Emergency Dental Appointments - Margaret River Dental

Fast, compassionate care when you need it most.

At Margaret River Dental, we understand that dental emergencies can happen suddenly and often when you least expect them. Whether you’re experiencing a severe toothache, swelling, trauma, or a broken tooth, our team is here to help. We usually keep daily emergency appointments* available for our patients so you can receive prompt treatment and relief.

Do You Need an Emergency Dentist?

You should seek urgent dental care if you experience any of the following:

  • Severe or persistent toothache

  • Facial swelling or signs of infection

  • Broken or chipped teeth

  • Knocked-out tooth

  • Lost crown or filling

  • Gum or mouth injuries

  • Pain after recent dental treatment

  • Abscesses or heat/cold sensitivity that won’t settle

If you are unsure whether you need urgent care, please call our team—our experienced staff can guide you over the phone.

📞 Call us on (08) 9757 2010

* Emergency/toothache appointments can book out fast, so it is always best to call us as early as possible. We do our best to accommodate patients on the day with emergency appointments, however this is not always possible due to different factors, such as staff availability.

What do I do in a dental emergency?

Don’t delay – time is critical

Keep calm and find the tooth

Pick up the tooth by the crown (whiter part) and avoid touching the root.

DO NOT hold or rub the root surface or let the tooth dry. This is because the living cell lining the root of the tooth could become damaged and die.

DO NOT put the tooth on ice or keep in water.

DO NOT remove any tissue or gum fragments from the tooth. Try to leave the tooth as is.

DO NOT replant a baby tooth. There is a risk of injury to the underlying adult tooth. In doubt, place the tooth in milk and seek dental advice.

If the tooth is dirty, rinse it in milk. Milk not available? rinse briefly (a few seconds) under cold tap water, NOT in antiseptic.

Put the tooth back into the socket. Use the other teeth as a guide.

To keep the tooth in place either bite on a cloth or use finger pressure. Aluminium foil can be used to help stabilise the tooth.

If UNABLE TO PLACE THE TOOTH IN THE SOCKET, keep moist by following one of these alternatives…

  • Place the tooth in person’s mouth between the cheek and gums
    OR

  • Put the tooth in a glass of milk
    OR

  • Cover the tooth with the person’s saliva and wrap in plastic cling (Glad) wrap

DO NOT STORE IN WATER

Call Margaret River Dental urgently advising that it is a dental emergency and we will try to get you in as quickly as possible.

The above information is an extract from Dental Health Services of Western Australia website, where you can find additional information.

Also the Australian Dental Association of WA have some good resources as well.

 

Book an Emergency Dental Appointment Today

If you’re in pain or worried about a dental issue, don’t wait.

📞 Call our friendly team on (08) 9757 2010
📍 79 Town View Terrace, Margaret River WA

We’re here to help you feel comfortable, safe, and pain-free as quickly as possible.