- 102 Highfield Rd, Camberwell Vic 3124
- dentist.highfieldpark@gmail.com
- 03 9836 6624
- 04 9165 1092
TL;DR: Severe pain, a knocked-out tooth, or facial swelling means you need care today. Rinse with warm water, control bleeding with gauze, save any broken pieces, and use a cold compress for swelling — then call us immediately for a same-day dental emergency Camberwell appointment.
If you’re in pain, don’t wait. Contact Dentist on Highfield Park now for urgent dental care in Camberwell — we prioritise emergency cases and will get you seen as fast as possible.
Not every dental problem needs immediate attention, but the following do:
If you’re experiencing any of these, treat it as urgent and act now rather than waiting to see if it improves.
Severe toothache
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and gently floss around the tooth to clear any trapped debris. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever if needed. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum — it can burn the tissue.
Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse your mouth and save any broken fragments in a small container of milk or saliva. Apply a cold compress to your cheek to reduce swelling, and avoid chewing on that side.
Knocked-out tooth
Pick the tooth up by the crown (the chewing surface), not the root. Rinse it gently with water — don’t scrub it — and try to reinsert it into the socket if possible. If that’s not possible, store it in milk or a saline solution. Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes dramatically improves the chance of saving the tooth.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the area clean and, if you still have the crown, you can use dental cement (available from a pharmacy) or even sugar-free gum as a temporary seal. Avoid chewing on that side until you’re seen.
Abscess
Rinse with warm salt water several times a day to draw out infection and ease discomfort. Do not attempt to drain it yourself. An abscess needs professional treatment, as untreated infections can spread.
Swelling
Apply a cold compress to the outside of your face in 15-minute intervals. If swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, this may signal a more serious infection — see below.
Most dental emergencies are best treated by a dentist, but go to the emergency room or call an ambulance if you experience:
For anything short of these, a dentist is the right first call — we can treat the source of the problem, not just manage symptoms.
When you call us with a dental emergency, we prioritise getting you seen the same day wherever possible. Our team will ask a few quick questions to understand your situation, advise you on immediate steps to take on your way in, and have everything ready so we can get straight to treatment when you arrive.
Depending on the issue, treatment may involve pain relief and stabilisation on the day, with further procedures such as root canal treatment scheduled if the tooth’s nerve is affected. If your emergency relates to a wisdom tooth — a common cause of sudden pain and swelling — we’ll assess whether it needs to be managed urgently or monitored.
Our goal is simple: get you out of pain quickly and make sure the underlying issue is properly treated, not just masked.
Yes. We accept emergency appointments for new patients — call us and we’ll fit you in as soon as we can.
It depends on what’s needed. We’ll give you a clear idea of costs when you call, and confirm before any treatment goes ahead.
Call us regardless of the time — if we’re closed, our message will guide you on next steps, and for severe cases (see the ER list above), don’t wait for us to open.
Dental emergencies rarely improve on their own, and quick action can save a tooth or stop an infection from spreading. Call Dentist on Highfield Park now — we’ll get you seen fast and get you out of pain.
At Dentist on Highfield Park, we’re dedicated to providing quality dental and specialist care for the whole family.
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