Convenient Access from Stone Creek
About 20 minutes is all it takes to reach Pruitt Dentistry from the Stone Creek entrance on SW 80th Avenue. If you are weighing a dentist near Stone Creek for dentures, crowns or a replacement tooth, our office in south-central Ocala handles all three. The calendar opens at 8:00 AM, so a morning visit leaves the rest of the day free.
From the junction of SW 80th Avenue and SW 63rd Street Road, drive north on SW 80th Avenue for about 1.8 miles and turn right on SW 38th Street. Stay east for roughly three miles as it becomes SW 40th Street, then bear right onto SW 43rd Court, which turns into SW 43rd Street Road and then SW 42nd Street as it crosses I-75. Continue on SW 32nd Street, turn left on SE 3rd Avenue (CR 475), and take SW 1st Avenue and SE 29th Street to 2835 SE 3rd Ct, Ocala, FL 34471.
The trip from the entrance covers 10.0 miles and has no tolls; homes deeper inside the gates add a few minutes. Use Google Maps to see the last few turns. Nearby On Top of the World and Fore Ranch each have a page of their own.
Why Stone Creek Residents Look to Our Ocala Office
Stone Creek is a private, gated residential community in unincorporated southwest Marion County. It lies west of I-75, on the west side of SW 80th Avenue between SR 200 and SW 38th Street, and its homes use Ocala mailing addresses. Liberty Triangle is a close neighbor along the same stretch of the county.
SW 80th Avenue is the spine of daily life here. Sholom Park, a 44-acre botanical garden with paved, accessible paths, sits a short distance south of the Stone Creek entrance, and West Port High School is farther north on the same road. SR 200, the main corridor for southwest Marion County, meets I-75 at exit 350 a few miles to the east.
For residents of Stone Creek, our office is a straightforward run east across the interstate. The route avoids SR 200 entirely and stays on SW 38th Street and SW 42nd Street for most of the way. Once you have made the trip, the next one is easy.
Hours are consistent from week to week. We are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Mondays and Fridays alternate on the same hours. A quick call confirms which of those two days is open before you plan around it.
Replacing and Protecting Teeth: What Stone Creek Patients Should Know
Most adults reach a point where a tooth has had all the patching it can take. A large filling gives way, a crack spreads, or a tooth works loose because the gum and bone around it have broken down. The question then becomes whether to save the tooth with a crown or remove it and plan a replacement.
Our dentists answer that with a careful exam and digital imaging, not a guess. A tooth with enough healthy structure can usually be crowned. One that is cracked below the gum line or badly infected is often better removed, and the area is fully numbed before an extraction begins.
Dentures remain one of the most practical ways to replace several teeth at once. Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch, partials fill gaps around healthy teeth with clasps, and implant-supported dentures attach to implants for a firmer hold. Certain dentures are made with our in-office 3D printing, and the team gives you a clear timeline at the consultation.
Nerves can make all of this harder. If dental visits leave you tense, nitrous oxide takes the edge off while you stay awake and able to talk. Combined with a calm, no-pressure pace, it helps many patients finish treatment they have postponed for a long time.
Restorations That Matter to a Dentist Near Stone Creek
Dentures
Full, partial and implant-supported options, each custom-fitted from detailed impressions of your mouth. Most patients need one or two follow-up appointments to fine-tune the fit, and later relines keep it comfortable as the mouth changes.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
A crown reinforces a tooth that has lost too much structure for a filling, including teeth treated with a root canal. Bridges span one or more missing teeth and stay fixed in place.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
A gentle mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen, breathed through a small nose mask, helps anxious patients relax during longer restorative work. The team adjusts it as you go and checks that you feel alert before you leave.
Tooth Extractions
Extraction is never the first suggestion, but sometimes it protects your overall oral health. You leave with clear aftercare steps and a conversation about replacement already started.
Dental Implants
Dr. Pruitt places implants at our Ocala office, using a surgical guide to plan placement when one is appropriate. Each implant case begins with a free consultation that covers your x-rays, bone and every question you bring.
Meet Your Ocala Dental Team
Dr. Patrick Pruitt is known for a gentle, unhurried manner with anxious patients, and his particular passion is restorative work, especially dentures. Dr. Sydnie Costello, DMD, completed her bachelor's at the University of Florida in 2017 before dental school in Birmingham. In her spare time she collects antiques and listens to history podcasts.
Insurance & Financing
The office accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks, and it works with a multitude of insurance providers. You get a detailed cost breakdown before treatment, and the forms and financing page explains your choices. Cherry monthly plans are another option for larger restorative work, with no hard credit check to see your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pruitt Dentistry from Stone Creek, and how do I get there?
Our office is 10.0 miles from the Stone Creek entrance at SW 80th Avenue and SW 63rd Street Road, usually about 20 minutes. Go north on SW 80th Avenue, east on SW 38th Street, then follow SW 42nd and SW 32nd Street across I-75 to SE 3rd Avenue. Anyone choosing a dentist near Stone Creek will find no tolls on the way.
Will my new dentures look natural?
They should. Every denture is custom-made from detailed impressions of your mouth and shaped for a comfortable, natural appearance. Dr. Pruitt takes extra time at each step, from impressions to the final fitting, because fit and craftsmanship shape how a denture looks and feels. A well-made partial denture can be nearly invisible.
Should a broken tooth be crowned or pulled?
Save it with a crown whenever enough healthy structure remains. If the break runs below the gum line, the tooth is badly infected or the surrounding bone has weakened, removal may be the healthier choice. Our dentists check with digital imaging first, explain both paths and the costs, and talk through replacement options before any tooth comes out.
Should I avoid eating before a visit with nitrous oxide?
Skip a large or heavy meal shortly before your appointment. Nitrous oxide can occasionally cause nausea when someone has just eaten a big meal. Let the team know about congestion or a recent cold too, since the gas is breathed through the nose. They will also review your medications and give instructions based on your treatment.
How many appointments does it take to get new dentures?
Expect a few. A consultation and assessment come first, with impressions taken, followed by custom fabrication, sometimes using our in-office 3D printing. At the fitting, adjustments are made for comfort, and most patients need one or two follow-up visits to fine-tune the fit. You get a clear timeline at your consultation.
Schedule Your Visit from Stone Creek
When it is time to repair or replace a tooth, a dentist near Stone Creek is a 20-minute drive away; call 352-389-4054 to book a visit. See every community we serve on the Areas We Serve page, or go to the Dentist Ocala, FL homepage to learn more about us.