Reviewed by Dr. Victor Galvan, DMD — Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantology
Crowns, implants, and dentures about 10 minutes from Pelican Preserve.
Smiles of Fort Myers provides restorative dentistry for Pelican Preserve residents, including fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dental implants, dentures, and full mouth reconstruction. Our office on Six Mile Cypress Parkway is roughly 4 miles from the community, and IV sedation is available for longer visits.
Restorative Care Close to Pelican Preserve
Pelican Preserve is an active-adult community off Treeline Avenue, just south of Colonial Boulevard and less than two miles from I-75. Many residents arrive with years of dental history: crowns placed decades ago, old bridges, root-canal-treated teeth, or partial dentures. Over time that work wears, and the goal shifts to keeping teeth healthy and functional for the long run.
That is exactly what restorative dentistry is for. Instead of shuttling between a general dentist, an oral surgeon, and a prosthodontist, Pelican Preserve patients can have crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, and dentures handled in one office on Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
Age on its own does not rule anyone out of treatment, including implants. According to the American Dental Association, overall health matters more than age when deciding whether implants are a good fit, which is why we review your medications and health history first.
Treeline Avenue to Colonial Boulevard, then Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
Crowns, root canals, implants, and dentures under one roof.
Dr. Galvan spent ten years as a Registered Nurse before dentistry.
Itemized estimates before any treatment begins.
Getting to Our Office from Pelican Preserve
Our office is about 10 minutes (roughly 4 miles) from Pelican Preserve. Most residents take Treeline Avenue north to Colonial Boulevard, head west across I-75, and exit onto Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
- Step 1. Leave Pelican Preserve via Pelican Preserve Boulevard and turn right onto Treeline Avenue (CR 885).
- Step 2. Follow Treeline Avenue north to Colonial Boulevard and turn left (west).
- Step 3. Continue west on Colonial Boulevard across I-75 for about 1.6 miles.
- Step 4. Take the exit for Six Mile Cypress Parkway (CR 865) and head south.
- Step 5. Arrive at Smiles of Fort Myers, 10551 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33966.
10551 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 236-4475
Mon–Thu: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Drive times are estimates and vary with season and traffic; Colonial Boulevard is busiest at weekday rush hour and during the winter months, so a mid-morning appointment is often the easiest trip. If you have IV sedation, plan for a companion to drive you home.
Restorative Treatments for Pelican Preserve Patients
Restorative dentistry repairs or replaces damaged and missing teeth so you can chew comfortably and protect the teeth you still have. For Pelican Preserve patients, that often means replacing aging crowns and bridges, saving a tooth with a root canal, or moving from a loose denture to an implant-supported option. Every option below is provided in our Six Mile Cypress Parkway office; see our restorative dentistry in Fort Myers page for the full overview.
Tooth-colored material seals cavities and small chips, usually in one visit.
Fillings and bonding →A crown rebuilds a weak or cracked tooth; a bridge fills a gap with fixed teeth.
Crowns and bridges →Removes infection inside a tooth so it can be saved instead of extracted.
Root canal treatment →A titanium post replaces the root of a missing tooth and supports a crown.
Dental implants →Custom full or partial dentures, or dentures that snap onto implants for a secure fit.
Implant-supported dentures →A staged plan combining crowns, implants, and bridges when most teeth need work.
Full mouth reconstruction →Signs You May Need Restorative Care
You may need restorative dental care if you have pain when biting, a cracked or chipped tooth, a gap from a missing tooth, sensitivity that lingers, or a denture that no longer fits. For many Pelican Preserve residents, the first sign is an older crown or bridge that starts to feel different when biting.
- Pain when chewing — often a crack or deep decay that a filling or crown can address.
- A visible chip or crack — small fractures tend to grow with normal chewing.
- A gap from a missing tooth — neighboring teeth can drift and change your bite.
- Swelling or a deep ache — may point to an infection that needs a root canal or an extraction.
- A loose or uncomfortable denture — bone changes over time, and the fit changes with it.
Comparing Your Options for Missing Teeth
Residents replacing one tooth or a full arch usually weigh these options. We will tell you which ones fit your bone, health, and budget.
| Option | Best for | Fixed or removable | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge | One or two missing teeth next to healthy teeth | Fixed | 2–3 visits over a few weeks |
| Dental implant | A single missing tooth, without altering neighbors | Fixed | 3–6 months including healing |
| Traditional denture | Many or all teeth missing, budget-focused | Removable | Several fittings over a few weeks |
| Implant-supported denture | Full arch with a secure, snap-in hold | Removable by you, anchored to implants | Several months including healing |
| All-on-X full arch | A full arch of fixed teeth | Fixed | Same-day temporary teeth, final arch after healing |
If you want a fixed full-arch option, our All-on-X implant treatment page explains that process in detail.
What to Expect at Your Restorative Visit
We find the cause of the problem, not just the symptom.
Pros, cons, and costs of each path, in English or Spanish.
With local anesthetic, or IV sedation for longer visits.
Bite check and care instructions so the work lasts.
Most Pelican Preserve patients can schedule restorative visits mid-morning, avoiding the busiest stretch of Colonial Boulevard.
Pelican Preserve residents: schedule a restorative exam. Insurance filed for you, 0% APR financing available.
Call (239) 236-4475 Request a ConsultationMeet the Dentists Treating Pelican Preserve Patients
Dr. Victor Galvan, DMD earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing magna cum laude from the University of Florida, worked ten years as a Registered Nurse (including Medical ICU), then returned to UF for his Doctor of Dental Medicine. He completed the AAID MaxiCourse and the DOCS IV Sedation Course, is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and maintains a Moderate Sedation Permit. His focus includes implant placement, implant-supported dentures, and full arch restoration.
Dr. Claudia Orta, DDS earned her dental degree from Universidad Iberoamericana and completed a two-year AEGD residency through NYU Langone Dental Medicine, with advanced training in endodontics, oral rehabilitation, and periodontics. Her clinical focus includes oral surgery, endodontic treatment, and restorative dentistry.
For patients managing heart conditions, diabetes, or multiple medications, Dr. Galvan’s nursing background means your health history is reviewed carefully before treatment or sedation. Both dentists are fluent in English and Spanish. Meet our Fort Myers dentists.
Insurance and Financing for Pelican Preserve Patients
Most dental insurance plans cover part of medically necessary restorative care such as fillings, crowns, and root canals. Smiles of Fort Myers reviews your benefits, files claims for you, and gives you an itemized estimate before treatment begins.
Many retirees use Medicare Advantage or standalone dental plans with annual maximums, so we show what your plan is likely to cover and can stage larger treatment across plan years when that makes sense. For larger plans, we offer 0% APR financing, the Smile Program, and current special offers.
Restorative Dentistry Questions from Pelican Preserve Patients
Is there a restorative dentist near Pelican Preserve?
Yes. Smiles of Fort Myers is about 10 minutes (roughly 4 miles) from Pelican Preserve via Treeline Avenue and Colonial Boulevard. The office is at 10551 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33966.
Can an old crown or bridge be replaced?
Yes. Crowns and bridges wear over time, and decay can form at the edges. We examine the tooth underneath and replace the restoration with a new crown, bridge, or implant depending on what the supporting tooth can handle.
Am I too old for dental implants?
Age alone rarely rules anyone out. Overall health, medications, and bone volume matter more, and we review all three before recommending implants or implant-supported dentures.
Does Medicare Advantage cover restorative dentistry?
Coverage depends on your specific plan; many Medicare Advantage dental benefits pay toward fillings, crowns, and dentures up to an annual maximum. Our team checks your benefits, files claims for you, and explains any remaining cost before treatment.
Can I be sedated for longer restorative procedures?
Yes. Smiles of Fort Myers offers IV sedation, administered and monitored in-office, for extractions, implant placement, and other longer visits. A companion will need to drive you home.
Should I get dentures or implant-supported dentures?
Traditional dentures are the most budget-friendly option, while implant-supported dentures snap onto implants for a more secure fit while eating and speaking. We compare both at your consultation based on your bone and budget.
Schedule Restorative Dentistry Near Pelican Preserve
Whether you need a single crown or a plan to replace several teeth, Smiles of Fort Myers is about 10 minutes from Pelican Preserve, with IV sedation, bilingual dentists, and insurance filed on your behalf.
Call (239) 236-4475, use our contact form, or request an appointment online. You can also read what patients say on our testimonials page.