At Smart Smile Dentistry in Gainesville, Florida, our major mission is to supply exceptional dental service in a comfortable and professional environment. We are here to restore your smile to its full beauty and function with whitening treatments, tooth colored restorations, porcelain veneers, crowns, dentures, removable partial denture, and dental implant supported restorations.
Served areas
- Gainesville, Ocala, Starke, Palatka, Lake City, Middleburg, Trenton, Bronson, Lake Butler, Cross City, Williston, Chiefland, Alachua, Jasper, Live Oak, Jacksonville, Alachua County, Putnam County, Clay County, Bradford County, Union County
Highlights and features
- Prosthodontics Specialty
Associations and certifications
- American College of Prosthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Florida Prosthodontic Association
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Florida Dental Association
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While Dr. Paivi Samant, is experienced in handling the most severe dental problems with advanced treatments, she is a strong proponent of warding off these issues with regular checkups, dental cleanings and other dental preventive measures. The best way to ensure that you have a healthy, functional mouth for life is with good preventive dental care and conservative treatments in the early stages of oral health problems.
The main goal of restorative care is to give you a stable bite that offers optimal oral functioning, and we always strive to save your natural teeth when possible. In some cases, tooth fracture or tooth decay is so severe that we must extract the tooth, but we offer several tooth replacement options to restore your smile.
Improvements in modern preventive and restorative dental care have made tooth loss less common than it once was, but this devastating consequence of periodontal disease and other oral health problems still occurs. Fortunately, patients now have more tooth replacement options than ever before thanks to dental implants, which our experienced Gainesville, FL periodontists at Smart Smile Dentistry offer.
Full Denture
A full denture will be needed when most or all of your natural teeth need to be replaced.
Partial Denture:
A partial denture is a prosthesis that is designed to fill in the gaps when some teeth still remain in the dental arch.
Hybrid Screw-Retained Denture:
A hybrid screw-retained prosthesis is a type of denture that is retained in the mouth with the use of dental implants and milled titanium bars.
A full denture will be needed when most or all of your natural teeth need to be replaced.
Partial Denture:
A partial denture is a prosthesis that is designed to fill in the gaps when some teeth still remain in the dental arch.
Hybrid Screw-Retained Denture:
A hybrid screw-retained prosthesis is a type of denture that is retained in the mouth with the use of dental implants and milled titanium bars.
Reviews (30)
Juli A. Aitch
Apr 23, 2022
I haven't even been here yet but I'm CANCELLING my appointment. No one answers the phone. I attempted calling after receiving the confirmation numbers from my insurance but, the guy hung up on me. I've found a dentist out of town who doesn't try and charge me for ridiculous things. Please, take me OFF of your list. Please, don't call. I've really had it with Dentist's in Gainesville Florida. Y'all must feel superior to your clients. Especially, when it comes to INSURANCE.
Brandi Strickland
Jan 09, 2022
I have been putting off the dentist for long time now. I finally today (after not being able to take the pain any longer) had an appt with Smart Smiles! They made me feel so comfortable (yes I was very nervous). They went over with me the steps to take next! Long story short. I would definitely recommend this dentist office. Kelly, Dr. Samant and all the staff were amazing!
Myles Clarke
Aug 24, 2021
Jacy Cox
Jul 23, 2021
Nicole Bostick
Jul 16, 2021
Susan Torgersen
Jul 05, 2021
Laura Church
Jun 13, 2021
Dr. Samant is wonderful and so is her staff! I was fit in at the last minute and they really took care of me and helped solve a problem that several other dentists could not solve. I feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. Thank you so much! I will continue to use Dr. Samant for all my dental needs! She is the best!
Michael Murgo
Jun 06, 2021
The staff is friendly and do good work; however, scheduling has been an issue. My first appointment was supposed to be a cleaning and exam, but I was told I'd have to come in again for the cleaning. Okay, no problem. But I also scheduled some reconstructive work for today and they cancelled this appointment two hours beforehand. They offered me a new appointment, but not for a full month out.
Justin Jones
Jan 30, 2021
Absolutely wonderful dentistry! Everyone there is very friendly and does great work, they also provide great references and recommendations to other similar things like ortho and endo but I couldn't recommend this place enough. I would give it 6/5 stars if I could for going above and beyond what's expected of the average dental practice.
Ann Marie Fails
Nov 30, 2020
Faraz Afridi
Nov 08, 2020
This dental office is the best practice I have been to. My journey there started after I completed my orthodontist treatment at another orthodontist practice and was referred to Smart Smile Dentistry by my orthodontist for veneers. From the first appointment with Dr. Samant, I was sold that this was the place to get my treatment. Dr. Samant, and the staff are extremely friendly and humble people which makes it easier to connect with and establish care.
The practice office is really beautiful and clean. Throughout my treatment plan, they were organized and flexible with my appointments and more importantly my veneers are AMAZING! Dr. Samant and the team are artists. I can't flaw this practice for anything. Following my veneers, I decided to get my regular general dental checkups/cleaning here since I love this practice.
The practice office is really beautiful and clean. Throughout my treatment plan, they were organized and flexible with my appointments and more importantly my veneers are AMAZING! Dr. Samant and the team are artists. I can't flaw this practice for anything. Following my veneers, I decided to get my regular general dental checkups/cleaning here since I love this practice.
Dg Recovery Massage
Jun 26, 2020
Dr. Samant is the greatest dentist in Gainesville! She's very sweet and I trust her with my teeth. I always look forward to coming back for my hygiene appointments every 6 months. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. They definitely provide the best customer service as soon as I walk into the door.
Alee K.
Sep 18, 2019
The care provided by Dr. Samant and her team is superior! Dr. Samant is not only well-schooled and highly skilled, she has a beautiful bedside manner. You feel like you are the most important person in the world as she and her assistant work on your dental issue. One of the things I find outstanding is the collaborative style of team work in the Smart Smile office.
She has been our dentist for at least seven years. This woman is trained as a speech pathologist and endodontist. But we are so lucky Dr. Samant practices general dentistry as well. Shout out to the kind staff: hygienists, office administrators, dental assistants and others. We just wouldn’t go anywhere else.
She has been our dentist for at least seven years. This woman is trained as a speech pathologist and endodontist. But we are so lucky Dr. Samant practices general dentistry as well. Shout out to the kind staff: hygienists, office administrators, dental assistants and others. We just wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Kelly Weaver
May 09, 2019
Phyllis Lee
Oct 12, 2018
John Blackburn
Apr 17, 2018
Dr. Samant (my dentist) and Inez (my hygienist) are absolutely the best dental team I've ever had. They are friendly and knowledgeable, the office is clean and comfortable, and they do a great job of preventative, corrective, and cosmetic dental work (I have had all three done there). I can't recommend Smart Smile highly enough.
Sophia P.
Oct 17, 2017
I came to Dr. Samant's practice after she was highly recommended to me by two friends. I had not been to the dentist in 10 years and do not have dental insurance. As the years went by, my fear of the dentist intensified to the point that just thinking about it would cause me to panic. But I called and made the appointment and to my surprise, I actually kept the appointment.
Her staff was smiling when I walked in, this is the first thing I noticed. When Stacie, the hygienist came out to get me, I immediately felt at ease, even before I knew her name. She took her time with me, even though I am sure she was busy. But the fact that she took time with me will make me come back time and again. As it turns out, I have the great fortune of having pretty okay teeth even after years of neglect.
I absolutely love Stacie. After a thorough and fantastic cleaning and X-rays, Dr. Samant came in, and before introducing herself, she looks at me so tenderly, and says "I sure do like your smile." Which was balm to a girl who has had braces twice and still has an overbite and a gap toothed smile. Dr. Samant was gentle and affirming and just a joy.
I left the office feeling empowered and like I had just jumped a huge cumbersome hurdle. I even left the office with 2 future appointments. And my wife called and made an appointment for herself after hearing my excitement at having slayed a dragon!
Her staff was smiling when I walked in, this is the first thing I noticed. When Stacie, the hygienist came out to get me, I immediately felt at ease, even before I knew her name. She took her time with me, even though I am sure she was busy. But the fact that she took time with me will make me come back time and again. As it turns out, I have the great fortune of having pretty okay teeth even after years of neglect.
I absolutely love Stacie. After a thorough and fantastic cleaning and X-rays, Dr. Samant came in, and before introducing herself, she looks at me so tenderly, and says "I sure do like your smile." Which was balm to a girl who has had braces twice and still has an overbite and a gap toothed smile. Dr. Samant was gentle and affirming and just a joy.
I left the office feeling empowered and like I had just jumped a huge cumbersome hurdle. I even left the office with 2 future appointments. And my wife called and made an appointment for herself after hearing my excitement at having slayed a dragon!
Jason F.
Aug 18, 2017
Karen Jabbour
Feb 14, 2017
Marcella Vurro
Jan 28, 2017
Like most people, I don't necessarily look forward to going to the dentist- it's just something you do because you have to. Dr. Samant and her team completely changed that! What a wonderful experience. The entire team- from the front desk to my hygienist, and the wonderful Dr. Samant- made my experience wonderful. I regret not finding her earlier, and I look forward to coming back in 6 months!
Paul Alois
Dr. Samant and her staff do great work. I had some fairly complex dental issues, and Dr. Samant worked me with over several years to resolve them and was amazing the whole time. She is a person who loves her work and her staff enjoy being there every day, and that culture really shows. I highly recommend them!
Jules Gollner
I switched from my Dentist to Smart Smile after meeting Dr. Samant at a business function. I was impressed by how open and friendly she was. I could not be happier with my new Dental office staff and surroundings. The office is clean, up to date, with all the latest- to my eye- equipment. Staff is always very friendly and even remember my name after only 2 visits.
I have had cleanings, x-rays, fillings and a few cosmetic procedures done. I think prices are very fair for the quality of work. I can not recommend them highly enough. Make the switch- they do a wonderful job.
I have had cleanings, x-rays, fillings and a few cosmetic procedures done. I think prices are very fair for the quality of work. I can not recommend them highly enough. Make the switch- they do a wonderful job.
Jennifer Crane
Walter David Smith
Sofia Feroz
I came to Dr. Samant's practice after she was highly recommended to me by two friends. I had not been to the dentist in 10 years and do not have dental insurance. As the years went by, my fear of the dentist intensified to the point that just thinking about it would cause me to panic. But I called and made the appointment and to my surprise, I actually kept the appointment.
Her staff was smiling when I walked in, this is the first thing I noticed. When Stacie, the hygienist came out to get me, I immediately felt at ease, even before I knew her name. She took her time with me, even though I am sure she was busy. But the fact that she took time with me will make me come back time and again. As it turns out, I have the great fortune of having pretty okay teeth even after years of neglect.
I absolutely love Stacie. After a thorough and fantastic cleaning and X-rays, Dr. Samant came in, and before introducing herself, she looks at me so tenderly, and says "I sure do like your smile." Which was balm to a girl who has had braces twice and still has an overbite and a gap toothed smile. Dr. Samant was gentle and affirming and just a joy.
I left the office feeling empowered and like I had just jumped a huge cumbersome hurdle. I even left the office with 2 future appointments. And my wife called and made an appointment for herself after hearing my excitement at having slayed a dragon! I love Stacie and Dr. Samant!
Her staff was smiling when I walked in, this is the first thing I noticed. When Stacie, the hygienist came out to get me, I immediately felt at ease, even before I knew her name. She took her time with me, even though I am sure she was busy. But the fact that she took time with me will make me come back time and again. As it turns out, I have the great fortune of having pretty okay teeth even after years of neglect.
I absolutely love Stacie. After a thorough and fantastic cleaning and X-rays, Dr. Samant came in, and before introducing herself, she looks at me so tenderly, and says "I sure do like your smile." Which was balm to a girl who has had braces twice and still has an overbite and a gap toothed smile. Dr. Samant was gentle and affirming and just a joy.
I left the office feeling empowered and like I had just jumped a huge cumbersome hurdle. I even left the office with 2 future appointments. And my wife called and made an appointment for herself after hearing my excitement at having slayed a dragon! I love Stacie and Dr. Samant!
Mary Pape-Harker
You feel like family here!! I overcame my fears and joined this practice over 10 years ago. I had many dental issues that needed to be dealt with, they put me at ease from the moment I walked in the door, I received a treatment plan and they got my teeth back where they needed to be! My kids have never been afraid to "go back" without me, you know that's a testament in itself!
Anna
Justin
Fiona
I have been a patient at Smart Smile Dentistry for a few months now. In the past I have been slightly nervous about visiting the dentist but all the staff at Smart Smile Dentistry are very friendly and make me feel at ease on every occasion. I would recommend Smart Smile Dentistry for their professionalism and friendly service!
Linda