Dental emergencies require immediate attention: the longer you wait, the more complex the situation may become. At Future Dental Centre Moonee Ponds, we prioritise your care and aim to accommodate you as quickly as possible, often on the same day.
Our emergency dentist welcomes patients of all ages. We understand that urgent dental concerns can create additional worry, especially for those who feel anxious about treatment. To support your comfort, we offer sedation options like ‘happy gas’, IV sedation, and general anaesthesia.
Your well-being is our top priority, and we treat every patient with the same care and compassion as we would our own family. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to reach out: we’re here to help.
If you’re in pain, you need to be seen straight away. Below are some of the most common emergency dental services requested at our North Melbourne practice:
When a dental emergency arises, many people worry about treatment costs on top of their immediate concerns. At Future Dental Centre, we work to ensure you can receive timely dental care without unnecessary financial strain. With payment plans available through Humm and Fund My Dental, managing the cost of emergency care becomes more manageable.
If you’re unsure about the expenses involved in emergency dental care, please contact us. We’ll do our best to assist you in finding a suitable approach.
We offer on-the-spot claiming for all major health funds and partner as a preferred provider with HCF, nib, and smile.com.au. Our practice also accepts several government-supported schemes, including SACM Dental Coverage, CDBS, cohealth vouchers, Monash vouchers, VEDS, and VGDS.
Please make your way to the practice promptly, but give us a call first so we can get ready for your arrival or book an appropriate time for you.
We’ll let you know what you may be able to do at home before heading to the practice, offering guidance to help you manage the concern. Whenever possible, reach out to us immediately after the incident or at the start of the day.
Seeing you as soon as possible generally helps achieve a more positive treatment outlook.
Upon your exam, we’ll discuss the complexity of your concern and what options may be available to address the pain. Depending on your situation it may be necessary to start treatment the same day. Otherwise, we can often provide an interim solution and discuss a long-term plan.
Our diagnostic assessments help us understand the level of any damage and provide you with clear insights into your oral health. We’ll explain a selection of suitable treatment options so you can choose the approach that feels most appropriate for you.
Emergency care differs based on the type of injury involved. You may require a minor filling or, in some situations, a procedure such as a root canal. You’ll be included in every step of the planning process. Our immediate focus is to help ease your discomfort.
Time is of the essence. For broken or knocked-out teeth, it’s important to keep the fractured portion hydrated. Take care not to handle it by the root, if possible. Store the tooth in a sealed container so that you won’t lose it.
Make sure the tooth stays fully immersed in milk, saline, or contact solution. If none are available, tap water with a pinch of salt is acceptable. Reaching us within one to two hours is important so we can attempt to reattach or reimplant the tooth.
Toothaches rarely improve without seeing a dental professional. If your appointment is still upcoming, you may use an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory as advised to help manage swelling. Holding a cool compress against the cheek near the affected tooth may help lessen discomfort.
For severe facial swelling or bleeding that isn’t controlled by firm pressure, it’s important to attend the nearest emergency room promptly.
If you’re dealing with pain or an urgent dental concern, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.
