Located at 5753 1st Avenue North, near 58th Street North, Amley McEntire Orthodontics has a history that spans generations of St. Petersburg families. Our privately owned practice was founded in 1969, and our St. Pete office has been part of that story since 1975, when the building became home to the early years of Amley and Amley Orthodontics.
Today, board-certified orthodontist Dr. Clayton McEntire and our team continue that tradition with personalized care for children, teens, and adults from across St. Petersburg and surrounding Pinellas County communities. Whether you’re exploring braces, considering Invisalign® clear aligners, or bringing your child in for a first orthodontic evaluation, we’ll take time to listen, explain your options, and help you feel confident about what comes next.
Amley McEntire Orthodontics
Not sure which office is right for you? Our team can help you find the best fit among our St. Petersburg, South Tampa, and Shiny Happy Smiles locations.
Our St. Petersburg office is located at 5753 1st Avenue North, near 58th Street North, with free parking beside the building. If you’re coming from downtown St. Pete, it’s approximately a 12-minute drive west along 1st Avenue North, while families traveling from Gulfport can typically reach us in under 10 minutes via 58th Street.
From the Tyrone Square Mall area, our office is approximately 5 minutes away, while patients coming from Seminole can generally plan on a 15- to 20-minute drive. With 1st Avenue North running directly past the office and 58th Street connecting nearby neighborhoods, families can reach us without navigating downtown parking garages.
Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Our 1st Avenue North office welcomes families from neighborhoods throughout St. Petersburg, including the Tyrone area, Central Oak Park, Disston Heights, and surrounding communities. We also serve patients traveling from nearby Gulfport, Seminole, and other parts of Pinellas County who prefer receiving care at our longtime St. Pete location.
For families who have lived in St. Petersburg for generations, our office may even be a familiar place. The original Amley orthodontists treated parents and grandparents of some of the patients who later returned with families of their own, creating a history that continues to shape how we care for our community today.
Dr. Clayton McEntire carries on the tradition of personalized orthodontic care established at our St. Petersburg office more than five decades ago. As a board-certified orthodontist, he combines modern treatment techniques with a straightforward, educational approach, taking time to help children, teens, and adults understand their options and the reasons behind his recommendations.
For Dr. McEntire, it’s about more than straightening teeth. It’s about building relationships with St. Pete families and providing the kind of thoughtful care he’d want for his own.
Whether you’re visiting our 1st Avenue North office for your child’s first orthodontic evaluation or thinking about improving your own smile, our team offers treatment options tailored to your needs, goals, and stage of life.
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For generations, our St. Petersburg office has been a place where patients and families return for orthodontic care, sometimes years after their own treatment. We’re grateful for the trust St. Pete families place in our doctors and team, and we invite you to hear directly from patients about their experiences with us.
We want the financial side of orthodontic care to feel just as personal and straightforward as your treatment experience. Amley McEntire Orthodontics offers interest-free, in-house financing, and our treatment coordinators will work with you to explore comfortable down payments and monthly payments rather than handing you a one-size-fits-all plan.
We also accept out-of-network orthodontic insurance benefits and file claims on your behalf, with an insurance coordinator available to help you understand your coverage and benefits.
Our 1st Avenue North office welcomes patients from across St. Petersburg and neighboring communities like Gulfport and Seminole. We’re just minutes from the Tyrone area, with 58th Street North providing a direct connection from nearby neighborhoods. Families traveling from downtown St. Pete can also reach us by heading west along 1st Avenue North.
Absolutely! We’re happy to welcome new patients to our longtime St. Pete office. Your complimentary consultation is an opportunity to meet our team, discuss what’s on your mind, and get an honest assessment of your orthodontic needs. There’s no pressure to commit to treatment, and you don’t need a referral to schedule.
You’ll be seeing Dr. Clayton McEntire, DMD, MSD, a board-certified orthodontist who continues the practice’s longstanding tradition of caring for St. Petersburg families. He believes patients deserve to understand their treatment options, so you can expect thoughtful recommendations and clear answers to your questions.
You can park for free right beside our building at 5753 1st Avenue North. Our office sits near the intersection of 1st Avenue North and 58th Street North, so you can pull in, park, and head inside without worrying about meters or downtown parking garages.
Depending on your treatment needs and the appointment schedule, a same-day start may be possible at our St. Petersburg office. During your complimentary consultation, we’ll evaluate your smile, discuss your options, and review the financial details before you decide how you’d like to proceed. If you’re ready and same-day treatment is appropriate, our team can explain the next steps.
Our St. Petersburg office has been part of the community’s smile stories for generations, and there’s always room for another. Whether you’re exploring orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child, Dr. McEntire and our team are here to answer your questions, understand your goals, and help you decide what feels right for your family.