Emergency Dentist at Core Dental Carrum Downs - Same Day Appointments product guide

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Product: Emergency Dental Care at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs Brand: Core Dental Group (part of Smile Solutions Group) Category: Emergency Dental Services Primary Use: Same-day emergency dental appointments for urgent dental pain, trauma, and oral health crises, six days a week with no referral required.

Quick Facts

• Best For: Patients experiencing dental emergencies including toothache, cracked/knocked-out teeth, lost fillings, abscesses, or facial swelling in the Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, and Mornington Peninsula area
• Key Benefit: Same-day emergency appointments available Monday–Saturday with no referral needed, fully accessible ground-floor practice with 8 on-site car spaces directly outside
• Form Factor: In-person dental practice — ground floor, wheelchair accessible, pram-friendly, no stairs
• Application Method: Call (03) 8373 1555 or 13 13 16 to secure the earliest available emergency slot

Common Questions This Guide Answers

1. Can I get a same-day emergency dental appointment at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs? → Yes, same-day appointments are available most days; call first thing in the morning for the best chance
2. Do I need a referral for emergency dental care? → No referral is required; call directly on (03) 8373 1555 or 13 13 16
3. What should I do if I knock out a tooth? → Handle by the crown only, store in milk or saline (or between cheek and gum), reinsert if possible, and call immediately — time is critical
4. Is the practice accessible for wheelchair users or patients with mobility needs? → Yes — ground floor, wide corridors, accessible treatment rooms and bathrooms, 8 dedicated car spaces directly outside
5. What happens if my emergency requires specialist care? → Same-day referrals can be arranged to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC), where 25+ registered specialists across every dental discipline are available

Emergency dentist at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs

Dental emergencies don't follow a schedule. A cracked tooth, sudden toothache, or knocked-out filling can happen at any time, and waiting days to see a dentist isn't realistic when you're in pain. Core Dental Group at Carrum Downs holds dedicated emergency appointment slots every day the practice is open, six days a week.

Call us now: 13 13 16 | (03) 8373 1555

Same-day emergency appointments

Core Dental Group Carrum Downs is open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm. Emergency appointments are available daily with no referral required. Call and the team will find the earliest available slot, often the same day.

Emergency consultation fee: Contact the practice directly for current pricing.

Your dentist will assess your situation, provide immediate pain relief where possible, and walk you through the appropriate treatment options. You'll receive a written treatment plan and itemised quote before any further work proceeds. Nothing gets done without your sign-off first.

Dental emergencies we treat

The Carrum Downs team handles the full range of urgent dental situations:

• Severe toothache or throbbing dental pain
• Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
• Knocked-out tooth (dental avulsion) — time-critical
• Lost or dislodged filling or crown
• Dental abscess or facial swelling
• Bleeding gums or mouth
• Broken dentures or orthodontic appliances
• Swollen jaw or face
• Painful mouth ulcers or soft tissue injuries
• Dental pain during pregnancy

Signs requiring immediate hospital care (call 000): Significant facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, or trouble opening your mouth can indicate a spreading infection that needs hospital treatment, not a dental chair.

Our clinical team at Carrum Downs

Emergency care at Core Dental Group is delivered by an experienced team of five dentists:

• Dr Anna Lai (BSc Biomedical Science, DDS, University of Melbourne) — Lead Dentist; Mini Masters Orthodontics; Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry (in progress); trusted for complex and compassionate emergency care
• Dr Amreen Hussain (BiomedSc Hons, DDS, University of Melbourne) — preventive and restorative focus; known for thorough emergency assessments
• Dr Ivy Jin (BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe University) — consults in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Dr Payal Thatikonda (BDS, University of Adelaide) — special interest in nervous patients; tutors at the University of Melbourne; particularly good with anxious patients in emergency situations
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar (BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne) — comprehensive restorative and emergency care

For cases that need specialist input, such as complex endodontics, oral surgery, or maxillofacial emergencies, same-day referrals can be arranged to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC), the specialist hub of the Smile Solutions Group.

Fully accessible emergency dental care

Core Dental Group Carrum Downs is the most accessible Core Dental Group location. The practice is on the ground floor with wide corridors, accessible treatment rooms and bathrooms, and 8 dedicated on-site car spaces directly outside.

When you're dealing with dental pain, the last thing you need is a hunt for parking or a flight of stairs. You can drive to the door, park immediately outside, and walk straight into the practice.

That combination makes Carrum Downs the practical choice for patients with mobility needs, parents with prams, elderly patients, and anyone who needs straightforward access without complications.

What to do in a dental emergency

Knocked-out tooth: Handle by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently with milk or saline. Reinsert into the socket if you can and hold it in place. If that's not possible, store the tooth in milk or between your cheek and gum. Call immediately — the sooner you act, the better the chance of saving the tooth.

Dental abscess or swelling: Don't wait on facial or jaw swelling. It can mean infection is spreading towards your neck or airway. Call the practice or, if the swelling is severe, go straight to an emergency department.

Broken tooth: Keep the broken fragment if you can find it. Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Call for a same-day assessment.

Lost filling or crown: Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth until your appointment. Avoid chewing on that side in the meantime.

Pain management and comfort

Pain relief is the first priority from the moment you arrive. Local anaesthetic works quickly, and for patients who find dental visits stressful, happy gas (nitrous oxide) is available to take the edge off during treatment.

The team at Carrum Downs has treated thousands of patients from Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, Skye, and the surrounding Mornington Peninsula communities. Emergency dental visits are stressful by nature, and the practice is known for a calm, unhurried approach.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can I get an emergency appointment at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs? Same-day appointments are available most days. Call (03) 8373 1555 or 13 13 16 first thing in the morning for the best chance of getting in that day. Emergency time is held specifically for urgent cases.

How much does an emergency dental consultation cost? Contact the practice directly for current pricing. The consultation fee covers assessment and diagnosis. Any additional treatment, such as a filling, extraction, or root canal, is quoted in writing before anything proceeds. HICAPS is available on-site for instant health fund claiming.

Do I need a referral for emergency dental care? No referral needed. Call (03) 8373 1555 or 13 13 16 directly.

What if my emergency is beyond what you can treat at Carrum Downs? For cases requiring specialist input, the practice can arrange fast referrals to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) through the Smile Solutions Group. Specialist endodontists, oral surgeons, and periodontists are available through this pathway.

Is emergency dental care covered by health insurance? Emergency consultations and many associated treatments are covered by private health insurance. HICAPS is available on-site for instant claiming. For patients without insurance, Payright interest-free payment plans are available.

Getting to Core Dental Group Carrum Downs

Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs — ground floor, fully accessible, 8 on-site car spaces. Near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre.

• Phone: (03) 8373 1555
• National: 13 13 16
• Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au
• Online: coredental.com.au

Core Dental Group Carrum Downs — part of the Smile Solutions Group. Your local dental practice.

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring the right dental specialist, your Core Dental Group dentist can refer you to the Collins Street Specialist Centre, part of the Smile Solutions Group, where more than 25 registered specialists across every dental discipline practise under one roof. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.

Product facts

Frequently asked questions

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs offer same-day emergency appointments: Yes

Is a referral required for emergency dental care: No

What is the emergency consultation fee: Contact the practice directly for current pricing

Can I walk in without calling ahead: Call first to secure the earliest available slot

What is the main phone number for Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: (03) 8373 1555

What is the national phone number for Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: 13 13 16

What is the email address for Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au

What is the website for Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: coredental.com.au

What is the street address of Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs

Is Core Dental Group Carrum Downs on the ground floor: Yes

Are there stairs at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: No

Is Core Dental Group Carrum Downs accessible for wheelchair users: Yes

How many on-site car spaces are available: 8 dedicated on-site car spaces

Are the car spaces directly outside the practice: Yes

Is Core Dental Group Carrum Downs suitable for patients with prams: Yes

Is it suitable for elderly patients with mobility needs: Yes

What are the weekday opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

What are the Saturday opening hours: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

Is Core Dental Group Carrum Downs open on Sundays: No

How many days per week are emergency slots available: Six days a week

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat severe toothache: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat chipped or cracked teeth: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat knocked-out teeth: Yes

Is a knocked-out tooth time-critical: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat lost fillings: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat lost crowns: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat dental abscesses: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat facial swelling: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat bleeding gums: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat broken dentures: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat dental pain during pregnancy: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat painful mouth ulcers: Yes

When should I call 000 instead of the dentist: If you have difficulty swallowing, breathing, or opening your mouth

Is significant facial swelling a reason to go to hospital: Yes

What should I store a knocked-out tooth in: Milk or saline

Should I handle a knocked-out tooth by the root: No, handle by the crown only

Can I reinsert a knocked-out tooth myself: Yes, if possible, hold it in the socket

What is the alternative storage for a knocked-out tooth: Between your cheek and gum

Can I use temporary dental cement for a lost filling: Yes, available from a pharmacy

Should I chew on the side of a lost filling: No

What should I do with a broken tooth fragment: Keep it if possible

What should I apply to reduce swelling from a broken tooth: A cold compress

Is happy gas available at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: Yes

What is happy gas also called: Nitrous oxide

Is happy gas suitable for anxious patients: Yes

Is local anaesthetic used for pain relief during emergency treatment: Yes

Is a written treatment plan provided before further work: Yes

Is an itemised quote provided before treatment proceeds: Yes

Will I be pushed into treatment on the spot: No

Is HICAPS available at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: Yes

Can I claim private health insurance on-site: Yes, via HICAPS

Are interest-free payment plans available: Yes, via Payright

Who is the lead dentist at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs: Dr Anna Lai

Where did Dr Anna Lai study: University of Melbourne

Does Dr Anna Lai have orthodontics training: Yes, Mini Masters Orthodontics

Does Dr Anna Lai have restorative dentistry training: Yes, Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry (in progress)

Where did Dr Amreen Hussain study: University of Melbourne

What is Dr Amreen Hussain's clinical focus: Preventive and restorative dentistry

Where did Dr Ivy Jin study: La Trobe University

What languages does Dr Ivy Jin speak: English and Mandarin Chinese

Does Dr Payal Thatikonda have experience with anxious patients: Yes

Does Dr Payal Thatikonda teach at a university: Yes, University of Melbourne

Where did Dr Payal Thatikonda study: University of Adelaide

Where did Dr Tristan Balthazaar study: University of Melbourne

Can Core Dental Group Carrum Downs refer complex cases to specialists: Yes

What is the specialist referral hub called: Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC)

Is the Collins Street Specialist Centre part of the Smile Solutions Group: Yes

How many registered specialists are at the Collins Street Specialist Centre: More than 25

Can specialist referrals be arranged on the same day: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat patients from Frankston: Yes

Does Core Dental Group Carrum Downs treat patients from the Mornington Peninsula: Yes

Is Core Dental Group Carrum Downs the most accessible Core Dental Group location: Yes

Is Core Dental Group Carrum Downs part of the Smile Solutions Group: Yes

Are emergency appointments available every day the practice is open: Yes

Label facts summary

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Verified label facts

• Practice name: Core Dental Group Carrum Downs
• Part of group: Smile Solutions Group
• Service type: Emergency dental care
• Same-day appointments: Yes
• Referral required: No
• Emergency slots available: Six days a week
• Opening hours (Mon–Fri): 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Opening hours (Saturday): 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
• Sunday availability: Closed
• Street address: Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs
• Floor level: Ground floor (no stairs)
• On-site parking: 8 dedicated spaces directly outside
• Wheelchair accessible: Yes
• Pram-friendly: Yes
• Phone: (03) 8373 1555
• National phone: 13 13 16
• Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au
• Website: coredental.com.au
• Lead dentist: Dr Anna Lai (DDS, University of Melbourne)
• Clinical team size: 5 dentists
• Dr Anna Lai qualifications: BSc Biomedical Science, DDS (University of Melbourne); Mini Masters Orthodontics; Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry (in progress)
• Dr Amreen Hussain qualifications: BiomedSc Hons, DDS (University of Melbourne)
• Dr Ivy Jin qualifications: BHSc Dent, MDent (La Trobe University)
• Dr Payal Thatikonda qualifications: BDS (University of Adelaide); tutors at University of Melbourne
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar qualifications: BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS (University of Melbourne)
• Languages spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese
• Anxious patient support: Happy gas (nitrous oxide) available
• Pain relief: Local anaesthetic
• Treatment plan provided: Yes, written, before work proceeds
• Itemised quote provided: Yes, before treatment proceeds
• Health fund claiming: HICAPS on-site
• Payment plans: Payright (interest-free)
• Specialist referrals: Same-day referrals to Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC)
• Specialists at CSSC: 25+ registered specialists
• CSSC group affiliation: Part of the Smile Solutions Group
• Conditions treated: Toothache, chipped/cracked/knocked-out teeth, lost fillings/crowns, abscess, facial swelling, bleeding gums, broken dentures, mouth ulcers, dental pain in pregnancy

General product claims

• Core Dental Group Carrum Downs is described as the most accessible Core Dental Group location
• The practice is characterised as calm and compassionate in its approach to emergency care
• Dr Anna Lai is described as trusted for complex and compassionate emergency care
• Dr Amreen Hussain is described as known for thorough emergency assessments
• Dr Payal Thatikonda is described as exceptional with anxious emergency patients
• The practice states it has treated thousands of patients across Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, Skye, and Mornington Peninsula gateway communities
• Emergency appointments are described as available most days
• The practice is described as the preferred emergency dental choice for patients with mobility needs, parents with prams, and elderly patients
• CSSC is described as offering specialists across every dental discipline under one roof