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Urgent dental care

Emergency dental care.

For tooth pain, swelling or a broken tooth, book online anytime or call (07) 3266 7120 during opening hours. A knocked-out adult tooth needs immediate care; don’t wait until we reopen. Trouble breathing or swallowing? Call 000 or go to hospital.
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Urgent guidance

What needs to happen now?

General guidance on when to seek hospital or urgent dental care. It does not replace a diagnosis.

Hospital emergency

Call 000 or go to an emergency department.

Trouble breathing, talking or swallowing, heavy bleeding, major swelling of the mouth or tongue, and serious facial trauma need urgent hospital assessment.

Call 000

Time-sensitive tooth

Knocked-out adult tooth

Handle it by the crown, not the root. If it cannot be returned safely to the socket, keep it moist in cold milk and aim for dental assessment within 30 minutes.

During opening hours, call Ivy Dental now. If Ivy does not answer immediately, go to the nearest emergency department.

If we’re closed: Seek immediate care from an emergency dentist. If you can’t reach one, go to the nearest emergency department. Don’t wait until we reopen.

Urgent dental care

Pain, swelling or damage

Book online at any time. During opening hours, call before travelling if you want immediate guidance or help choosing the clinic.

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Knocked-out tooth guide

Common emergencies

Start with what happened.

How to protect the affected area while you arrange an assessment.

Also common

What happens next

Assessment and initial care.

The urgent visit focuses on the problem that brought you in. Definitive treatment may begin then, or be planned once the immediate concern is stable.

  1. 01

    Tell us what happened

    Tell us where the pain is and whether there is swelling, damage or trauma.

  2. 02

    Assess the urgent problem

    A dentist examines the area and may recommend an X-ray when it is needed to understand the cause.

  3. 03

    Relieve or plan

    Care may begin at that visit. Expected fees, follow-up and any referral are discussed first.

Your urgent appointment

Emergency examination and fees.

The examination focuses on the immediate concern. Some treatment may need a separate appointment.

Starting fee

Emergency examination

From $180

Imaging and treatment are charged separately when needed. Eligible health fund claims can be processed through HICAPS.

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What we assess

Find the source of pain, swelling or damage.

A focused examination comes first. An X-ray may be recommended when it is needed to understand the problem.

The next step

Relief, protection and follow-up.

Care may relieve pain, protect a tooth, manage infection or repair damage. Follow-up or referral may be needed.

Emergency locations

Choose a clinic.

Both clinics are open 7 days. Call for guidance before travelling.

Call or leave a message: (07) 3266 7120Public holiday hours may vary. Emergency appointments are subject to clinical urgency and availability.

Common questions

Emergency dental questions.

These answers are general. Book online at any time, or call during opening hours if you want guidance before travelling.

Should I book online or call?
For dental problems other than a knocked-out adult tooth, you can book an emergency appointment online at any time. During opening hours, call (07) 3266 7120 if you want phone guidance before travelling. The page will show "Leave a voicemail" when the clinics are closed.
How much does an emergency appointment cost?
An emergency examination starts from $180. Imaging and treatment are charged separately when needed. We explain expected fees before care proceeds and can process eligible health fund claims through HICAPS.
What if the clinics are closed?
For a knocked-out adult tooth, seek an emergency dentist immediately if Ivy is closed; if you can’t reach one, go to the nearest emergency department. Don’t wait until we reopen. For other dental problems, book an emergency appointment online, then leave a message if you need to. The team will respond when the clinics reopen. For trouble breathing, talking or swallowing, heavy bleeding, major mouth or tongue swelling, or serious facial trauma, call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Will I be seen the same day?
We prioritise by urgency and make room for emergency appointments around clinic capacity where possible. Book online at any time, or call (07) 3266 7120 during opening hours so the team can give you a realistic timeframe.
Should I go to hospital or a dentist?
A dentist is usually the right first contact for isolated tooth pain, swelling or a broken tooth. Call 000 or attend a hospital emergency department for trouble breathing, talking or swallowing, heavy bleeding, major mouth or tongue swelling, serious facial trauma, or another life-threatening concern.
Can I manage pain before my appointment?
Use over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the packaging and only if it is safe for you. A cold compress outside the cheek may help with swelling. Do not place tablets directly on the gums.
Can I see an emergency dentist on weekends?
Everton Park and Nundah are open 7 days. Weekend hours are 9am to 5pm. Book online at any time, or call during opening hours for help with availability.

Sources and scope

This is general information and does not replace a dental examination or advice for your own situation.

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Urgent dental care

In pain? Let’s get you assessed.

A knocked-out adult tooth needs immediate care; follow the advice above. For other urgent dental concerns, book online at any time or call during opening hours for guidance before travelling.
For trouble breathing, talking or swallowing, heavy bleeding, major mouth or tongue swelling, or serious facial trauma, call 000 or go to hospital.

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