Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Dentist in Mount Dora
Our dental practice is built on a foundation of compassionate care and advanced expertise. With decades of combined experience in cosmetic dentistry, implantology, and family dental care, we prioritize patient comfort while delivering precise, long-lasting solutions. Our team utilizes cutting-edge technology like digital imaging and intraoral photography to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. Rooted in Mount Dora's community since 2012, we actively support local schools and events while maintaining rigorous professional standards through continuous education.Transparency guides our approach - we thoroughly explain treatment options using visual aids and prioritize preventive care to help patients achieve optimal oral health. Our commitment to excellence extends to emergency services, where we employ comfort technologies to address urgent needs efficiently.
Services
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Invisalign
Family Dentistry
Periodontal Treatment
Oral Surgery
Dental Hygiene
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Advanced training in dental implants and cosmetic procedures
- Family-centric atmosphere with personalized patient education
- Community involvement through local school sponsorships
- Modern technology for precise diagnostics and comfort
- Emergency dental care prioritization
What people say
Treat you as family
Excellent doctor
Awesome with kids
Good as new
Best dentist
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth through titanium root replacement. This technology restores chewing function while preventing bone loss. Ideal for single or multiple tooth replacements, implants support crowns, bridges, or dentures with natural-looking results that integrate seamlessly with existing dentition.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services transform smiles using porcelain veneers, tooth-colored fillings, and professional whitening. These treatments address discoloration, chips, and alignment issues while maintaining structural integrity. Customized plans focus on achieving natural aesthetics that complement facial features and improve patient confidence through minimally invasive techniques.
Invisalign
Invisalign offers discreet teeth straightening through custom-fitted plastic aligners. This orthodontic solution gradually repositions teeth without traditional brackets, allowing easier oral hygiene maintenance. Treatment involves sequential aligner changes every two weeks, with average duration around one year for comprehensive cases in adult and teen patients.
Family Dentistry
We provide comprehensive dental care for all ages, from pediatric checkups to senior-specific treatments. Services include preventive cleanings, cavity detection, and restorative procedures tailored to developmental stages. Our approach emphasizes early education and comfort-building techniques to establish lifelong oral health habits in children while addressing adults' evolving dental needs.
Periodontal Treatment
Our periodontal services address gum disease through scaling, root planing, and maintenance therapies. Early intervention prevents tooth loss and systemic health complications. We employ specialized instruments to remove subgingival deposits while monitoring pocket depths and tissue health during regular three-month maintenance visits for patients with advanced periodontal conditions.
People
Mitesh Jivan
Dentist
Dr. Jivan earned his DMD and MPH from Nova Southeastern University. With advanced training in implants and cosmetic dentistry, he's practiced in Florida since 2012. He combines surgical expertise with community-focused care, emphasizing technology integration and patient education.
Jane Walsh
Dental Hygienist
Jane graduated from University of Bridgeport with dental hygiene training. She's served Florida communities since 1983, specializing in preventive care and patient education. Her experience spans multiple generations of family dental care in Lake County.
Marie Len
Hygienist
Marie has 30 years' experience in dental hygiene, working exclusively with Dr. Joan Lenze's practice. She combines clinical expertise with front-desk patient coordination, serving the Mount Dora community while maintaining focus on personalized care and comfort.
Jodie Covington
Dental Assistant
Jodie has worked at Mitesh Jivan, DMD since 1976, receiving certifications from University of Florida. She specializes in patient preparation and procedural support, contributing to the practice's family-oriented atmosphere through multi-generational patient relationships and community engagement.
Christina Alexander
Hygienist
Christina graduated from Tallahassee Community College in 2004. She focuses on patient comfort and preventive education, combining technical expertise with personalized care. Her background includes music therapy applications in dental settings to reduce patient anxiety during treatments.
Questions
What dental emergencies do you handle?
We treat cracked teeth, severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, and dental trauma with immediate imaging and pain management. Our team prioritizes same-day emergency appointments.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages. Schedule your initial exam through our online form or by calling our Mount Dora office directly.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, checks, and offer flexible payment plans. Our staff works with insurance providers to maximize coverage for all dental procedures.
Are dental implants right for me?
Implants require sufficient bone density and good oral health. During consultation, we'll assess your candidacy using 3D imaging and discuss alternative options if needed.
How can I improve my child's dental habits?
We provide age-specific brushing instruction, dietary guidance, and positive reinforcement techniques. Our team demonstrates proper flossing methods and offers sealant protection for developing teeth.
What technology do you use?
Our practice features digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, iTero scanners, and tablet-based education tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment visualization for patient understanding.
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