
Emergency Dental Treatment

Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly and often require prompt attention to relieve pain, prevent further damage, and protect your oral health. At Derwent Valley Dental, we aim to provide urgent dental care for patients experiencing dental emergencies.
Common dental emergencies include severe toothache, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, dental infections, swelling, and trauma to the teeth or gums.
Our experienced team will assess your condition, provide pain relief where possible, and recommend the most appropriate treatment to address the problem. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, we encourage you to contact our practice as soon as possible so we can arrange an appointment and provide the care you need.
After-Hours Dental Emergencies
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 000 immediately.
For urgent dental pain, swelling, or dental trauma when our surgery is closed:
Call Derwent Valley Dental on (03) 6261 2157 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you may contact:
Royal Hobart Hospital – Emergency Department (03) 6166 8308
Healthdirect 24/7 Nurse Advice Line
