Dental trouble has terrible timing. Pier Dental offers same-day emergency appointments for people in North Redington Beach and nearby beach towns, and Dr. Brittany Pierpont’s first job is relieving pain and finding the cause.
Call (727) 363-6169 as soon as something feels wrong. A tooth that stops hurting can still be infected or cracked deeper, and nobody here will judge how it got that way.
Tooth pain with a clear answer
Aching can come from a cavity, an abscess, gum trouble or a hairline crack. Dr. Pierpont examines the tooth, takes X-rays when needed, and treats the actual source rather than just calming the symptom.
Depending on the findings, that may mean a filling or root canal therapy. Swelling, fever or trouble swallowing make the call more urgent.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
A chipped, split or cracked tooth
Cracks can start from biting something hard, clenching, or a big old filling giving way. Sharp pain on biting and sensitivity to hot or cold are common clues.
A crack rarely heals itself, so sooner is better. Bonding, a crown or a root canal may be the right fix, and we will explain why before we start.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Knocked-out teeth and mouth injuries
After a fall or a blow to the face, rinse gently with warm water and use a cold compress on any swelling. A tooth that came out should be kept moist in milk and brought to us right away.
Dr. Pierpont checks the tooth, gums and bone around it and recommends the next step, which could include bonding, a crown or a root canal.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About North Redington Beach
Busy beach days and boats can make small accidents more likely than you would think.
Our office is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd in St. Pete Beach, about 6 miles away in a straight line. For North Redington Beach emergencies, our regular schedule is Monday 9 to 3, Tuesday 9 to 5, Wednesday 9 to 4 and Thursday 9 to 5, with Friday by appointment only; call anyway if you are hurting.
Hurting now? Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 and tell us what happened. We will look for the earliest opening, and our team can go over CareCredit and our in-house plan so cost is not a barrier.
