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Immediate Care, Treatment & What to Do.

Managing Dental Emergencies Quickly and Safely

A dental emergency requires urgent attention to relieve pain, stop bleeding, prevent infection, or save a tooth. Prompt emergency dental treatment can prevent serious complications and protect your oral health. Our dental clinic provides fast, reliable emergency dental care when you need it most.

Our experienced dental team is committed to delivering prompt, compassionate, and effective emergency dental care. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, contact us immediately – early treatment can save your tooth and protect your health.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any condition involving the teeth, gums, or jaw that needs immediate professional care. Delaying treatment can lead to worsening pain, infection, or permanent tooth loss.

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Common Dental Emergencies:

Severe toothache or dental pain.
Knocked-out tooth.
Broken, cracked, or chipped teeth.
Dental abscess or facial swelling.
Bleeding gums or oral trauma.
Lost fillings, crowns, or bridges.
Infected or painful wisdom teeth.
Jaw injuries or dental trauma.

Emergency Dental Procedures:

Depending on your condition, treatment may include:

Emergency fillings or crown repairs.
Root canal treatment.
Tooth extraction.
Abscess drainage.
Replacing lost crowns or fillings.
Prescribing antibiotics or pain medication.

What to Do During a Dental Emergency?

Toothache
Rinse with warm salt water and contact your dentist. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth.
Knocked-Out Tooth
Handle the tooth by the crown, keep it moist (milk or saliva), and seek dental care immediately.
Broken or Chipped Tooth
Rinse your mouth, save any fragments, and contact your dentist as soon as possible.
Swelling or Abscess
Do not attempt to drain it. Seek urgent dental treatment immediately.
Bleeding
Apply firm pressure with clean gauze and seek emergency dental care if bleeding persists.

Why Emergency Dental Care Is Important?

Relieves pain quickly.
Prevents infections from spreading.
Increases chances of saving natural teeth.
Reduces long-term dental damage.
Supports faster healing and recovery.

What our patients say

“I was referred here after my previous dentist in Wellington stopped Denplan, and I’m really glad I made the switch. Anthony was excellent — friendly, professional, and reassuring throughout. The hygienist (sorry I’ve forgotten her name!) was brilliant too —…”