A dental emergency does not wait for a convenient day. If you are in Mecca with a cracked tooth, a swollen face or pain that will not quit, call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 before you get in the car. Same-day emergency appointments are something we work hard to offer.
Our office is about 19 miles from Mecca in a straight line, and the drive takes longer than the map suggests. A quick call lets us advise you, hold a time, and tell you what to do on the way.
Pain and swelling
Throbbing that reaches the ear, a pimple on the gum or a swollen cheek can point to an abscess. That is an infection, and we may treat it with a root canal.
Swelling in the face, trouble swallowing or a fever should not wait for an appointment. Call us and, if breathing is affected, go to an emergency room.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
A tooth knocked out
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently and store it in milk, and do not scrub it. Time matters, so call us as you leave.
A tooth that is loose or pushed out of place also needs prompt care. We will check the bone and the neighboring teeth.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
A chip or a split
A small chip may only need bonding. A deeper crack can reach the nerve and may call for a crown or root canal, so it should be seen even when it hurts only a little.
Save any large piece you can find. Avoid chewing on that side until we have looked at it.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
About Mecca
Mecca lies in Pinellas County, a long, narrow peninsula on Florida’s west central coast.
That means a drive to our Gulf-side office can cross busy roads and bridges. Phone ahead, tell us your symptoms, and we will advise you about how soon to leave. We also see emergencies from Treasure Island and Madeira Beach.
Call (727) 363-6169 right now. Say it is an emergency and tell us what happened. We will find the soonest appointment, and we can explain CareCredit and our in-house plan afterward.
