Serving Fort McCoy
A tooth cracks on a Sunday afternoon, a child wakes up with a swollen jaw before school, or a denture that fit fine for years suddenly rubs the wrong way. For families in Fort McCoy, those moments usually mean figuring out who can see you quickly and handle the problem start to finish. That's the kind of care we've built our practice around: general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry under one roof, with an on-site dental lab that lets us make and repair many things the same day instead of sending you home to wait.
We've been caring for smiles in Ocala for more than 30 years, and Fort McCoy families have been part of that story for a long time. Rural Marion County living often means driving a bit for care, so we try to make each visit count — combining exams, cleanings, and treatment planning where it makes sense, and keeping the number of separate appointments as low as we reasonably can.
Our team sees patients of every age, from toddlers getting a first exam to adults rebuilding a full smile. Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris lead our care, supported by a dental hygienist on staff for cleanings and periodontal maintenance. We're members of the FDA and the Central Florida District Dental Association, and we file insurance claims as a general practice, which keeps billing simpler for families managing one plan across several household members.
Most of what people need, we handle in-house. Preventive care is the foundation: exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral cancer screenings. From there, treatment ranges from fillings, crowns, onlays, and bonding to root canal therapy on front teeth, premolars, and molars — including retreatment of root canals done elsewhere. We treat cracked teeth and traumatic dental injuries, and we take patients without a referral.
When teeth are missing or failing, our options include bridges, complete and partial dentures, implant-supported dentures and bridges, All-on-4 and full-arch implants, bone grafting, and sinus lift surgery. Gum care covers scaling and root planing, gum disease treatment, gum grafting, periodontal regeneration, crown lengthening, gingivectomy, and cosmetic gum contouring. We also offer orthodontic care with Invisalign and clear aligners for children and adults, accept orthodontic transfer patients, and make retainers for people who finished treatment somewhere else. For jaw pain, clicking, locking, or headaches tied to the jaw, we evaluate and treat TMJ and TMD concerns, and we provide night guards and sports mouth guards. Cosmetic options include porcelain and composite veneers, in-office and take-home whitening, and smile-design consultations.
Why Fort McCoy Families Keep Coming Back
The on-site lab is the difference people notice first. Because crowns, dentures, and denture repairs can often be made and adjusted here, a broken denture doesn't have to mean weeks without one. Our lab also supports same-day crowns, which matters when a long drive makes a second trip inconvenient.
Comfort matters too, especially for anxious patients and children. We offer nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation, and we take time to explain what's happening before it happens. Here's what you can generally expect from us:
- Emergency appointments, including same-day availability for urgent problems
- Care for all ages, so the whole family can be seen at one practice
- No referral needed for implant, gum, root canal, denture, or jaw-pain care
- Same-day crowns, dentures, and denture repairs through our on-site lab
- Sedation options and clear explanations before treatment begins
Insurance, Payment, and Planning Ahead
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a general practitioner, which often simplifies coverage for procedures that might otherwise be billed through a specialist. If you're unsure what your plan includes, bring your card and we'll review the details with you before treatment is scheduled.
We also welcome self-pay and cash patients, and we offer flexible payment plans. Larger treatment — full mouth reconstruction, implants, or a complete arch — can often be phased so the work fits your budget and your schedule. We'll walk through the sequence, what's urgent versus what can wait, and what each stage involves, so there are no surprises partway through.
Getting Started
New patients from Fort McCoy are welcome, whether you're due for a routine cleaning, dealing with pain right now, or considering implants or aligners. Call our Ocala office to schedule, and let us know if you're in discomfort so we can look for the soonest opening.
Your first visit typically includes an exam, any needed images, and a conversation about your goals and history. From there we'll outline options, timing, and cost, and you decide how to move forward. We're happy to answer questions by phone beforehand if that helps you plan the trip.
Let's Get Your Smile Scheduled
Whether you need a routine cleaning, a same-day crown from our on-site lab, or an emergency appointment, our team in Ocala is ready to help — call us today and we'll walk you through your options, including PPO insurance, self-pay, and flexible payment plans.