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43 Years
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Your Trusted Family Dentistry Partner in Tampa & Wesley Chapel
At McIlwain Dental Specialists, we have dedicated ourselves to providing comprehensive dental care for families across Tampa Bay and Wesley Chapel for over four decades. Our practice prioritizes preventative care, advanced treatments, and patient comfort, serving individuals from infancy through adulthood. With expertise in pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, orthodontics, and aesthetic services, we offer a one-stop solution for all dental needs. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and personalized approaches to ensure optimal oral health.We emphasize early intervention to prevent costly issues, while our sedation dentistry options address patient anxiety. Our family-owned practice treats every patient as part of our extended family, maintaining a warm, gentle environment. We accept multiple payment methods and financing options to improve accessibility. Our commitment to continuing education ensures we deliver cutting-edge care. With two locations and extended weekday hours, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our community while maintaining a focus on long-term patient relationships.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
General Dentistry
Orthodontics
Aesthetics
Sedation Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in family dental care.
- Our practice provides comprehensive services from pediatric to cosmetic dentistry.
- We prioritize patient comfort with sedation dentistry options.
- Our team treats every patient as part of our extended family.
- We maintain state-of-the-art facilities in both Tampa and Wesley Chapel locations.
What people say
Treat everyone like family
Experienced and specialized
Impeccable professionalism
Able to eat full meal
Stronger teeth than ever
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry services create a comfortable environment for young patients, featuring open-concept treatment bays and playful introductions to dental tools. With 40+ years of combined experience, our specialists focus on early habit formation through routine checkups, painless fillings, and laser dentistry. We provide special needs accommodations and celebrate milestones with educational experiences that build lifelong dental confidence for children.
Orthodontics
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Matthew Ahrens leads our comprehensive orthodontic services, offering traditional braces, clear ceramic brackets, and Invisalign solutions. We provide early evaluations starting at age 7 and adult treatments tailored to lifestyle needs. Advanced 3D imaging technology ensures precise treatment planning, while our two-office network accommodates patients across Tampa Bay and Wesley Chapel with flexible scheduling options.
General Dentistry
Our general dentistry practice covers complete oral health maintenance for all ages, including exams, cleanings, veneers, and restorative treatments. We emphasize honest evaluations and customized care plans, incorporating aesthetic services like BOTOX and dermal fillers. With collaborative treatment approaches and TMJ disorder management, we address both functional and cosmetic dental needs in a single family-oriented practice.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer multiple sedation options including oral, inhalation, and IV methods to address dental anxiety. Our trained professionals ensure comfortable experiences for patients requiring complex procedures or experiencing treatment-related stress. This service enables comprehensive care delivery while maintaining patient comfort throughout various dental treatments from routine cleanings to advanced restorative work.
Aesthetic Services
Our aesthetic services expand beyond dental care to include BOTOX and dermal filler treatments administered by Dr. Becky Warnken. These services address facial expression lines and lip enhancement while offering therapeutic applications for TMJ disorder management. This integrated approach allows patients to complete both dental and aesthetic treatments during single office visits.
People
Dr. James McIlwain
Dentist
With decades of experience in family dentistry, Dr. James McIlwain contributes to comprehensive care delivery across all age groups at our Tampa location.
Dr. Michael McIlwain
Founding Dentist
The late Dr. Michael McIlwain established our practice's family-oriented philosophy through 20+ years of compassionate care before passing in 2023.
Dr. Matthew Ahrens
Orthodontist
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Matthew Ahrens specializes in creating straight smiles using advanced technology at both our Tampa and Wesley Chapel locations.
Dr. Rebecca Warnken
Aesthetic Specialist
Dr. Warnken provides specialized aesthetic treatments including BOTOX and dermal fillers, integrating cosmetic facial care with traditional dental services.
Dr. Kara Ford
General Dentist
Dr. Kara Ford delivers comprehensive dental care with focus on preventative maintenance and restorative treatments for patients of all ages.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide complete pediatric care including routine cleanings, painless fillings, laser dentistry, and special needs accommodations in a child-friendly environment.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and offer CareCredit financing options to help manage treatment costs for all our dental services.
Are emergency dental appointments available?
Yes, we provide urgent care services for dental emergencies during regular business hours at both our Tampa and Wesley Chapel locations.
What orthodontic options exist for adults?
Adult patients can choose from traditional braces, clear ceramic brackets, or Invisalign aligners tailored to their specific treatment needs and lifestyle preferences.
Do you offer sedation for anxious patients?
We provide multiple sedation options including oral, inhalation, and IV methods to ensure comfortable treatment experiences for nervous patients.
What are your office hours?
Both locations operate Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM with after-hours emergency availability during regular business days.
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Reviews (5)
Taara
Jun 14, 2022
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I do not have the words to describe how amazing this group is and how kind hearted they all are with such good energy. Everyone is phenomenal here from the front office, back end assistants, to surgery coordinator Cindy, all the dentist Leigh-Ann and Mike are gems, and the anesthesiologist! We had a wonderful experience and my kids will not go anywhere else because they also see adults. This is a forever thing! We love it here!
Bryan Hepburn
Jun 04, 2022
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The staff were very accommodating, as we had to shuffle our schedules around some, and were very patient and friendly. The deep cleaning was performed with care and professionalism, was almost painless, so I congratulate the staff on their mad skills! I did need to get two fillings, and the cost is very reasonable, and they were able to fit me in to get that done quickly. Overall, I am really glad that we found them after moving to Florida. Happy to have found a great dentist group to go to throughout the future years.
Carla Geary
May 28, 2022
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Wow! What an amazing office. From the first phone call to the checking out for my appointment. It was absolutely AMAZING. Front desk staff was great, especially "Tina" , the dentist explained everything to me, the dental assistant was also wonderful. It's not often I can say I enjoy going to the dentist, I can truthfully say I enjoyed this visit and I cannot wait to come back. This place was outstanding!
Holly Flannery
Mar 28, 2022
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Dr Mike is a great dentist and did great on my sons fillings. He helped answer all my questions about my son and the treatment he needed and made me feel more comfortable about what needed to be done with no judgement. He made my son feel like he was a part of the conversation and put him at ease. The assistant who helped with our consultation was very kind and thorough. The assistants on the day of treatment were also kind and took the fear out of the treatment for my son. My son had to have sedation for his fillings and it went smoothly and quickly. Thank you!
Lana Robin
Mar 26, 2022
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I highly recommend McIlwain Dental Specialists to everyone. They offer a very welcoming and comfortable environment. The staff is very professional and caring. Dr. Ford is an AMAZING dentist. She has a fabulous personality and will make you feel very comfortable with no anxiety. I trust Dr. Ford to take care of my entire family!
