Florida Smiles Dental with offices in Ft. Lauderdale and Lighthouse Point is still open only for dental emergencies

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 9, 2020 (Newswire.com) - During the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Smiles Dental offices in Ft. Lauderdale and Lighthouse Point are still operational. The Governor of Florida has issued an Executive Order for a statewide shutdown, however dental emergency service is considered an Essential service.

Florida Smiles Dental ​has a message for its patients during this time:

"Dear Patients,

Our office is closely monitoring the pandemic of COVID-19 and all orders presented by CDC and Gov. Ron DeSantis. To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, we will open only for dental emergencies." 

Go to https://floridasmilesdental.com/contact and fill out information for an appointment or call (954) 523-6525 for Ft. Lauderdale office or (954) 943-2466 for Lighthouse Point office. 

People view dental emergencies as a Toothache, Swelling Gums, or a Broken Tooth. Here is additional information as well, according to the ADA.org – 

Examples of dental emergencies:

• Uncontrolled bleeding ​​
• ​Cellulitis or a diffuse soft tissue bacterial infection with intra-oral or extra-oral swelling that potentially compromise the patient’s airway
• Trauma involving facial bones, potentially compromising the patient’s airway
• Severe dental pain from pulpal inflammation
• Pericoronitis or third-molar pain
• Surgical post-operative osteitis, dry socket dressing changes
• Abscess, or localized bacterial infection resulting in localized pain and swelling
• Tooth fracture resulting in pain or causing soft tissue trauma
• Dental trauma with avulsion/luxation
• ​Dental treatment required prior to critical medical procedures
• Final crown/bridge cementation if the temporary restoration is lost, broken or causing gingival irritation
• Biopsy of abnormal tissue
  Extensive dental caries or defective restorations causing pain
• Manage with interim restorative techniques when possible (silver diamine fluoride, glass ionomers)
• Suture removal • Denture adjustment on radiation/ oncology patients
• Denture adjustments or repairs when function impeded • Replacing temporary filling on endo access openings in patients experiencing pain
• Snipping or adjustment of an orthodontic wire or appliances piercing or ulcerating the oral mucosa

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Peoples' dental health is key to living a full and vibrant life. At Florida Smiles Dental, they understand how daunting it can feel when people begin the process of taking care of their teeth. When someone visits one of their offices, they will find out just how easy it can be to keep up on the health of their teeth! From general dentistry, to orthodontics, to more specific issues that should be addressed by one of their other specialists, Florida Smiles Dental has patients covered. Call (954) 523-6525 for the Ft. Lauderdale office or (954) 943-2466 for the Lighthouse Point office.

Source: Florida Smiles Dental