Emergency Dentistry at Core Dental Melbourne product guide
## 8. EMERGENCY DENTISTRY **Core Dental reserves dedicated emergency appointments every day at all 7 locations.** **To book**: Call **13 13 16** — same-day emergency care available. **What we treat...
Product Guide - Emergency Dentistry Services
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8. EMERGENCY DENTISTRY
Dedicated emergency appointments are available every day at all 9 locations.
To book: Call 13 13 16 - same-day emergency care available.
What we treat as emergencies
| Situation | What's happening | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Severe toothache (throbbing, worsens at night, heat-sensitive) | Tooth infection / abscess | Antibiotics + RCT or extraction |
| Facial swelling or gum swelling | Dental abscess spreading | Urgent treatment - may need hospital if airway threatened |
| Chipped or broken tooth | Fracture | Assessment + same-day repair, crown, or extraction |
| Knocked-out tooth | Avulsion | Replant if within 1 hour - call immediately |
| Dislodged tooth | Partial luxation | Repositioning and splinting |
| Lost crown or veneer | Exposure of prepared tooth | Temporary re-cement or replacement |
| Wisdom tooth pain + swelling | Pericoronitis (infection under gum flap) | Cleaning, antibiotics, or extraction |
| Jaw locking or dislocation | TMJ problem | Assessment + management |
| Bleeding gums after extraction | Dry socket or clot disruption | Socket dressing, haemostatic management |
When to call 000 instead
If you experience any of the following, go directly to hospital emergency or call 000 - these are potentially life-threatening:
- Significant difficulty swallowing (infection tracking into throat)
- Difficulty breathing
- Rapid, severe facial swelling spreading toward the neck
Knocked-out tooth - act immediately
- Handle the tooth by the crown (white part) only - never touch the root
- If dirty, rinse briefly with milk or saline (not tap water)
- Re-implant immediately if possible; or store in milk or between cheek and gum
- Call us or go to hospital within 60 minutes - the tooth's survival depends on speed
Triage process
Our team will assess the urgency of your situation over the phone, book you at the earliest available appointment (often same day), diagnose on arrival, and walk you through all treatment options - including costs - before anything proceeds.
FAQs
My tooth pain comes and goes - is it still an emergency? Intermittent pain that's becoming more frequent or severe, particularly if it wakes you at night or flares with heat, points to a progressing infection. Don't wait for it to become constant - come in soon.
My child chipped a tooth - is it urgent? If the chip is minor and not causing pain, it can usually wait for the next available appointment. If the tooth is loose, bleeding, or a large piece is missing, call immediately.