In pain? Call us before 11am and we'll do everything we can to see you today.
Toothache, a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, swelling — these are emergencies and they don't wait. Neither should you.
What counts as a dental emergency?
If it's on this list, don't wait for a routine appointment. Call us.
Toothache that won't settle
Especially if it wakes you at night, throbs, or doesn't respond to painkillers. This often means the nerve is involved, and it will not resolve on its own.
A broken or chipped tooth
Even without pain, a break exposes the inner tooth to bacteria. The sooner it's covered, the more of the tooth we can usually save.
A knocked-out tooth
Keep it in milk or saliva — never water, and don't scrub it. Get to us within the hour if you can. Teeth can sometimes be replanted.
Lost filling or crown
The exposed tooth is vulnerable and often sharp. Bring the crown with you if you have it — we can frequently re-cement the same one.
Swelling of the face or gum
This usually means infection. Swelling that spreads towards the eye or the throat is urgent — call immediately, or go to hospital if breathing is affected.
Wisdom tooth pain
Pain at the back of the jaw, difficulty opening your mouth, or a bad taste. We'll assess whether it needs removing or whether it can settle.
What to do right now
Before you get to us.
- Call us on (02) 9344 4433 Tell reception it's an emergency and describe what's happened. We keep slots free each day for exactly this.
- Take a painkiller if you need one Paracetamol or ibuprofen taken as directed. Never put an aspirin against the gum — it burns the tissue.
- For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist Milk or saliva. Hold it by the crown, not the root, and don't scrub it clean.
- For swelling, rinse with warm salt water And come in. Swelling means infection, and infection spreads.
Toothache today?
Call before 11am and we will do everything we can to fit you in the same day. We're on Boyce Road, two minutes from Maroubra Junction.
Common questions
How much will an emergency appointment cost?
We'll examine you and quote you before we do anything. If you have extras cover, most of it is usually claimable on the spot through HICAPS. We won't start treatment without telling you what it costs.
Can I be seen on a Saturday?
Yes. We run Saturday mornings, 9am to 1pm. Call as early as you can.
What if it's the middle of the night?
Call us first thing in the morning. If the pain is severe, if you have facial swelling that is spreading, or if you're having difficulty breathing or swallowing, go to your nearest hospital emergency department — that's a medical emergency, not just a dental one.
I'm not a patient here. Can you still see me?
Yes. We see people who've never been to us before all the time — often because their own dentist couldn't fit them in. You don't need to have been here before.
We're on Boyce Road, Maroubra
Shop 3, 112–114 Boyce Road, Maroubra NSW 2035. Street parking outside, and Maroubra Junction car park is a short walk.