Whitney Beach is 22.5 miles from Pier Dental in a straight line, and the road is longer. Call (727) 363-6169 before you set out, so that we can talk through the problem and have the right people ready.
Dr. Brittany Pierpont offers same-day emergency appointments. Facial swelling that spreads, fever or trouble swallowing or breathing needs an emergency room first.
Pain, swelling or a bad taste
These signs can point to an infection around a tooth. Relief at home is temporary and does not remove the cause.
We examine, image and treat, often with root canal therapy if the nerve is involved.
Learn more: Toothache Treatment at Pier Dental
A tooth split or chipped badly
A fractured tooth may hurt only when you bite or sip something cold. The crack can travel deeper over time.
Depending on the break, we may bond, crown or treat the nerve.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
When a tooth is knocked out
Pick it up by the white crown, avoid scrubbing it and keep it moist in milk. Put a cold pack on the swelling.
The sooner we see the tooth, the better its outlook.
Learn more: Dental Trauma Care at Pier Dental
About Whitney Beach
Longboat Key is a long, narrow barrier island, and the far north end can feel remote. During World War II the island hosted a bombing range, and residents in the north had to wait out training hours before heading south.
Those days are gone, but distance still matters. Keep our number somewhere you can find it fast.
Phone (727) 363-6169 at the first sign of trouble. We will talk about CareCredit and our in-house savings plan so cost is not a barrier.
