Serving Silver Springs
A Saturday morning in Silver Springs turns into a dental emergency when a tooth cracks on a piece of ice, or a denture snaps in half the day before a family gathering. Those are the moments when having a dependable dental team nearby matters most — and they're exactly the kind of calls our team takes. For more than 30 years, we've cared for families across Marion County from our Ocala office, and Silver Springs residents make up a steady part of the people we see every week, from first-time toddler visits to full mouth rehabilitation.
We treat patients of every age under one roof, which means a Silver Springs family doesn't need to split appointments between three different offices. A parent can have a cleaning with our hygienist, a child can get dental sealants and fluoride treatment, and a grandparent can be fitted for partial dentures — all with the same team that already knows the family's history.
Our day-to-day care covers the full range of general dentistry: dental exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, and oral cancer screenings. From there, we handle work that many practices refer out. We perform root canal therapy on anterior, premolar, and molar teeth, including retreatments for root canals done elsewhere, and we treat cracked teeth and traumatic dental injuries. We also provide simple and surgical extractions, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, and sinus lift surgery.
Tooth loss is one of the most common reasons Silver Springs patients come to see us, and the right answer looks different for everyone. Some people need a single implant to fill one gap. Others are tired of a loose lower denture and want implant-supported dentures or snap-in dentures that stay put. For patients facing failing teeth across an entire arch, we provide All-on-4 and full arch dental implants, including Teeth In A Day. We place implants here and provide ongoing implant maintenance afterward.
Gum health often drives those decisions. We treat gum disease with scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance, and when more is needed, we offer gum grafting, periodontal regeneration, periodontal surgery, gingivectomy, and crown lengthening. We also use laser dentistry as part of our care. For patients who want cosmetic changes, we offer porcelain and composite veneers, composite bonding, gum contouring, in-office and take-home teeth whitening, and cosmetic smile-design consultations.
Why Silver Springs Families Keep Coming Back
Our on-site dental lab is the difference most patients notice first. Because we fabricate work in-house, we can offer same-day crowns, dentures, and denture repairs instead of sending a case out and asking you to wait weeks. For someone driving in from Silver Springs, that can turn two or three trips into one.
Access matters just as much. We accept patients without a referral for endodontic, oral surgery, periodontal, orofacial pain, and prosthodontic care, and we offer same-day emergency appointments. Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris lead our care, and we're members of the FDA and the Central Florida District Dental Association.
Here's what Silver Springs patients can expect from us:
- Care for all ages, from children's preventive visits and space maintainers to full mouth reconstruction for adults
- Emergency dental appointments when a tooth breaks, aches, or gets knocked out
- Orthodontic options including Invisalign and clear aligners for both children and adults, plus transfer patients and retainers for treatment started elsewhere
- Relief for jaw problems — TMJ/TMD therapy, jaw clicking or locking, limited jaw movement, jaw-related headaches, and chronic facial pain
- Comfort options including nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation dentistry
Insurance, Payment, and Making It Affordable
We accept all major PPO insurance plans, and our front desk will help you understand what your plan covers before treatment begins. For our specialty services — endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, orofacial pain, and prosthodontics — we file insurance claims as a general practitioner, which is often more straightforward for patients than navigating separate specialist billing.
We also welcome self-pay and cash patients. If you're planning a larger case such as implants, dentures, or full mouth rehabilitation, we offer flexible payment plans so the work can be scheduled in a way that fits your budget rather than postponed indefinitely.
Getting Started
Call our Ocala office to schedule. Let us know if you're dealing with pain, a broken tooth, or a denture problem, and we'll work to get you in for an emergency appointment rather than putting you on a waiting list.
At your first visit, we'll complete an exam, review your dental and medical history, and talk through what you want from your smile. We'll explain your options in plain language, including what's urgent and what can wait, so you leave with a clear plan — whether that's a routine cleaning schedule, night or sports mouth guards, or a longer-term restorative plan. Silver Springs patients are always welcome here.
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.