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Handling a Dental Emergency in Norman Park: What to Do Before You See a Dentist

Toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling or a lost filling can strike at the worst time. Here’s how to stabilise the problem at home — and how to reach our same-day emergency dentist near Norman Park.

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EasyCare Family Dental • Suite 103/33 Lytton Road, East Brisbane QLD 4169 • After-hours: 0478 000 333

Toothache emergency near Norman Park – EasyCare Family Dental
Same-day emergency appointments near Norman Park with clear, itemised pricing.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

  • Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth — needs rapid care for the best chance of saving it
  • Severe toothache or sensitivity that keeps you awake
  • Facial swelling, gum abscess or spreading infection
  • Broken/chipped tooth, lost filling or lost crown/veneer
  • Dental trauma from sport or accidents
  • Persistent bleeding after injury or extraction

For detailed options and pricing, see our Emergency Dentist – Norman Park page.

Severe toothache and first-aid steps before the dentist
Some simple first-aid steps can reduce pain and improve outcomes.

First-Aid: What To Do Right Now

Knocked-Out Adult Tooth (Avulsion)

  • Hold the tooth by the crown (top), not the root.
  • If dirty, briefly rinse with milk or saline. Do not scrub.
  • If possible, gently re-insert and bite on gauze.
  • If you can’t re-insert, keep it in cold milk or inside the cheek (if conscious and safe).
  • Come in immediately — time is critical.

Broken Tooth / Lost Filling or Crown

  • Rinse gently; keep any fragments.
  • Cover sharp edges with orthodontic wax or sugar-free gum.
  • For a lost crown, you can use temporary dental cement from the pharmacy to place it back until your visit.
  • Avoid hard/chewy foods on that side.

Severe Toothache / Infection

  • Use cold compresses for swelling.
  • Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed (avoid placing aspirin on the gum).
  • Rinse with warm salt water.
  • If you have fever, spreading swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing — see “Go to Hospital” below.

Soft Tissue Injuries

  • Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze for 10–15 minutes.
  • Cold compress outside the mouth to limit swelling.
  • If bleeding won’t stop or the wound is deep, head to hospital.
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When to Go Straight to Hospital

  • Rapidly spreading facial swelling or fever
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Uncontrolled bleeding after injury/extraction
  • Significant facial trauma or suspected jaw fracture
Seek urgent care at the nearest hospital emergency department.

Same-Day & After-Hours Emergency Care

We hold same-day priority slots for urgent cases and provide stabilisation (temporary fillings, re-cementing crowns, medicated dressings) with a written, itemised plan for follow-up care.

How to reach us:

EasyCare Family Dental — Suite 103/33 Lytton Road, East Brisbane QLD 4169 (above IGA, free on-site parking).

Prevention Tips

  • Wear a custom mouthguard for contact sports.
  • Avoid cracking hard foods (ice, unpitted olives, bones).
  • Fix small chips and fillings early to prevent breakages.
  • Routine check-ups and cleans keep issues small and painless.

Learn more about urgent care on our Emergency Dentist – Norman Park page.

Serving Norman Park & Surrounds

Norman Park Kangaroo Point Woolloongabba East Brisbane Brisbane CBD

Need an Emergency Dentist Near Norman Park?

We’re minutes away with easy parking on Lytton Rd. Book online or call — and if you’re unsure, our team will guide you on the safest next step.

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