New to The Villages? Start with a dental home.

Moving here comes with a long list — and finding a dentist usually slides to the bottom of it until something hurts. Here's the short, practical version: what to gather, what to ask, and how care works at Dentistry on the Square at Lake Sumter Landing.

Your first five steps

1. 1. Get your records moving early

   Ask your previous dental office for your recent X-rays, treatment notes and any lab records for crowns, dentures or implants. Offices release records with your written authorization, and it often takes a couple of weeks — so start before you need an appointment. If you'd rather not chase it, give us the office name and we can request them for you.

2. 2. Write down what's already in your mouth

   Crowns, bridges, implants, partials, dentures, root canals, night guards — plus the year they were done, if you know it. Bring your medication list too. That short page saves a lot of guesswork at a first exam and helps any dentist here pick up where your last one left off.

3. 3. Ask how the office handles payment before you book

   Practices in The Villages differ, and this is the question that surprises new residents most. Dentistry on the Square is fee-for-service: we do not accept dental insurance and we do not file claims. We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and CareCredit for qualified applicants, and we tell you the cost before treatment is scheduled.

4. 4. Book a comprehensive exam, not just a cleaning

   A new-patient exam with digital X-rays gives you a real baseline — what's healthy, what's worn, what's worth watching. Ask for a cleaning the same day if you want one, and we'll book the time for it when your exam allows.

5. 5. Know who to call before something breaks

   Save a dental number in your phone now. A cracked tooth, a lost crown or sudden pain is a bad time to start searching. Call us at (352) 775-4515 during office hours and we'll guide you on next steps.