For toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, or swelling, call us first thing in the morning. We will try to see you the same day.
Not every treatment suits every person. Your dentist will discuss your options with you, including other treatments and the option of no treatment.
Here is what usually happens. Your dentist will explain each step for your situation before you start.
Ring (02) 6295 9460 as early as you can. Tell us what happened and how you are feeling.
We find the cause, usually with an X-ray, and explain your options.
We treat the pain or problem first, which may be a temporary fix.
If you need more treatment, we plan it with you and give you a quote.
What happens next depends on the treatment you need. We’ll explain what to expect, how to look after the area and when to come back for a review.
Delaying care for an infection can make it worse. For severe swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, or a high fever, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Costs depend on what you need, and we explain the fee before any treatment starts. Health fund rebates depend on your cover and are claimed on the spot with HICAPS.
Dental pain and injuries can be worrying, and it is not always clear whether you need to be seen straight away. As an emergency dentist in Canberra City, we try to see people with urgent problems on the same day. Calling us early in the morning makes it more likely we can fit you in.
Rinse with warm water, use a cold compress on your cheek for swelling and take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the packet. If an adult tooth has been knocked out, keep it in milk and come in straight away. Our article what to do in a dental emergency has more detail.
If swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, or you have a high fever or uncontrolled bleeding, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Common questions about emergency dentist at our Canberra City clinic. Can’t see your question? Call us on (02) 6295 9460.
Call first thing in the morning. We try to see people in pain the same day, but we can't promise a time.
Hold it by the crown, not the root. If it's clean, gently put it back in the socket, or keep it in milk, and call us straight away.
Yes. We accept all major health funds and claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. Your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
It depends on what you need. We explain the fee before treatment and claim your health fund rebate on the spot with HICAPS.
Yes. Call us as early as you can on Saturday morning and we will try to fit you in.
Not always, but ongoing or severe pain, swelling or fever should be checked promptly. Delaying care for an infection can make it worse.
Glebe Park Dental is at 188/15 Coranderrk Street, Canberra City, next to Glebe Park and a short walk from the Canberra Centre and the City bus and light rail stops. We see patients from across Canberra, including Braddon, Reid, Turner, Acton, Campbell, Ainslie and Dickson, Monday to Friday until 5:00pm (from 8:00am Tuesday to Thursday and 9:00am Monday and Friday) and Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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