Dental emergency in Cheltenham

Emergency dentist in Cheltenham

A tooth injury, severe toothache or swelling can be distressing. Contact Captivate Dental promptly if a tooth is knocked out, cracked or moved; pain is worsening; a filling or crown is lost; or bleeding continues after an injury. Tell our team when it happened, which tooth is affected, whether the patient is a child and whether swelling is spreading. We will check the earliest available appointment.

Our practice is at 36 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm, and closed on weekends. Same-day emergency visits are subject to availability. An online enquiry is a request until the team confirms it. If we are closed and care cannot wait, seek an available dental service. For breathing or swallowing difficulty, rapidly spreading swelling or another life-threatening symptom, call 000.

What to do before you see a dentist

Toothache or swelling

Gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water and clean around the sore tooth. If food is trapped, use dental floss carefully; do not use a pin or sharp object. A cold compress on the outside of the cheek may help swelling. Take pain relief only as directed on its label or by a health professional, and never place aspirin directly against the gums. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing needs emergency medical care.

Learn more about toothache and dental pain.

Knocked-out tooth

For an adult tooth, hold it by the crown and avoid touching the root. If dirty, gently rinse it briefly with milk or saline without scrubbing. If it fits easily, replace it in the socket without forcing it and bite gently on clean gauze. Otherwise, keep it moist in milk or saliva in a clean container and seek urgent dental help. Do not store it dry or in water. Never replant a knocked-out baby tooth; contact a dentist promptly.

Read the knocked-out-tooth guide.

Chipped tooth, broken tooth or lost restoration

Keep any fragment or crown and bring it with you. Gently rinse your mouth and avoid chewing on the affected side. If an edge is sharp or pain is increasing, arrange a prompt assessment. Do not use household glue to reattach a tooth or restoration.

Bleeding or a soft tissue injury

Apply steady pressure with clean gauze to the injured area. A cold compress on the outside of the face may help swelling. Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is heavy or does not settle, or if you have other serious symptoms. You can also read our mouth injury guide.

Frequently asked questions

What happens at an emergency appointment?

The dentist will ask about the symptoms and examine the affected area. An X-ray or other assessment may be recommended. Care depends on the diagnosis and may involve managing pain or infection, repairing a tooth, or arranging follow-up treatment. The team can explain suitable options and expected costs before treatment. We cannot promise a particular procedure or a same-day slot before assessment and availability are confirmed.

Can I get a same-day emergency dental appointment?

Call during opening hours and describe the problem. Our team will check the earliest available appointment. Same-day care depends on availability and the nature of your symptoms.

Can I request an appointment online?

Yes. Use the online enquiry page, then wait for the practice to confirm a time. For an urgent problem during opening hours, calling helps us understand your symptoms sooner.

What if the practice is closed?

We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. If treatment cannot wait until we reopen, seek an available dental service. Call 000 for breathing or swallowing difficulty, rapidly spreading swelling or another life-threatening problem.

Can a knocked-out baby tooth be put back?

No. Replanting a baby tooth may harm the adult tooth developing beneath it. Contact a dentist promptly so the child can be assessed.

Should I go to hospital for a dental emergency?

A dentist can assess most toothaches and tooth injuries. Seek emergency medical care for breathing or swallowing problems, swelling that is spreading towards the eye or neck, heavy bleeding that does not settle, or other serious symptoms.

What should I do if a filling or crown falls out?

Keep the restoration if you have it, avoid chewing on that side and contact the practice. The dentist needs to assess the remaining tooth before recommending a repair.

Will a broken tooth need an extraction?

Not necessarily. The dentist must assess the tooth and may recommend an X-ray. Treatment depends on the damage and whether the tooth can be restored.

How much does an emergency appointment cost?

Cost depends on the examination and treatment needed. Ask the team about appointment fees when you call. The dentist can explain further treatment and expected costs before you decide.