentures designed for comfort and a natural look. We take the time to get the fit right, with follow-up adjustments included so you actually wear them.
Treatment for gum disease, from deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) through ongoing maintenance. Catching periodontal issues early is one of the best things you can do for the rest of your dental care plan.
If you've put off the dentist for years, you're who we built this practice for. Slow appointments, frequent check-ins, weighted blankets, headphones, sedation if you want it. Nothing about your visit will be rushed.
In-office sedation
Our Tampa office sits directly next to Tampa General Hospital. That matters because it lets Dr. Powless provide in-office sedation in cases where most general practices would have to refer you out for an outpatient procedure. For families coordinating care around a special-needs patient, this often turns a multi-week scheduling project into a single appointment.
Families & caregivers
Caregivers find us because their loved one needs a dentist who will move slowly, repeat steps without frustration, and not panic if a visit doesn't go to plan. Our hygienists and assistants have spent years learning what works — for children on the autism spectrum, adults with developmental disabilities, patients with mobility limitations, and patients who simply need extra time.
"Dr. Powless and his staff are great. We've been taking our special needs daughter there for 20 years. Even though she is very uncooperative it doesn't faze Dr. Powless or the assistants as they go about their work. Dr. Powless is always cheerful and positive. A unique dentist!"
Paying for care
We are happy to file claims with most major dental insurance companies and work to maximize your benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket cost. Bring your card to your first visit and we'll verify coverage before treatment begins.
If you do not have insurance, we offer payment plans and financing options through CareCredit so larger treatment plans can be split into monthly payments that fit your budget.
Ready when you are
Call us, send a message, or stop by the office. We're glad to talk through what a visit would look like before you commit to anything.
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