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Prompt Relief and Expert Treatment in Melbourne
Dental emergencies are painful, stressful, and require immediate, expert attention. At Mentone Smiles, we understand that accidents, acute pain, or sudden infections cannot wait. We are committed to providing quick, reliable emergency dental care to patients in Melbourne, often accommodating urgent cases within 24 hours to diagnose the problem, relieve pain, and take the necessary steps to save your tooth.
Do not ignore severe dental pain; our experienced team is here to provide the compassionate, high-quality care you can count on during a crisis.
Our emergency services cover a wide range of urgent dental issues, including broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns, severe infections, and sudden swelling. We prioritise rapid assessment and personalised treatment plans, ensuring that each patient receives the most appropriate care for their specific situation. With state-of-the-art equipment and a skilled team, we aim to stabilise the problem quickly and provide guidance to prevent further complications.
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Preventative Tips to Reduce Emergency Risk
Wear a Mouthguard
Use Teeth for Chewing Only
Avoid Hard Foods
What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
- Severe Toothache : Excruciating or incessant pain in the tooth that doesn't subside.
- Dental Trauma : A broken, fractured, chipped, or knocked-out tooth due to an injury or accident.
- Lost or Damaged Restorations : Loss of a Tooth filling, or a loose or broken Dental crown, which leaves the tooth vulnerable to further damage or infection.
- Acute Infection : Swollen face or swollen gums, which may indicate a serious abscess or infection that needs immediate attention.
- Bleeding : Incessant bleeding from the mouth or trauma to the gums, tongue, or lip that does not stop after applying pressure.
- Loose Braces/Retainers : Broken orthodontic appliances that are causing pain or irritation.
What to Expect During Emergency Care
Prompt Pain Relief
Our main focus upon your arrival will be to identify the cause of your dental emergency and offer immediate relief from your pain, using gentle techniques and local anaesthetics.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Our emergency dentists are well-experienced to take care of any type of dental emergency. We will quickly diagnose the issue using a Routine Examination and necessary X-rays.
Saving the Tooth
In cases of fractured or knocked out teeth, we will try our absolute best to save the tooth using procedures like urgent Root Canal Treatment or professional splinting.
Follow-up Plan
Once the immediate crisis is stabilised, we will discuss a long-term treatment plan to fully restore function and prevent recurrence.
Why Choose Mentone Smiles for Emergency Care?
Fast Action Protocol
We maintain dedicated time slots and staff availability to treat emergency cases promptly, ensuring you receive necessary pain relief and care with minimal delay.
Expert Pain Management
Our experienced clinicians are skilled in quickly and gently administering anaesthesia, and we offer Sleep Dentistry intravenous sedation for highly anxious patients or those in extreme distress.
Comprehensive Emergency Skills
From diagnosing complex infections to managing traumatic injuries and urgent root canals, our team is equipped to handle a broad spectrum of dental crises.
Compassionate and Ethical Care
As a family-owned practice, we treat every emergency patient with the utmost compassion, providing an honest assessment and avoiding pressure for unnecessary or expensive procedures.
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Experienced Dental Team
More than 20 years of combined dental experience, with a strong commitment to continuing education and evidence-based care
