Dental emergency? What to do, including weekends

Dental problems rarely happen at a convenient time. This page covers what to do straight away, when to go to hospital instead, and how to reach us. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm, and keep time aside each day for urgent problems.

Dentist wearing magnifying loupes and a headlight while treating a patient at Omega Dental & Cosmetics

Go to hospital emergency if you have

These need urgent medical care, not just a dentist.

What to do right now

Knocked-out adult tooth

Hold it by the crown, rinse gently, and put it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Get to a dentist immediately.

Broken tooth

Keep any pieces, rinse with warm water, and use a cold pack for swelling.

Toothache

Take pain relief as directed on the pack, and avoid very hot, cold or sweet food. Book in soon.

When we're closed

On Sundays and outside our hours, NSW public dental services and hospital emergency departments can help with urgent problems. For anything life-threatening, call 000.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This page is general information only and not a substitute for an examination. Individual results vary.

Common questions

Ring us on (02) 4744 3754. We keep time aside each day and will see you as soon as we can.

Yes, 8am to 5pm, including for emergencies.

No. Don’t replant a knocked-out baby tooth. Bring your child in to be checked.

Not on their own. The cause of the infection still needs treatment.

Related Treatments

Emergency dentist

Urgent appointments kept aside each day for pain, swelling and broken teeth.

Root canal treatment

Saving an infected tooth where it can be kept.

General dentistry

Check-ups, cleans, fillings and emergencies.

Ring us as early in the day as you can and we’ll fit you in. We take emergency appointments from Kingswood, St Marys, Claremont Meadows and Cranebrook.

See our fees and payment options, or have our full fee guide emailed to you.

In pain? Ring us now

Call (02) 4744 3754 during opening hours, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm.