Convenient Access from Anthony
Out in the horse country along CR 200A, the most practical dentist near Anthony is often the one with the simplest drive. Pruitt Dentistry is about 20 minutes south, in south-central Ocala, and our doctors treat everyone from young children to grandparents. Because we start at 8:00 AM, a rural family can fit several checkups into one morning trip to town.
From Anthony Elementary School at 9501 NE Jacksonville Road, head south on Jacksonville Road (CR 200A) for about five and a half miles. Follow NE 8th Road as it becomes NE 8th Avenue, turn right on NE 14th Street (SR 492), then left on Magnolia Avenue and ride it south through downtown Ocala. From there, SW 10th Street, SW 1st Avenue, a short piece of Pine Avenue and SE 1st Avenue (CR 475) lead to SW 1st Avenue, SE 29th Street and our office at 2835 SE 3rd Ct, Ocala, FL 34471.
All told, it is 9.8 miles with no tolls. If you like to preview a route, open the office on Google Maps before you set out. Families in Silver Springs, to the southeast, and Downtown Ocala, which the route passes through, have their own pages too.
Why Anthony Families Plan Their Dental Day in Town
Anthony is an unincorporated community in Marion County, north of Ocala on CR 200A, which locals know as Jacksonville Road. It keeps its own post office, open since 1877, and its own ZIP code, 32617. The settlement was platted in 1883 when the railroad reached it and was named after its founder.
For a few decades it was also a town on paper, incorporated in 1892 during the area's phosphate-mining years and dissolved in 1932. Today it is quiet, rural country, with horse farms spread across the land between Anthony, Sparr farther up CR 200A and the outskirts of Ocala to the south.
Living out here means planning errands rather than running them. A dental visit can easily be one stop on a planned trip to town. Our office fits that habit, because one drive down Jacksonville Road can cover the dentist for a parent and the kids on the same morning through family block appointments.
We keep the schedule simple to plan around. Tuesday through Thursday are open every week, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Mondays and Fridays alternate on the same hours, so call to see which one is open before you plan around it.
Dental Care Worth Knowing About When You Live Out of Town
When the dentist is a 20-minute drive away, small problems tend to wait. A sore spot or a chipped edge gets put off until the next trip to town, and a minor issue can turn into a bigger one in the meantime. Regular checkups, every six months for most people, are the easiest way to keep that from happening.
Gum disease is a good example. It often feels like nothing at first, apart from gums that bleed a little when you brush or floss. During an exam, our doctors measure the pockets around each tooth, and catching deeper pockets early can mean a straightforward deep cleaning rather than more involved treatment later.
Farm and ranch work brings its own risks. A kick, a fall or a tool that slips can crack or loosen a tooth, and those moments do not wait for a convenient day. We treat chipped, moved and knocked-out teeth, and we do our best to see patients same-day when emergencies happen. New patients without insurance can use our $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
The green space nearby is a reminder of how rural the area still is. Indian Lake State Forest, about 4,500 acres of sandhills and pasture run by the Florida Forest Service, lies a few miles to the southeast, just north of Silver Springs.
When a tooth cannot be saved, the next step is replacing it, and that decision is easier with every option on the table. A bridge, a partial denture or an implant can each fill the gap, and they differ in cost, upkeep and how many visits they take. Dr. Pruitt places implants at our Ocala office, and the first implant consultation is free, so you can weigh the choices with the dentist who would place it.
What a Dentist Near Anthony Should Handle Under One Roof
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays and tooth-colored fillings for adults, with sealants and fluoride for children. Booking the family in one block keeps the number of drives down CR 200A to a minimum.
Periodontal Cleanings
A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, clears hardened tartar from below the gum line and smooths the root surfaces. The area is numbed first, and maintenance visits afterward help keep gums firm.
Tooth Extractions
Removing a tooth is never the first suggestion, but sometimes it is the healthiest one. After a thorough exam with digital imaging, the area is fully numbed, and most patients recover within one to two weeks.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
A crown protects a cracked or heavily filled tooth, and a bridge fills a gap using the neighboring teeth as anchors. Both stay fixed in place, which suits people who work with their hands all day.
Dentures
Full and partial dentures restore chewing and a confident smile. Dr. Pruitt has a particular passion for this work, and certain dentures are made with our in-office 3D printing.
Meet Your Ocala Dental Team
Dr. Patrick Pruitt is known for a gentle, unhurried approach with anxious patients, and nitrous oxide is available for anyone who wants extra calm. He opened the practice in 2019 and keeps farm animals at home, so country life is familiar ground. Dr. Sydnie Costello, DMD, has cared for Ocala-area patients since 2023 with the same no-judgment style.
Insurance & Financing
Our office works with a multitude of insurance providers and handles the claim paperwork for you. Before any treatment, you get a detailed breakdown of what insurance should cover and what you owe. Cherry monthly payment plans, with no hard credit check to see your options, can spread out the cost of larger work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pruitt Dentistry from Anthony, and how do I get there?
Pruitt Dentistry is 9.8 miles from Anthony Elementary School, roughly a 20-minute drive. Head south on Jacksonville Road (CR 200A), west on NE 14th Street, then south on Magnolia Avenue through downtown Ocala to SE 3rd Ct. For families wanting a dentist near Anthony, the route is toll-free and mostly a single road.
How long does it take to heal after a tooth is pulled?
Most patients recover fully within one to two weeks. The first 24 hours matter most, and the team explains what to eat, how to keep the site clean and what is normal. Protecting the blood clot that forms in the socket helps prevent complications like dry socket, so follow the aftercare plan closely until the area settles.
What is the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning polishes the visible surfaces of the teeth, while a deep cleaning works below the gum line. Also called scaling and root planing, it removes hardened tartar from the roots and smooths them so the gums can heal. The area is numbed first, and treatment may be finished in a single session or split across two.
Can you see me the same day for a dental emergency?
We do our best to see patients same-day when emergencies happen, so call as soon as a problem starts. Bring any broken piece of tooth with you. New patients without insurance can use the $49 emergency exam and x-ray offer. If an injury is severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room first.
Do I need to replace a tooth after it has been pulled?
Usually, yes. A gap lets neighboring teeth drift, can make chewing harder and allows the jawbone to shrink over time. Depending on your situation, our doctors can discuss an implant, a bridge, or a full or partial denture. Cherry monthly payment plans, with no hard credit check to see options, can help spread out the cost.
Schedule Your Visit from Anthony
When you are ready for a dentist near Anthony who can see the whole household in one morning, call 352-389-4054. Find the rest of the communities we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Ocala, FL homepage to meet the practice.