Stay at home orders in Florida and across the country are limiting the services that dentists can perform during the coronavirus pandemic.

An emergency dentist, however, can still help people in certain situations that require urgent care. Dentists can also advise people dealing with dental emergencies about their options for restoring and improving their smiles after the pandemic.

Ft. Lauderdale emergency dentist Dr. Natalia Benda-Celenski has been helping patients in urgent care situations for more than 15 years. She and her team at Pearl White Dentistry also offer a wide range of restorative and cosmetic dentistry options for patients who want to improve their smiles after an emergency is resolved. Dr. Natalia takes the time to understand each patient’s unique circumstances and needs and to craft a treatment plan that meets your goals.  

Whether it is dental crowns and bridges or porcelain veneers to fix cracks and gaps or our at-home teeth whitening package to address stains, we are dedicated to helping our patients brighten their smiles. These are often relatively easy solutions that can have lasting benefits.

What is a Dental Emergency?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently issued an executive order that bans dentists and other health care related service providers from performing procedures that are not urgent during the state’s “stay at home” order, which is currently in effect through at least April 30. But dentists and other health care professionals are expected to continue providing emergency services for Floridians during that time.

Some of the most common emergency situations that we deal with include:

•   Broken or dislodged teeth
•   Cracked or broken crowns, filings, bridges
•   Severe toothaches
•   Abscessed teeth
•   Objects lodged between teeth

Certain situations must be addressed as soon as possible to limit the risk of serious, long-term consequences. It is vital to try to stop or slow any bleeding by applying continuous pressure. If bleeding does not significantly slow within 10 minutes, or if you think you have suffered a broken jaw, you should go directly to an emergency room.

Restorative, Cosmetic Solutions after an Emergency

There are a wide range of restorative dentistry options for anyone recovering from an emergency situation. Some include:

•   Crowns and bridges: Crowns are often used to rebuild teeth by placing new caps on them. Bridges are artificial teeth used to fill gaps in a smile.
•   Root canals: This procedure is designed to help save injured or decaying teeth by eliminating infections in the tooth pulp.
•   Porcelain veneers: This treatment addresses gaps, cracks and stains by using thin sheets of porcelain to cover the teeth.
•   Teeth whitening: We offer an at-home treatment package to make stained or faded teeth regain their shine.

At Pearl White, Dr. Natalia and her team of dental professionals have been performing these and other services for patients for nearly two decades.

Speak with a South Florida Emergency Dentist

If you think you need urgent dental care in South Florida, Pearl White Dentistry can help. We can also help people restore and improve their smiles after an emergency situation.

Contact us online, call us at (954) 491-8812 or email us at dr@pearlwhitedentistry.com.

Although life in many ways is on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, emergencies not related to the virus still can and do happen. That includes dental emergencies.

At Pearl White Dentistry, we are continuing to offer emergency dental work during the pandemic. We understand that certain issues must be addressed immediately and we have experience assisting people facing a wide range of emergency situations.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned health care, dental and other related service providers from performing non-urgent procedures during the “stay at home” order in effect through at least April 30. That move is designed to prevent the spread of the virus and preserve protective equipment and other resources for doctors and medical staff on the front line.

But the governor has also made clear that dentists and other health care professionals are expected to continue providing essential and emergency services for Floridians. That is because time is often of the essence in these situations. Dental emergencies, for example, often must be addressed as soon as possible to avoid significant long-term consequences.

Pearl White’s Dr. Natalia Benda-Celenski is a Fort Lauderdale emergency dentist who has been assisting patients in emergency and other situations for more than 15 years. She is a dedicated professional with a personalized approach to her work and has been cited for “Excellence in Clinical Achievement.”

Common Dental Emergency Services

Dental emergencies come in many shapes and sizes. Some of the most common situations that we treat as emergencies at Pearl White include:

•   Broken or dislodged teeth
•   Cracked or broken crowns, filings, bridges, and other dental work
•   Severe toothaches
•   Abscessed teeth
•   Objects lodged between teeth

The common denominator in many emergency situations is that time is of the essence. It is vital to get the situation under control and act quickly.

That means immediately trying to stop or slow any bleeding by applying continuous pressure and going to an emergency room if it doesn’t slow within 10 minutes. Anyone who thinks they have a broken jaw should also go directly to an emergency room. People who don’t need to go to the ER should take over-the-counter medication to address any pain, use ice to reduce swelling and contact an emergency dentist.

Contact Pearl White for Emergency Dental Work

If you need emergency dental work in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale emergency dentist Natalia Benda-Celenski and her team at Pearl White Dentistry can help. If you are looking for more routine dental services to improve your smile overall oral health, we can also help as soon as the stay at home order lifts.

Whether you need a routine checkup and cleaning, are considering Invisalign to address crowded teeth or are thinking about cosmetic dentistry options, we will take the time to understand your situation and walk you through your options. We work with a wide range of insurance plans and are happy to assist with patient financing.

Contact us online, call us at (954) 491-8812 or email us at dr@pearlwhitedentistry.com to schedule an appointment with a Fort Lauderdale emergency dentist.