Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers

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The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.

Drs. Gerald and Suzanne Lorino are partnering with the Lee County VA dental department to provide those veterans who may not have access to the care they need.

Doesn’t matter if you need some drilling, tests done or, getting fillings; veterans are receiving it all for free.

“Two fillings replaced for free,” said Air Force veteran Frank Kizer. “I don’t mean $1. I mean free.”

Helping heroes living in our community is the reason Fort Myers Laser Dentistry is holding the event for the second year in a row.

For Dr. Gerald Lorino, this event is a way to thank veterans for their service and the sacrifices they made for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

“Guys like Fred, he made it possible. So it’s just our little way of giving back. It’s, again, the least we can do,” said Lorino.

The event is scheduled to begin on Friday at the Fort Myers Laser Dentistry office, located off Summerlin Road, at 1550 Matthews Drive.

All you have to do is call and make an appointment to get the free treatment. The doors open at 8 a.m. on Friday but judging by how many veterans were filling these chairs last year, you need to call soon.

“Dozens, dozens. We were able to help a lot of people, and it made us feel really great,” said Lorino.

Fred’s two fixed fillings are nice, but having it not take a bite out of his wallet is even better.

“It’s around $800,” said Lorino.

Lorino told WINK if you don’t need a filling, no worries:

“We do everything from root canals to extractions to fillings to just simple cleanings, anything to kind of just give a little relief, to give a little benefit to anybody who comes in that’s served before,” said Lorino.

Giving a picture-perfect healthy smile to the southwest Florida heroes we appreciate so much.

Many other Veteran’s Day events are set to be held in the Southwest Florida area on Monday.

Click here for the detailed list of events.

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