When a tooth cracks or an ache turns severe, make the call before the drive. Pier Dental takes same-day emergency patients from East Tampa and the rest of Hillsborough County.
Dr. Pierpont will address the urgent problem first, then discuss follow-up care and cost.
A throbbing, spreading ache
Pain with swelling, a bad taste or fever suggests infection. Cold packs outside the cheek can ease swelling short term.
Do not put aspirin on the gum, which can burn tissue.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
Pieces missing from a tooth
Sharp edges can cut the tongue and cheek. Wax or sugar-free gum can cover them for a short time.
We rebuild the tooth once we see how deep the break goes.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
A root canal on short notice
If the nerve is the source of your pain, a root canal can relieve it. Dr. Pierpont performs these here.
We often begin with relief and finish the rebuilding later.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
About East Tampa
Interstate 4 forms the southern edge of East Tampa and Hillsborough Avenue the northern, so you probably know the way out of the neighborhood well.
Our office is about 25 miles away in a straight line, and the road adds to that. That is why phoning first, so we can prepare for you, is worth the minute it takes.
Call (727) 363-6169 now and describe what happened. We will pick the soonest time and tell you how to protect the tooth.
