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Emergency Dental Care in Perth
Dealing with sudden dental pain, a knocked-out tooth, or swelling that won’t settle? Dental O So Gentle provides emergency dental care across our two Perth clinics in the Perth CBD on St Georges Terrace and in Beldon, in Perth’s northern suburbs aiming to see urgent issues quickly, with same-day appointments where possible during our opening hours. When something goes wrong, getting the right care promptly can make a real difference to how the situation resolves, and knowing there’s a team ready to help can take some of the panic out of a stressful moment.
If you are experiencing a serious medical emergency severe uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or facial trauma please call 000 or attend your nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Our clinics are open during business hours (see below); for urgent problems when we’re closed, this guidance applies too.
Emergency Dental Care and Why It Matters
Emergency dental care addresses urgent oral health concerns that can’t wait for a routine check-up. Severe pain, dental injuries or swelling need prompt attention to help prevent lasting damage and restore comfort. We prioritise urgent cases with same day appointments where possible, so emergencies can be seen and treated as quickly as our schedule allows. Timely care can help preserve your tooth and avoid more complex treatment later, which is why we encourage patients not to delay when something feels seriously wrong.
Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time and knowing where to turn can make a stressful situation feel more manageable. Having a practice that can prioritise urgent cases means you’re not left waiting for pain relief or assessment when something goes wrong.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
- Severe tooth pain — quick assessment and relief for pain caused by decay, infection or abscess, which may require root canal treatment to save the tooth.
- Knocked-out teeth — urgent care aimed at saving and reinserting a knocked-out tooth following injury or trauma.
- Broken or cracked teeth — prompt repairs, which may involve fillings, a crown or a denture repair, to help restore the function and appearance of damaged teeth.
- Swelling and infections — treatment for abscesses and gum infection to help relieve pain and address the underlying problem.
Each of these can escalate if left untreated, which is part of why acting quickly matters. Even when a problem seems minor at first a small chip, mild sensitivity or bleeding gums it’s worth booking a prompt assessment rather than waiting to see whether it settles on its own.
Emergency Care Across Our Two Perth Clinics
We combine clinical experience in general and restorative dentistry with a compassionate, patient-focused approach when it matters most, and with more than 100 years of combined clinical experience across our team, we’re equipped to handle a range of urgent dental issues. As a practice with a strong focus on families, we see children as well as adults for dental emergencies from teeth knocked out during sport to sudden toothache taking a gentle, reassuring approach to help a distressed child feel more at ease.
Emergencies that call for surgical treatment, such as a surgical extraction, can be managed by Dr Rohan Jagota at our Perth CBD clinic, who includes oral surgery among his areas of practice; more complex cases may be referred to a specialist where clinically appropriate. Whichever clinic you attend, our priority is getting you out of pain and stabilising the situation first, with any longer-term treatment planned once the immediate emergency has been addressed.
Our Emergency Dental Treatment Process
Step One
Urgent Booking:
Call your nearest clinic to arrange a same-day emergency appointment where possible, so your situation can be assessed as quickly as our schedule allows.
Step Two
Assessment and Treatment:
Your dentist evaluates your condition, recommends an appropriate treatment plan, and provides care aimed at pain relief, restoration or emergency repair as needed.
Step Three
Aftercare:
You’ll receive personalised aftercare guidance and, where necessary, a schedule for any follow-up appointments to support your ongoing oral health.
Throughout, our priority is getting you comfortable and stabilising the situation, with longer-term treatment handled once the immediate emergency is under control so you’re not left waiting for a complete treatment plan before receiving relief.
Is This the Right Care for Your Situation?
If you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing counts as a dental emergency, it’s generally better to call and check than to wait it out.
This may apply to you if you have:
Persistent tooth pain or sensitivity
A knocked-out, chipped or cracked tooth
Swelling, tenderness or signs of infection
How it helps:
Helps relieve discomfort and reduce the risk of further complications
Aims to preserve natural teeth and restore your smile
Supports a quicker return to daily activities without ongoing pain
Particularly relevant for:
People experiencing sudden, severe dental discomfort or trauma
Parents seeking prompt care for a child’s dental issue
Anyone who needs their dental problem assessed without delay
Visit Us: Our Two Perth Clinics
Emergency dental care is available at both of our clinics during opening hours. If you’re dealing with a dental emergency, call your nearest clinic as early in the day as you can, so we have the best chance of fitting you in the same day.
Perth CBD Shop 3, The Atrium, 168 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 Phone: (08) 6254 3770 Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:45am–5:00pm · Friday please contact the clinic to confirm · Closed Saturday & Sunday Serving the Perth CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Beldon Unit 8, Beldon Medical Centre, 265 Eddystone Avenue, Beldon WA 6027 Phone: (08) 9307 7122 Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm · Closed Saturday & Sunday Serving Perth’s northern suburbs.
Payments and health funds: Dental O So Gentle is a preferred provider for many major Australian health funds, with HICAPS available for on-the-spot claiming where a treatment is eligible. We accept EFTPOS, cash and major credit cards.
For non urgent concerns you can also book online. Our team is ready to help you get out of pain and back to feeling like yourself, without unnecessary delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a dental emergency?
Generally, this includes severe or persistent pain, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth, or noticeable swelling and signs of infection. If you’re unsure, calling us for guidance is always a reasonable first step. For a serious medical emergency such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial trauma call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Which clinic should I contact for a dental emergency?
Both our Perth CBD clinic on St Georges Terrace and our Beldon clinic on Eddystone Avenue see emergencies during opening hours call whichever is closer to you, as early in the day as possible, so we have the best chance of offering a same-day appointment. Both clinics are open on weekdays; for urgent problems outside those hours, the 000 / hospital guidance above applies.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth before I’m seen?
Where possible, avoid touching the root of the tooth, and if you can, keep it moist placing it in milk or holding it in your mouth beside your cheek until you’re seen. Contact us straight away, as prompt attention can improve the chances of saving the tooth.
Do you treat children’s dental emergencies?
Yes. We see children as well as adults for urgent dental issues, including knocked out or chipped teeth and sudden toothache, and take a gentle, reassuring approach to help a distressed child feel more at ease.
Will my private health extras cover an emergency visit?
Many patients use private health extras cover towards emergency dental treatment, though the amount depends on your level of cover and the care needed. Our team can talk you through what to expect once your situation has been assessed, and HICAPS is available for on the spot claiming where a treatment is eligible.