Tampa Dental Services
Many treatments start and finish on the same day
Medically reviewed by Dr. Roderick Davies, DDS, Ret. Captain, U.S. Army, Lead Dentist. Last updated October 24, 2026.
Start with the problem you want solved
Optum Dental Arts offers Tampa dental services from routine cleanings to full-arch implants, with sedation from our in-house dental anesthesiologist. Each section below groups related treatments, with a full page for each one. Not sure which you need? Start with an exam, and we'll walk you through your options.
Preventive dentistry keeps small problems small
Cleanings, exams, and screenings catch cavities and gum disease while they're still easy to treat.
Preventive dentistry
Our preventive visits pair cleanings and low-radiation digital x-rays with fluoride and oral cancer screenings, usually every six months. You'll have a cozy blanket, a TV with headphones, and our complimentary beverage bar while you're here.
Cleanings & exams
We remove plaque and tartar, polish and finish with fluoride, and then Dr. Davies checks for early cavities and gum disease. Patients with gum disease or frequent cavities may visit more often than twice a year.
Oral cancer screening
We build a visual and hands-on check of your jaw, cheeks, and throat into routine exams. A mouth sore that lasts longer than two weeks deserves a closer look.
Nightguards
A custom nightguard made to match your bite protects enamel from grinding and can ease jaw soreness and morning headaches.
Cosmetic dentistry for color, shape, and alignment
Stains, chips, and gaps each have their own fix, and some smiles call for a few of them together.
Cosmetic dentistry
Our cosmetic menu includes bonding, Opalescence whitening, porcelain veneers, and full smile makeovers. Bonding usually takes one visit and needs little or no enamel removal.
KöR teeth whitening
Choose in-office KöR whitening or take-home trays, with lower-sensitivity options for patients with sensitive teeth.
Porcelain veneers
Thin porcelain shells cover stains, chips, gaps, and mild misalignment. With good care, veneers typically last 10 to 15 years or more.
Smile makeovers
A makeover combines treatments in a set order: whitening first, then alignment, then veneers or crowns, with implants usually last. Staining, crooked or gapped teeth, and uneven edges are the usual signs a smile makeover makes sense.
Clear aligner therapy
Clear aligners straighten teeth without metal braces when you wear them 20 to 22 hours a day and switch to a new set every few weeks. A retainer holds your new alignment once you finish.
Restorative dentistry and same-day repairs
When a tooth breaks, decays, or goes missing, we repair or replace it, often in a single appointment.
Restorative dentistry
Our restorative care covers composite fillings, root canal therapy, crowns, bridges and dentures. We match each crown, bridge, or denture to the shape and shade of your own teeth.
Composite fillings
Tooth-colored resin fills a cavity in a single visit and needs less drilling than a metal filling.
Dental crowns
Our same-day crowns let you leave with your new crown in one appointment, while traditional crowns usually take two visits. Either way, a crown typically lasts 10 to 15 years with good care.
Same-day dentistry
Digital impressions, 3D imaging, and in-office milling let us design and place crowns, fillings, and cracked-tooth repairs in one visit. We also offer same-day care for urgent extractions and loose or lost restorations.
Dentures & partials
Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch, and partials fill gaps around the natural teeth you still have. Follow-up visits fine-tune the fit during the first few weeks.
Implant restorations
Once an implant heals, we attach a single crown, a bridge, a denture or a full-arch restoration to it.
Dental implants with a second look at tough cases
Dr. Davies is one of a small number of dentists in the country trained to place zygomatic and pterygoid implants, which can avoid sinus lifts and bone grafts in some upper-jaw cases. When another office says you're not a candidate, we take a second look.
Dental implants
Implants replace one tooth, several teeth, or a full arch, and Dr. Davies maps each one in advance with 3D-guided implant placement.
Full-arch dental implants
We typically place five or six Neodent implants per arch, and your temporary teeth usually go in the same day. Dr. Michael Walbom, our in-house board-certified dental anesthesiologist, handles your sedation so Dr. Davies can focus on the implants.
Implant-supported dentures
These dentures attach to implants, so they stay secure without adhesive. The implants fuse with your jawbone for several months before we attach your custom denture.
Sinus lifts
A sinus lift adds bone to the upper jaw when there isn't enough to hold an implant. The new bone takes about 4 to 6 months to integrate before implant placement.
Gum care and grafting
Healthy gums and enough jawbone keep both natural teeth and implants stable.
Periodontics
Our gum treatments include scaling and root planing, antibiotic therapy, laser treatment, and gum surgery. Laser therapy means less bleeding and faster healing.
Gum disease treatment
Early and moderate gum disease usually responds to scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning below the gumline. Gum disease starts as gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis, which may call for surgery.
Bone grafting
A bone graft rebuilds jawbone lost to missing teeth or gum disease so it can support an implant. Grafts use your own bone, donor bone, animal-source bone or synthetic material, and they fuse with your natural bone over several months.
Gum grafting
Connective tissue, free gingival, and pedicle grafts cover exposed roots and thicken thin gums. Discomfort is usually mild and fades within a few days.
Relief for jaw pain and snoring
TMD treatment
For jaw tightness, clicking, or TMD-related migraines, we offer custom nightguards, bite therapy, and photobiomodulation with the Gemini EVO diode laser. Injectable therapy, including Botox, temporarily relaxes overactive jaw muscles to reduce pain and tension.
Sleep apnea treatment
A custom oral appliance repositions your jaw to improve airflow while you sleep, an option for patients who'd rather not use a CPAP mask.
Extractions and urgent repairs
We offer same-day emergency care, and new patients can start with a $29 emergency exam & x-ray.
Tooth extraction
We remove teeth that are badly damaged, infected, or crowding others, with sedation available, and talk through replacements like implants or bridges. Most patients heal within one to two weeks.
Simple tooth extraction
We numb the area with a local anesthetic before removing the tooth. Skip brushing the site for 24 hours and avoid straws while the clot forms.
Wisdom teeth removal
We offer sedation for wisdom teeth removal, and most patients recover within a week, starting with about two days of rest.
Emergency dentistry
We treat severe toothaches, cracked or fractured teeth, knocked-out teeth and soft tissue injuries. A knocked-out tooth has its best chance when you reach a dentist within 30 to 60 minutes.
Dental trauma repair
Trauma repair covers dislodged and knocked-out teeth, root fractures, jaw injuries and internal damage that shows up as discoloration after an impact.
Four levels of sedation with an in-house anesthesiologist
Sedation dentistry
Choose nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, or general anesthesia, which Dr. Walbom delivers and monitors. We track your vital signs the whole time.
Why patients choose Optum Dental Arts
- Dr. Davies is a retired U.S. Army captain and a member of the American Board of Oral Implantology.
- Full-arch patients typically get five or six implants per arch.
- iTero and TRIOS scanners, CBCT 3D imaging, and a 3D printer sit right in our office.
- Same-day crowns, milled in-house while you relax.
- Warm towels, blankets, TVs with headphones, and a beverage bar.
Paying for your care
We accept most major insurance plans, including Delta Dental, Humana, United Healthcare, and Sunlife, plus MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, and GEHA through Premier, and we handle claim submissions. Insurance consultations are free, and our team can give you a cost estimate.
Without insurance, you can join our in-house dental discount plan, use in-house financing, or make monthly payments through one of OUR six financing partners.
“I am 100% pleased with the excellent care I received at Optum Dental Arts. The doctor has state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technology. The best part is that the doctor explains everything he is doing. He is caring, kind, extremely proficient, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Optum Dental Arts for all of your dental needs.”
“I’m so glad I found Optum Dental Arts! The front office team is exceptional. They’re always friendly and accommodating. The dental hygienist is very personable and knowledgeable, and does great work. She really makes you feel comfortable during your visit as does the doctor. I highly recommend this dental practice.”
“Optum Dental Arts is beautifully decorated and clean. They have state-of-the-art dental machines. The hygienist was very gentle. The doctor took his time explaining everything thing to me. I must say, the whole experience was phenomenal. Bravo for putting all the hard work into making this office and team a winner.”
“The professionalism and friendliness of the whole team are outstanding. Everyone was friendly, respectful, and efficient. You will not be disappointed if you choose Dr. Davies and his entire staff.”
“I absolutely love this dental office! Everyone is so positive, friendly, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. They make you feel comfortable with thoughtful touches like a warm blanket and heated neck pillow. My dental hygienist is the sweetest, and the dentist is honest, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about his patients. The ladies at the front desk are just as wonderful! It’s rare to find an office where the entire team is this amazing. Highly recommend!”
“One of the BEST dental experiences I’ve ever had, if not THE BEST! From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed and comfortable. Everyone I interacted with was incredibly kind, friendly, and professional. The dental hygienist Faby was absolutely amazing! She was so gentle with my teeth, patient, and sweet, which made the entire experience so pleasant.”
“Always a pleasant experience with friendly faces!”
Tampa dental services FAQs
How do I know which service I need?
Start with an exam. At Optum Dental Arts, Dr. Davies reviews your x-rays and your goals, then walks you through the Tampa dental services that fit.
Can I combine several treatments in one plan?
Yes. Smile makeovers follow a set order: whitening first, then alignment, then veneers or crowns, with implants usually last. Implant patients who need more bone get a bone graft or sinus lift before the implant goes in.
What can I finish in one visit?
At Optum Dental Arts in Tampa, FL, same-day crowns, composite fillings, cracked-tooth repairs, and urgent extractions can all finish in one appointment. Full-arch implant patients usually leave surgery day with temporary teeth.
Do you take my dental insurance?
Optum Dental Arts accepts most major plans, including Delta Dental, Humana, United Healthcare, and Sunlife, plus MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, and GEHA through Premier. Our team handles claim submissions and offers free insurance consultations.
How much will my treatment cost?
Your cost depends on your treatment plan and coverage, and our team can estimate it once you've had an exam. Optum Dental Arts offers new patients without insurance a $99 cleaning, exam & x-ray, and implant patients can book a free implant consultation.
What are my options without insurance?
Optum Dental Arts offers an in-house dental discount plan and in-house financing. You can also make monthly payments through partners such as Cherry, CareCredit, and Sunbit.
Should I choose implants or dentures?
Dentures rest on your gums, implants anchor in the jawbone, and implant-supported dentures combine the two. Choosing between implants and dentures comes down to your oral health, budget, and preferences, and a free implant consultation at Optum Dental Arts shows you where you stand.
Do you offer sedation?
Yes. Optum Dental Arts offers nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, with Dr. Michael Walbom, our in-house dental anesthesiologist, delivering general anesthesia. Plan on a driver after oral sedation.
Pick a time that works for you
New patients can start with a $99 cleaning, exam & x-ray, a $29 emergency exam & x-ray, or a free implant consultation. Call 813-600-5256 or book online.
Visit us on Gunn Hwy
Phone: 813-600-5256
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.