Emergency Dentistry in Mount Waverley

Dental Emergency? Same-Day Appointments Available at Our Practice

A dental emergency rarely occurs at a convenient time. That’s why it pays to know you have the timely support of a local dentist you can trust. That’s where the Dickson Street Dental team can step in. We’re experienced at handling every kind of dental emergency, including:

Painful toothache
Cracked tooth
Tooth or oral infection
Dental trauma such as knocking a tooth out

The first step to take when a dental emergency arises is to contact us immediately.

Timely Support from Experienced Dentists

Where appropriate, our emergency dentist will offer advice over the phone and schedule an emergency appointment for you as soon as possible. We always try to see anyone in pain within 24 hours. This initial visit allows us to diagnose the problem and provide immediate treatment to relieve acute pain or discomfort. If required, restorative treatment is given at a follow-up appointment.

Common Dental Emergencies

Toothache

Tooth pain is often due to a tooth infection. If you have a cracked tooth, your toothache may be caused by a cavity or a leaky filling. Bacteria can enter the tooth, causing an infection in the pulp at the centre of the tooth, which contains all the nerves. You may notice the gum around the tooth is red and puffy or experience a persistently nasty taste or bad breath.

Serious Tooth Infection

In situations where the tooth infection has advanced significantly, root canal treatment may be necessary. Our dentists are skilled in root canal therapy and will explain every aspect of the treatment. Our approach ensures pain associated with treatment is kept to a minimum, and your tooth will feel more comfortable once the procedure is completed. Your tooth can then be fully restored with a dental crown, which helps protect and preserve it. Extracting a tooth is always the last resort here at Dickson Street Dental, as we will do everything possible to save your natural teeth.

What to Do If You Knock Out a Tooth

If you have experienced trauma through sport or injury which has resulted in your tooth being knocked out, it is possible to re-implant it successfully, but only within the first half an hour to an hour after the original incident.
We advise our patients experiencing this kind of dental emergency to rinse off the tooth, then either try to reinsert it yourself and make an immediate appointment to see your emergency dentist in Mount Waverley at Dickson Street Dental. Alternatively, store the tooth in a container with a little milk, plain water, or saliva and come to Dickson Street Dental immediately.

A word of caution: If your child knocks out a milk (or baby) tooth, please don’t try to reinsert it as this could damage the adult tooth underneath.

When to Seek Immediate Dental or Medical Care

If your toothache is causing facial swelling, fever, or making you feel unwell, seek immediate dental or medical care. Like most dental conditions, if left untreated, solutions become more costly and complex. A very bad tooth infection can cause a dental abscess that may affect your general health, so we encourage you to take action as soon as possible.

Compassionate Care for Your Dental Emergency

Regardless of your dental emergency, the Dickson Street Dental team is here to support you. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, book a visit with us today by calling (03) 9807 7007.

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