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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Signs Your Denture Needs Replacement or Repair

Signs Your Vero Beach Dentures Need Repair

Dentures are removable replacements for natural teeth. For years, our Vero Beach dentures have been a reliable and effective solution that allows patients with severe tooth loss to recover their chewing and spelling functionalities and live their daily lives to the fullest.

Sadly, while acrylic resin and metal are highly resistant, they’re not invincible. Accidents, improper hygiene, or the simple wear-and-tear of chewing can damage your dentures, requiring repairs or entire replacements in a worst-case scenario.

Here are some signs to look out for to identify that.

Fix Your Vero Beach Dentures

3 Signs Your Denture Needs Attention

1. General Discomfort and Difficulty Chewing

Dentures should be comfortable to wear and never cause any discomfort in the mouth. However, uneven pressure, soreness, pain, or looseness could lead to difficulties chewing and even the development of sores over time.

Discomfort is a sign that the dentures are no longer right for you. Luckily, an adjustment or reline can often solve the problem.

2. Broken or Detached Parts

As much as you take care of your dentures, accidents can happen. Dropping them is not an uncommon occurrence. As a result, a tooth may come loose. Instead of attempting to attach it by yourself, take it to a professional for repair.

Home-fixes can be unsuccessful, leading to even more costly repairs afterward, and could leave unwanted spaces between the loose tooth and denture, which is a key area for bacteria and plaque to grow.

3. Small Cracks

When a tooth is damaged, it can simply develop a crack or a chip rather than breaking away from the entire set. You might still be able to wear your dentures, but this chip poses a risk of unintentionally cutting your oral tissues and serves as a haven for bacteria.

Vero Beach Dentures Repair

Repair Your Vero Beach Dentures

Just like natural teeth, dentures require proper care to extend their life for as long as possible and get the most of your money. If your dentures are in need of any sort of repair or replacement, it’s important not to delay.

Reach out to Smooth Sailing Dental and get the repairs your denture so-badly needs!

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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

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.