Same day emergency services during office hours…
If you have a dental emergency during normal business hours, our practices will endeavour to treat you as soon as possible. If your dental emergency occurs after hours, then one of our DENTAL CARE NETWORK™ practices offering 24/7 emergency services will take care of you.
For a dental emergency – please do not delay, this will prolong treatment and may complicate treatment and necessitate further dental treatment.
My tooth was knocked out, what should I do?
You should visit the dentist immediately. Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. If a tooth is put back into its socket within 30 minutes, there is a good chance of the tooth re-attaching.
- Handle the tooth by the crown (the top), not the root. Touching the root (the part of the tooth below the gum) can damage cells
- Gently rinse the tooth in water to remove dirt. Do not touch, rub or scrub the tooth.
- Place the clean tooth in your mouth between the cheek and the gum to keep it moist.
- Do not let the tooth dry out.
- If it is not possible to store the tooth in the mouth of the injured person, wrap the tooth in a clean cloth or gauze and immerse in milk (not water).
- Bring this with you when you come into the dental practice.
My tooth was cracked, what should I do?
You should visit the dentist immediately. Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth.
My tooth was chipped, what should I do?
You should visit the dentist as soon as possible. Keep the chipped part of the tooth and take it with you when you come into the dental practice.
DENTAL CARE NETWORK™ is an Australian network of dentists and dental pratices offering quality, professional dental services such as teeth whitening, CEREC, TMJ Symptoms Treatment, wisdom teeth removal and porcelain veneers. Our network features Sydney dentists, Melbourne dentists and dental practices in many locations around Australia.