Dental emergency · Broken tooth
Broken or chipped tooth? Call us early.
A broken tooth can range from a small chip to a crack that reaches the nerve. Even if it does not hurt, it is worth having it checked promptly. Call (03) 5278 2666 and we will arrange a time to see you.
Broken or chipped tooth
Call (03) 5278 2666
Emergency slots each day
Open six days
Life-threatening? Call 000
Norlane · Geelong · est. 1974
Broken or chipped tooth
Call (03) 5278 2666
Emergency slots each day
Open six days
Life-threatening? Call 000
Norlane · Geelong · est. 1974
Norlane · Geelong
One location since 1974
One location since 1974
Emergency · Norlane
Not every break hurts, but every break needs a check.
Teeth can break from biting something hard, a fall or knock, grinding, large old fillings, or decay that has weakened the tooth. A small chip may only need smoothing or a filling, while a larger break may need a crown or other treatment.
A crack that reaches the inner part of the tooth can let bacteria in, so prompt assessment helps protect the tooth.
Norlane Dental
One location since 1974
What to do now
First steps for a broken tooth.
These steps can help until you are seen. They are not a substitute for an examination.
N° 01
Rinse
Rinse gently
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area.
N° 02
Pieces
Keep any fragments
If a piece has broken off, keep it in a clean container of milk and bring it with you.
N° 03
Swelling
Cold compress
Hold a cold pack on the outside of your cheek to help with swelling.
N° 04
Pain
Pain relief
Over-the-counter pain relief may help. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist if unsure.
N° 05
Sharp edges
Protect your mouth
Cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum or dental wax to protect your tongue and cheek.
N° 06
Eating
Avoid the area
Chew on the other side, and avoid very hot, cold or hard foods.
Urgent symptoms
When to call 000 or go to hospital.
Call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department if you have swelling that affects your breathing, swallowing or eye, bleeding that will not stop, a suspected broken jaw, or a head injury. Outside our opening hours, seek care at your nearest emergency department for severe pain, swelling or trauma.
When you call us
What happens next.
01.
Call early
Call (03) 5278 2666 as early in the day as possible. We set aside emergency appointments each day, subject to availability.
02.
Tell us what happened
Our team asks a few questions to understand how urgent it is and what to do before you arrive.
03.
Assessment
Your dentist examines the area and takes X-rays if needed.
04.
Relief first
The first priority is to relieve pain and stabilise the problem. Options and costs are explained before treatment.
05.
Follow-up
If further treatment is needed, we plan it with you at a follow-up visit. See all dental emergencies.
Treatment options we may discuss.
Please note
The right treatment depends on how much of the tooth is affected, and is confirmed after an examination.
01.
Minor
Smoothing or bonding
Small chips can often be smoothed or repaired with tooth-coloured bonding.
Chipped or broken a tooth? Call (03) 5278 2666.
Broken tooth care in Norlane, Geelong
Call us on (03) 5278 2666.
We set aside emergency appointments each day during opening hours, subject to availability. For life-threatening symptoms, call 000.
Location
Norlane Dental Aesthetics & Implants
21-29 Princes Highway
Norlane VIC 3214
Direct line
(03) 5278 2666
Reception is happy to help with enquiries and appointments
Hours
Mon – Thu · 8:30am – 6:30pm
Fri · 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sat · 8:30am – 4:00pm
Parking
Ample free on-site parking
Easy access from the Princes Highway, Norlane