Dear Patients and Parents,

We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of our secure telehealth video service! We now offer fully HIPAA-compliant video conferencing for our patients and friends that is:

Our new video chat service is completely safe and secure, fully protects the privacy of the patient, and works on Android and iOS, on PCs and Macs! The software is fully vetted and tested so that our patients and friends can rest assured that their protected health information will remain private and secure. All you need to have is a computer, tablet or smartphone with Web Cam and audio capabilities and a good internet connection! We are now scheduling appointments for new and established patients to video chat directly with the dentist to review your existing treatment plans and/or answer any of your dental need questions. Patients may schedule video chat appointments by calling our office and speaking with our staff available during business hours Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,
W. Roger Long, DDS, PA
Bethany T. Wierzbicki, DMD, MBA

Call Us: (772) 464-2943 1511 S. 25th St. Fort Pierce, Florida 34947

We speak Spanish and French in our office

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Can Dental Bridges Prevent Teeth From Shifting?

Yes, dental bridges can help prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into the space left by a missing tooth. If you are considering tooth replacement, the Best Dentist in Fort Pierce can evaluate your smile and determine whether a dental bridge is appropriate for you.

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How Missing Teeth Can Cause Shifting

When a tooth is lost, the surrounding teeth may gradually move toward the empty space. This shifting can affect your bite and make it more difficult to keep certain areas clean. Over time, changes in tooth positioning may also affect how your teeth come together when chewing.

Replacing the missing tooth can help maintain the existing arrangement of your teeth and restore a more balanced smile.

How Dental Bridges Help

A dental bridge fills the space created by one or more missing teeth. The replacement tooth, called a pontic, is supported by neighboring teeth or dental implants, depending on the type of bridge.

A bridge may help:

Fill the visible gap in your smile

Restore chewing function

Support a more stable bite

Reduce the tendency of nearby teeth to move into the empty space

Improve the appearance of your smile

Are Bridges Right for Everyone?

The best tooth replacement option depends on your oral health, the location of the missing tooth, and the condition of surrounding teeth. Your dentist can examine your mouth and discuss whether a bridge, implant, or another restoration may better suit your needs.

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Choose the Best Dentist in Fort Pierce for Dental Bridges

Replacing a missing tooth can help restore function while supporting the alignment of your remaining teeth. Smooth Sailing Dental provides dental bridge services designed around individual patient needs. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options for replacing missing teeth and maintaining a healthy, functional smile.

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Coronavirus Announcement

Dear Patients and Parents,

We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of our secure telehealth video service! We now offer fully HIPAA-compliant video conferencing for our patients and friends that is:

Sincerely,
W. Roger Long, DDS, PA
Bethany T. Wierzbicki, DMD, MBA

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Dr. W. Roger Long, DDS has been proudly serving the Treasure Coast for over 25 years. We welcome new patients to our practice located in beautiful and historic Fort Pierce.