Emergency Dentist in Rockhampton, QLD
In pain? Broken a tooth? We hold emergency appointments Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Call as early as you can and tell reception it’s an emergency. We’ll get you in with a dentist the same day wherever we can. New patients welcome.
Swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, spreading to your eye or neck, or bleeding that won't stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure?
Part of the Rockhampton community since 1995.
Dilleen Dental is a QIP-accredited dental practice located in South Rockhampton.
Our welcoming team of dentists and support staff is here to provide you with the best dental care possible. We care for the dental needs of the whole family and are always happy to welcome new patients.
What we treat as an emergency
- Toothache that’s severe, keeps you awake or hasn’t settled with over-the-counter pain relief.
- Knocked-out tooth. Time matters. Follow the steps above and call straight away.
- Broken, cracked or chipped teeth, especially with pain, sensitivity or a sharp edge cutting your tongue or cheek.
- Lost fillings or crowns.
- Dental abscess or facial swelling. An abscess is an infection and won’t clear on its own.
- Wisdom tooth pain and infected gums around a wisdom tooth.
- Injuries to the lips, gums or tongue from a fall or sporting knock.
- Problems after treatment, such as bleeding or pain after an extraction.
What happens at your emergency appointment
We find the cause
Your dentist examines the area and takes any X-rays needed so the problem is diagnosed properly on the first visit.
We get you out of pain
The first goal is relief. That may mean a temporary filling, smoothing a sharp edge, draining an abscess, starting root canal treatment or, if the tooth can’t be saved, an extraction.
You get a clear plan and a written estimate
We explain the options and costs before anything further is done. Some problems are fully sorted in one visit. Others need a follow-up for a crown or other permanent repair.
Common emergencies and how we treat them
Exam and X-ray to find the cause. Relief may be a filling, a sedative dressing, draining an abscess, starting root canal treatment or an extraction.
Reposition and splint the tooth if it's viable. Follow-up over the next weeks to check the nerve.
Smooth the edge, bond composite to rebuild it, or plan a crown if the break is large. Check the nerve isn't exposed.
Replace the filling or recement the crown if it's intact. Bring the crown with you if you have it.
Drain the infection, treat the tooth or gum causing it, and prescribe antibiotics where indicated.
Clean the area, treat the gum infection, and plan removal if the tooth is impacted or the problem keeps coming back.
After hours, weekends and public holidays
We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.
Our dentists, Dr Priyanka Rathi, Dr Ryan Chen, Dr Chris Xu, Dr Hitesh Rathi, will find the cause, get you comfortable and give you a clear plan with a written estimate before anything further is done.
- Swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a facial injury: call 000 or go to Rockhampton Hospital emergency department.
- Toothache or a broken tooth that can wait until morning: use the first-aid steps above, take your usual pain relief, and call us at 8:00 am on the next weekday.
- A knocked-out adult tooth on a weekend: keep it in milk and get to a hospital emergency department. The sooner it's replanted, the better the chance of saving it.
Emergency dental costs and health funds
You’ll be told the cost of the emergency examination when you book, and given a written estimate before any further treatment. All health funds are welcome and HICAPS lets you claim on the spot and pay only the gap. Eligible children are bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and DVA card holders are bulk billed. Payment is due on the day by EFTPOS or card.
Emergency care for children
Kids knock teeth on playgrounds, bikes and the footy field. Children are seen for emergencies the same day where possible, and eligible children are bulk billed under CDBS. A knocked-out baby tooth should not be put back in. Keep it and bring your child in so we can check the adult tooth underneath. A knocked-out adult tooth in a child is treated the same way as in an adult: keep it moist, get here fast.
Away from home with a dental problem?
You don’t need to be a regular patient. If you’re in the area for work, visiting family or passing through and something goes wrong with your teeth, call Dilleen Dental. We’ll treat the problem, give you a written record of what was done, and hand you back to your usual dentist for any follow-up.
Why Dilleen Dental in an emergency
- Caring for South Rockhampton families since 1995
- A QIP-accredited practice, committed to safety, consistency and quality care
- Emergency time held Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
- Calm, clear explanations and a written estimate before treatment
Preventing the next emergency
Most dental emergencies have a warning sign that was ignored: a twinge on cold drinks, a filling that felt rough, a tooth that had been aching on and off. A regular check-up catches most of these before they become a Friday night problem. If you’ve had one emergency, book the check-up while you’re here. New patients can take up our $199 check-up and clean.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Call for an emergency appointment
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Emergency time is given to the first callers each day.
Do I need to be an existing patient to get an emergency appointment?
No. Emergency appointments are open to new and existing patients.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe or persistent toothache, a knocked-out or loosened tooth, a broken tooth with pain or a sharp edge, a lost crown or filling, facial swelling, an abscess, or bleeding that won't stop. If you're not sure, call and we'll tell you how urgent it is.
What if it's the weekend or after 5pm?
We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. If you have facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a serious injury outside those hours, call 000 or go to Rockhampton Hospital emergency department. For anything else, call us on (07) 4922 3039 first thing the next weekday morning.
How much does an emergency appointment cost?
You'll be told the cost of the emergency examination when you book, and given a written estimate before any further treatment. HICAPS is available so you can claim on the spot with your health fund. Eligible children and DVA card holders are bulk billed.
Will you pull the tooth out on the day?
Only if it's the right treatment and you agree to it. Our first job is to get you out of pain and explain the options. Many teeth that hurt badly can be saved.
Can you see children for emergencies?
Yes. Children are seen for emergencies the same day where possible, and eligible children are bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Do you take walk-ins?
Please call first. Emergency time is held each day and given to callers, so calling early gives you the best chance of a same-day appointment.