Emergency Dental Services Arana Hills
Dental emergencies are stressful, but help is available.
Dental emergencies can arise at any moment, and it’s important to seek professional attention immediately. DentArana are your local emergency dentist in Arana Hills.
Our experienced team of dentists strive to provide the highest standards of dental care, and we are open from Monday to Saturday to cater for dental emergencies.
If you’re experiencing severe toothache, a chipped or cracked tooth, bleeding or any other dental concern please don’t hesitate to book an appointment immediately.
The sooner you seek treatment, the quicker your issue can be diagnosed and treated which will result in optimal recovery outcomes.
How to get an emergency dental appointment
An emergency dental appointment will vary depending on your emergency, but here’s a general idea of what to expect:
- Phone first – confirm availability or be directed to the right place.
- Arrive at the clinic – the dentist will clean and inspect the affected area (X-rays if needed).
- Immediate care – pain relief, antibiotics if needed, and treatment or a temporary fix.
- Aftercare – you’ll then receive instructions for recovery and follow-up.
We place a high importance on dental emergencies as dental pain can be distressing.
The advantages of emergency dental treatment
Emergency dental services are beneficial for several reasons:
- Pain reduction and management: An emergency dentist can help to diagnose the cause of pain and help to treat it right away
- Damage minimisation: Immediate attention can help to minimise any damage to the tooth, gums, and your oral health
- Avoid higher costs and more treatments later: In some cases, immediate attention can help you avoid more treatments and higher costs down the track.
Our team will endeavour to provide you with a same-day appointment and prioritise your care. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please contact us as early as possible for us to try and get you seen on the same day.
List of dental emergencies we cover
Chipped/broken teeth
What to do now:
Rinse your mouth with warm water and keep any broken pieces. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
Severe toothaches
What to do now:
Rinse with warm salty water and gently floss around the tooth to clear debris. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum.
Loose/knocked-out adult teeth
What to do now:
If the tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown (not the root), gently rinse, and place it back in the socket if possible. Otherwise, keep it in milk and get to the dentist immediately.
Broken braces
What to do now:
If a wire is poking, cover the end with orthodontic wax or a piece of gauze. Do not cut the wire yourself.
Emergency tooth extraction
What to do now:
If the pain or infection is severe, call right away for urgent care. Use a cold compress to manage swelling until you’re seen.
Lost fillings
What to do now:
Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on that side. Temporary dental cement or sugar-free gum can cover the cavity until treatment.
Contact us today
We’re open Monday to Saturday for dental emergencies - call us for same-day care.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of emergency dental services can vary greatly, depending on the issue. It truly depends on the extent of the damage, the time it takes to fix it, the tools and materials used, whether you require anaesthesia or not, and other factors.
Generally speaking, Medicare does not cover emergency dental treatments. However, some private health insurance providers do offer some coverage for emergency dental services. For example, a provider might give you a rebate of 60% of the cost of care, or cover 100% of the cost but only up to a certain amount per calendar year.
Some insurance providers will also have preferred providers for dental services, which is fine for standard dental care, but can be more difficult to ascertain which dental clinics are ‘preferred’ when you are having an emergency.
It’s best to fully read and understand your health insurance clauses when it comes to emergency dental care well before you need to use them.
Any issue regarding your teeth or gums that requires immediate attention can be considered a dental emergency. This includes anything that’s persistently painful, anything that bleeds without stopping, or any problem that exposes the soft inside of the tooth.
This could be:
- A broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
- A loose adult tooth
- A knocked-out tooth
- Broken braces that cause injury
- A persistent, painful toothache
Yes, if your toothache is getting in the way of you eating, drinking, or enjoying life, you should have it checked as soon as possible. It could be due to an infection or nerve damage, and your dentist will be able to inspect the site, make a diagnosis, and help treat the cause of the pain.
Generally, no. If you need a tooth pulled you are best to go to your local dentist. In some cases, an emergency room may have a consulting dentist on site who could help if necessary, but you are likely still better to visit your nearest emergency dentist.