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Call (02) 4216 99117/9-25 Captain Cook Dr, Barrack Heights NSW 2528Emergency Dentist
If you have tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth or an injury to your mouth, call the clinic on (02) 4216 9911 to talk about what is happening. If your symptoms are serious, get urgent medical help straight away.
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Urgent Dental Concerns
Sudden tooth pain or a knock to the mouth can be frightening. When you call the clinic on (02) 4216 9911, say what happened, when it started and how bad the pain or swelling is. Mention any fever, the medicines you take and any health conditions. Emergency dental care is one of the services at Shellharbour Dentists, and for dental emergencies the team will offer out of hours treatment or try every possible way to see you on the same day, so call first.
The first aid steps below cover a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth fragment and a cut lip or gum. Arrange dental assessment after an injury. Our kids dentistry information also covers children’s dental visits.
A tooth abscess can cause throbbing pain, pain on biting, facial swelling, fever or a bad taste. It needs prompt dental or medical assessment. Treatment addresses the source and may include drainage, root canal treatment or removing the tooth; antibiotics may also be needed. A filling or crown may follow if the tooth is retained.
Contact your treating team if symptoms worsen or are not improving after treatment. Cracked, chipped or loose teeth can also be associated with grinding; our teeth grinding treatment information explains that concern. Once the urgent problem has been managed, a dental check-up and clean can help plan ongoing care.
This page is general information and cannot tell you what care you need. Our new patient offers page lists free emergency dental services for eligible patients with an NSW Oral Health voucher, and eligibility is checked. Ask about the likely cost before treatment starts, using our dental fees page and payment options, and ask for the options so you can decide what to do.
Wisdom teeth can cause pain or repeated gum infection. Our wisdom tooth removal information explains assessment and treatment options. Contact our team for advice about your symptoms.
These first aid steps support you while arranging professional care. They do not replace dental assessment.
Helpful Details
Explain when the problem started or how an injury happened, as accurately as you can.
Share changes such as pain, swelling, bleeding or damage to a tooth.
Tell the clinic about health conditions, medicines or recent dental care, and mention any fever, because fever can be a sign of infection.
If a tooth was knocked out or broken, bring it with you, stored as described above, and say how long ago the injury happened.
For a child, say their age and whether the tooth was a baby tooth or an adult tooth, because the first aid is different.
After treatment, note whether the pain, swelling or fever is easing. If it is not improving, tell the clinic so they can decide whether you need more checks.
Ask the clinic whether to come straight in. If you cannot reach a dentist after a knocked-out adult tooth, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Frequently Asked Questions
These general answers can help you prepare questions for an individual conversation.
For an emergency dentist in Shellharbour, call first: the clinic offers out-of-hours care or tries for same-day treatment. Call 000 for trouble breathing, talking or swallowing, a lot of blood going down your throat, or a very swollen mouth or tongue. Swelling around an eye or the neck also needs emergency care.
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Call or book online and say what you would like help with. Ask what your visit includes and what it costs. At the visit, discuss your concerns with the dentist; you can review any proposed treatment and its costs before deciding.
