A cracked tooth or sudden pain is frightening, and it usually arrives at a bad moment. Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 and a real person will help you work out what to do. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever the schedule allows.
From Memphis Heights, the straight line to our office is about 19 miles, and the drive is longer. Calling first means we can hold a time and tell you how to manage the pain before you get here.
Abscess warning signs
A bump on the gum, a bad taste, throbbing or a swollen cheek can signal infection. This does not clear up on its own and may spread.
We treat the source, often with a root canal. Fever or swelling that affects swallowing or breathing needs the emergency room right away.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
Lost or cracked fillings and teeth
A broken tooth can be sharp, and the nerve may be exposed. Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on it.
Depending on how deep it goes, we repair it with bonding, a crown or a root canal.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Mouth injuries and loose teeth
After a fall or a blow to the mouth, a tooth may be chipped, loose or gone. Keep a knocked-out tooth in milk and carry it by the crown.
The sooner we see an injured tooth, the more we can usually save.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About Memphis Heights
Memphis lies at the southern end of US 19, which runs north over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to St. Petersburg. Our office is farther along, on the Gulf side of the county.
Check traffic before you leave. If it is a true emergency, we would rather see you late than not at all, so keep us posted by phone.
Call (727) 363-6169 now. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will find the soonest appointment. Payment options such as CareCredit can be discussed after you are comfortable.
