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We provide emergency dentistry at our dental clinic in Tatura, VIC.

Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dentistry is the branch of care that handles sudden pain, trauma, infection or bleeding in the mouth—situations that can’t wait for a routine appointment. From knocked-out teeth to after-hours toothaches, an emergency dentist in Tatura, VIC, stabilises the problem quickly, relieves discomfort and protects long-term oral health.

Who Needs It?

Patients in severe pain that keeps them from eating, sleeping or concentrating
Anyone with facial swelling or a gum abscess that could spread infection
Individuals who chip, crack, or knock out a tooth during sport, work or a weekend mishap
People with uncontrolled bleeding after an extraction or accident
Children with lost fillings, broken braces wires or sudden sensitivity

If you have to ask—' can this wait?'—it's usually best to call ourr emergency line.

Benefits of Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dentistry in Tatura, VIC, has numerous benefits.

Immediate Pain Relief

A dentist can numb the area, drain an abscess or place a protective dressing within minutes—stopping agony far faster than over-the-counter painkillers alone.

Higher Chance of Saving the Tooth

Replanting a knocked-out tooth within 60 minutes or sealing a fresh fracture right away greatly increases the odds of keeping your natural tooth for life.

Prevention of Serious Complications

Untreated infections can spread to the jawbone, bloodstream or airway. Prompt care controls bacteria early, reducing the need for hospitalisation or extensive surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a dental emergency, and how fast can I be seen?

At Tatura Dental Care, we define a true emergency as any situation that threatens the long-term health of a tooth or your general well-being and requires attention within 24 hours. Call us the moment one of these scenarios occurs:

1. Acute, Unrelenting Pain

Throbbing pain that keeps you awake or worsens with temperature changes often signals deep infection or nerve exposure. Left untreated, it can spread rapidly.

2. Facial Swelling or Abscess

Visible swelling of the gums, cheeks or neck indicates infection that may compromise breathing or bloodstream health. Immediate drainage or antibiotics can prevent serious complications.

3. Broken or Fractured Tooth

Bits of enamel missing, sharp edges cutting the tongue or a crack extending toward the root all need same-day stabilisation to save the tooth.

4. Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Tooth

Time is critical—ideally, we re-implant within 60 minutes. Handle the tooth by the crown, rinse gently (no scrubbing) and keep it in cold milk or saline on your way to the clinic.

5. Uncontrolled Bleeding

Persistent bleeding after an extraction, trauma or gum injury requires prompt assessment and possible suturing or medication.

Fast-Track Care

We reserve chair time for emergencies during business hours, and most patients are seen the same day. After hours, our recorded message provides the on-call dentist’s mobile number for urgent triage.

What to Expect During a Dental Emergency Visit

1. Phone Triage & Advice

A team member asks key questions (pain level, time of injury, swelling) and gives first-aid tips—like storing an avulsed tooth in milk—while you travel to our Tatura dental clinic.

2. Rapid Intake & Assessment

On arrival, you skip the usual waiting queue. Vital signs and X-rays (if needed) help locate cracks, abscesses or bone damage.

3. Stabilisation

The dentist administers a local anaesthetic for comfort, then:

Re-implants or splints loose teeth
Removes decay and places a temporary filling or crown cover
Prescribes antibiotics or drains the infection if swelling is present
Controls bleeding with sutures or medicated packing

4. Definitive Plan & Follow-Up

You receive a printed treatment roadmap (e.g., root canal, new crown, extraction) plus written after-care instructions and an emergency contact number. A follow-up visit is booked before you leave.

5. Payment & Insurance Help

Staff process health-fund claims on the spot and review any costs for definitive treatment so there are no surprises later.

Our Team

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Don’t Wait—Please Call Now!

Sharp tooth pain, facial swelling, or a broken tooth won't get better on their own. We invite you to contact our emergency hotline on 03 58241 038 during clinic hours. We’re equipped with digital X-rays, on-site crown milling and gentle sedation options—everything needed to resolve the crisis fast and set the stage for full recovery.

Outside of clinic hours, we invite you to call The Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital on 1300 360 054 or All Day Every Day Dental Emergency on 03 98531811.