Convenient Access from Dunnellon
The drive from Dunnellon to Pruitt Dentistry takes about 42 minutes, so we plan every visit to make that trip count. If you have been looking for a dentist in Dunnellon, FL and are open to a reliable office in south-central Ocala, our two doctors offer family checkups, implants, extractions and whitening under one roof.
From Dunnellon City Hall on River Drive, follow River Road to US 41 (Williams Street) and head north about 4.7 miles. Turn right onto SR 40 and stay east for roughly 18.4 miles into Ocala. Turn right on SW 27th Avenue, then follow SW 10th Street and SW 20th Court onto SW 17th Street (SR 464) east to S Pine Avenue (US 27/301/441). Head south on Pine, turn right on SE 1st Avenue (CR 475), and SW 1st Avenue and SE 29th Street bring you to 2835 SE 3rd Ct, Ocala, FL 34471, about 26.9 miles in total.
Leaving town, you head north toward Rainbow Springs State Park, which protects the head spring of the Rainbow River, before SR 40 takes you east into Ocala. Nearby Oak Run and On Top of the World, along the SR 200 corridor, have their own pages too.
A Thoughtful Choice for Dunnellon Families and Retirees
Dunnellon is a small river city in the southwest corner of Marion County, home to roughly 2,000 people. It was founded in 1887 and named for John F. Dunn. Phosphate was discovered nearby in 1889, and the mining boom that followed earned it the nickname Boomtown before it was incorporated in 1891.
The city sits where the spring-fed Rainbow River meets the Withlacoochee, which forms the border with Citrus County. The Rainbow flows about 5.7 miles from its head spring inside the state park and stays near 72 degrees all year. Day-use visits to the park now require a reservation, a change that took effect in April 2026.
Families here send their children to Dunnellon Elementary, Dunnellon Middle and Dunnellon High, and our team sees patients from a child's first checkup to a full denture. One family practice can cover all of it, so you are not juggling several offices across the county.
Getting More Done on Each Drive from Dunnellon
With a round trip of well over an hour, the best dental plan for Dunnellon patients is one built around fewer, fuller visits. When you call, mention everything on your mind: a cleaning that is due, a tooth that aches, or a spot you want looked at. That way the front desk can plan the right amount of time for your appointment.
Family block appointments help households do the same. Parents can bring several children for cleanings back to back and fit their own checkup into the block. Our 8:00 AM starts let you beat the midday heat and be back on SR 40 well before afternoon.
Longer treatments get the same planning. A dental implant, for example, involves a consultation, a placement appointment, a healing period of three to six months and a final crown. Dr. Pruitt places implants here in Ocala and uses a surgical guide to plan placement when one is appropriate, and we schedule every step so you know your trips well in advance.
Checkups can include oral cancer screenings, which help detect disease at an early, curable stage. A full list of what we do is on our services overview.
Services for Anyone Choosing a Dentist in Dunnellon, FL
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays, tooth-colored fillings, and sealants and fluoride for kids. Dunnellon families can schedule several people together, which saves repeat drives across the county.
Dental Implants
A titanium post replaces the lost root and supports a custom porcelain crown matched to your other teeth. Implants help protect the jawbone and leave neighboring teeth untouched. The first step is a free implant consultation with Dr. Pruitt.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth is too decayed, cracked or infected to save, removing it protects the rest of your mouth. The area is completely numbed, and you leave with clear aftercare steps for a smooth recovery at home.
Zoom® Teeth Whitening
Custom take-home trays are a good fit for patients who live farther out, since you whiten at home on your own schedule. In-office whitening is also available when you want faster results before an event.
Meet Your Ocala Dental Team
Dr. Sydnie Costello, DMD brings a gift for personalized smile design and a compassionate chairside manner. Dr. Patrick Pruitt, who opened the practice in 2019, focuses on restorative care and implants. When he is not at the office, he is often tending the farm animals at home.
Insurance & Financing
Before any treatment, our team gives you a detailed cost breakdown and files your claim with your insurer; we work with a multitude of providers. Credit cards, cash and checks are accepted. Cherry monthly plans make larger work such as implants easier to budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pruitt Dentistry from Dunnellon, and how do I get there?
Pruitt Dentistry is about 26.9 miles from Dunnellon City Hall, around a 42-minute drive. Take US 41 north, then SR 40 east into Ocala, and finish on SW 17th Street, S Pine Avenue and CR 475. If you are comparing options for a dentist in Dunnellon, FL, planning several treatments together makes each trip count.
Can my exam, cleaning and x-rays all happen on the same trip?
Yes. A routine checkup combines all three in the same appointment. New patients without insurance can get the cleaning, exam and x-rays together for $99, as long as there is no gum disease. If you also have a sore tooth or a chipped filling, say so when booking so we can allow extra time.
How many appointments does a dental implant take?
Usually four main steps. First comes a free implant consultation, then the placement of the titanium post under local anesthesia. After three to six months of healing, with check-ins along the way, the custom porcelain crown is attached. We map out the timeline at the start so patients driving in from farther away can plan each trip.
What counts as a dental emergency worth calling about?
Severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth and a lost filling or crown are all worth a call. Acting quickly can mean the difference between saving a tooth and losing it. We do our best to see patients same-day when emergencies happen, and new patients without insurance can get a $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Should I stop my medications before a tooth extraction?
No, never stop a prescribed medication on your own. Before an extraction, our doctors review your health history and every medication you take. They then tell you exactly what to do, and what to avoid, in the days before the appointment. That review is also a good time to raise any worries about the procedure or recovery.
Schedule Your Visit from Dunnellon
Tell us everything you would like handled when you call 352-389-4054, and we will plan a visit that respects your drive. Choosing a dentist in Dunnellon, FL who plans ahead saves you time and fuel. Explore the rest of our areas we serve, or start at our Dentist Ocala, FL homepage.