Convenient Access from Belleview
If you are weighing a dentist in Belleview, FL, Pruitt Dentistry is a 15-minute drive north, almost all of it on a single highway. Our office is in south-central Ocala, and our two general dentists treat young children, working adults and retirees alike. Weekday appointments start at 8:00 AM, which leaves most of the day open once you head home.
From Belleview City Hall at 5343 SE Abshier Blvd, go northwest on Abshier Boulevard, the stretch where US 27, US 301 and US 441 run together. Stay on it for about eight miles, passing the Santos Trailhead of the Cross Florida Greenway on the way into Ocala. Turn left on SE 32nd Street, right on SE 3rd Avenue (CR 475), then follow SW 1st Avenue and SE 29th Street to 2835 SE 3rd Ct, Ocala, FL 34471.
The trip is 8.9 miles and costs nothing in tolls, and most of it is one road with no tricky turns. Save the office on Google Maps so the last few blocks are easy the first time. We also have pages for nearby Silver Springs Shores and Summerfield.
Why Belleview Households Make the Drive North
Belleview is an incorporated city in southern Marion County, and it has been one since May 8, 1885. Its name comes from the French "belle vue," or beautiful view, and the city calls itself the "City with Small Town Charm." City Hall even works out of a 1928 school building in the Mission Revival style, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Belleview sits about 10 miles southeast of Ocala, and US 27, US 301 and US 441 all lead northwest from the center of town straight there. The same road runs southeast to Leesburg. The drive to our office stays on it until a few turns at the very end.
The community has deep roots of its own. Its library began as a reading room in 1886, the year after the city incorporated, and moved into its current building in 2008. The Lake Lillian Neighborhood Historic District around the city park joined the National Register in 1999, the same year as City Hall.
What Belleview patients tend to want is one practice for the whole household. We see children for checkups, adults for crowns and gum care, and older patients for dentures and implants, all in the same building. Family block appointments put several people in the chair back to back, so one trip up Abshier Boulevard can cover a parent and two kids.
Our hours are steady and simple. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Mondays and Fridays alternating, so calling ahead tells you which of those two days is open. Tuesday through Thursday are open every week.
Dental Priorities for Belleview's Mix of Ages
Belleview's population is spread across every stage of life. Roughly one resident in five is under 18, and about the same share is 65 or older. Around a third of households are a single person.
For the younger half of town, families with children at the city's elementary, middle and high schools need dependable checkups, sealants and fluoride. A slip on wet concrete at Lake Lillian or the Wilma Loar Splash Park, two of the city's parks, can chip a front tooth. Small chips can often be fixed with bonding, and the office does its best to see patients same-day when emergencies happen.
For older residents, the questions are usually about keeping or replacing teeth. A cracked molar may need a crown, a missing tooth may call for a bridge or an implant, and a loose denture may be ready for a new fit. Dr. Pruitt places implants at our Ocala office, so patients do not have to drive somewhere else for the surgical step.
For anyone on a fixed budget, the cost of a big repair is a fair concern. That is why every plan comes with a clear breakdown first, and why we offer Cherry monthly payments for larger work. Nothing is scheduled until you know what it involves.
Timing matters too. Abshier Boulevard is the main highway through town, and rush hour adds time on any highway into Ocala. An 8:00 AM slot gets the visit done before the day fills up and leaves the afternoon free for the rest of your plans.
Looking Beyond a Dentist in Belleview, FL: Care Worth the Short Drive
Dental Crowns & Bridges
A crown covers and reinforces a tooth weakened by a crack, deep decay or a large old filling. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the teeth beside the gap, and it stays fixed in place.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays, tooth-colored fillings, sealants and fluoride, for patients from toddlers to grandparents. Parents can stack their children's visits in a family block and save a second drive.
Dentures
Full, partial and implant-supported dentures, each fitted with care at every step. Restorative work, and dentures most of all, is where Dr. Pruitt's passion lies, and certain dentures are made with our in-office 3D printing.
Dental Implants
An implant is a small titanium post topped with a custom porcelain crown, and it protects the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Every implant case starts with a free consultation to see whether it is the right option for you.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth is too damaged or infected to save, the area is fully numbed before it is removed. You go home with clear aftercare steps, and our doctors talk through replacement options before you leave.
Meet Your Ocala Dental Team
Dr. Patrick Pruitt was born and raised in Ocala and trained at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville before opening this practice in 2019. Dr. Sydnie Costello joined him in caring for local patients in 2023, after earning her DMD at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Between them, Belleview families can choose the dentist whose style suits them best.
Insurance & Financing
We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks, and we work with a multitude of insurance providers. The team files claims for you and explains the costs before work starts. For a crown, implant or new denture, Cherry payment plans let you check monthly options with no hard credit check.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pruitt Dentistry from Belleview, and how do I get there?
From Belleview City Hall it is 8.9 miles, usually about 15 minutes. You take Abshier Boulevard (US 27/301/441) northwest, then turn left on SE 32nd Street and right on SE 3rd Avenue (CR 475) toward SE 3rd Ct. Patients weighing a dentist in Belleview, FL often find the single-highway drive easy, and there are no tolls.
Should I choose a bridge or an implant to replace one tooth?
It depends on the teeth around the gap. A bridge anchors to the neighboring teeth, which have to be shaped to support it, while an implant stands on its own and helps protect the jawbone. Our dentists look at your bite, bone and gum health, then explain both options and their costs so you can choose.
Can my children and my parents all see the same dentist?
Yes. We treat patients of every age, from a child's first checkups to dentures and implants for grandparents. Keeping a whole Belleview family at one practice means everyone's records stay together, and family block appointments let several relatives come in back to back during one morning.
Do you file insurance claims for me?
Yes. The team processes your claims with your insurance provider, and the office works with a multitude of them. Before treatment, you get a detailed breakdown showing what your plan is expected to cover and what you will owe. Bring your insurance card to the first visit so the details can be checked early.
What happens if a cavity is found during my checkup?
Your dentist shows you the problem on your digital x-rays and explains the options before any work starts. Most cavities are repaired with tooth-colored composite fillings that blend in with the rest of the tooth. If decay has gone deep, a crown may protect the tooth better, and you will see the cost before you decide.
Schedule Your Visit from Belleview
If a dentist in Belleview, FL is on your list, compare it with a 15-minute drive to us and call 352-389-4054 to book. See every community we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Ocala, FL homepage to learn more about the practice.