When a tooth suddenly hurts or breaks, you want a person on the phone, not a recording. Pier Dental offers same-day emergency appointments, often on the day you call, to patients from Sunset Beach and the rest of Treasure Island.
Describe what happened and when it started. Dr. Brittany Pierpont will focus on stopping the pain and finding the cause, with no commentary about what should have been done earlier.
Toothaches that will not settle
A toothache can come from decay, a cracked tooth, gum trouble or an infection, and the right fix depends on which. We examine the tooth and take X-rays so treatment is based on what is actually wrong.
Swelling, fever or trouble swallowing mean you should seek care right away. Call us, and tell the team about those symptoms first.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
A tooth that cracked or chipped
Cracks often grow with every bite. Depending on the damage, we may repair the tooth with bonding, cover it with a crown or treat the inside with a root canal.
Rinse your mouth with warm water and call us. We will tell you what to do until you are seen.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Knocked-out teeth and mouth injuries
After a fall or a hit to the face, rinse gently with warm water and hold a cold compress to the area. A knocked-out tooth should be kept in milk or a tooth preservation solution, not left dry.
Time matters, so call on the way. We will tell you what to bring and get you in as soon as possible.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About Sunset Beach
Treasure Island is a barrier island, and an accident on a beach day can happen quickly.
The island’s land area is only about 1.6 square miles by Census Bureau figures, so help is never far in distance. Our address is 8351 Blind Pass Rd, and we also see emergencies from Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach.
Do not tough it out. Call (727) 363-6169 now. Regular hours run Monday to Thursday, with Friday by appointment, and we will do our best to see you the same day. If something happens outside regular hours, call us anyway.
