At GlenHuntly Dental Clinic we understand the immediate attention you need when you have a dental emergency
GDC offers same-day emergency dental care. We are also open until 7pm 4 days a week. There are no surcharges for late and weekend appointments. This means it won’t cost you any extra if you visit us on a Saturday. We also accept new patients on Saturday.
You can book an appointment online by clicking the button below. For same-day urgent appointments please call us. We will do our best to fit you in, even if no available appointments are showing on our online booking system.
Same-day urgent appointments
Toothache
What to do?
* Gently rinse the mouth with lukewarm water (otherwise cold) to remove any debris and clean out any obvious cavities, if any.
* Gently use dental floss to further remove any food that might be trapped within the cavity or between the teeth.
* If swelling is present, place a cold compress on the outside of the cheek.
* Give oral pain relief if necessary (as directed on the packet), using medication that you know is safe for the patient to take.
* See a dentist as soon as possible.
What not to do?
* Do not use heat
* Do not place pain relief tablets directly onto the tooth (especially aspirin) they will not work and can cause soft tissue burn.
Chipped, fractured or cracked tooth
What to do?
* Clean debris from the injured area with lukewarm water (otherwise use cold).
* Try and find all of the bits of teeth that are missing. Rinse them in milk, or if no milk is available either the patient’s saliva or water. Keep the pieces moist at all times.
* Store them in a clean glass or container with milk or the patient’s saliva. Otherwise wet a cloth or some gauze with water and wrap them up in that.
* If caused by a blow or swelling is otherwise present, place a cold compress on the outside of the cheek next to the injured tooth.
* If it there is constant bleeding, use a clean cotton handkerchief, cloth, tea towel or gauze to apply firm constant pressure to the bleeding site. Never use tissue.
* See a dentist straight away and bring the pieces of teeth with you.
What not to do?
* Do not use tissues.* Do not use heat.
Trauma, cuts and bleeding to mouth tissue: lip, cheeks and gums
What to do?
* Use a clean cotton handkerchief, cloth, tea towel or gauze to apply firm constant pressure to the bleeding site. Never use tissue.
* Sit down and maintain the pressure for at least ten minutes.
* If the trauma is serious or bleeding cannot be controlled, seek immediate medical attention.
* If swelling is present, place a cold compress on the outside of the cheek next to the injury.
* See a dentist as soon as possible.
What not to do?
* Never use tissue.
* Don’t lie down flat.
* Do not use heat.
What is the most common dental emergency?
Tooth infection and pain are the most common dental emergencies that demand immediate dental assistance. If left untreated, a tooth infection can become a serious oral health issue and lead to nerve damage.
Additionally, getting emergency dental care as soon as you notice tooth infection or pain can minimise the cost of dental restoration. As a leading destination for emergency dental in Sunshine, we provide comprehensive treatment services for every emergency dental issue.
What to do in case of lost crown or lost filiing
- If you’ve lost a crown and still have it, rinse the inside and contact your dentist as soon as possible. If it is still suitable, your dentist can reattach the crown for you, otherwise they will advise you of an alternative treatment. Do not try to re-attach it yourself.
- If you have lost a filling, it is best to contact your dentist straight away, regardless of whether it is hurting or not. Prompt treatment of a lost filling will can prevent the need to have more complex and costly treatment down the track.
Dr. Serebnitski caters for dental emergencies
Dr. Serebnitski provides emergency dental services in the heart of Caulfield. He has been serving Melbourne’s emergency dental needs for over 20 years.
- Same day appointments available – call us in an emergency
- We’ll do our utmost to treat you as soon as possible
- An immediate assessment of your teeth to assess damage or source of pain.
- Treatment to relieve pain, swelling or bleeding.
- Recommendation on short and long-term solutions
- A full range of treatments can be performed on-site
