When a child knocks a tooth at the park or you bite down and feel something crack, it’s hard to think straight. Here’s the short version: stay calm, check for bleeding, find any tooth or broken piece, and call us on (02) 4744 3754. We put time aside every day for urgent appointments, and ringing early in the day gives us more room to fit you in sooner.
We’re a general dental practice in Jordan Springs, north-east of Cambridge Park, and we see the whole family, from young children to grandparents. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
Falls from bikes, scooters and play equipment are a common reason families call us. If your child has hurt their mouth:
If an adult tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown, don’t scrub the root, and put it back in the socket if your child will let you. Otherwise keep it in milk or saliva and get seen as soon as possible. If your child hit their head, seems drowsy, or vomits, take them to a hospital emergency department first. You can read about routine visits on our children’s dentist page.
Adults and children both chip teeth on hard food, ice and sports. Keep any fragments in a small container of milk or water. A chip that’s sharp or sensitive should be seen, even if it doesn’t hurt much yet.
Ongoing pain, pain on biting, or a tooth that reacts to cold for a long time all deserve a look. Pain relief taken as directed on the packet can help in the meantime, but it won’t fix the cause.
Swelling in the face or gum often means infection and should be seen promptly. If it’s spreading quickly or affecting breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department.
A cracked denture or a crown that has come off can make eating and speaking difficult. Keep all the pieces and bring them with you. Avoid super glue, which can make a repair harder.
Travel north-east from Cambridge Park to Jordan Springs Shopping Centre, where we’re at Shop 13. There’s undercover and open-air parking with no time limit, so you won’t be watching the clock if your appointment runs longer. Accessible parking and level access make it easier to bring prams, wheelchairs or a child who’s upset. For general visits, see our Cambridge Park page.
We’re closed in the evenings and on Sundays, and we don’t run an after-hours service. If something happens outside our hours, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice. For facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding that won’t stop, or a serious injury, go to a hospital emergency department, such as Nepean Hospital in Kingswood. In a life-threatening emergency, call 000. Ring us on (02) 4744 3754 when we reopen so we can follow up.
We see children from their first teeth. If a toddler has hurt a tooth, call us and we’ll talk you through what to do and when to bring them in.
A tooth can change colour weeks after a knock. It isn’t always urgent, but it should be checked, so call us to arrange a time.
Yes. We process health fund claims through HICAPS at the appointment, and you’ll get a written estimate before any treatment begins.
Let us know. We take things slowly, and we offer happy gas, oral sedation, and IV sedation with a visiting sedationist where suitable. See our sedation dentistry page.
Find out more on our emergency dentist page, or book online for anything that can wait.
Shop 13, Jordan Springs Shopping Centre, 61-63 Water Gum Drive, Jordan Springs NSW 2747
Phone: (02) 4744 3754
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm. Closed Sunday.