We want to relieve our patients from any pain or stress due to a dental emergency as soon as we can.

Gold Coast Emergency Dentist – Runaway Bay & Helensvale

Dental emergencies occur without warning, and can cause pain and anxiety that affects our patients’ everyday lives. That’s why we always do our best to offer emergency dental appointments to patients within 24 hours.

Our compassionate team will work quickly to make you comfortable while treating your dental issue. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, we invite you to reach out to our friendly team for advice and assistance.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A wide range of dental problems and injuries count as dental emergencies.

Some common dental emergencies include:

Broken or cracked teeth
Chipped tooth
Severe toothaches
Swelling in the jaw or mouth
Facial swelling
Knocked-out tooth
Tooth infections
Tooth or mouth injury
A dental restoration, like a crown or filling, has fallen out

If you do not see your specific dental problem above, it does not mean it is not an emergency. If you’re not sure if you’re in an emergency situation, we welcome your phone call to our practice. We are happy to offer advice on whether or not you need to see a dentist urgently.

You should never ignore dental emergencies or leave them untreated. However, we also don’t want you to panic. We can safely and effectively treat dental emergencies in our practice.

Gold Coast Emergency Dentist in Helensvale or Runaway Bay

You don’t have to live with dental pain or toothache. When a patient arrives at Bayview Dental Centre for emergency treatment, our caring dental team will first focus on relieving any anxiety or tooth pain the patient is feeling. Then we will treat or stabilise the dental emergency carefully and gently.

The emergency treatment will depend on your specific situation. For example, if you’ve knocked out your tooth, we may attempt to reimplant it. Whereas if you have a severe toothache, we may need to perform root canal treatment.

Our experienced dentist, will discuss any dental treatment plan with you before moving forward with your dental care. In some cases, we may book a follow-up procedure or appointment if needed.

How Can I Prevent Dental Emergencies?

While it’s impossible to prevent every dental emergency, you can help reduce your risks of some emergencies, like severe toothaches, with proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits for cleans and check-ups. Strong, healthy teeth are less likely to decay or become infected.

You can also wear nightguards to protect your teeth from damage if you tend to grind your teeth at night. A mouth guard also works to help protect your teeth from injury if you participate in physical sports or activities.

Your Dental Emergency in Gold Coast

At Bayview Dental Centre, we help patients overcome dental emergencies with prompt, caring emergency treatment. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, we invite you to reach out to our empathetic team to book your emergency appointment in Runaway Bay or Helensvale.

We want all our patients to enjoy excellent oral health. We will do our best to make you comfortable in our practice.

FAQs

What is the most common dental emergency?

The most common dental emergency is a toothache. Toothaches can be caused by a variety of factors, including tooth decay, gum disease, dental abscesses, trauma to the tooth, or even sinus infections. Other common dental emergencies include a chipped or broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, and a knocked-out tooth. If you experience any of these dental emergencies, it’s important to seek prompt dental care to prevent further damage or complications.

Why you should deal with a dental emergency quickly?

Dealing with a dental emergency quickly is important to relieve pain, prevent infection, save the tooth, and avoid further complications.

How much tooth pain is an emergency?

The severity of tooth pain can vary widely, so it can be difficult to determine exactly how much tooth pain constitutes a dental emergency. However, there are some general guidelines that can help you assess the urgency of your tooth pain:

● Sudden onset of severe pain: If you experience sudden and intense tooth pain, it may be a sign of a dental emergency. This could indicate an abscessed tooth, a cracked or fractured tooth, or other serious dental conditions that require immediate attention.

● Pain that doesn’t go away: If you have persistent tooth pain that lasts more than a day or two, it’s important to seek dental care. This could be a sign of tooth decay, infection, or other dental issues that may require treatment.

● Swelling or fever: If you experience swelling around the affected tooth or gums or if you have a fever, it may be a sign of an abscessed tooth or other serious dental infection that requires urgent care.

● Difficulty eating or drinking: If you experience pain when eating or drinking, it may be a sign of a cracked tooth, a loose filling, or other dental problems that require attention.

In summary, any tooth pain that is sudden, severe, persistent, accompanied by swelling or fever, or makes it difficult to eat or drink may require urgent dental care. It’s best to err on the side of caution and seek prompt dental attention to prevent further complications.