Emergency Dentist Kensington
Same-day emergency dental services during business hours.
If you ever need urgent care, you can also rely on Tooth Heaven as your trusted emergency dentist located in the heart of Kensington. Whether you are experiencing tooth pain, a chipped tooth or any sudden dental concern, our caring team will do everything we can to treat you quickly and comfortably.
Whatever the case, it’s best if a professional can assess, diagnose, and treat your teeth as soon as possible for your oral health. At Tooth Heaven, gentle and pain free dentistry is not just a promise but a reflection of how we care for every smile that walks through our doors.
What is a dental emergency?
Emergency dental care is available for when you need to see a dentist urgently. Usually, an emergency involves any kind of pain or discomfort that can’t be treated with a simple over-the-counter painkiller, or any kind of tooth breakage.
By arranging an emergency appointment, your dentist will be able to assess the problem and offer an immediate solution that improves the pain and ensures the damage is minimised or even reversed.
However, not all emergencies of the mouth are suited to the skills of your dentist. You may need to go to the emergency department at your local hospital. If you are unsure if your issue is an emergency, please call the practice to discuss.
What services does emergency dental cover?
An emergency dentist can help with a variety of dental emergencies, this could be for:
- A chipped or broken tooth
- A persistent or very painful toothache
- A lost filling
- A loose or knocked-out adult tooth
- Emergency tooth extraction
- Broken braces
All of these issues are emergencies because they require immediate attention. For example:
- If your filling falls out, your tooth may be exposed to bacteria that could lead to an infection, and your tooth could be weakened, which could lead to a break or chip.
- If you have braces and they break, this can result in a wire or piece of bracket poking your mouth or gums, which can be very uncomfortable, so it’s best to have it fixed as soon as possible.
- If you have a very painful toothache, it could be that there is an infection inside the tooth that requires antibiotics or other treatment to stop it from spreading or causing damage.
The advantages of emergency dental treatment
Emergency dental services are beneficial for several reasons:
- Pain reduction and management: An emergency dentist can help to diagnose the cause of pain and help to treat it right away
- Damage minimisation: Immediate attention can help to minimise any damage to the tooth, gums, and your oral health
- Avoid higher costs and more treatments later: In some cases, immediate attention can help you avoid more treatments and higher costs down the track.
Why choose us for your dental emergency?
Tooth Heaven has earned a reputation as one of the gentler dental clinics in the community. Our principal dentist, Dr Jolvin Lee, has spent years refining his gentle techniques to make dental treatments as comfortable as possible.
He has developed special methods to ensure that dental injections are virtually painless, helping even the most nervous patients feel calm and confident during their visit. Dr Lee has personally trained the entire Tooth Heaven team in these gentle approaches to make sure that every patient receives the same level of care and comfort.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Get prompt care for your dental emergency
Dental pain and unexpected injuries need fast attention. Contact Tooth Heaven for urgent dental care and our team will help you find the next available appointment so you get relief as soon as possible.