INFORMATION & GUIDANCE
Dental Emergencies
Know when to seek prompt dental assessment and what details to share when calling.
PRACTICAL STEPS
What you should know
01
Recognize when to act
Significant dental pain, swelling, fever, injury or bleeding may require urgent professional assessment.
02
Contact the right service
Call a qualified dental provider for advice; do not assume a directory page indicates current availability.
03
Get emergency medical help
Trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling, or serious trauma requires immediate emergency medical care.
Information is for general education and should not replace advice from a qualified dental professional.