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  "title": "Emergency Dentist at Core Dental Wyndham - Same Day Appointments",
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  "description": "Dental emergencies do not wait for convenient times. That is why Core Dental Wyndham reserves dedicated emergency appointment slots every single day - so you can get the urgent care you need without d...",
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  "content": "# Emergency Dentist at Core Dental Wyndham\n\nWhen you're in dental pain, every hour matters. At **Core Dental Wyndham**, we hold dedicated emergency appointment slots every single day — so that Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Point Cook, and the broader western community can access urgent dental care quickly, without waiting.\n\nCall us now:\n**13 13 16 | (03) 9749 6677**\n\n---\n\n## Same-Day Emergency Appointments\n\nCore Dental Wyndham is open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm. Emergency appointments are available daily. No referral required — call and our team will get you in as soon as possible, often the same day.\n\n**Emergency consultation fee: from **\n\nYour dentist assesses your situation, provides immediate pain relief where possible, and recommends the right course of treatment. A written, itemised quote is provided before any further work proceeds.\n\n---\n\n## Dental Emergencies We Treat\n\nOur Wyndham team handles urgent dental situations including:\n\n- Severe toothache or throbbing dental pain\n- Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth\n- Knocked-out tooth (dental avulsion) — time-critical\n- Lost or dislodged filling or crown\n- Dental abscess or facial/jaw swelling\n- Swollen, bleeding, or painful gums\n- Broken dentures or damaged orthodontic appliances\n- Soft tissue injuries — cuts to lips, cheeks, tongue\n- Dental pain following wisdom tooth eruption\n- Post-extraction complications (dry socket, excessive bleeding)\n\n**When to call 000 instead:** Significant facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing or opening the mouth are signs of potentially life-threatening spreading infection. Go directly to an emergency department.\n\n---\n\n## Our Clinical Team at Core Dental Wyndham\n\nEmergency care at Wyndham is delivered by a highly experienced team:\n\n- **Dr Darren Manoharan** (BDS, University of Queensland) — Lead Dentist; 15 years of experience; special interests in implants, crown and bridge, and Invisalign; complex restorative emergencies are his specialty\n- **Dr Anika Moyeed** (BHSc, MDent) — speaks English and Bengali; preventive and restorative focus\n- **Dr Alpa Lodhiya** (BDSc, University of Melbourne; GradCert Mental Health) — 20+ years in private practice; complex medical conditions; calm, patient-centred approach\n\n**Specialist Periodontist Dr Nupur Kataria** (BDS, Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry — Periodontics, University of Adelaide; Fellow RACDS; former Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide Dental School) consults at Wyndham — the only Core Dental location with a specialist periodontist on-site. For emergency gum infections, periodontal abscesses, or peri-implant complications, Dr Kataria is available.\n\n**Specialist Orthodontist Dr David Austin** (BDSc University of Melbourne; MDS Orth, University of Hong Kong; MOrth RCS Edinburgh) also consults at Wyndham for orthodontic emergencies.\n\nFor cases requiring specialist endodontic, oral surgery, or maxillofacial assessment, we refer to the **Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC)** through the Smile Solutions Group specialist network.\n\n---\n\n## Preferred Health Fund Provider\n\nCore Dental Wyndham is a **preferred provider for HCF, CBHS, and NIB** — meaning patients with these funds receive higher rebates on emergency treatments. **HICAPS on-site** for instant claiming. **Payright interest-free plans** available for treatment packages.\n\n---\n\n## What to Do in a Dental Emergency\n\n**Knocked-out tooth:** Handle by the crown only. Rinse gently. Try to reinsert in the socket — hold it there and call us. If reinsertion is not possible, keep in milk or between your cheek and gum. Time is critical.\n\n**Toothache:** Warm salt-water rinse. Paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum or tooth.\n\n**Abscess or facial swelling:** Cold compress to the outside of the face. Do not delay — call us immediately. If swelling is rapidly spreading or affects your throat, call 000.\n\n**Lost filling or crown:** Temporary dental cement (pharmacy) can protect exposed tooth structure until your appointment. Avoid the affected side.\n\n---\n\n## Pain Management and Anxiety Care\n\nOur team understands that emergency dental care is stressful. Dr Alpa Lodhiya's training in mental health, combined with Dr Manoharan's calm, experienced demeanour, creates a reassuring environment even for the most anxious emergency patients.\n\nHappy gas (nitrous oxide) and IV sedation options are available at Wyndham for patients who need additional anxiety management during emergency treatment.\n\n---\n\n## Getting to Core Dental Wyndham\n\n**242 Hoppers Ln, Werribee VIC 3030** — on-site parking available; near Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre. Easily accessible from Hoppers Crossing, Wyndham Vale, Laverton, and Point Cook.\n\n---\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n**Can I get a same-day emergency appointment at Core Dental Wyndham?**\nYes — emergency appointments are held daily. Call (03) 9749 6677 or 13 13 16 as early as possible for best availability. Same-day appointments are common for genuine emergencies.\n\n**How much does an emergency dental consultation cost?**\nEmergency consultations start from . Written treatment quotes are provided before any further work proceeds. HICAPS on-site for instant health fund claiming. Payright interest-free payment plans available.\n\n**I have a dental abscess with swelling — is this urgent?**\nYes, dental abscesses require same-day attention. Facial swelling from dental infection can spread rapidly and become life-threatening if untreated. Call (03) 9749 6677 immediately. If swelling is affecting your throat, breathing, or swallowing, call 000.\n\n**Do I need a referral for emergency dental care?**\nNo referral is needed. Call us directly on (03) 9749 6677 or 13 13 16.\n\n**What if my emergency involves gum disease or a gum infection?**\nCore Dental Wyndham has **Specialist Periodontist Dr Nupur Kataria** on-site — the only Core Dental location with this specialist. Periodontal abscesses, peri-implant infections, and complex gum emergencies can be assessed and treated at the specialist level at our Wyndham practice.\n\n---\n\n- **Phone:** (03) 9749 6677\n- **National:** 13 13 16\n- **Email:** wyndham@coredental.com.au\n- **Online:** coredental.com.au\n\n*Core Dental Wyndham — part of the Smile Solutions Group. Your Local Dental Practice.*",
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