Emergency Dental

If you are suffering from a medical emergency, please call 000 directly. Otherwise please call one of our surgeries so we can arrange an appointment.

Dental emergencies happen, usually when you least expect them, which is why at Jones Dental try to accommodate emergency appointments across our three locations. If you do find yourself in need of emergency care call us as soon as possible so we can arrange an appointment.

Toothache

Toothaches can be caused by a number of dental issues, including: Tooth decay, broken or cracked teeth, loose fillings, gum infection, receding gums, or a dental abscess. A persistent toothache is always a sign that you need to see a dentist as soon as possible.

Sports Accidents

Accidents do happen, both on and off the sporting field, and when they do there can be serious consequences for our teeth. The good news is that much of the trauma of dental injury can be minimised if you know what precautions to take and what to do in the unfortunate event you suffer damage to your teeth.

children

If your child develops a toothache book an appointment with your dentist straight away.

Act quickly – Find the tooth, make sure it’s clean and hold it by the crown only, not the root.
Place the tooth back in position, making sure it’s facing the right way round (if it’s a baby tooth, don’t place it back in.)
Get to your dentist straight away
If you can’t get the tooth back in position immerse the tooth in milk or saliva to transport to your dentist.

If your child develops a toothache, book an appointment with your dentist straight away. In the meantime you can rinse your child’s mouth with salt water, use paracetamol to alleviate pain and if there’s swelling present, use a cold compress. (This does not apply to babies who are teething – see our children’s dental page for more information)

Playing any contact or semi-contact sport poses a risk to your dental health. A properly fitted mouthguard can protect you from serious sporting injuries, such as broken jaws, fractured, cracked or knocked-out teeth, cut lips and tongues. For more information see our mouthguard page.

Jones Dental Unanderra are open every Saturday 9am to 5pm and keep emergency spots available for sports accidents and dental trauma.

Missing Crowns

While dental crowns are an excellent long term restorative option for weakened teeth, over time crowns can become loose, especially if decay develops under the crown.
If you experience a crown falling out, the first step is to put the crown in a safe place. In many cases your dentist will be able to re-cement the crown back into its original position, so it is very important to keep your crown safe.

Broken Teeth

While teeth are very strong, it is possible for them to chip, crack and break. Broken teeth can occur due to biting down on something hard, trauma to the face or mouth, cavities that have weakened the tooth and having large old fillings that are unable to support the remaining enamel of the tooth.
If you experience a broken or cracked tooth call us straight away to make an appointment with your dentist.

Lost Filllings

No filling will last forever and sometimes a fill may break, or come away. If you notice you have a filling that is rough to your tongue, is visibly cracked or chipped, or has fallen out completely we recommend calling us to make an appointment right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I have an out of hours emergency?

If you do have a dental emergency out of hours and require assistance go to your nearest emergency department. They will assist you and advise you on what to do until you can make an emergency appointment with your dentist.

My child has a toothache, what should I do?

If your child develops a toothache book an appointment with our oral health therapist, or regular dentist, straight away. In the meantime you can rinse your child’s mouth with salt water, use paracetamol to alleviate pain and if there’s swelling present, use a cold compress.

Can I book an emergency appointment now?

Yes, through our online appointment book you can make regular or emergency dental appointments at any time. Alternatively you can call us on (02) 4228 6611 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays to make an emergency appointment. If you are looking to book an appointment out of hours please leave a message, or book online.

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WOLLONGONG

60 Crown St, Wollongong

02 4228 6611

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27 Central Rd Unanderra

02 4271 1468

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90 Central Ave, Oak Flats

02 4256 1087