Emergency Dentist at Core Dental Epping

When a dental emergency strikes, you need care quickly. At Core Dental Epping, we hold dedicated emergency appointment slots every single day — ensuring the northern Melbourne community has access to urgent dental care without waiting days for an appointment.

Whether you're dealing with sudden toothache, a broken tooth, or a dental abscess, our experienced team is ready to help.

Call us now: 13 13 16 | (03) 9401 4622

Same-Day Emergency Appointments

Core Dental Epping is open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm. Emergency appointments are available daily — no referral needed. Call and we'll find you the earliest available slot.

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Your dentist will assess your situation, provide pain relief where possible, and recommend the appropriate treatment. A written, itemised quote is provided before any further work proceeds.

Dental Emergencies We Treat at Epping

Our team manages the full range of urgent dental situations:

• Severe toothache or throbbing dental pain
• Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
• Knocked-out tooth (dental avulsion) — time-critical
• Lost or dislodged filling or crown
• Dental abscess or jaw/facial swelling
• Bleeding gums or mouth
• Broken dentures or damaged orthodontic appliances
• Soft tissue injuries — cuts to lips, cheeks, tongue
• Dental pain in children
• Post-extraction complications

Call 000 if you have: Significant facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing or opening your mouth. These symptoms may indicate a spreading dental infection requiring hospital treatment.

Our Clinical Team at Core Dental Epping

Emergency care at Epping is delivered by our experienced, highly regarded team:

• Dr Alysha Soltys (BSc, DDS, University of Melbourne) — with Core Dental since 2014; preventive and restorative focus; experienced in complex emergency assessments
• Dr Marina Ghobrial (BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe) — widely praised for her calm, gentle approach with anxious patients; a standout for nervous emergency presentations
• Dr Maria Blanchard (BDC, ADC-certified) — speaks English and Spanish; community-focused; serving Epping since 2015
• Dr Tristan Balthazaar (BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne) — comprehensive restorative and emergency care

Specialist Paediatric Dentist Dr Aish Kesava (DCD Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago) also consults at Epping — specialist expertise for children's dental emergencies, trauma, and anxious young patients.

For complex cases requiring specialist endodontics, oral surgery, or maxillofacial assessment, we refer to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) through the Smile Solutions Group specialist network.

Advanced Technology for Emergency Diagnosis

Core Dental Epping features CEREC same-day crown technology, digital intraoral scanning, and laser dentistry — tools that make emergency diagnosis and same-day treatment more accurate and efficient than many suburban practices.

When an emergency involves a cracked tooth, abscess, or root fracture, precise imaging is essential for the right diagnosis and treatment. Our technology ensures we don't miss what matters.

What to Do While You Travel to Us

Knocked-out tooth: Hold by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently and re-implant in the socket if possible, or store in milk. Call us immediately — tooth survival drops significantly with time.

Toothache: Warm salt-water rinse. Over-the-counter ibuprofen or paracetamol as directed. Avoid putting aspirin directly on the tooth.

Broken tooth or lost filling: Temporary dental cement (pharmacy) can help. Avoid chewing on the affected side.

Facial swelling: Cold compress only. If swelling is spreading rapidly or involves your throat — call 000.

Pain Management and Comfort for Anxious Patients

Dental emergencies are stressful, and arriving in pain heightens anxiety. Our Epping team — particularly Dr Marina Ghobrial — is especially skilled with nervous patients. We move quickly to relieve pain using local anaesthetic, and for anxious patients, happy gas (nitrous oxide) and IV sedation are available.

Core Dental Epping is known for its welcoming ambience — Glasshouse scented candles, Sonos music, a non-clinical atmosphere, and a team that genuinely cares. Even emergency appointments reflect this standard.

Health Fund and Payment

Emergency dental treatments are commonly covered by private health insurance. HICAPS on-site for instant claiming at every appointment. Payright interest-free plans available for up to 30 months for treatment packages.

Getting to Core Dental Epping

Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 — near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre; approximately 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station (Mernda/South Morang lines). Bus stops on High Street. Open until 6pm Mon–Fri.

• Phone: (03) 9401 4622
• National: 13 13 16
• Email: epping@coredental.com.au
• Online: coredental.com.au

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an emergency dental appointment today at Core Dental Epping? We do our best to offer same-day appointments for urgent cases. Call (03) 9401 4622 or 13 13 16 as early as possible. Emergency slots are held daily and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How much is an emergency dental visit? Emergency consultations start from . Treatment costs are quoted in writing before proceeding. Most private health fund extras cover emergency dental assessments. HICAPS on-site for instant claiming.

My child has knocked out a tooth at sport — what do I do? Call us immediately on (03) 9401 4622. Time is critical for a knocked-out tooth. While you travel to us: handle the tooth by the crown, rinse with milk or saline, and try to reinsert it in the socket. Keep it moist. Specialist Paediatric Dentist Dr Aish Kesava is available at Epping for complex paediatric trauma.

Do you have parking near Epping station? Yes — parking is available near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre at Cooper Street. Epping Station is approximately 10 minutes' walk.

What if my emergency requires specialist treatment? Complex cases are referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) — the Smile Solutions Group's specialist hub. This gives you access to endodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists within the same trusted network.

Core Dental Epping — part of the Smile Solutions Group. Your Local Dental Practice.