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Urgent & Same-Day Care

Emergency Dentist

Prompt dental care when you need it most.

Urgent & Same-Day Care

Prompt care,
when it matters most.

Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and dealing with tooth pain, swelling, infection or a broken tooth can be stressful.

At Acme Dental, we aim to provide prompt emergency dental care to relieve pain, identify the cause of the problem and get you comfortable again. Dr Ahalya will assess your situation, explain what’s happening and discuss the appropriate treatment options with you. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, contact our Devonport clinic as soon as possible.

How We Can Help

Emergency Dental Care We Provide

Relief of Dental Pain

Toothache can have many causes, including decay, infection, a cracked tooth or problems with the gums. We’ll assess your teeth to identify the cause and recommend appropriate treatment. Contact us if you’re experiencing:

Persistent or severe toothache
Pain when biting or chewing
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Swelling around a tooth or gum
Sudden or unexplained dental pain

Dental Injuries & ACC

If you’ve injured your teeth or mouth in an accident, you may be eligible for help with treatment costs through ACC. We’ll assess the injury and discuss the treatment you may need. Where applicable, Acme Dental can assist with your ACC dental injury claim and treatment process.

Broken or Chipped Tooth

A broken or chipped tooth should be assessed even if it isn’t currently painful. Treatment may range from a tooth-coloured restoration to more extensive treatment such as a crown or root canal. If a tooth has broken, try to keep any pieces you can find and contact us for advice.

Dental Abscess or Infection

A dental abscess is an infection that can develop around a tooth or gum and should be assessed promptly. Treatment depends on the source and severity. Possible signs include:

Severe or throbbing toothache
Swelling of the gum, face or jaw
Pain or tenderness when biting
A bad taste in your mouth
Fever or feeling unwell

Significant facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or rapidly worsening symptoms can require urgent medical attention rather than waiting for a dental appointment.

What to Expect

Your Emergency Appointment

Assess the Problem

Dr Ahalya will examine the affected area and may take dental X-rays where necessary to help identify what’s causing the problem.

Get You Comfortable

Our immediate priority is to address the dental emergency and help relieve your discomfort where possible.

Discuss Your Options

We’ll explain what we’ve found and discuss the appropriate treatment options, including whether further appointments may be required.

Common Questions

We’ve got answers.

Yes, we prioritise same-day appointments for dental emergencies including severe pain, swelling, and broken or knocked-out teeth wherever possible.

If your dental injury resulted from an accident, you may be eligible for ACC support toward treatment costs. We can assess your eligibility and assist with the claims process as part of your emergency visit.

Signs of a dental abscess include a persistent throbbing toothache, swelling in the face or gum, a bad taste in your mouth, and sometimes fever. This needs prompt treatment, so contact us straight away if you notice these symptoms.

Emergency appointment costs depend on the treatment required. Call us and we can give you an idea of cost before you come in, along with ACC guidance if your situation qualifies.

Have a Dental Emergency?

If you have a toothache, broken tooth, dental injury, swelling or suspected infection, don’t wait for the problem to become worse. Contact Acme Dental in Devonport and our team will help arrange an appointment as soon as availability allows.

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