Your dental home, from checkups to crowns and implants
Start with an exam and a conversation about your concerns. Our three dentists provide preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care, with sedation options for patients who need additional support.
727-761-7359Exam, X-rays, and a consultation with the doctor for patients without insurance. Cleaning is not included.
Our team can review your specific plan and estimated benefits before treatment.
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The new dental home for you and your family when you need:
A new patient exam and a clear starting point
A dental cleaning and ongoing preventive care for you and your family
A dentist who accepts most major PPO plans
Help with tooth pain, sensitivity, or a dental concern
A second opinion before moving forward with treatment
A comfort-focused team if you feel nervous about dental care
A clear plan for fillings, crowns, implants, dentures, clear aligners, or cosmetic dentistry
A local St. Petersburg dentist for you or your family
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Hundreds of Google 5-star reviews from real patients in St. Pete.
Hear from patients who felt heard, understood, and cared for at St. Pete Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
"My visit was fantastic. Staff was great to deal with from check-in, to X-rays, Exam, cleaning, and checkout. X-rays were quick and efficient. Cleaning was great. Dr. Rushmore was excellent, explaining my X-rays to me and proving a unique insight."
"I had a great experience for the first time. Haven’t been to the dentist in about 10 years. Loved Dr. Matos and his assistant was lovely."
"Dr. Powless and the entire staff are great! From my dental cleanings with Megan or Whitney to my implants with Dr. Powless and Kim, everyone has been exceptional. The front desk staff are always welcoming which starts off each visit on the right path."
"I found this office through word of mouth, and I'm so grateful I did. I wanted a complete restoration after decades of teeth clenching, and Dr. Matos performed an incredible transformation using zirconia crowns and an implant."
"I absolutely love the energy and professionalism of this office. The dental hygienists are all wonderful. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing both Whitnie and Debra, and they are amazing professionals who truly care about their patients"
"I found my new dentist since moving to FL❣️ Private dentist not a "drive thru"! Great experience for a cracked tooth. Dr. Mateo was gentle & sweet! Kim was awesome explaining every step of the way (because I asked)."
"I have been a patient of Dr Powless for many years. I have referred many of my family and friends. Recently I found I needed a little more than just my normal teeth cleaning. Which by the way Whitney is gentle and will go the extra mile..."
"This office came highly recommended by several co-workers, and it truly lives up to the name. They treat you like Family — First Class Dentistry all the way! I’m so thankful to have finally found my permanent dental office after three years"
"Best dental practice I've been to. Very professional, clean, modern. Everyone's great. They're amazing with children as well, we've been taking our two toddlers."
"Dr Powless is the best dentist I have ever had. I’ve not ever had an experience like I have at his St Pete AND Tampa offices!!"
Meet your St. Pete dentists
R. Andrew Powless, DMD
Dr. Powless has more than 20 years of experience caring for patients with mental, physical, and developmental challenges.
Jose F. Matos, DDS
Dr. Matos listens to your goals and explains your treatment options. He speaks English and Spanish.
Carson Rushmore, DDS
Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Dr. Rushmore provides gentle general dental care with an emphasis on patient comfort.
Care beyond your first visit
Return to the same practice for cleanings, fillings, crowns, clear aligners, and tooth replacement. If you feel nervous about treatment, ask about sedation options. The team will review what is appropriate for your needs.
Our doctors bring decades of combined experience in family, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, and sedation dentistry.
Beyond exams and cleanings, the practice offers crowns, bridges, clear aligners, implants, dentures, emergency care, and sedation options.
Vatech CT, panoramic imaging, digital X-rays, and 3Shape digital scanning help support more precise treatment planning.
CareCredit options may help make restorative, cosmetic, or more complex care more manageable.
Dr. Powless has more than 20 years of experience caring for children and adults with mental, physical, and developmental challenges, with a patient, gentle approach for those who may need extra support during dental treatment.
Insurance, Self-Pay, and Financing Options
The team can help you understand your options before treatment begins. Coverage depends on your plan, benefits, and the treatment needed.
Insurance Coverage
Most major PPO dental plans accepted
Plans listed include Aetna, Careington, Cigna, Delta, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, Principal, Sun Life, and United Healthcare
In network with some Aetna, Cigna, and Careington discount dental plans
The practice does not accept DMOs or HMOs
The practice cannot file dental HMO or Medicare plans
Insurance benefits still need to be verified before treatment
$69 New Patient Visit
For patients without insurance.
Includes an exam, X-rays, and consultation with the doctor. Cleaning is not included.
The Powless Plan, our in-house dental savings plan, is also available for ongoing care. Ask about current membership details.
Flexible Financing
CareCredit accepted. Financing is subject to credit approval.
6, 12, or 18-month no-interest options may be available
Additional low-interest and extended plans may be available
Payment arrangements can be reviewed for larger treatment needs
Exact coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on your plan and treatment. The team can help review your information and explain estimated benefits before treatment begins.
Questions New Patients Often Ask
Yes. St. Pete Family & Cosmetic Dentistry welcomes new patients and offers new patient exams.
For self-pay patients, the $69 St. Pete new patient special includes the new patient exam, X-rays, and consultation with the doctor.
The practice does not accept DMOs or HMOs and cannot file dental HMO or Medicare plans.
Yes. Tell us you'd like a cleaning when you request your visit. The team will help arrange the appropriate appointment based on your needs and availability. Cleaning is not included in the $69 exam, X-rays, and consultation offer.
Yes. The practice provides family dental care for patients age 5 and older.
Yes. Cosmetic options include whitening, veneers, bonding, gum contouring, crowns, bridges, and clear aligners. Complimentary cosmetic smile evaluations are available.
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you plan to use benefits, a list of medications, and any recent dental records or X-rays if available.
Call us or complete the text-back form. We'll help with the next step and available appointment times. Submitting the form does not confirm an appointment.
The St. Petersburg office is located at 1747 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33704. Free parking is available in the office parking lot.
Yes. The practice accepts most major PPO dental plans. The team can help review your insurance information and estimate benefits before treatment begins.
Self-pay patients can ask about the $69 new patient special and the Powless Plan, the in-house dental savings plan for patients without dental insurance.
New patient appointments are not generally booked same day because the team needs time to review and verify insurance. If you have an urgent dental concern, call or text so the team can help with the next available approved option.
Yes. The practice offers a comfort-focused approach and sedation options, including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and hospital-based general anesthesia when appropriate. The right option depends on your needs and health history.
Yes. The practice offers dental implants, implant restorations, implant-supported dentures, partial dentures, implant-supported bridges, and full-arch implant restorations.
Coverage depends on your plan and the treatment needed. The team can collect your information, review what they can, and help explain estimated benefits before treatment starts.
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