Prompt care for toothache, broken teeth and dental injuries, with same-day emergency dental appointments in the heart of Bayside.
If you’re in pain from a toothache, have broken a tooth or need urgent treatment after an injury, you want an urgent dentist in Beaumaris who’s close to home and can see you quickly. Emergency dentistry covers any dental problem that needs prompt attention to relieve pain, control infection or protect a tooth from further damage.
The Dental Family Beaumaris offers same-day emergency dental appointments for patients across Beaumaris and the wider Bayside area. Call us on (03) 9589 4400 as early as you can and let our reception team know what’s happened. We’ll find you the soonest available spot, advise you on what to do in the meantime and make you comfortable as soon as you arrive.
Not every dental problem needs to be seen the same day, but the ones below shouldn’t wait, because a delay can mean losing a tooth or letting an infection spread.
A toothache that keeps you awake or flares with hot and cold drinks usually means decay or a crack has reached the nerve, or an infection has set in. We’ll locate the cause with an examination and X-ray, work to relieve the pain and explain your options, which may include a filling or root canal treatment. If the tooth can’t be saved, we’ll talk you through extraction.
An adult tooth that has been knocked out has the best chance of being saved if it’s replanted within the hour, so this is one emergency where every minute counts. Try not to panic. Call us straight away, and we’ll talk you through the first-aid steps below while you make your way to the clinic.
A broken tooth can be sharp against your tongue and sensitive to air, and the longer it’s left the more likely it is to break further. Depending on how much of the tooth is affected, we may smooth and bond the edge or place a tooth-coloured filling. Larger breaks may need a crown to protect what’s left. If the crack has reached the pulp, root canal treatment may be needed first.
What you do in the first hour can make a difference to whether a tooth can be saved and how comfortable you are by the time you reach the clinic.
Most dental emergencies can be managed in the clinic, but a few can’t. Go to your nearest emergency department or call 000 if you have facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that won’t stop with firm pressure. A suspected broken jaw also needs hospital care. If you’ve had a blow to the head with a dental injury and feel dizzy or confused, have that checked first, then come to us for the tooth. Sandringham Hospital on Bluff Road is the closest emergency department to Beaumaris.
When you’re in pain, it helps to know who’ll be looking after you. Dr Sutanter Wander holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and a Master’s in Laser Dentistry, and has been practising in Melbourne since 2012. Dr Vidya Pulla has more than 17 years of clinical experience, with postgraduate training in periodontology and a mini residency in endodontics, which means root canal treatment and gum infections are a regular part of her week.
Most dental emergencies can be diagnosed and treated in a single visit at our Beaumaris clinic. In-house X-rays and the TRIOS digital scanner let our dentists see exactly what’s happening beneath the surface while you’re in the chair, so there’s no waiting on referrals or a second appointment before treatment can start.
The Fotona laser is used for precise work on infected or damaged tissue, including disinfecting extraction sites, with minimal impact on the surrounding area. Behind that equipment sit more than 30 years of combined clinical experience, and if you’re anxious about treatment, happy gas (nitrous oxide) is available to help you feel calm while we work.
A sore tooth is stressful enough without worrying about a surprise bill. The cost of emergency dental care depends on what’s wrong and what treatment you need, so we can’t quote a single figure here, but you’ll always know the cost before anything starts. Your emergency appointment includes an examination and any X-rays needed to find the cause of the problem, and we’ll explain your options and the fee for each.
Our aim at the first visit is to get you out of pain and stabilise the tooth; more involved treatment, such as a crown or root canal, can often be scheduled for a later appointment once the urgency has passed.
All major health funds are welcome with HICAPS on-the-spot claiming, and we’re an HCF preferred provider. Interest-free payment plans are available through Zip and Humm. Eligible patients may also be able to access support through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), the Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS) or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
If you’re unsure what your fund covers or whether you’re eligible for a scheme, ask our reception team when you call and they’ll check for you.
The Dental Family Beaumaris is a family-owned clinic at 482 Balcombe Road, Beaumaris VIC 3193, with ample on-site parking so you can park close to the door. We’re open late on Monday evenings until 7pm and on the third Saturday of every month. As an emergency dentist in Bayside, we regularly see patients from Black Rock, Sandringham, Mentone, Cheltenham, Highett and the surrounding suburbs.
Don’t sit at home hoping the pain goes away. Call The Dental Family Beaumaris or book online, and we’ll get you seen as soon as we can.
