Dental Emergencies

Expert Help For Dental Emergencies In Clearwater & St. Petersburg, FL

Dental emergencies in Clearwater & St. Petersburg, FL, are now handled with precision and care at Creating Smiles Dental. We cannot deny that dental emergencies can strike at any moment, causing discomfort and anxiety. At Creating Smiles Dental, we understand the urgency of these situations, and our dedicated team of emergency dentists is ready to provide you with the expert care you need.

At Creating Smiles Dental, located in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida, the proficient team, headed by Cindy Brayer, DMD, PA, and Phong Phane, DMD, is ready to provide emergency dental care, including the provision of same-day appointments to address pressing dental concerns promptly.

What Constitutes A Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies come in various forms and can encompass a range of symptoms. Common situations that require immediate attention from an emergency dentist include:

  • Severe Toothache: Intense and persistent tooth pain could indicate an underlying issue that requires immediate treatment.
  • Broken or Chipped Teeth: Accidents can lead to broken or chipped teeth, causing pain and potential complications. Our emergency dentists in Clearwater and those in St. Petersburg, FL, can restore your smile and prevent further damage.
  • Knocked-Out Tooth: Quick action is essential if a tooth gets knocked out. Retrieve the tooth, gently clean it, and try to reinsert it if possible. If not, place it in milk and seek help immediately.
  • Lost Dental Restoration: If a crown, filling, or other dental restoration comes loose or falls out, it must be addressed promptly to prevent further damage.
  • Severe Gum Bleeding: Excessive gum bleeding that doesn’t stop may require immediate attention, as it could be a sign of gum disease or other oral health issues.

Dental Emergency Q&A

Unlike your regular cleanings, some dental appointments can’t wait a week or month to be scheduled. Because dental emergencies aren’t always clearly defined, some issues that require immediate attention include:

  • Loose or lost fillings
  • Painful or loose teeth
  • Sore or bleeding gums
  • Severe ache or tooth pain
  • Objects lodged in your teeth or mouth
  • Knocked out, broken, or cracked teeth
  • A bit lip, tongue, or inside of your cheek

If you’ve sustained trauma to your tooth or are in pain, it’s essential to contact Creating Smiles Dental as quickly as possible. Doing so reduces your risk of potential nerve damage in your teeth as well as an infection.

If a permanent tooth comes out, keep the tooth moist and avoid handling it as much as possible until you see your dentist at Creating Smiles Dental. If you can, return your tooth to its empty socket in your mouth. It might help to bite down on a wet tea bag or gauze on the side of your mouth where the tooth came out.

If you can’t hold your permanent tooth in place in your mouth, rinse it in cool water and save it in a small container of milk until your appointment.

You can reduce any bleeding in your mouth by applying a cold, wet compress to the empty tooth socket.

To manage severe tooth pain while you wait for your appointment at Creating Smiles Dental, try rinsing your mouth with warm water to free any debris. If possible, try to floss gently to remove anything caught between your teeth.

Pressing a cold compress or ice pack against the area with tooth pain can also provide temporary relief, but don’t apply pain relievers such as aspirin to your gums or teeth.

The team at Creating Smiles Dental offers a variety of services depending on your dental emergency, including:

  • Root canals to treat an infected tooth
  • Dental fillings to repair damage or decay
  • Dental crowns to protect a cracked or chipped tooth
  • Tooth extractions due to decay, disease, or trauma

If you’re a current patient with Creating Smiles Dental, you can contact the on-call dentist after business hours and see if you need immediate assistance. If you’re a new patient, you can leave a message and they’ll contact you as soon as they can on the next business day.

If you have a dental emergency, call Creating Smiles Dental for a same-day appointment or request one online today.

Schedule An Appointment With Our Emergency Dentists In Clearwater & St. Petersburg, FL, Today!

Don’t let a dental emergency disrupt your life or jeopardize your oral health. If you’re in Clearwater, FL, or St. Petersburg, FL, our experienced emergency dentists are here to provide compassionate care and effective solutions. Contact Creating Smiles Dental right away to schedule an appointment. We prioritize your comfort and well-being, ensuring you receive the prompt attention you need to return to smiling confidently.

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Our Dental Office Locations

Serving the communities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida, we have two conveniently located offices! Contact us to make your appointment at either of our two locations.

Clearwater Office

1831 N Belcher Rd, Suite F-3, Clearwater, FL 33765

St. Petersburg Office

3388 49th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

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Real Patient Reviews

Dr Brayer and her staff are the best in the Bay. Scratch that, Best in the world, seriously too! Most gentle hands, like a magician. Fillings, crowns, the whole nine yards, they are perfect! If you’re looking for a Dentist, google one. If you’re looking for a family to be there for you, ones with compassion, empathy and professionalism, Creating Smiles in Clearwater is who you’re looking for. Call Dana and she’ll welcome you warmly. Stella and Jess are the best there too. Sorry to sound like a Love Fest review, but that’s how you feel when you’re with them. 10 Thumbs up and 5 Stars for Creating Smiles!

- James Rietz

Very attentive toward my needs. Always makes you feel comfortable. Dr. Brayer has amazing staff with her office.

Linda C.

I just left the office with a new crown placement. I am delighted. The staff and Dr. Phane are wonderful to work with.

Jean W.

This place and these people deserve a rating that is off the charts. 5 stars does not do them justice.

Morgan S.

The hygienist was personable, worked on my teeth with care, and Dr. Brayer was very thorough.

Tabitha P.

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