How can we help you?
At Providence Dental Care, our friendly team is committed to patient education, and we take the time to answer questions and discuss treatment options. If you live in West Lakes or the surrounding suburbs and have any questions about our treatments or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Emergency Dentistry
We encourage you to please contact an emergency dentist immediately whenever you experience sudden or severe dental problems.
Quick action can help prevent further damage, reduce pain and increase the chances of saving a tooth or preventing infection.
Common situations that require urgent dental attention include:
- Severe tooth pain that doesn’t improve with over-the-counter pain relief
- Knocked-out teeth (avulsed teeth) due to injury or trauma
- Broken or fractured teeth from an accident, bite or injury
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding from the gums, mouth or after dental treatment
- Swelling of the gums, face or jaw which could indicate infection or abscess
- Dental abscess or signs of infection, including pus, fever or tenderness
- Loose or dislodged teeth from trauma
- Severe jaw pain or locking of the jaw
- Problems with dental work such as broken crowns, loose fillings or damaged implants
Even if you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies as an emergency, we recommend that you please call and speak with our emergency dentist in West Lakes, Grange and Tennyson. Prompt evaluation can help prevent complications, reduce discomfort and improve long-term outcomes for your oral health.
Having a Dental Emergency in West Lakes or Surrounding Suburbs? Get in touch.
At Providence Dental Care, we prioritise emergency patients and aim to provide compassionate, effective care to manage pain, treat the problem and restore your smile as quickly as possible.
Yes we offer same-day emergency appointments!
To book an emergency appointment, you can book online or call us on (08) 7082 5161.
If no suitable appointments are available online try calling, we may be able to squeeze you in!
What should I do if a filling or crown falls out?
If a filling or crown comes out, try to keep the restoration if you can and bring it with you to your appointment. In some cases it may be able to be reused or helps us assess what is needed.
Please contact the practice as soon as possible, either by phone or online booking, to arrange an appointment. When booking, it is helpful to let us know which tooth is affected, for example the "upper left second tooth from the back", and whether you are experiencing any pain or sensitivity.
Providing this information allows us to prepare appropriately and maximises our chance to help you on the day when you attend.
If the tooth is painful, sharp, or sensitive, try to avoid chewing on that side until you are seen.
If you develop a toothache, it is best to contact the clinic and arrange an appointment so the cause can be properly assessed. Tooth pain can have many causes, including decay, infection, cracks, gum problems, or clenching and grinding.
While waiting to be seen, try to avoid chewing on the affected side. Over the counter pain relief may help temporarily if appropriate for you, but it should not be relied on as a long term solution.
If the pain is severe, worsening, associated with swelling, or affecting your sleep, this should be assessed as soon as possible.
Early assessment often allows problems to be managed more simply and helps reduce the risk of complications.