Emergency dentist in Broadmeadows

Which of these sounds like yours?

• My tooth is achingCommon causes of toothache and when it needs to be seen.→
• My tooth hurts more at nightWhy pain gets worse lying down, and what you can safely do tonight.→
• A tooth has been knocked outFirst aid in the first 30 minutes. This one is time critical.→
• I have swelling or a pimple on my gumSigns of a dental abscess and when swelling means hospital.→
• I broke or chipped a toothWhat to do with the piece, and how urgent it is.→
• A filling or crown fell outHow to protect the tooth until we can fix it.→
• My wisdom tooth is sorePain and swelling at the back of the mouth.→

What should you do while you wait?

Most dental emergencies are easier to fix if you look after the area until you're seen. These steps are safe for most people.

• Rinse gently with warm salty water to clean the area. Don't swish hard if there's bleeding.
• Use a cold pack on the outside of your cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off, for swelling or a knock.
• Take pain relief you'd normally take, as directed on the packet, if it's safe for you. A pharmacist can help you choose.
• Keep any broken pieces or a knocked-out tooth in milk and bring them with you.
• Avoid chewing on that side and skip very hot, cold or sugary food and drink.

Don't put aspirin directly on the gum, and don't try to drain swelling yourself.

A fair share of the knocks we see come from sport, and most of those are preventable. If you or your child play anything with contact, a ball or wheels, a custom sports mouthguard costs a great deal less than replacing a front tooth does.

What happens when you call Y3 Smiles Dental?

Our team will ask what happened, when it started, and whether you have swelling, a temperature or trouble swallowing. That tells us how quickly you need to be seen and whether it sounds like a hospital problem instead. Same-day appointments are usually available, so the earlier in the day you call, the better. Tell us if you are pregnant when you ring, so x-rays, pain relief and any treatment are planned around it. Pain, swelling and infection are treated during pregnancy rather than endured: see dental care during pregnancy.

When you arrive, one of our dentists looks closely at the problem, takes an x-ray if it's needed, and explains what's going on before doing anything. The aim is to get you comfortable and protect the tooth, then plan anything else that's needed. You can read the full walkthrough on what to expect at an emergency visit, or see how emergency dental appointments work.

How far is it from Glenroy, Fawkner or Coburg?

By road, Glenroy is about 4 km from the clinic, Fawkner about 7 km and Coburg about 10 km. Dallas, Jacana and Coolaroo are all within about 3 km.

Driving in? Come along Blair Street, because there's no turn into King William Street from Pascoe Vale Road. Parking out the front is free. If the pain is bad, it's worth getting someone else to drive. Distances from other suburbs are on our contact page.

How much does emergency dental care cost?

Every emergency visit starts with a consultation. X-rays or treatment on the day are explained and priced before we start, so there are no surprises. If you have extras cover, we claim on the spot through HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. Eligible children may be covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. The full breakdown is on our emergency dental costs page.

Who looks after emergency patients?

Dental emergencies at Y3 Smiles Dental are seen by our dentists, led by principal dentist Dr Fatima Kurnaz. We're at Unit 1/34 King William St, Broadmeadows, and patients come to us from across Melbourne's north, including Glenroy, Coolaroo, Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn and Campbellfield. Back to the Y3 Smiles Dental home page.