Are your teeth in pain? Are you struggling to manage discomfort in your mouth? Don’t delay in contacting Richmond Fine Dentistry, your emergency dentist, Melbourne. Located in Bridge Road, Richmond, our emergency dentists can guarantee you quality of care, expert attention to have you quickly on the road to recovery.
We will always accommodate a genuine emergency because we know how much people suffer when they have dental pain or a trauma to their mouth! During the week we are open every day. On weekends please 9429 0011 and your call will be diverted to our emergency number so we can assist you in some way.
Richmond Fine Dentistry can provide emergency dentists for:
- Toothache
- Cracked or broken tooth
- Chipped tooth
- Abscess
- Knocked out tooth
- Wisdom tooth pain
- Lost filling
- Damage to braces, retainers
Cracked, broken or damaged teeth should be seen to immediately. Delay in having your tooth seen to by an emergency dentist may cause structural damage. Similarly, delay in having a lost or damaged filling seen to can cause on going nerve damage.
If you are suffering from a knocked out tooth, care and attention is required for you to get the best possible outcome. If possible, place the tooth back in the socket and contact us immediately.
If your mouth is suffering from swelling, pain and discomfort around the tooth, gums and jaw apply a cold compress until you can see one of our team at Richmond Fine Dentistry, Melbourne.
Click here to contact us today for more information or to book an appointment with our emergency dentist in Melbourne.
Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Frequently asked questions
You may have a tooth knocked out at some stage, whether through a sporting activity or other trauma to the mouth. It can be very upsetting, and you will understandably be concerned about whether the tooth can be saved.
It is important to see a dentist as soon as possible for the best results. If it is more than 30 minutes before you can get to a dentist, it is best to replace the tooth in its socket if you are confident you can do so. The most important thing is to ensure that you do not touch the root of the tooth.
Hold the tooth by the end that you would normally see in the mouth, and only wash the tooth if it is dirty and for no more than 10 seconds, very gently. See a dentist as soon as you can.
The cost of emergency dental services can vary greatly, depending on the issue. It truly depends on the extent of the damage, the time it takes to fix it, the tools and materials used, whether you require anaesthesia or not, and other factors.
Generally speaking, Medicare does not cover emergency dental treatments. However, some private health insurance providers do offer some coverage for emergency dental services. For example, a provider might give you a rebate of 60% of the cost of care, or cover 100% of the cost but only up to a certain amount per calendar year.
Some insurance providers will also have preferred providers for dental services, which is fine for standard dental care, but can be more difficult to ascertain which dental clinics are ‘preferred’ when you are having an emergency.
It’s best to fully read and understand your health insurance clauses when it comes to emergency dental care well before you need to use them.
Any issue regarding your teeth or gums that requires immediate attention can be considered a dental emergency. This includes anything that’s persistently painful, anything that bleeds without stopping, or any problem that exposes the soft inside of the tooth.
This could be:
- A broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
- A loose adult tooth
- A knocked-out tooth
- Broken braces that cause injury
- A persistent, painful toothache
Yes, if your toothache is getting in the way of you eating, drinking, or enjoying life, you should have it checked as soon as possible. It could be due to an infection or nerve damage, and your dentist will be able to inspect the site, make a diagnosis, and help treat the cause of the pain.
Generally, no. If you need a tooth pulled you are best to go to your local dentist. In some cases, an emergency room may have a consulting dentist on site who could help if necessary, but you are likely still better to visit your nearest emergency dentist.