Emergency Dental Care

Dental emergencies can happen without warning. Quick treatment can reduce pain and help prevent further problems.

What is a dental emergency?

A dental emergency often involves pain, swelling or injury.

Examples include: • Severe toothache • A broken tooth • A knocked-out tooth • Facial swelling • Bleeding that will not stop

What should you do?

Contact a dentist as soon as possible. Early treatment can improve outcomes and reduce complications.

What treatment might you need?

Your dentist will assess the problem and recommend treatment.

This may include: • Pain relief • Infection management • Tooth repair • Emergency tooth removal

When should you seek urgent medical help?

Seek urgent medical care if swelling affects your breathing or swallowing. The Fono provides access to an emergency dentist Auckland CBD for urgent dental problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I wait for dental pain to improve? No. Ongoing pain may indicate infection or damage that needs treatment.

Can a broken tooth be repaired? Many broken teeth can be repaired. Your dentist can assess the damage and discuss options.

What if a tooth gets knocked out? Contact a dentist immediately. Fast treatment can improve the chance of saving the tooth.