When a tooth cracks or an ache turns severe, you want help close to the day it starts. Pier Dental offers same-day emergency appointments, and Dr. Brittany Pierpont sees patients from the Gandy area of St. Petersburg.
Call (727) 363-6169 and describe what is happening. We will tell you what to do while you travel to us.
Severe toothache
A deep ache that spreads to the jaw or ear can mean decay or infection. Dr. Pierpont examines the tooth, images it and treats the cause rather than just the pain.
Swelling or fever means you should be seen promptly.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
Dental trauma
A fall, a car jolt or a hard bite can loosen or break a tooth. Save any pieces, rinse gently and hold a cold compress against the swelling.
A tooth knocked out whole should be kept in milk and brought along when you call.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
Cracked teeth
A crack may not be visible but can make biting painful. Early treatment limits how far it spreads and how much of the tooth is lost.
Options range from bonding to a crown to a root canal, depending on depth.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
About Gandy
The Gandy Bridge, almost three miles long, links St. Petersburg with Tampa across Old Tampa Bay, and it is the southernmost of the three bridges between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
From that side of the peninsula, we are about 11 miles away in a straight line at 8351 Blind Pass Rd. Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, with Tuesday and Thursday running until 5, and Friday by appointment.
Call (727) 363-6169 first so we can get you in. CareCredit and in-house payment options are available.
