San Jose homes range from waterfront estates to small wood-frame houses, with Spanish Revival bungalows and midcentury ranches in between. Smiles here vary just as widely, and the care that fits a student at Bolles is not the same care a retiree needs for aging gums and older dental work.
JAX Dental Studio offers general, cosmetic, and restorative care from our office on Hendricks Avenue in San Marco. San Jose Boulevard, the neighborhood’s main parkway, runs north as State Road 13 toward Hendricks Avenue and our office. San Jose sits on our list of Jacksonville neighborhoods we serve, and the whole family is welcome here.
A general dentist handles most of what your mouth needs over a lifetime, and our office adds cosmetic and implant care to that list. We see children, teens, and adults, but for many grown-ups the best place to start is the gums, which hold everything else in place.
Gum disease is common and often quiet in its early stages. The CDC reports that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults 30 and older had some level of periodontitis in 2009 to 2014, and about 60% of adults 65 and older had it. Bleeding when you brush, swollen or tender gums, and gums that pull back from your teeth are all worth mentioning at your visit.
Our gum disease treatment includes deep cleanings with scaling and root planing. After that, periodontal maintenance visits are typically scheduled every three to four months to keep things in check.
Our preventive dental visits include exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings. Each visit gives us a chance to catch small problems early, whether you are packing a school bag or planning a retirement trip. Sealants and fluoride add extra protection for kids, while adults rely on cleanings to remove hardened tartar that brushing cannot reach.
Our soft tissue laser is used for gum reshaping, frenectomies, and removing small areas of tissue, and you can ask about laser dentistry at any visit. Most patients heal faster with the laser and often do not need stitches, which may make recovery easier to fit into a busy week.
For stains, chips, or gaps, our cosmetic dentistry near San Jose includes porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, bonding, and smile makeovers. Porcelain veneers cover the front of a tooth to change its shape or color. A smile makeover combines more than one treatment into a single plan, and Dr. Poblenz walks you through each piece so you can choose what fits your goals and budget.
A missing tooth can make chewing harder and change how your bite feels. Dental implants near San Jose are one option to talk through with Dr. Poblenz, who checks your bone and gum health first. If your jawbone needs building up with a graft or your gums need care, that work comes before the implant. If a tooth breaks or an infection flares up, emergency dentistry near San Jose offers same-day appointments on the days we are open.
We are in network with BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, and Florida Combined Life, and we offer CareCredit, Cherry, and an in-house membership plan for patients without insurance.
Busy weeks fill up fast, so it helps to know how our office works before you book. Here are the details that matter most.
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Your first visit takes about an hour. Dr. Charles Poblenz completes a full exam with digital X-rays and an iTero 5D scan, you get a professional cleaning, and then he walks you through his findings. A treatment coordinator covers costs, coverage, and payment options before you go, so the plan and the price are both clear. If anything is unclear, ask, and we can go over it again.
Dr. Poblenz is a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. If you have gum disease and no insurance, our periodontal membership plan costs $589 a year and includes three periodontal maintenance cleanings, exams, and needed checkup X-rays. On top of that, cash or check payments for other treatment come with a 15% member discount.
Adults in San Jose often ask about gum treatment, coverage, and what a new patient exam involves. These answers cover each one.
The Periodontal plan costs $589 per year and includes three periodontal maintenance cleanings. Beyond those, you get two exams, two fluoride treatments, the checkup X-rays you need, one emergency exam if needed, and savings on additional treatment. It is a savings plan for patients without insurance, not an insurance policy, and some exclusions apply.
Yes. Digital X-rays are part of a new patient exam, and the images appear instantly on a screen. The team walks you through what they show, including any signs of gum trouble, so you see the same picture Dr. Poblenz sees.
Yes. Cigna, Aetna, and Humana are all in network with our office, and we accept most PPO plans besides. Our team files claims for you, so the paperwork with your insurer is not left to you.
Cost depends on how much of your mouth needs treatment, and we give you a clear breakdown before we begin. Coverage varies by plan. If you have no insurance, ask about the Periodontal plan, or about financing through CareCredit and Cherry.
The office is closed Friday to Sunday, so use first aid and call us Monday for a same-day visit. Rinse with warm water and apply a cold compress. For a fever with face swelling, labored breathing or swallowing, or heavy bleeding, an ER is the right call.
Healthy gums, a confident smile, and a plan for missing teeth can all start with one visit on Hendricks Avenue. We file insurance claims for you, so you can focus on your care instead of the paperwork.
Born and raised in Jensen Beach, Dr. Charles Poblenz came to Jacksonville for college at the University of North Florida. He earned his dental degree from the University of Kentucky and then returned here to begin his career. When you are ready, request your first appointment with our team.
