Emergency Dentistry for Fort Myers Patients
Elite Coral Dentistry provides emergency dental treatment for toothaches, broken teeth and lost crowns for patients in Fort Myers, FL.
A broken tooth or a crown that comes away can leave you in pain and unsure who to call. If you are in severe pain, call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment at our Elite Coral Dentistry office in Cape Coral. Most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans are accepted, so call to check your coverage.
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 Emergency Dentistry for Fort Myers Patients
A dental emergency rarely arrives at a good moment, and the questions start straight away:
- Where can I be treated, and is the office easy to get into if I’m hurting or have limited mobility?
- Will the treatment be what the tooth needs, or a bigger plan than the problem calls for?
- What will my dental plan cover, and will I know before any work begins?
Emergency dentistry is care for problems that need prompt attention to relieve pain or save a tooth. Common examples include a severe toothache, a chipped, cracked or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, and swelling in the gums or face that may point to an abscess. Depending on what the examination finds, treatment can range from a filling or a crown to root canal treatment.
When you call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment, the team asks what has happened so the right care can be planned. At your visit, the dentist examines the tooth, explains what it needs and why, and talks you through the costs before treatment begins. Fillings and dental emergencies can often be treated the same day.
If an infected tooth needs saving, root canals are done in-house by Endodontist Dr. Meghann Lussier. That means no separate appointment at another office on another day while you are still in discomfort.
What Fort Myers patients can count on:
- A clear explanation of what the tooth needs, and why, with costs explained before work starts
- Most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans accepted (please call to check your coverage)
- CareCredit available to help spread the cost of treatment
- Root canal treatment in-house with Dr. Lussier, alongside Dr. Joseph Mejia, who has owned the practice since July 2022
- Free on-site parking, accessible parking near the entrance and a step-free entrance
- Dentists who speak English and Spanish, with Dr. Lussier also speaking French and Cantonese
What should a Fort Myers patient do after a sports injury to a front tooth?
Rinse your mouth with warm water, apply pressure to stop any bleeding and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Save any pieces of the tooth, wrap them in wet gauze and bring them with you. Then call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment, because the dentist may be able to reattach the piece or repair the tooth with bonding, a veneer or a crown. Our guide on what to do if you chip a tooth covers the first steps in more detail.
Who can a Fort Myers patient call about a lost crown during the week?
Call us at (239) 542-4626, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and explain that your crown has come off so the team can make an appointment. You can also send a message to our text line at (941) 479-2183. Until your appointment, a small piece of sugarless gum can cover the opening temporarily.
Where can a Fort Myers patient with a broken tooth be treated?
Fort Myers patients are treated at our Elite Coral Dentistry office in Cape Coral, at 1105 SE 47th Terrace. Free on-site parking, accessible parking near the entrance and a step-free entrance make getting in easier when you are in pain. If the broken tooth needs root canal treatment, it is done in-house, so there is no separate appointment at another office on another day.
Expert Advice on Lost Crowns and Dental Injuries
What you do after a crown comes off or a tooth is injured makes a difference, so here is what we tell our own patients.
Pro Tips: Your First Steps After a Lost Crown
- Cover the opening. A small piece of sugarless gum can cover the opening temporarily until the tooth is seen.
- Ease the discomfort. Over-the-counter pain medication may help while you wait for your appointment.
- Call us first. For any dental trauma, call (239) 542-4626 for instructions and to make an appointment, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Common Mistakes After Dental Trauma From Sport or Boating
- Leaving the broken pieces behind. A broken piece can sometimes be reattached. Save any pieces, wrap them in wet gauze and bring them to your appointment.
- Not keeping a knocked-out tooth moist. Find the tooth and keep it in a glass of milk or warm saltwater. A knocked-out tooth can sometimes be replanted when care is sought immediately, so call (239) 542-4626 straight away to make an appointment.
- Waiting to see whether it settles. A chipped or broken tooth needs professional treatment to repair it. Calling (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment promptly gives the dentist more options for repairing it.
Root Canal Treatment
Save an infected tooth with root canal treatment, which removes infected or inflamed tissue, carried out in-house by Endodontist Dr. Meghann Lussier.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Rebuild a broken tooth or fill a gap with porcelain or ceramic crowns and bridges, made from strong, esthetic materials that blend with your natural teeth.
Teeth Whitening
Brighten the natural shade of teeth that have yellowed or dulled over time, using professional take-home trays you wear at home.
Invisalign
Straighten crooked teeth or close gaps with Invisalign clear aligners, planned and checked by the same dentists who look after your routine care.
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.
Game Days, Busy Seasons and Dental Injuries in Fort Myers
Fort Myers keeps a full calendar. The downtown River District, with its restaurants, galleries and events, draws residents and visitors alike, and the city stays lively through the busy season.
Sport is a big part of that calendar too. Fort Myers sits within Southwest Florida's spring training and youth sports scene, and organized amateur sport carries on across the year, with practices and games in every season. Wearing a mouth guard can help reduce sports injuries to the teeth.
Where there is this much organized play, sport accounts for a meaningful share of dental trauma. A ball to the face or a collision on the field can chip, crack or loosen a front tooth.
A broken front tooth should be seen promptly rather than left for a routine checkup. Wrap any pieces of tooth in wet gauze, and call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment so the dentist can look at the tooth and explain the options. New patients are always welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What should I do if my crown comes off?
A. Cover the opening temporarily with a small piece of sugarless gum. Then call (239) 542-4626 during office hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, to make an appointment.
Q. What can be done for a toothache?
A. Over-the-counter pain medication may ease a toothache for a short time. If the pain continues despite it, it could signal an infection or gum disease, so the tooth needs to be examined. Treatment depends on the cause and may include a filling, a crown or root canal treatment. If you are in severe pain, call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment.
Q. What should I do after a dental injury?
A. Rinse your mouth with warm water, apply pressure to stop any bleeding and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Wrap any pieces of tooth in wet gauze, and keep a knocked-out tooth in milk or warm saltwater. Then call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment. A life-threatening emergency is better treated at an emergency room. Our page on emergency dentist or emergency room explains the difference.
Q. Can a dental emergency be treated on the same day?
A. Fillings and dental emergencies can often be treated the same day, depending on what the examination finds. Some problems need more than one visit, such as a crown or root canal treatment, and the dentist explains the plan before work begins. If you are in severe pain, call (239) 542-4626 to make an appointment.
Q. Is my PPO Medicare dental plan accepted for emergency treatment?
A. The practice accepts most PPO dental and PPO Medicare dental plans, so please call (239) 542-4626 to check your coverage. Costs are explained after the dentist has examined the tooth and before treatment begins. CareCredit is also available to help spread the cost.
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