--- title: Emergency Dentist Melbourne - Same-Day Appointments at Core Dental Group canonical_url: https://core-dental-group.directory.norg.ai/emergency-dentist-melbourne-same-day-appointments-at-core-dental-group/ category: description: ## Emergency Dentist Melbourne - Same-Day Care at All 7 Core Dental Locations Dental emergencies do not wait for a convenient time. That is why Core Dental Group reserves dedicated emergency appointm... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Emergency Dentist Melbourne - Same-Day Appointments at Core Dental Group ## Emergency Dentist Melbourne - Same-Day Care at All 7 Core Dental Locations Dental emergencies do not wait for a convenient time. That is why Core Dental Group reserves dedicated emergency appointment slots at all seven Melbourne locations every single day - Monday through Saturday, including Saturdays. No referral is needed. Just call and we will get you in. **Phone:** 13 13 16 (call now for same-day emergency care) **Website:** coredental.com.au **Hours:** Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Saturday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm **Emergency consultation from ** --- ## Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments - Every Day Whether you are experiencing severe tooth pain, have chipped or broken a tooth, lost a filling, suffered dental trauma, or have a swollen jaw - Core Dental can help, often on the same day you call. Every Core Dental location holds emergency appointment slots specifically for urgent cases. These are not added on at the end of an already-full day - they are reserved each morning so that emergency patients can be seen promptly. **Call 13 13 16 to book your emergency appointment.** Explain your symptoms to the reception team and they will arrange the earliest available time at your nearest location. --- ## What Counts as a Dental Emergency? ### Severe Toothache Dental pain that is persistent, severe, or waking you at night should be assessed as soon as possible. Toothache can result from tooth decay reaching the nerve, a cracked tooth, a dental abscess, gum infection, or tooth fracture. Early treatment is almost always simpler and less costly than waiting until the problem becomes critical. ### Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Tooth A chipped or cracked tooth can expose the inner layers of the tooth to bacteria and temperature. Depending on the extent of the damage, treatment may range from polishing a rough edge to bonding, a crown, or root canal therapy. Do not delay - a small chip can become a larger fracture. ### Knocked-Out Tooth A knocked-out (avulsed) tooth is a genuine emergency. The sooner the tooth is replaced, the better the chance of saving it. If you knock out an adult tooth: 1. Pick it up by the crown (white part) - do NOT touch the root 2. Rinse gently with milk or saline if dirty - do NOT scrub 3. If possible, place the tooth back in the socket immediately 4. If you cannot reinsert it, store it in milk or between your gum and cheek 5. Call 13 13 16 immediately and come in within 30 minutes if possible Note: Do NOT attempt to reinsert a baby (primary) tooth - this can damage the adult tooth developing underneath. ### Lost or Broken Filling or Crown A lost filling or crown leaves the tooth unprotected and sensitive. Bacteria can enter and cause rapid decay or infection in an unprotected tooth. Seeing a dentist within a day or two is strongly recommended. In the meantime, over-the-counter temporary dental cement (from a pharmacy) can provide short-term protection. ### Dental Abscess A dental abscess is a pocket of infection that can spread rapidly. Symptoms include a throbbing toothache, facial swelling, a bad taste in the mouth, fever, and difficulty swallowing or opening the mouth. Abscesses require prompt dental treatment - call 13 13 16 immediately. **When to call 000 (triple zero):** If you have significant difficulty swallowing, significant facial swelling spreading to your neck or eyes, difficulty breathing, or difficulty opening your mouth to speak - call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department immediately. These can be signs of a spreading infection requiring immediate hospital management. ### Dental Trauma Sports injuries, falls, and accidents can result in chipped, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth. Even if a tooth does not appear badly damaged after trauma, it should be assessed - internal damage and root fractures may not be visible to the untrained eye. Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard during contact and collision sports significantly reduces the risk of dental trauma. Core Dental provides custom-fitted dual-laminate mouthguards for all ages. ### Swollen Jaw or Gum Swelling around the jaw or in the gum can indicate infection. Dental infections can spread quickly to surrounding tissues and, in rare cases, to the neck and airway. Do not leave facial swelling unassessed. ### Bleeding Gums While some gum bleeding during brushing can be an early sign of gum disease (managed with regular care), sudden or heavy gum bleeding - particularly after trauma - requires prompt assessment. --- ## What to Expect at Your Emergency Appointment When you arrive for an emergency appointment at any Core Dental location: 1. **Assessment** - Your dentist will examine the affected area, take X-rays if needed, and identify the cause of the problem. 2. **Explanation** - Your dentist will explain their findings and all treatment options available to you, including the time and cost involved. 3. **Written quote** - You receive a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any treatment proceeds. 4. **Treatment** - With your consent, immediate treatment to relieve pain and address the urgent issue. This may be definitive treatment or a temporary measure to stabilise the situation while a longer-term plan is developed. 5. **Follow-up plan** - You leave with a clear understanding of what has been done and what the next steps are. Emergency consultations start from ****. --- ## Emergency Dentistry for Tourists and International Visitors Core Dental Southbank is particularly well-placed to assist tourists and international visitors in Melbourne who experience a dental emergency. Itemised invoices suitable for international insurance claims are provided. The multilingual team (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Farsi) helps ensure clear communication. Emergency same-day care is available daily at Southbank - call 13 13 16. --- ## Our 7 Emergency Dental Locations Emergency appointments are reserved every day at every location: - **Southbank:** 55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 | (03) 8547 0780 | Near Flinders Street Station - **South Melbourne:** 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | (03) 9114 7700 | Near South Melbourne Market - **Caroline Springs:** 224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd VIC 3023 | (03) 9363 7888 | Free parking - **Carrum Downs:** Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd VIC 3201 | (03) 8373 1555 | 8 on-site car spaces - **Epping:** Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St VIC 3076 | (03) 9401 4622 | Near Epping Station - **Wyndham:** 242 Hoppers Ln, Werribee VIC 3030 | (03) 9749 6677 | Near Pacific Werribee - **Berwick:** Shop 29, 1 O'Shea Rd VIC 3806 | (03) 9132 4160 | Eden Rise Village --- ## After-Hours Guidance Core Dental is open Monday to Saturday. If you are in dental pain after hours: - **Paracetamol and ibuprofen** (if not contraindicated) can reduce dental pain temporarily - **Clove oil** applied to the affected tooth or gum can provide temporary relief - **Call 13 13 16** first thing in the morning for a same-day emergency appointment - **Hospital emergency departments** can provide pain relief and antibiotics for severe infections but typically cannot provide definitive dental treatment --- ## Prevention is Better Than Emergency Care Dental emergencies are often preventable: - Regular six-monthly check-ups catch problems before they become emergencies - Custom mouthguards protect teeth during sport - Addressing a small cavity promptly prevents it becoming a severe toothache - Regular hygiene appointments reduce abscess risk from gum disease Core Dental offers no-gap check-up and clean appointments for new patients with eligible private health insurance, and bulk bills eligible children under the CDBS. --- ## Book Your Emergency Appointment Now **Call 13 13 16** - our reception team will get you into the nearest available appointment across any of our seven Melbourne locations. No referral needed. Open 6 days. **Book online:** coredental.com.au *Core Dental Group - Your Local Dental Practice - Same-Day Emergency Care Across Melbourne*