Pain that wakes you at night or a tooth that cracked on something hard is a reason to pick up the phone, not to wait it out. Pier Dental offers same-day emergency appointments to Shore Acres callers.
Call (727) 363-6169 first. Describe what happened and we will tell you what to do on the way.
Knocked-out tooth: minutes matter
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently, keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution and head in right away.
The sooner it is back in its socket, the better the odds. Do not scrub it or wrap it dry in a tissue.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
A tooth that cracked
Some cracks show, and some only hurt when you let go of a bite. Either way the damage can travel toward the nerve.
Dr. Pierpont repairs them with bonding, a crown or root canal therapy depending on how deep they run.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Toothache that will not settle
Throbbing, heat sensitivity or a bump on the gum can signal infection. The pain sometimes fades while the problem keeps growing.
Do not rely on leftover medication. Come in so we can find the cause and treat it.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
About Shore Acres
Shore Acres is within St. Gulf-side or bay-side, the drive to Blind Pass Rd is about 10.4 miles as the crow flies.
Traffic changes by the hour, so call before you leave and we will confirm we can see you.
Do not wait for the pain to pass. Call (727) 363-6169. Our regular schedule is Mon 9-3, Tue 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thu 9-5, with Fridays by appointment only.
