Dental trouble tends to strike at the worst moment: on a boat, mid-vacation or the night before a big meeting. If you are in Saint Pete Beach and a tooth is hurting, Pier Dental makes same-day emergency appointments a priority.
Call (727) 363-6169 as soon as it starts. Dr. Brittany Pierpont would rather see you early than late, and nobody here will question how the problem got started.
Pain that will not quit
A throbbing tooth can come from deep decay, a cracked tooth, a gum infection or an abscess. Dr. Pierpont checks the area, takes X-rays when needed and looks for the real source instead of simply calming the symptom.
Swelling in the face, a fever, or trouble swallowing means you should be seen promptly. Do not wait for a bad night to turn into a bad week.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
Knocked, chipped or loosened teeth
Bike falls, slippery docks, pickup games and car accidents all do this. Rinse gently with warm water, use a cold pack on swelling, and if a tooth comes out whole, hold it by the crown and keep it in milk until you reach us.
Fast care raises the odds of saving the tooth. Dr. Pierpont will check the tooth, gums and bone, then explain whether bonding, a crown or root canal treatment is the right repair.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
A tooth that needs a root canal now
When infection reaches the nerve, pain can be sharp and constant, and hot or cold drinks make it worse. A root canal removes the infected tissue and seals the tooth, which relieves pressure and protects the rest of your mouth.
Most people feel better after treatment than they did before it. The tooth is usually finished with a crown for strength.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
About Saint Pete Beach
Visitors fill the beaches here, and so do people who live in Saint Pete Beach year round, which means sudden dental problems are not rare. If you are staying nearby and something breaks, tell us where you are and how long you will be in town.
We are at 8351 Blind Pass Rd. Our regular hours are 9 to 3 Monday, 9 to 5 Tuesday, 9 to 4 Wednesday and 9 to 5 Thursday, with Friday by appointment, and we will try to help outside those hours when we can.
Please do not tough it out. Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 and describe what happened. We will find the soonest opening, and our team can go over CareCredit and in-house plan options so cost is not the reason you wait.
