Dental emergencies tend to ignore the calendar. Pier Dental keeps same-day emergency appointments available, and you can reach us at (727) 363-6169 for patients from West and East Lealman.
Dr. Brittany Pierpont treats the problem, not the person’s past. If the tooth has been bothering you for weeks, that is fine, and we are ready to help.
Fast diagnosis for severe pain
A deep ache, a bad taste or a swollen gum can point to an abscess. We examine the area, take X-rays and work out whether the nerve is involved.
Treatment might include a root canal to remove infection and keep the tooth. Do not wait if you have swelling in your face or fever.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
A tooth that cracked or broke
Biting down on something hard or on an old, brittle filling can split a tooth. Sometimes you feel it right away and sometimes only later, as sensitivity.
Dr. Pierpont checks the break and recommends bonding, a crown or deeper care, depending on how far it goes.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Injuries that need attention now
After a fall, a hit to the face or a car accident, check your teeth even if they seem fine. A tooth may be loose, displaced or lost.
Save any tooth pieces, keep a lost tooth in milk and call us immediately.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About West and East Lealman
Lealman covers about 4.1 square miles, nearly all of it land, with Pinellas Park to the north and St. Petersburg to the east and south. Tell us where you are coming from when you call and we will help you plan the trip.
Our office is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd, about 5.7 miles away in a straight line. We see patients Monday 9 to 3, Tuesday 9 to 5, Wednesday 9 to 4 and Thursday 9 to 5, and Friday by appointment only.
Do not tough it out another night. Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169, and we will find the soonest visit. Ask about CareCredit and our in-house plan if cost worries you.
