Pier Dental is on the Pinellas side of Tampa Bay, and North Ruskin is on the Hillsborough side. The straight-line distance is 22.0 miles, and driving around the bay is a lot longer. If you are willing to make the trip, Dr. Brittany Pierpont will make it worthwhile.
She is a general dentist who checks, explains and lets you decide. Anxiety, cost worries and long gaps between visits are normal here.
Exam and digital X-rays
Expect a thorough look at teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints, plus an oral cancer screening. Digital X-rays show the hidden spots.
We go through the pictures with you and answer questions as they come up.
Learn more: X-Rays and Comprehensive Exam at Pier Dental
Cleaning and gum checks
Plaque hardens into tartar that only a professional can remove. Cleaning also gives us a chance to check gum health.
Bleeding when you floss is worth mentioning. Early gum trouble is easier to reverse.
Learn more: Dental Cleanings at Pier Dental
Repairing tooth damage with onlays
When decay or a cracked cusp is too large for a filling, an onlay can rebuild it. It is made of porcelain or composite.
Bonded in place, it keeps more of your own tooth than a full crown.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About North Ruskin
North Ruskin lies in the northern part of the Apollo Beach area of Hillsborough County. U.S. 41 runs through the middle of it, with Interstate 75 farther east.
The neighboring community of Ruskin was founded on August 7, 1908, along the Little Manatee River and named for the English writer John Ruskin. Patients from Ruskin and Apollo Beach are welcome, too.
Call (727) 363-6169 to plan your visit around the drive. Come see us Monday 9 to 3, Tuesday 9 to 5, Wednesday 9 to 4 or Thursday 9 to 5. For Fridays, ask for an appointment.
