Dentist in Palm Bay, FL

What makes you feel comfortable with a dentist? Is it having time to ask questions? Knowing why a treatment is recommended? Or finding someone you can return to as your dental needs change? At Designing Smiles Dentistry, we understand that choosing a dentist involves finding the right combination of care, experience, and personal connection. Dr. Victor Apel and our team welcome patients looking for a dentist in Palm Bay, FL, to our nearby Melbourne office. Here, you can explore what we provide, get to know the people behind the practice, and decide what feels right for you.

Finding a Dentist in Palm Bay Who Can Do More

Your dental needs can change over time, and the care you receive should be able to keep up. At Designing Smiles Dentistry, our services range from routine checkups to complex tooth replacement and full-mouth restoration.

  • General and preventive dentistry: Routine checkups and professional cleanings help us monitor your oral health, identify concerns early, and track the condition of your dental implants and restorations.
  • Restorative dentistry: We repair damaged or decayed teeth with fillings, crowns, and bridges. Our services also include tooth extractions and gum disease treatment.
  • Cosmetic dentistry: Porcelain veneers and other cosmetic treatments can address concerns with the color, shape, and appearance of your teeth. For patients seeking multiple improvements, we also provide personalized smile makeovers.
  • Dental implants: We use mini dental implants and other one-piece implant options to replace missing teeth. Depending on your needs, implants can support individual crowns, bridges, or dentures.
  • Implant-stabilized dentures: Implants can anchor removable, snap-on dentures to reduce unwanted movement. In some cases, we can even modify your existing denture to work with dental implants.
  • Full-arch tooth replacement: For patients who need to replace an entire upper or lower arch of teeth, Dr. Apel provides options such as All-on-X and Fix-on-Six. Both treatments use dental implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth.

We want you to feel comfortable getting to know us before you step into our office. In our video library, patients can meet Dr. Apel and our team, hear us answer common dental questions, and see how we approach different treatments.

Take some time to explore! We want you to see our work, understand your options, and get a feel for the people who will care for your smile.

Dental Financing and VA Benefits Near Palm Bay

The cost of dental treatment can influence which options you’re ready to consider. At Designing Smiles Dentistry, we want you to understand your payment options before you decide.

For patients interested in financing, we work with CareCredit and Cherry. Both companies offer financing options for eligible applicants, helping you manage treatment costs through monthly payments. Our team can explain how these programs work and help you explore your options.

Dr. Apel is also a VA-credentialed dentist, providing another avenue for eligible veterans to receive dental care without financial stress. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating may qualify for comprehensive VA dental benefits. Veterans receiving compensation at the 100% rate through Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) may also qualify.

VA eligibility does not automatically authorize treatment at a private dental office. The VA must approve community dental care and the specific services covered before you begin treatment.

If you’ve already received VA authorization for community dental care, contact our office. Our team can review your authorization and explain next steps.

A Palm Bay Dentist With Decades of Experience

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Dr. Apel has practiced in the Palm Bay area since 1988, and some of the relationships he has built now span three generations.

Over those years, he has continued expanding his knowledge of dentistry, with a particular interest in dental implants. He has more than 20 years of experience with traditional implants and has pursued additional education in mini and one-piece implant dentistry. His professional development also includes a fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association.

His experience with different implant techniques has helped shape the tooth replacement options available at Designing Smiles Dentistry. For patients considering extensive treatment, having a dentist who understands several approaches can be especially valuable. Dr. Apel can discuss those options in the context of your dental health, concerns, and treatment preferences.

Of course, choosing a dentist in Palm Bay also involves getting to know the people who will care for you. Our patient reviews provide a firsthand perspective on visiting Designing Smiles Dentistry, from meeting our team to receiving treatment.

What Our Patients Are Saying About Designing Smiles Dentistry

Dr. Apel’s background tells you where his experience comes from. Our patients can tell you what it feels like to sit in his chair. Their stories give you a closer look at the people and experiences you can expect at Designing Smiles Dentistry.

I have an immense fear of the dentist’s office. I have to say that my experience with Dr. Apel and his staff was so pleasant that I did not feel any anxiety. I was put at ease the moment I walked through the door by a very pleasant team. From the first person who greeted me to the last person who took my payment, I felt at ease. – Tonia E.

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Everybody there is compassionate, helpful, efficient and fun! I also loved that Dr. Apel explained everything he was doing as he went along. That right there took my dental anxiety level down about 10 notches. The initial exam was the most thorough one I have ever had in all my 61 years. I found Dr. Apel because I had been researching local dentists for months since I’ve been transitioning to dental care covered by the VA. Dr. Apel not only put me ease about my missing tooth but he built me a new one the very next day. I walked out smiling from ear to ear! – Merrie S.

How Far Is Our Dental Office From Palm Bay?

Designing Smiles Dentistry is located at 1514 S. Babcock St. in Melbourne, approximately 10-15 minutes from northern Palm Bay, depending on traffic.

From Palm Bay Road, head north on S. Babcock Street toward Melbourne. Continue past the Florida Institute of Technology campus. You’ll find our office on the left, near the intersection of S. Babcock Street and Silver Palm Avenue.

Ample parking is available in our office parking lot, and our building is wheelchair accessible.

Schedule Your Visit at Designing Smiles Dentistry

Now we’d love to meet you. Bring us the tooth that’s been bothering you, the denture that won’t stay put, or the questions you’ve been putting off asking. We’ll start with what brought you in and work from there.

Call Designing Smiles Dentistry at (321) 799-6883 to schedule a complimentary consultation. Our Melbourne office is a short drive from Palm Bay, and we look forward to welcoming you!

Our Practice Hours

  • Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed