Dental Emergencies in Moonee Ponds, Essendon & Pascoe Vale
Emergency Dental
We keep emergency appointments available each day, so if you have a problem please ring us and we will do our best to fit you in within 24 hours. Alternatively you can book online.
Knocked out tooth
Knocked out permanent teeth require immediate attention. Recover the tooth and if dirty, gently rinse the tooth under milk holding it by the crown (not the root), then immediately reinsert the tooth into the socket and hold it in place with a clean gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry the tooth in saline or milk solution immediately to a dentist. Seek immediate dental treatment for assessment and stabilisation of the tooth.
Toothache
Various situations can cause tooth pain, including sensitivity, ulcers, swelling or abscess, cracked or broken teeth. For extreme pain or any swelling seek dental treatment within 24 hours.
Broken tooth
Any extreme pain associated with a broken tooth, please contact the surgery at our Moonee Ponds dental clinic.
Various factors can lead to a broken tooth, including biting on hard foods such as nuts, seeds and lollies. Stress on a tooth, uneven chewing pressure, an accident such as a blow to the mouth. Most common broken teeth can be repaired, once assessed with restoration materials.