When a tooth breaks or an ache turns severe, you want help today. Pier Dental sets aside same-day emergency appointments. Call (727) 363-6169 and tell us what is happening.
Ellenton is about 20 miles from our St. Pete Beach office in a straight line. The drive across the water is longer than that, which is why we ask you to call before leaving. We will give you steps to take on the way.
A knocked-out tooth
Hold it by the crown. Rinse it briefly, and keep it in milk or a preservation solution until you arrive. Do not let it dry.
The sooner we see it, the better its chance of staying put. Call as you walk to the car.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
Toothache that spreads
Pain that spreads to the jaw or ear, or comes with swelling, suggests infection. A fever or a bad taste adds to the concern.
We find the source, relieve the pain and outline treatment. If you cannot breathe or swallow well, head to the nearest emergency room.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
A crack or a broken cusp
Biting something hard can split a tooth. Pain on release, or pain with cold drinks, is a common sign.
Dr. Pierpont inspects how deep it goes. The repair may be bonding, a crown or a root canal.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
About Ellenton
Those roads make it easy to leave in a hurry, but they also make the trip north longer than it looks on a map.
We keep Monday hours of 9 to 3, Tuesday 9 to 5, Wednesday 9 to 4, Thursday 9 to 5, and Friday by appointment. If pain starts outside those hours, call and leave a message.
Do not wait it out. Call (727) 363-6169, tell us what happened and ask for a same-day slot. We can discuss CareCredit and our in-house plan so cost does not delay care.
