Natural Smiles of Tampa Bay

The staff at Dr. Litano‘s office is unparalleled. They genuinely care about your health and respect your health journey. Even though his office is far away from me, Dr. Litano took time out of his busy schedule to talk with me about my health complications from my recent scan. I had metal in my mouth that my body was negatively reacting to. I could not believe how much metal played a role in my day-to-day functions, and my health continued to improve positively. I’ve never felt more comfortable in a dental chair in my life. I could not recommend Dr. Litano enough, not only for his respect for his patients but also for his knowledge of holistic dental health.

I was a new patient as I met the dentist at a health fair in downtown St Petersburg. I was told I would receive 2 free xrays. I chose a CT scan instead and was told that my charge for the day would be $518 including the cleaning and a consult about the CT scan.After the consult, I was told I would have to pay even more because they were going to classify me as a periodontal patient for cleaning. They never checked my mouth or measured pockets in my gums before telling me this. I am fanatical about my teeth so very little plaque is found in my cleaning.I was a periodontal patient 40 years ago and have maintained my gums ever since and dentists rave on how I have kept my teeth. I am now 69 and have no issues with my teeth. I declined and was given a 15 minute cleaning that was inferior to any cleaning I have received in the past 10 years.I have no current issues. I do have bone loss and 3 root canals that should be addressed if I believe in holistic care of my mouth.The estimate I was given to get all the needed work done was $38,495. That is correct. He quoted $38,495.I really wanted to find a good holistic dentist and I definitely failed on this choice.

I recently had two infected root canals removed at Natural Smiles. I am an extremely nervous dental patient (I had nightmares the week prior to my visit) but Dr. Nalley and Hannah were completely understanding and went above and beyond to make my procedure as easy and as comfortable as possible. Dr. Nalley came in on her day off to accommodate my schedule and needs. During the anesthesia injections, Hannah gently rubbed my arm—which was just so kind and human compared to other places I’ve been where the staff was detached or seemed annoyed at my discomfort or pain. Dr. Nalley was wonderful and encouraging throughout the procedure and she explained every step along the way. I just can’t say enough good things about the whole experience. I am very grateful.