Emergency Dental Care

Find urgent dental treatment across New Zealand

Dental Emergency?

Don't wait - severe tooth pain, knocked-out teeth, and infections need immediate care. Find an emergency dentist now.

Common Dental Emergencies

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    Severe Toothache - Unbearable pain that won't respond to painkillers
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    Knocked-Out Tooth - Can be saved if treated within 1-2 hours
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    Broken/Cracked Tooth - Causing pain or sharp edges
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    Lost Filling or Crown - Leaving tooth exposed and sensitive
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    Abscess or Swelling - Infection that can spread
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    Broken Jaw - Requires immediate medical attention
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    Bleeding - That won't stop after 10 minutes

What to Do Before You Arrive

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    Knocked-out tooth: Keep it moist in milk or saliva, don't touch the root
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    Toothache: Rinse with warm salt water, use cold compress on face
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    Broken tooth: Save any pieces, rinse mouth with warm water
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    Lost filling: Use sugar-free gum as temporary filling

Find Emergency Dentists

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Emergency Dental Costs

After-hours and emergency appointments typically cost more:

  • • Emergency consultation: $150-$300
  • • Emergency extraction: $250-$500
  • • Temporary filling: $100-$200
  • • Re-cementing crown: $80-$150

Call ahead to confirm costs and availability.