Emergency Dentist Bundoora
Dental problems such as severe toothache, broken teeth, swelling or dental injuries may require prompt assessment. At Radiant Smiles Dental Bundoora, we offer same-day emergency appointments where available to assess the cause and discuss appropriate treatment.
Bundoora Emergency Dentist for Toothaches, Injuries & Dental Emergencies
If you’re experiencing dental pain, swelling, a damaged tooth or another urgent dental concern, our team can arrange an assessment based on appointment availability and the urgency of your symptoms. Dr Chandni Passi and our dental team provide emergency dental care to identify the cause and discuss the treatment options that may be appropriate.
Whether you have a sudden toothache, swelling, a chipped tooth or a lost crown, our team can assess the problem and explain the available treatment options. We’ll also let you know what to expect before treatment begins.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
Some dental problems require prompt assessment. Contact a dentist if you’re experiencing any of the following:
- Toothache or Severe Dental Pain
- Chipped or Cracked Teeth
- Knocked-Out Tooth
- Swelling, Abscess or Infection
- Lost Crown or Filling
- Broken Braces or Wires
Need Urgent Dental Care? Arrange an Emergency Assessment
If you have severe toothache, a broken tooth or facial swelling, contact our Bundoora dental team for an urgent assessment. Same-day emergency appointments are available where possible, depending on appointment availability and the nature of your dental concern.
What to Do During a Dental Emergency
Here’s how to manage your symptoms before your emergency appointment:
- Toothache: Rinse gently with warm salt water and avoid chewing on the affected tooth. Over-the-counter pain relief may be appropriate for some people when taken according to the product directions. Arrange a dental assessment if the pain is persistent, severe or accompanied by swelling or other symptoms.
- Knocked-Out Adult Tooth: Handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly without scrubbing. If possible, place an adult tooth back into its socket. If this cannot be done, keep it moist in milk or as otherwise advised by a health professional and seek urgent dental or hospital care. Do not attempt to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth.
- Chipped or Broken Tooth: Rinse your mouth gently and keep any tooth fragments you can find. Store a broken tooth fragment in milk or sterile saline where possible and bring it to your dental appointment. A cold compress can be applied to the outside of the face if there is swelling.
- Lost Filling or Crown: Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on the affected tooth. Keep the crown if you still have it and bring it to your appointment. Contact the clinic for advice before attempting to refit or secure the crown yourself.
If you’re unsure how urgently your dental problem needs to be assessed, contact our clinic for advice. If symptoms are severe or potentially life-threatening, seek emergency medical care.
When to Seek Emergency Medical Care
Call Triple Zero (000) or attend an emergency department if a dental or facial problem is causing difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing, severe or rapidly increasing swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or another potentially life-threatening symptom. Serious facial injuries may also require hospital assessment.
Dental problems that may require urgent assessment include severe or worsening pain, facial or gum swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out adult tooth, significant dental trauma or signs of infection. If you’re unsure how urgently you need care, contact our dental team for advice.
We offer same-day emergency appointments where possible. Availability depends on our appointment schedule and the urgency of your dental concern, so contact the clinic to discuss your symptoms and available appointment times.
Many dental problems are best assessed by a dentist. However, seek emergency medical care if you have difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing, severe or spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma or another potentially life-threatening problem. Call Triple Zero (000) if the situation is life-threatening.
Private health insurance benefits for emergency dental treatment vary between policies, waiting periods, annual limits and the treatment required. Check with your insurer for details of your cover, or our team can assist with available claiming information at the clinic.
Tooth pain can have several causes, and symptoms may sometimes change or temporarily settle even when the underlying problem remains. Persistent, severe or recurring tooth pain should be assessed by a dentist to identify the cause and determine whether treatment is required.
