Emergency Dental Service in Bannockburn VIC: Call Us First and We'll Try to Fit You In

What Emergency Dental Problems Do You Have?

A dental emergency is a problem with your teeth, gums or mouth that needs a dentist soon, not at your next check-up. Common dental emergencies include:

• a toothache that won't settle, or that wakes you at night
• swelling in your gum, face or jaw
• a chipped, cracked or broken tooth
• a lost filling or crown
• a tooth knocked loose or knocked out
• bleeding or pain after an injury to the mouth

Warning signs to get checked include pain when you bite, a bad taste in your mouth, a pimple-like bump on your gum, or a tooth that feels "high" or wobbly. Pain relief from the chemist can ease pain for a while, but it doesn't treat the cause. Many dental problems are simpler to treat when they're found early. If any of these sound like you, it's a good idea to have it checked soon. Call and we'll find the earliest suitable time.

When to Go to Hospital or Call 000

Some mouth and face problems need a hospital, not a dental chair. healthdirect, the Australian Government's health advice service, says to call triple zero (000) or go straight to an emergency department after a dental injury if you:

• have trouble breathing
• have trouble talking or swallowing
• have a lot of blood going down your throat
• have a mouth or tongue that is very swollen

healthdirect also advises getting emergency medical care if a toothache or gum swelling causes problems breathing or speaking, or swelling around your eye or neck. A heavy blow to the head or face, or any loss of consciousness, also needs the hospital first. When we're closed and you're not sure what to do, you can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice.

What to Do if an Adult Tooth Is Knocked Out

Time matters with a knocked-out adult tooth. Based on healthdirect's dental first-aid advice:

1. Find the tooth and hold it by the white crown, not the root.
2. If it's dirty, rinse it briefly in warm water. Don't scrub or soak it.
3. Try to push it gently back into place, then bite on a clean cloth.
4. If it won't go back in, keep it in milk or in your own saliva so it doesn't dry out.
5. Call us straight away during opening hours, or go to the nearest emergency department if we're closed.

Don't try to put a baby tooth back in. Call us and we'll talk you through what to do next.

Emergency Dentist for Bannockburn Families

Kids chip teeth at school and at footy. Older teeth with big fillings can crack. A tooth that has been "a bit sore" for weeks can flare up on a Friday night.

Many of our patients come from Teesdale and Lethbridge, and we also see people from Inverleigh, Batesford, Shelford and Meredith. Being in Bannockburn means you may not need to drive to Geelong when a tooth is hurting. We're at 5/14 High Street, Bannockburn VIC 3331, open Monday to Friday 9am–6pm and Saturday 9am–1pm, and closed Sunday. Saturday mornings help if you work in Geelong or Melbourne during the week.

The clinic is on the ground floor with no steps, and there's an accessible toilet. Parking is limited, so allow a few extra minutes. Our team speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu, which helps when you need to explain where it hurts.

We offer CDBS bulk billing for eligible children, which can cover many basic treatments.