A dental emergency rarely arrives at a convenient time. Pier Dental offers same-day emergency dental appointments, often the same day you call, for patients in St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and surrounding areas. Dr. Brittany Pierpont’s priority is to get you out of pain and figure out what is wrong.
Call (727) 363-6169 as soon as the problem starts rather than waiting to see if it settles. Pain that fades can still mean an infection or a crack that keeps growing. You will not be judged for how the tooth got this way or how long it has bothered you.
Toothache relief and a real diagnosis
Tooth pain can come from decay, gum disease, an infection, a cracked tooth or an injury. Dr. Pierpont examines the area, may take X-rays, and works out the cause so treatment fits the problem rather than just masking it.
Depending on what we find, treatment may be a filling, root canal therapy or another solution. See a dentist promptly if the pain persists or worsens, or comes with swelling, fever or trouble swallowing.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
Cracked or broken teeth
Teeth take a lot of force every day, and cracks can start from an impact, grinding, biting something hard or an old, large filling. Signs include sharp pain when you bite, a lingering ache, sensitivity to hot, cold or sweets, and sometimes swelling.
Cracks tend to expand unless treated, so the earlier you come in, the better. Depending on how deep the damage goes, the answer may be bonding, a crown or a root canal, and we will explain which and why.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Knocked-out teeth and mouth injuries
Falls, sports and accidents can chip, loosen or knock out a tooth. Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and hold a cold compress to the swelling. If a tooth is knocked out, keep it moist in milk or a preservation solution and call us right away, since quick action improves the odds of saving it.
Dr. Pierpont evaluates the teeth, gums and surrounding tissue, then recommends treatment that may include bonding, a crown or root canal therapy. A tooth infection with swelling or fever is also urgent.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About St. Pete Beach
The southern end of St. Pete Beach is home to the Pass-a-Grille Historic District and the historic Don CeSar beach resort. A city known as a tourist destination is also a place where people may need help fast, whether they live here or are just passing through.
If something happens while you are in the area, call us and describe what happened. We are at 8351 Blind Pass Rd, and our regular hours are Monday 9 to 3, Tuesday 9 to 5, Wednesday 9 to 4 and Thursday 9 to 5, with Friday by appointment only. We are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do not tough it out. Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 and tell us what is going on. We will find the soonest appointment we can, and our team can talk with you about CareCredit and in-house payment options so cost does not stop you from getting care.
