ADORE DENTAL | KANGAROO POINT, BRISBANE
EMERGENCY DENTISTRY.
In pain, or something has broken? Call us. We will talk you through what to do next and find you the earliest appointment we have.
Open Monday to Saturday, from 7:30am. New and existing patients welcome.
BEFORE YOU CALL.
Facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, bleeding you cannot stop, or a serious injury to the face or jaw needs a hospital emergency department rather than a dental clinic. Call 000 if it is severe. For free health advice at any hour in Queensland, call 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84.
WHAT COUNTS AS URGENT
SOME THINGS SHOULDN'T WAIT.
If any of this sounds like you, call us. Tell reception it is urgent and we will find you the earliest appointment we have. What is needed on the day depends on what we find, and every option carries its own risks and considerations that we go through with you before anything starts.
The first aid below is general guidance, not advice for your own situation. Call us and we will talk you through what applies to you.
A knocked-out or badly loosened tooth →
FIRST AID UNTIL YOU REACH US:
Hold it by the crown, never the root, and do not scrub it. If it is an adult tooth and it is clean, try to place it back in the socket and bite lightly on a clean cloth. If you cannot, keep it in milk and come straight in. Minutes matter.
Never try to put a child’s baby tooth back in. Bring the tooth with you and call us.
A broken or cracked tooth →
FIRST AID UNTIL YOU REACH US:
Rinse your mouth with warm water and keep any pieces you find, including the crown. Avoid chewing on that side. If a sharp edge is catching your tongue or cheek, a piece of sugar-free gum or orthodontic wax over the edge can protect it until we see you.
Severe or worsening toothache →
FIRST AID UNTIL YOU REACH US:
A cold compress held against the outside of the cheek can ease it. Do not hold painkillers against the gum: it burns the tissue. Tell us what you have already taken when you call.
Swelling of the gum, face or jaw →
FIRST AID UNTIL YOU REACH US:
Call us the same day. Swelling usually means infection, and infection spreads. A cold compress against the outside of the cheek can ease the discomfort, and sleeping propped up on an extra pillow helps overnight.
If the swelling is spreading towards your eye or down under your jaw, or you are having trouble swallowing, opening your mouth or breathing, go to a hospital emergency department rather than waiting for a dental appointment. Call 000 if it is severe.
A lost filling or crown that is causing pain →
FIRST AID UNTIL YOU REACH US:
If the crown has come out whole, rinse it and bring it with you: it can often be re-cemented. Do not use superglue or any household adhesive to put it back, it can make the tooth unrestorable.
Avoid chewing on that side and keep the area clean. A temporary dental cement from the pharmacy can cover an exposed tooth if it is sensitive, but it is a stopgap until we see you, not a repair.
Bleeding that will not settle after an extraction →
FIRST AID UNTIL YOU REACH US:
Bite firmly on clean gauze or a rolled clean cloth for twenty minutes without lifting it to check. If it has not settled after that, call us. If you cannot control it, go to a hospital emergency department.
Swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, bleeding you cannot stop, or a serious injury to the face or jaw needs a hospital emergency department first. Call 000 if it is severe.
WHAT TO EXPECT
YOUR VISIT.
Emergency appointments work differently to planned ones. The first job is finding out what is going on and settling it. The permanent repair usually comes after.
01 | We find out what's happening
An examination and usually an X-ray, so we are treating the actual problem rather than the symptom. We will tell you what we can see, what your options are and what they cost before we start anything.
02 | We settle it
Getting you out of pain and stabilising the tooth comes first. Depending on what we find, that might mean draining an infection, dressing the tooth, smoothing a sharp edge, or a temporary repair to hold things until the area has calmed down.
03 | We plan the repair
Sometimes the lasting fix happens on the day. Often it is better done once the inflammation has settled, and we will explain why rather than rush permanent work on an inflamed tooth. You leave knowing what happens next, what it will cost and when.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ASKED & ANSWERED.
If your question isn't here, please get in touch with us. We're always happy to help.
How quickly can you see me?
What will it cost?
An emergency appointment starts with an examination and usually an X-ray, so we can see what is actually going on rather than guess. We will tell you what that costs when you book, and anything needed after it is quoted before it starts.
Our full ranges are in the price guide, and if cost is the thing stopping you from calling, say so. We can talk through payment plan options and their terms.
I'm not an existing patient. Can I still come?
What if it's after hours?
Our phones are answered Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. Outside those hours you can leave a message and we will come back to you when we open.
If you cannot wait, a hospital emergency department can help with severe swelling, bleeding you cannot stop or a serious injury, and 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84 gives free health advice at any hour in Queensland. Call 000 in an emergency.
Will you fix it on the day?
What if the tooth can't be saved?
What should I know before treatment?
All dental treatment carries risks, and emergency treatment is often done on a tooth that is already damaged or infected, so the outcome can be less predictable than planned work. Depending on what is needed, that can mean ongoing sensitivity, further treatment later, or finding that a tooth cannot be saved after all.
We will go through what applies to your situation before we start, and you can read our full risks and considerations first.
CONTACT US
GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
Whether you're ready to book or just curious, we'd love to hear from you. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.