EMERGENCY DENTIST NORWOOD

Dental Emergency? Get help now

Call us (even if it’s after hours) and our staff will find you an appointment as soon as possible.
During your 1-hour appointment you’ll feel completely at ease. Relax while we find the perfect fix to quickly relieve your pain and provide you with a long-lasting solution.
Receive the emergency dental treatment you need without the stress of out-of-pocket expenses, thanks to our simple payment plans.
(08) 8472 8905

When dental emergencies happen, we’re here for you.

Whether you’ve chipped a tooth, lost a filling, or need immediate relief for tooth pain, we’ll do our utmost to address your dental emergency quickly and comfortably. 

A skilled and sympathetic dentist is on hand to solve your dental emergency until 10pm on weeknights and 8pm on weekends. Simply call us on (08) 8472 8905 and we’ll fit you in and find you the perfect solution.
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How to Solve an Adelaide Dental Emergency

A teenager is playing cricket. They love it and it is not considered a dangerous game. Batters wear helmets. Fielders not so much. That ball is hard, but the idea is to catch it with your hands, Mum – duh!

So, this youngster is quietly having a good time when the ball gets whacked in their direction. They take their eye off it for a second – maybe the sun gets in their eyes. The next thing you know, there is a broken tooth on the grass and blood on a young face.

What does the cricketer do? They phone their parents. After the initial shock, safe in the knowledge that it’s not life-threatening, the parents say reassuring things and prepare to get in the car. But the youngster is distraught. Mum, I’ve lost a front tooth and I’m not going to get it back. I’m going to look like an idiot my whole life.

Often this sort of thing happens outside office hours, and it’s not a job for the hospital’s emergency department. It is, though, a job for an emergency dentist in Adelaide, a specialist professional you can call on in times of need.

This is a service we at Smile Society in Norwood offer. We can get that unfortunate individual on the road back to normality. Even if it can’t be fixed there and then, we can discuss the options, and parents and child can relax a bit. It’s not the end of the world. A skilled orthodontist can make it right. Emergency dental in Adelaide. It exists and we provide it.

Who Might Need an Emergency Dentist in Adelaide?

Anybody might need one at any time. People have accidents in the safety of their own home. It doesn’t have to be a dramatic incident: it has been known for teeth to be broken eating a burnt bit of lasagne. A sticky sweet can pull a filling out. Even flossing can do that if you are particularly unlucky and a bit thoughtless.

But however mundane the cause may be, if it causes ongoing pain or distress, or impairs you in some way, it needs fixing ASAP, and we can do that for you. 

But sometimes that terrible feeling suddenly hits you: what’s it going to cost? Don’t worry. We have finance options that could mean you don’t have to stump up on the spot.

Get to Know Us Before Trouble Strikes

Emergencies are not all we do – far from it. We provide the full range of dental services, from fillings and extractions to straightening and teeth whitening in Adelaide plus all the cosmetic work anyone could want or need. Crowns, cosmetic dental implants, veneers

In addition to all this, our Norwood dental clinic is a friendly, relaxed place where clients actually enjoy being. We’re friendly, we’re compassionate. And we’re thoroughly professional.

So, why not register with us now, come in for a checkup and let’s discuss what we can do for you? And if something bad happens to your family’s teeth when you least expect it, you know who we are and where we are. An Adelaide dental emergency can be resolved without undue drama if you know the right people.

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Solve your dental emergency in 3 simple steps.

1
Call us (even if it’s after hours) and our compassionate staff will find you an appointment as soon as possible.
2
During your 1-hour appointment you’ll feel completely at ease. Relax while we find the perfect fix to quickly relieve your pain and provide you with a long-lasting solution.
3
Receive the emergency dental treatment you need without the stress of out-of-pocket expenses, thanks to our simple payment plans.

Emergency dental cost

From $130
With a range of payment plans available, including Afterpay, ZIP and TLC, you can get first-class emergency dental care—when you need it.

We work with all major health fund providers as well and gladly offer HICAPS for on-the-spot rebates.
Health funds accepted!
Treat now, pay later. With Afterpay, your dental bill will be split into four payments, payable every 2 weeks. You’ll never have to pay interest, and there will be no additional fees when you pay on time. Afterpay also includes smart spend limits to ensure you only take on payment plans within your budget.
Humm Finance offers $0 deposit and you'll pay 0% interest on your repayments tailored to your preferred schedule - so you can decide whether you want to pay over 12, 24, 36 months. Applying is fast and easy with our team.

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Your emergency dental questions, answered!

FAQ

What is a dental emergency?

There are lots of different dental emergencies. To give you an idea, here are a few common types: 

— Toothache
— Knocked-out tooth
— Dental abscess
— A chipped, fractured, or cracked tooth
— A lost or broken filling or crown
— Broken dentures or tooth bridge


A dental emergency can be a result of an accident, injury, or infection. Signs of a dental emergency include pain, tooth sensitivity, bleeding, swelling, and inflammation. If you experience any of these symptoms, consider it a dental emergency and give us a call.  If you’re uncertain whether you need an emergency dentist in Adelaide, we’ll happily chat to you and help you figure out if you need immediate dental care or not.

What should I do if I have a toothache?

Possible causes of a toothache include decay, an abscessed tooth, cracked tooth, a damaged dental restoration (such as a filling or crown), teeth grinding (bruxism), and gum disease (periodontitis). 

If you experience a toothache, you can rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. A cold compress placed outside the mouth or on your cheek may help with any swelling. Use dental floss or a soft toothbrush to gently remove any food caught in between the teeth. You may also choose to use some over-the-counter medication for quick pain relief. If the pain persists, call us for an emergency appointment.

My tooth has been knocked out. What should I do?

Call us immediately on (08) 8472 8905

If the tooth is undamaged, we may be able to save it. Here are a few care instructions for saving a knocked-out tooth:

— Pick up the tooth by the crown (that’s the top part that sits above the gumline, not the root).
— Clean the tooth (rinse it in either milk or water).
— Gently place the tooth back in the socket.
— Hold the tooth in place with a finger or by gently biting down on a soft, clean cloth or piece of clothing.
— If you can’t reposition the tooth back in the socket, place it in a small cup of milk or hold it in your mouth (next to your cheek)
— Visit your emergency dentist ASAP—ideally within 30 minutes.

Should I go to the hospital for a dental emergency?

Hospitals do have emergency dentists on hand. And, in serious dental emergencies it may be best to visit your closest hospital. If you suspect you may have broken your jaw or you have sustained a head injury, go straight to the Emergency Department at your local hospital. You can find your closest Emergency Department to you in Adelaide (including wait times) here. At Smile Society, we offer an out-of-hours emergency dental clinic in Adelaide, but we are not a 24-hour emergency dentist.

What’s the best way to get an emergency dental appointment in Adelaide?

The quickest way to book in to see an emergency dentist is to give us a call. Our friendly and caring staff will do their best to shuffle our schedule around and find you an appointment ASAP.

You can’t plan emergencies, but you can get exceptional care.