Mon & Fri 9am–5pm · Tue–Thu 8am–5pm · Sat 9am–3pm 188/15 Coranderrk St, Canberra City ACT 2601
Urgent dental care

Emergency dentist in Canberra City

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.

Emergency dentist at Glebe Park Dental in Canberra City
HICAPS on the spotClaim your rebate before you leave
Open SaturdaysMon–Fri to 5pm · Sat 9–3
Family-ownedLocally owned and personally led
Canberra CityNext to Glebe Park
Who it suits

Is emergency dentist right for you?

  • Severe or ongoing toothache
  • A chipped, cracked or knocked-out tooth
  • A lost filling or crown
  • Swelling in the gum or face

Not every treatment suits every person. Your dentist will discuss your options with you, including other treatments and the option of no treatment.

Patient care at Glebe Park Dental, a dentist in Canberra City
How it works

What’s involved

Here is what usually happens. Your dentist will explain each step for your situation before you start.

01

Call us

Ring (02) 6295 9460 as early as you can. Tell us what happened and how you are feeling.

02

Assessment

We find the cause, usually with an X-ray, and explain your options.

03

Relief first

We treat the pain or problem first, which may be a temporary fix.

04

Follow-up

If you need more treatment, we plan it with you and give you a quote.

Afterwards

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.

Risks and things to know

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 and health funds

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.

Emergency guide

Urgent dental care in Canberra City

Emergency dental care at Glebe Park Dental, Canberra City
Glebe Park Dental · Canberra City
At a glance
  • SuitsToothache, broken teeth or swelling
  • CostFee explained before treatment
  • Health fundsHICAPS claims on the spot
  • OpenMon–Fri to 5pm · Sat 9–3

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.

Common dental emergencies we see

  • Severe or throbbing toothache
  • A cracked, chipped or broken tooth
  • A knocked-out or loosened adult tooth
  • A lost filling or crown
  • Swelling of the gum or face, or a suspected dental abscess
  • Pain or swelling around a wisdom tooth

What to do before your appointment

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.

When to go to hospital instead

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.

FAQ

Emergency dentist questions

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.

Near you

emergency dentist in Canberra

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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