At Best St. Dental, we offer emergency dental care to restore your smile and oral health.

Emergency Dentistry

Dental emergencies often happen at the worst possible moment; perhaps you’re playing with your kids at the park, enjoying your holiday or getting ready for an important business meeting. When the unexpected happens, it can make you feel anxious, scared and unsure of what to do next.

Instead of facing this uncertainty alone, our experienced dental team is here to help alleviate your pain and provide prompt treatment, restoring your oral health. We’ll assist you in any way we can and work to get you feeling like yourself again.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

Certain dental issues don’t require immediate care, but if you’re ever unsure, we encourage you to call our dental clinic.

These are some of the most common dental emergencies we treat in our Wagga Wagga clinic:

Severe tooth pain that doesn’t subside
A knocked-out or loose tooth
Chipped, cracked or broken teeth
A dental abscess or swelling around a tooth
Soft tissue injuries to the cheek, mouth or gums
Lost or broken dental restorations
Bleeding that doesn’t stop
Jaw pain or trouble opening your mouth

A Trusted Emergency Dentist Matters

When you choose Best St. Dental for all your oral health needs, we’ll do our best to help you achieve optimal oral health and general wellness. Here are some of the ways you can benefit from emergency dental care:

Prompt Treatment

We’ll do our best to see you on the same day you call, and we can advise you on what to do before your appointment.

Knowledgeable Team

Our dental team knows how to keep you calm, alleviate your discomfort and address your oral health concerns.

Clear Communication

We strive to provide every patient with clear information about what to expect before, during and after treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dental emergencies can be stressful and painful, whether it’s a cracked tooth, sudden swelling or a throbbing toothache that keeps you up at night. At Best St. Dental, we understand that when something feels wrong, you need relief—fast. That’s why we offer prompt emergency care for patients in Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas.

If you’ve never had an emergency dental visit before, you might be unsure what to expect. Our team is here to make the experience as calm and comfortable as possible.

What to Expect During Your Visit

When you arrive for an emergency dental appointment, the first priority is to assess your situation and relieve your discomfort.

Here’s what usually happens:

A brief discussion of your symptoms and medical history
An examination of the affected area
X-rays, if needed, to identify the cause of pain or damage
Immediate pain relief (such as medication, numbing, or drainage)
Temporary or permanent treatment, depending on the issue

Common emergencies we treat include:

Severe toothaches
Knocked-out or cracked teeth
Broken fillings or crowns
Gum swelling or infections
Trauma from sports or accidents

We will explain your options clearly and may schedule follow-up care to complete any necessary treatment.

Need Urgent Dental Help?

Don’t wait in pain or risk the problem getting worse. If you or a loved one needs emergency dental care, contact Best St. Dental immediately. We keep time available for urgent appointments and will do our best to see you as quickly as possible.

Feel free to call our Wagga Wagga clinic today; we’re here when you need us most.

What to Do Before You Reach the Clinic

We urge you to contact us if you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency. However, there are some steps you can take before your emergency appointment that can make a significant difference.

Here are some tips on handling an emergency dental situation:

Severe pain and swelling — The best thing to do is take over-the-counter pain medication and place a cold compress on your cheek for 15 to 20-minute intervals. This can help numb the area and give you some relief, as well as reduce swelling.
Knocked-out tooth — Time is critical if your tooth gets completely knocked out. The sooner you reach our dental clinic, the better our chances are of saving your tooth. Without touching the tooth’s roots, try to reinsert it into the socket. If that doesn’t work, place it in a glass of milk or inside your cheek.
Broken tooth or filling — If you break your tooth or filling, rinse your mouth with warm salt water. This can help flush debris and food particles from your mouth, reducing the risk of infection. Also, it’s best to avoid chewing on that side of your mouth.
Soft tissue injury — When your gums are bleeding, or you’ve sustained an injury to your lips or cheek, try applying gentle pressure to the area until the bleeding stops. For uncontrollable bleeding, you may need to go to the nearest hospital for treatment.

Our Team

Meet More of Our Team

Dr Helen Powis BDS, M.R.A.C.D.S., MClinDent

Dentist

Helen is a farmer’s daughter, who came from rural Shropshire in the UK to live in Wagga in 2005. After graduating from Birmingham University, she has worked in a variety of practices and gained extensive ...

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Dr Amanda McCosker B.Dent.Sc

Dentist

Amanda has recently moved to Wagga Wagga from Southern Queensland. Amanda grew up in Stanthorpe, QLD, and after high school moved to Orange, NSW where she completed a Bachelor of Dental Science at Charles Sturt ...

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Emergency Dentistry Technology

Digital X-Rays and Sensors

When we need to capture detailed images of your teeth and jaw, these low-radiation sensors are a safe way to help us diagnose a wide range of dental concerns. They’re more environmentally friendly than traditional x-rays, and they minimise your exposure. We use digital x-rays for early diagnosis and customised treatment plans.

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Call Us for Emergency Dental Care in Wagga Wagga

For prompt emergency treatment, please reach out to the caring team at Best St. Dental. Whether your child sustains a mouth injury or a minor toothache has become unbearable, we’ll do our best to help you manage the situation with professional care.

To arrange an emergency visit to our dental clinic, feel free to call us on (02) 6921 5799.

Blogs

October 7, 2024

Broken Tooth Trauma

It can happen any time.

My daughter fainted and broke her front tooth⁠.

This was the photo she sent me when it happened.

Luckily, dental filling materials these days allow us to rebuild broken teeth so that they look as good as new without the need for cutting away healthy tooth structure.

This is especially important when the patient is young as we want that tooth to last as long as possible.

So far this year we have fixed the front teeth of several young people and adults that have had a bingle of one ...