Dental care
Dental emergencies can happen without warning — a sudden toothache, a knocked-out tooth from a fall, or a broken filling that leaves a tooth exposed and sensitive.
Care that starts with you.When this happens, prompt attention can make a real difference to both your comfort and the outcome for your tooth. At Footscray Dental Studio, we aim to see emergency patients as quickly as possible during our opening hours.
Common dental emergencies include:
If you're unsure whether your situation counts as an emergency, please call us — our team can help assess the urgency and advise on next steps over the phone.
Handle the tooth by the crown (the white part), not the root. If possible, gently rinse it without scrubbing and try to reinsert it into the socket. If that isn't possible, keep it moist — in milk or your saliva — and get to us as soon as possible, as timing can affect the chance of saving the tooth.
Rinse your mouth with warm water. A cold compress against the outside of your cheek may help with discomfort. Avoid placing aspirin directly against the gum or tooth.
Rinse your mouth with warm water and, if possible, save any broken tooth fragments. A cold compress can help reduce swelling.
If you still have the crown, keep it safe and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on the affected side until you're seen.
Apply a cold compress to the outside of the affected area and contact us promptly, as swelling can sometimes indicate infection requiring urgent attention.
This guidance is general in nature and doesn't replace professional dental or medical advice. If you're experiencing severe symptoms, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or significant facial trauma, please seek emergency medical care immediately.
We aim to accommodate emergency patients as promptly as possible within our opening hours. Calling ahead helps our team prepare for your visit and advise you on immediate care while you're on your way.
For dental emergencies outside these hours, please contact your nearest hospital emergency department or after-hours medical service.
Handle it by the crown, avoid touching the root, and try to reinsert it into the socket if possible. If not, keep it moist in milk or saliva and come in as soon as possible — timing matters for the best chance of saving the tooth.
We aim to see emergency patients as promptly as possible within our opening hours — please call ahead so our team can prepare for your visit.
Please contact your nearest hospital emergency department or after-hours medical service for urgent care outside our opening hours.
Severe or persistent pain should be assessed promptly, as it can indicate infection or other issues needing timely treatment — call us and our team can help assess urgency.
This depends on factors including how quickly it's treated and how the tooth was cared for in the meantime — prompt attention gives the best chance of a positive outcome.
For most dental emergencies, contacting our practice directly is the right first step. For severe trauma, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or significant blood loss, please seek emergency medical care immediately.
Booking your visit with Footscray Dental Studio is simple. Choose a time that suits you online, or give our friendly team a call — we're happy to help find an appointment that works around your schedule.
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