Dental Checkups and Cleanings for Fort Myers Patients
Elite Coral Dentistry provides dental checkups and cleanings for Fort Myers patients at its family-owned office in Cape Coral, FL.
Leave each visit knowing how your teeth and gums are doing, what needs attention now and what can wait. Costs are explained before any treatment begins, and most PPO dental plans are accepted.
Visit Elite Coral Dentistry in Cape Coral
We're a family-owned dental practice that has served Cape Coral from the same address since 1985, offering Comprehensive Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Advanced Crown and Bridge Work, Dental Implants and Root Canal Treatments. You'll find us at 1105 SE 47th Terrace in southeast Cape Coral, off Del Prado Boulevard South near the Cape Coral Bridge approach, with free on-site parking, accessible parking near the entrance and a step-free entrance. Call us, send a message to our text line or request an appointment online. New patients are always welcome.
Elite Coral Dentistry
- Monday
- 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
About Our Dental Checkups and Cleanings for Fort Myers Patients
Regular checkups are easy to put off. A past visit may have ended with a long list of work that felt more like a sales pitch, or it was hard to tell what your insurance would cover.
For some people, the first questions are practical ones. Where do I park, are there steps at the entrance, and can I book without a long phone call?
A dental checkup, covered in more detail on our dental cleanings and examinations page, is an examination of your teeth, gums and mouth. The dentist looks for swelling, sores, gum recession, decay and pockets between the gums and teeth that can indicate gum disease, and the exam includes an oral cancer screening. At the cleaning, plaque and hardened tartar are removed with a scaler, and your teeth are polished to help protect them against plaque buildup. The team recommends a checkup at least once every six months.
At our Elite Coral Dentistry office in Cape Coral, Dr. Joseph Mejia (owner since July 2022) and the hygiene team take the time to explain what they find and why it matters. If treatment is recommended, you'll hear what is urgent and what can wait, and costs are explained after your consultation, before anything begins. Children are seen for routine checkups and cleanings too, so the whole family can keep one routine with the same practice.
- Most PPO plans accepted: most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans are accepted. Call to check your coverage.
- Costs explained first: you know what any further treatment involves before you agree to it.
- CareCredit available: spread the cost of treatment your checkup shows you need.
- Easy to get in: free on-site parking, accessible parking near the entrance, a step-free entrance and an accessible restroom.
- Three ways to book: call (239) 542-4626, message our text line at (941) 479-2183 or request an appointment online.
- Follow-up care in the same place: if your checkup finds something, fillings, crowns and root canal treatment are handled here, with no separate appointment at another office on another day.
Where Can Fort Myers Patients Use a Workplace PPO Plan for Checkups and Cleanings?
Fort Myers patients can use most PPO dental plans for checkups and cleanings at our Elite Coral Dentistry office in Cape Coral. The office accepts most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans, so please call (239) 542-4626 to check your coverage before you book. If your checkup shows you need further treatment, the cost is explained after your consultation, and CareCredit is available.
Can a Fort Myers Patient Who Hasn’t Seen a Dentist for Years Book a Cleaning Without Being Judged?
Yes. Coming back after a long gap is common, and the focus is on where your mouth is today, not on how long it has been. If nerves have kept you away, our page on dental anxiety explains how we help. Your first visit starts with a conversation about your health and concerns, a thorough exam and a look at your home care routine. The cleaning follows at your next visit, and you can ask questions at every step.
How Does a Fort Myers Patient Book a Checkup With Us?
Call (239) 542-4626, send a message to our text line at (941) 479-2183 or request an appointment through the website. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. When you arrive, there is free on-site parking, accessible parking near the entrance and a step-free entrance. New patients are always welcome.
Expert Advice on Dental Checkups and Cleanings for Fort Myers Patients
Here is what we focus on when a patient comes back after time away, and the signs we look for that a routine has slipped.
What to Look For When You Come Back After Years Away
- A visit that starts with listening. We begin with your health history, your concerns and your home care routine. The initial exam takes around one hour, so nothing is rushed.
- A clear view before any recommendation. Your cleaning comes at the next visit, and the dentist completes the examination after it. Recommendations are then based on a clean, clear view of your teeth and gums.
- Priorities, not a long list. We separate what needs attention now from what can be watched, and we explain why. You decide what happens next, with no pressure to accept work.
- Costs before commitment. Costs are explained after your consultation, before treatment begins, and we can help you check what your PPO plan covers.
Warning Signs Your Checkup Routine Has Slipped
- You can’t remember your last cleaning, or you cancelled one and never rebooked.
- Preventive visits on your dental plan are going unused this plan year. Check with your plan if you’re unsure what it includes.
- Your gums bleed when you brush or floss, which can be an early sign of gum disease. Our guide to why gums bleed explains the common causes.
- You’ve noticed new sensitivity, a rough filling or a sore that hasn’t healed, and meant to mention it but haven’t.
- Your health or medications have changed since your last visit. We want to know, because it can affect your care.
If any of these sound familiar, call (239) 542-4626 or message our text line at (941) 479-2183 to book.
Emergency Dentistry
Emergency treatment is available for a broken tooth, a lost crown or a severe toothache. If you are in severe pain, call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment.
Teeth Whitening
Brighten the natural shade of teeth that have yellowed or dulled over time with professional take-home trays, a good next step once your teeth have been cleaned and checked.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canals are done in-house by Endodontist Dr. Meghann Lussier, so a tooth flagged at your checkup is treated without a separate appointment at another office on another day.
Invisalign
Straighten crooked or crowded teeth with Invisalign clear aligners, worn at home and reviewed at regular check-ins alongside the rest of your care.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Protect a cracked or heavily filled tooth, or close a gap, with porcelain or ceramic crowns, strong and esthetic materials matched to your smile.
Meet Your Dentists
You can read more about our dentists on our About page.
Dr. Joseph Mejia, DDS
Dr. Joseph Mejia is a general dentist and has owned Elite Coral Dentistry since July 2022. He earned his dental degree from Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program and a fellowship program at the University of Connecticut. His implant training includes an Implant Fellowship program at the University of Nevada and training at the Pikos Institute in Florida. Dr. Mejia speaks English and Spanish.
Endodontist Dr. Meghann Lussier, DMD
Endodontist Dr. Meghann Lussier performs root canal treatment at the practice. She graduated from dental school at McGill University in 2016, completed an AEGD program at the University of Connecticut and earned her certificate in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Lussier is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the West Coast District Dental Association and the Lee County Dental Society. She speaks English, French, Spanish and Cantonese.
Fort Myers, Workplace Dental Plans and Preventive Care
Fort Myers is the Lee County seat and a busy working city, and many people who live there have a PPO dental plan through work.
For anyone with a PPO plan, routine checkups and cleanings are usually the simplest care to keep up with. Most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans are accepted at our office, so in-network preventive care is often straightforward for Fort Myers patients. Please call (239) 542-4626 to check your coverage before your first visit.
Busy working weeks make it easy to let a cleaning slide until something hurts. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and you can book by phone, by message to our text line at (941) 479-2183 or online, whichever fits around your day.
If your checkup does show that you need treatment, the cost is explained after your consultation, before anything begins. CareCredit is also available to help spread the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will I Have X-Rays at My First Visit?
A. Yes. New patients, and those who haven't had X-rays for a while, are asked to have dental X-rays taken at their checkup. X-rays let the dentist check the roots beneath the gum line, which can't otherwise be seen. For new patients, the first exam takes around one hour.
Q. What Does a Hygienist Cleaning Involve?
A. Your hygienist removes plaque and hardened tartar from around and between your teeth, including along the gumline, using a dental scaler, then polishes the teeth. You'll also get advice on your home care routine. For new patients, the cleaning takes place at the visit after your first exam.
Q. Do You Check for Oral Cancer at Checkups?
A. Oral cancer screening is part of the general and family dental care offered at our office. Screening allows dentists to detect early-stage cancer or precancerous lesions before symptoms become severe. If you have noticed a sore or patch that hasn't healed, mention it when you book your checkup.
Q. Where Do Fort Myers Patients Go for Checkups?
A. Fort Myers patients visit our Elite Coral Dentistry office at 1105 SE 47th Terrace in southeast Cape Coral, off Del Prado Boulevard South. The office has free on-site parking, accessible parking near the entrance and a step-free entrance, and it is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Q. How Do I Check Whether My PPO Plan Is Accepted?
A. Call (239) 542-4626 before your visit. Most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans are accepted, including plans from carriers listed on our patient information page such as Cigna, Guardian, Humana, MetLife and United HealthCare, but plans vary, so please call to check your coverage. You can also send a question to our text line at (941) 479-2183.
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