Long before Baymeadows and St. Johns Town Center, the name Southside belonged to the area now called San Marco. Today it covers a huge, loosely defined stretch of southeast Jacksonville. If you live there, you have no shortage of dental offices to choose from and very little to tell them apart.
JAX Dental Studio sits on Hendricks Avenue in San Marco, the original Southside, and we welcome patients from across the Jacksonville neighborhoods we serve. Our general, cosmetic, and restorative care runs from routine cleanings to gum treatment, with same-day emergency appointments Monday through Thursday.
A good fit covers every member of the family, explains costs before work begins, and has a plan for the day a tooth cracks. With so many Southside offices to compare, those points make a useful checklist, and here is how we handle each one.
Children get sealants and fluoride, adults get thorough exams and cleanings, and anyone can ask about straightening with clear aligners. If stains, chips, or gaps bother you, our cosmetic dentistry near Southside offers several fixes, from whitening and bonding to porcelain veneers. We also offer oral cancer screenings, night guards, and TMJ treatment for adults who clench or wake up with a sore jaw.
Gum problems are more common than many adults realize. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that 42.2% of U.S. adults age 30 and older had some form of periodontitis in its national survey data, the gum infection that damages the tissue and bone holding teeth in place. Our office treats gum disease directly, and when the soft tissue laser is used on inflamed gums, most people recover quicker and often skip stitches altogether.
We reserve time each day we are open for emergency dentistry near Southside, from a throbbing toothache to a knocked-out tooth, a broken restoration, or an infection. Restorative work happens here too, including crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, and dental implant treatment, along with tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removal. If you are not sure whether a problem counts as an emergency, reach out and we can help you decide.
Before any treatment, Dr. Poblenz shows you your X-rays and scan on the screen, explains what he sees, and lays out each reasonable option. We follow a relationship-driven approach built on honest communication, so the final choice is always yours.
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.
Cost questions deserve straight answers before treatment starts. Your first visit takes about an hour and includes an exam, digital X-rays, an iTero 5D scan, and a cleaning. Before you leave, a treatment coordinator sits down with you to sort through coverage and payment. Most patients use one or more of these:
The plans are not insurance and some exclusions apply, so ask us about our insurance and financing options before you choose. Your coordinator explains what your plan is likely to cover before treatment begins.
Dr. Charles Poblenz holds a DMD from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, class of 2015, and then came back to Jacksonville to practice. Every year, he and our team put in far more continuing education hours than Florida requires. He is also a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the Northeast District Dental Association, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
From Baymeadows, the Town Center area, or University Boulevard, you can join I-95 north at the Baymeadows Road, J. Turner Butler Boulevard, or University Boulevard exits. Philips Highway, which marks San Marco’s eastern edge, is another way north. Online booking runs 24/7 so you can choose a time before you get on the road. Appointments start and end on time, so a morning visit leaves the rest of your day open. If you work near the Town Center, an 8:00 AM appointment may let you see us before heading in.
With so many offices to choose from, a few specifics help you compare. These answers cover cost, scheduling, and what an exam includes.
Compare the same things at every office: who is in network, whether you get a breakdown before treatment, and what happens if you have no insurance. We give a clear breakdown before treatment, work with most PPO plans, and offer a membership plan plus CareCredit and Cherry financing.
No. Adults receive fluoride treatments too, and two of them are part of our membership plans. Fluoride helps protect enamel at any age, and Dr. Poblenz decides with you whether an adult needs it more often based on cavity history.
Yes. A comprehensive exam includes digital X-rays and a look at your gums, and oral cancer screenings are part of our preventive care. If we find gum disease, we treat it in our own office with periodontal care.
For $439 per year, the Adult plan bundles two exams, two cleanings, and two fluoride treatments, plus the checkup X-rays you need. One emergency exam is included if needed. Treat it as a savings plan rather than coverage, because some exclusions apply.
We see toothaches Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with time held each day for urgent visits. The office is closed Friday to Sunday. Use first aid over the weekend. Swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot stop sends you to the ER, whatever the day.
Southside families can find cleanings, gum care, cosmetic work, implant planning, and urgent repairs in one San Marco office. Our secure online patient portal keeps records, forms, statements, and messages within easy reach, and our sterilization follows CDC and OSHA guidelines.
Dr. Charles Poblenz is ready to help, whether you need a routine cleaning, care for bleeding gums, or a fix for a chipped front tooth. He reviews every finding with you on screen and leaves the decisions in your hands. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and you can request an appointment whenever you are ready.
