A Fort Myers Dentist

Personalized Care From the Moment You Walk In

Mitchell Dentistry is a family-owned dental practice serving Fort Myers and Sanibel Island since 1980.

Under Dr. Joe Mitchell, his father Dr. James Mitchell, and Dr. Erik Skates, we’ve spent 45+ years treating patients like family—not chart numbers. From routine cleanings to same-day CEREC crowns and dental implants, every visit is unhurried, personal, and built around you.

You're Our Top Priority

One patient. One appointment. Our approach means you always feel heard and never rushed.

45+ Years of Family Care

Proudly caring for the Fort Myers area and honored by the trust of our patients and neighbors.

850+ 5-Star Reviews

Our patients’ trust and loyalty are the foundation of our practice, and we’re grateful for every kind word.

Advanced, Thoughtful, & Proven

We use the latest technology to deliver better experiences and exceptional results.

Dental Care in Fort Myers That Feels Personal, Not Rushed

At Mitchell Dentistry, you see the same doctor and hygienist most visits, not whoever’s next available.

Nobody’s rushing you out the door for the next appointment. Google reviewers keep landing on the same three words: thorough, conscientious, caring.

It’s the kind of atmosphere that keeps our patients coming again and again, year after year.

Meet the Fort Myers Dentists Behind Mitchell Dentistry

Dr. Joe Mitchell leads Mitchell Dentistry with the philosophy his family has practiced for more than four decades: figure out the patient experience first, then find the technology to match it.

He’s a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and that shows in the level of detail he brings to a single crown or a full smile makeover.

Dr. Jim Mitchell co-founded the practice in 1980 with his wife (it was originally called Mitchell & Mitchell, DDS PA), and she’s since fully retired.

Dr. Jim has mostly followed her into retirement too, but he’s still in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays, seeing many of the same patients he’s treated for decades.

Dr. Erik Skates rounds out the team, handling everything from routine exams to same-day emergency visits.

If you’re a new patient or just haven’t been seen by him yet, he would love to meet you, and he practices with the same standard of care the Mitchell name has stood for since 1980.

Same-Day Emergency Dental Care When You Need Help Quickly

Dental emergencies don’t happen on a schedule, so we keep same-day slots open during business hours for both patients we’ve never seen before and patients we’ve seen for years.

Call Mitchell Dentistry now if you are experiencing a dental emergency.

Advanced Dental Technology Chosen for a Better Patient Experience

We’re not chasing the latest equipment for its own sake. Each piece earns its place by making care faster, more accurate, or more comfortable.

That’s the reasoning behind our in-house CEREC milling, the Sirona Orthophos CBCT scanner, digital smile design software, and digital impression scanners that replace the old goopy molds. About 90% of our lab work never leaves the building, which is most of why turnaround is as fast as it is.

Dental Services for Every Stage of Your Smile

Mitchell Dentistry covers care for every member of the family, from a first cleaning to a full smile transformation, all under one roof.

General Dentistry

Our general dentistry visits combine digital X-rays, oral cancer screenings, and periodontal therapy, routine enough that we catch problems early before they turn into bigger, more expensive ones.

Family Dentistry

Dental care for kids, parents, and retirees: the whole family sees the same dentist, in the same office, instead of bouncing between offices by generation.

Emergency Dentistry

Same-day help for tooth pain, a broken tooth, a lost crown, or any urgent dental need, for new and existing patients alike.

Dental Implants

Guided implant surgery, implant restorations, implant-retained dentures, and All-on-4 / All-on-6 solutions for missing teeth, planned digitally from start to finish.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, adult Invisalign, bonding, and smile makeovers, backed by Dr. Joe’s AACD membership and an eye for natural results.

Restorative Dentistry

Crowns, bridges, dentures, partials, inlays, onlays, and full-mouth restoration, including same-day CEREC crowns and ~90% in-house lab work.

Custom Night Guards

Sore jaw, tender teeth, or morning headaches? You may be grinding in your sleep without knowing it.

A custom night guard absorbs that force so your teeth don’t have to — protecting your enamel, your dental work, and your jaw. We make ours right here, fitted to a scan of your teeth, so it’s comfortable enough that you’ll actually wear it.

Proudly Serving Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Nearby Communities

Mitchell Dentistry has been in Fort Myers since 1980, currently on Barkley Circle, and our patients come from all over: Sanibel Island, Heritage Palms, Gulf Harbour, The Landings, Town and River, Gateway, and the rest of Lee County.

Most of them have been coming for years, which tends to happen when the same doctor treats you visit after visit.

Why Fort Myers Patients Choose Mitchell Dentistry

  • Family-Owned Since 1980
  • 800+ Google Reviews
  • Same-Day CEREC Crowns
  • Advanced In-House Dental Technology
  • Cosmetic Training & AACD Membership
  • Same-Day Emergency Appointments

New Patients Are Welcome

Whether it’s your first visit ever or your first visit back after a few years away, you’ll get walked through what to expect instead of handed a clipboard and left to figure it out.

Most new patients tell us afterward that it felt more like a conversation than an appointment.

Schedule a Visit with Mitchell Dentistry in Fort Myers, FL

Routine cleaning, second opinion, same-day crown, dental implants, or a dental emergency: whatever brings you in, we’ll walk you through what’s happening and what it costs before we do anything. Schedule a visit with our Fort Myers team today.