Emergency Care & Pain Relief

We provide priority appointments for genuine dental emergencies

Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies occur when a person's life is potentially threatened from a dental condition or when a tooth or part of the mouth will deteriorate quickly if not attended to immediately.

Please call us if you are experiencing any of the following and we will prioritise you.

Trauma

Broken tooth, knocked tooth from accident, torn lip or tongue

Aching Nocturnal Pain

Waking with toothache at night, hours of a dull ache randomly or after applying pressure

Facial Swelling

Anywhere from the chin to under the eye, often with a toothache

Common Complaints of Pain

Toothache

Toothache from large cavities can damage the tooth's nerve or pulp and create aching pains that last for hours, sometimes waking people in the middle of the night. The infection can spread to the surrounding bone and gum creating a lot of pressure in the area which adds to the pain.

Gum Disease

Severe gum disease resulting in inflamed gums and bone loss can cause pain when eating, brushing or when any pressure is applied. Loose teeth can make it difficult to eat and can tear from the gums as chew.

Jaw Pain

Jaw pain is can happen from a multitude of reasons. Some of the more common reasons are from overworked muscles due to stress, inflamed wisdom teeth, worn joints and poor teeth alignment.

Pain Management

Before treatment can be given our dentists will need to have a look at the problem and figure out what is causing the pain. It is best to have a good understanding of your medical conditions and medications you take throughout the year. We will need to complete further diagnostics tests such as xrays and pulp testing to find an accurate answer. From here the dentist can discuss the cause of the problem and the best way to treat it.

Our dentist can provide pain relief treatment on the same day if appropriate. Usually follow up appointments will need to be made to make sure the cause of the pain is under control. More appointments are necessary for treatments that involve multiple steps such as root canal or gum treatment. If these appointments are not attended it is very likely the pain will return as the condition continues to deteriorate.

Preventing Dental Pain

Routine check ups are the best way to identify any issues early on and prevent them from causing pain and extensive damage. Our knowledgable clinicians can help you find any diseases that are in their early stages and discuss options to manage them.

Brushing correctly twice a day and cleaning between teeth at least once daily is the best way to take care of our teeth and prevent stains from returning. Limiting sugary and acidic foods will slow down the damage from plaque which can darken and damage teeth. Drinking water after every meal and snack to wash away the sugar and food debris will help too.

You can visit our page Home Oral Habits for more information about home care tools and techniques and healthy diets.

Inspiration for Your Smile!

Contact our friendly team to learn more about how we can help you achieve healthy, beautiful gums and teeth. You can find our phone number and address at the top and bottom of the webpage.

If you would like more information about emergency care and pain relief, please book to talk our knowledgeable clinicians. In the meantime, visit our other pages to learn more about oral health conditions. To see more of the other services that we offer visit our page Our Services to know more.