Dental emergencies can happen suddenly and cause severe pain, swelling, or damage. We provide fast, compassionate emergency dental care to relieve pain, treat infections, and protect your teeth. Same‑day appointments are available for urgent cases.
A dental emergency is any situation involving pain, infection, trauma, or damage that requires urgent attention. Prompt treatment can prevent complications, reduce pain, and save teeth from further harm.
Common emergencies include:
Severe toothache
Broken or chipped teeth
Knocked‑out teeth
Swelling or infection
Abscesses
Lost fillings or crowns
Trauma from accidents or sports injuries
Often caused by decay, infection, or nerve inflammation, can often be resolved with addressing the dying nerve and commencing root canal treatment.
A sign of infection that can spread if untreated.
We restore the tooth with bonding, a crown, or other treatment.
Time‑critical — the tooth has the best chance of survival within 60 minutes.
We replace or re‑cement the restoration to protect the tooth.
We assess and treat damage from accidents, falls, or sports.
Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root
Rinse gently if dirty
Place back in the socket if possible
Otherwise store in milk or saliva
Seek immediate dental care
Take recommended pain relief
Apply a cold compress
Avoid heat
Seek urgent treatment
If difficulty breathing or swallowing visit the Hospital Emergency Department ASAP.
Keep any broken pieces if possible.
Avoid chewing on that side
Smooth sharp edges with a nail file if possible, for some comfort
Seek prompt care.
We identify the cause of the problem and relieve pain quickly.
We determine the extent of damage or infection.
Depending on the issue, this may include:
Temporary or permanent fillings
Root canal treatment
Antibiotics for infection
Re‑cementing crowns
Splinting loose teeth
We provide a clear plan for follow‑up treatment if required.
You should contact us immediately if you experience:
Severe or persistent tooth pain
Facial swelling
Fever with dental pain
Trauma to the mouth or teeth
Bleeding that won’t stop
A knocked‑out or loose tooth
Signs of infection (bad taste, pus, swelling)
Yes — we prioritise emergency cases and aim to see you as soon as possible.
We use local anaesthetic to ensure your treatment is comfortable.
Swelling often indicates infection and should be treated urgently.
Yes — if treated within 60 minutes, the chances are highest.
Absolutely — we treat dental emergencies for all ages.
If you’re in pain or experiencing a dental emergency, contact us now.
Dental envy is a gentle, caring, and trustworthy family dental practice, which is experienced and affordable. we’ve been helping patients and their families with their dental health for over 15 years. give us a call today to book in for a check-up.
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