A cracked molar or a swollen face is frightening. Pier Dental sees emergency patients the same day, and Dr. Brittany Pierpont focuses on easing pain right away.
Calling ahead is especially useful from Safety Harbor, because we can advise you on first aid and confirm we are ready before you drive.
Swelling, fever or a pimple on the gum
These can signal an abscess, which does not heal on its own and can spread. Call the same day.
Care may include a root canal, drainage or removal of the tooth.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
Broken tooth, sharp edge
Rinse, keep the tongue away from the jagged spot and avoid chewing on it. A cold pack helps with swelling.
We examine how far the break goes and rebuild the tooth when possible.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Mouth injuries
Falls, sports and accidents can loosen or knock out teeth. Hold a knocked-out tooth by the crown, never the root.
Store it in milk and come in at once.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor sits on a waterway tied to Tampa Bay, and the city covers about 5 square miles by the Census Bureau’s count. That is a compact place, yet the trip to our office is roughly 17 miles in a straight line.
The road is longer than that, so a quick call first saves time. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday, with Friday by appointment.
Do not sit with the pain. Call (727) 363-6169 and tell us what happened.
