Tooth pain & sensitivity
- Toothache — aching, throbbing or pain when you bite often points to decay, a cracked tooth or an exposed nerve.
- Severe or worsening toothache — pain that keeps you up or comes with swelling needs prompt attention.
- Sensitive teeth — short, sharp pain with hot, cold or sweet foods.
- Jaw pain or TMJ — often linked to clenching or grinding.
Broken, chipped or knocked-out teeth
- Cracked tooth — may twinge when biting; early treatment can save the tooth.
- Dead or dying tooth — a tooth turning grey after a knock or deep decay, or pain that suddenly stopped.
- Broken or chipped tooth — from a small edge to a larger break.
- Knocked-out tooth — act fast: keep the tooth moist and call us straight away.
- Lost filling or lost crown — protect the tooth and book a repair.
Gums & infection
- Gum disease & bleeding gums — bleeding when brushing is the early sign; reversible when caught early.
- Dental abscess — swelling, a bad taste or facial swelling needs prompt care.
Wisdom teeth
- Impacted or aching wisdom teeth — pain at the back of the jaw, often in late teens and twenties.
Some problems can wait for a normal appointment; others should not. Our quick guide helps you decide: is it a dental emergency?
Worried about a symptom in your suburb?
We see families from across North Brisbane and the bayside. Find your local page on our dentist near me hub — Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Brighton, Deagon, Boondall, Taigum, Bracken Ridge, Fitzgibbon, and Margate, Clontarf and Woody Point on the Redcliffe side.
How urgent is my symptom?
As a rough guide:
- Get seen promptly — severe or worsening pain, facial swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or a knocked-out adult tooth. Phone us on (07) 3269 6252.
- Book soon — a chip, a lost filling, ongoing sensitivity, or bleeding gums that are not settling.
- Routine — a check-up if it has simply been a while, or mild niggles you would like looked at.
When you are not sure, it is always fine to call and ask — we would rather point you in the right direction than have you worrying at home.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my tooth problem is an emergency?
If you have severe pain, swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or a knocked-out tooth, phone us straight away on (07) 3269 6252. Our "is it an emergency?" guide walks through the common signs.
Can you see me if I am in pain today?
We keep urgent appointments available each day and prioritise by need. Call and we will find you the earliest suitable time.
Do you take my health fund?
We have HICAPS on-site for all major Australian funds, with preferred-provider arrangements for HCF, CBHS, nib, HIF and Smile.com.au.
I have not been to a dentist in years — is that a problem?
Not at all. Many of our patients come in after a long gap. We will do a thorough check, explain what we find, and there is no obligation to proceed with treatment.
In pain or unsure about a symptom? We hold urgent appointments daily and triage by need.