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Emergency dentist Toorak – Care when you need it most

Dental emergencies are quite frightening and often painful. Prompt treatment is almost always required to alleviate pain and to ensure the teeth have the best possible chance of survival.

Sometimes, teeth become fractured by trauma, grinding, or biting on hard objects. In other cases, fillings, crowns, and other restorative devices can be damaged or fall out of the mouth completely. If there is severe pain, it is essential to contact our office immediately. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment, and dental issues can seriously jeopardize physical health.

Emergency dentist in Toorak: when to call

If you need an emergency dentist in Toorak, Toorak Village Dental Care is here to help during our opening hours. Call us as early in the day as you can. Our team will ask a few questions about what's happened, give you advice on what to do in the meantime and find the earliest appointment we can. New and existing patients are welcome.

If you have swelling that is spreading to your eye or neck, or you're having trouble breathing or swallowing, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Call (03) 9827 5633

It's worth calling us the same day if you have:

✓Severe or throbbing toothache

That pain relief isn't controlling.

✓Swelling

In your gum, face or jaw.

✓A knocked-out tooth

Or a tooth pushed out of position.

✓A cracked or broken tooth

Especially if it's sharp or painful.

✓A lost filling or crown

✓Bleeding that won't stop

After an extraction.

Some problems, like a small chip with no pain, can usually wait for a regular appointment. Read more: can a chipped tooth wait for a dental appointment? If you're not sure whether you need an emergency dentist in Toorak, call us and we'll help you decide.

What to do before you see us

Knocked-out adult tooth

Time matters most here. Try to see a dentist within 30 minutes if you can.

Find the tooth

Pick it up by the crown (the white part). Don't touch the root.

Step 2: rinse the tooth briefly in milk or saline

Rinse briefly

If it's dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or saline. Don't scrub it.

Step 3: gently put the tooth back in its socket

Put it back

If you can, gently push it back into its socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it in place.

Keep it moist

If not, keep it in milk, or inside your cheek if you're old enough not to swallow it. Don't let it dry out or store it in water.

Call us

Call (03) 9827 5633 and come straight in.

Don't put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. It can damage the adult tooth developing underneath. Bring your child in so we can check the area.

Chipped, cracked or broken tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water and keep any broken pieces. If there's bleeding, press gently on a clean gauze pad for 10 minutes. A cold compress on your cheek can help with swelling. Avoid chewing on that side until we've checked it.

Lost filling or crown

Keep the crown somewhere safe and bring it with you, as we may be able to refit it. Don't use household glue. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth for a short time.

Toothache and swelling

Rinse with warm salty water and use over-the-counter pain relief as directed by your pharmacist. Don't put aspirin directly on your gum. Swelling can be a sign of infection, so have it checked by an emergency dentist in Toorak.

For more general advice, see healthdirect: dental care.

What happens at your emergency appointment

When you see our emergency dentist in Toorak, we'll start by asking about your symptoms and your medical history, then examine the area and take x-rays if they're needed. Our first goal is to ease your pain and stop any problem from getting worse.

We'll then explain what we've found and what your options are. Sometimes the problem can be fixed in that visit. Other times we'll provide temporary treatment, such as a dressing or temporary filling, and book you in to complete the work. Depending on the cause, ongoing treatment might include a filling or cosmetic bonding to repair a chipped tooth, root canal treatment if the nerve is infected or damaged, a crown to protect a cracked or weakened tooth, or removing a tooth that can't be saved.

Your emergency dentist in Toorak will give you a cost estimate before any further treatment. We accept all private health funds, and you can claim on the spot with HICAPS.

Emergency dentist in Toorak at Toorak Village Dental Care

Our opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Friday, 8am to 4pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

If you need advice when we're closed, you can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak with a registered nurse, any time of day. In a life-threatening emergency, call 000.

Reducing the risk of dental emergencies

Not every emergency can be prevented, but a few habits can lower your chances of needing an emergency dentist in Toorak:

Wear a custom mouthguard for contact sports.
Don't chew ice, hard lollies or pen lids, or use your teeth to open packets.
Keep up regular check-ups so we can spot weak fillings, cracks and decay early.
If you grind your teeth at night, ask us whether a night guard may help.

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More help from your emergency dentist in Toorak

Is it a dental emergency?

A dental emergency is a problem that needs prompt attention to relieve pain, stop bleeding or give a tooth a better chance of being saved. Severe toothache, facial swelling, a knocked-out adult tooth and a badly broken tooth are common examples. A small chip, a slightly loose filling or mild sensitivity can usually wait for a regular appointment, but it's still worth calling us for advice.

When to go to hospital instead

Some situations need hospital care rather than a dental clinic. Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department if you have swelling that is spreading to your eye or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever with facial swelling, bleeding that won't stop with firm pressure, or a head or jaw injury from a fall or accident.

Dental abscesses

An abscess is a pocket of infection that can form at the root of a tooth or in the gum. Signs include a throbbing toothache, swelling, a bad taste, a pimple-like bump on the gum and sometimes a fever. An abscess won't heal on its own. Pain relief can help in the meantime, but the infection needs dental treatment, which may include draining the area, root canal treatment or removing the tooth.

Sports injuries

Contact sports are a common cause of chipped, loosened and knocked-out teeth. If an adult tooth is knocked out, follow the steps above and call us straight away, as time matters. If a tooth has been pushed out of position, don't try to force it back. A custom-fitted mouthguard can help reduce the risk of dental injuries during sport.

Pain relief while you wait

Over-the-counter pain relief can help while you wait for your appointment. Follow the directions on the packet or ask your pharmacist which is suitable for you, especially if you're pregnant, take other medicines or have a medical condition. A cold compress on your cheek can help with swelling. Avoid very hot, cold or sugary foods and chew on the other side.

After your emergency visit

For your emergency dentist in Toorak, emergency treatment is often the first step. Once the pain is under control, you may need a follow-up appointment to complete treatment, such as a permanent filling, a crown or root canal treatment. We'll explain your options and costs before booking anything.

If you need an emergency dentist in Toorak during our opening hours, call (03) 9827 5633. Our clinic is at 137 Canterbury Road, Toorak VIC 3142. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks, and we'll explain the risks that apply to you before treatment.