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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What to Do if Your Dental Crown Falls Off

Imagine eating one day and you feel something in your mouth that’s not part of the menu. Turns out that your dental crown fell off and you’re this close to swallowing it. While this might sound like a terrible plot for a horror movie, there is a chance that your dental crowns in Fort Pierce can fall off. If this ever happens, the first thing that you need to do is to secure your dental crown and take it to your dentist.

While scenarios like this are unlikely to happen, it’s better to be prepared for what to do when the time comes. Luckily, there are a lot of emergency dentists who can reattach dental crowns. To help you deal with this type of emergency, here are the steps that you should take when your dental crown falls off.

Illustration of Dental Crowns Fort Pierce

Emergency Dental Crown Care

Call Your Dentist

Calling your dentist is the first step that you need to take when your dental crown falls off. You’ll need to schedule an appointment with your dentist to either reattach your crown or get a new one. Take this opportunity to ask your dentist what to do or how to care for your mouth until your scheduled appointment.

Clean and Secure Your Dental Crown

After calling your dentist, the next step that you need to take is to clean and secure your dental crown. It’s important to examine the crown after cleaning for any cracks or damage in and out of its surface. This information will help your dentist decide whether you need to replace your crown or simply re-attach it.

Avoid Certain Foods

Avoid cold drinks and food when your dental crown falls off. Allowing this may cause pain, discomfort, or irritation to the exposed tooth. Your dentist will most likely recommend that you don’t chew your food where the crownless tooth is located. Eating hard foods such as hard candy, nuts, and certain fruits should also be avoided to protect your teeth.

A Tooth with Dental Crowns in Fort Pierce

Do You Need to Get Dental Crowns in Fort Pierce?

Are you interested in getting dental crowns? If you are, then we’ve got you covered. Here at Smooth Sailing Dental, we provide exceptional dental crowns that last for a long time. Give us a call today!

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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.