Same-day appointments
Gentle and Compassionate Team
Sedation available for Anxious Patients
Range of Payment Plans Offered
Preferred Dentists for nib, smile.com.au and HCF
When an unexpected dental issue disrupts your day, having access to compassionate, same-day care is essential. If you have a dental emergency and live in or around Hervey Bay, call Viva Family Dental. We prioritise same-day emergency dental appointments, ensuring you receive prompt attention. We also guarantee same-day appointments when booked before midday, Monday to Friday.
Delaying treatment for a dental emergency can escalate pain or even risk your long-term oral health – especially when your dental issue makes eating, drinking, or even sleeping uncomfortable. Our team is here to ensure you get the care you need before it becomes a bigger issue. Let’s get you back to feeling like yourself again, and call us without delay.
A tooth that has been completely dislodged requires urgent care to attempt reattachment.
Tooth fractures that expose a nerve can result in intense pain and sensitivity, while also increasing your risk of infection.
If your toothache persists despite medication, it could indicate an underlying issue such as a cavity, infection, or nerve damage. Symptoms often include sharp or throbbing pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, and swelling.
A lost filling or crown can leave your tooth exposed, causing discomfort and increasing the risk of further damage.
A bacterial infection near the tooth root or gums can lead to a pus-filled abscess, causing intense pain, swelling, a bitter taste in the mouth, and sometimes a fever.
Ongoing bleeding, particularly after surgery, could indicate complications with healing or underlying clotting disorders. Our emergency dentists will assess any cuts, tears, or excessive bleeding in the gums, lips, or cheeks.
Often caused by an infection or abscess in the mouth, facial swelling can impact your jaw or gums, leading to pain, warmth, tenderness, and sometimes fever.
When in doubt, it’s always best to contact our Hervey Bay emergency dentists. Early intervention can prevent complications and ensure the best outcome for you.
Depending on the cause, treatment options may involve fillings, root canals, drainage, or other restorative procedures to alleviate discomfort and address the root problem.
We don’t want cost to stand in the way of your dental care, so we’ve got plenty of flexible payment options to make things easier. As a preferred provider for NIB, its subsidiaries, smile.com.au, and HCF, we’ll help you get the most out of your health insurance. Need a payment plan? Choose Denticare or Afterpay (for treatments up to $2,000), or ask about our in-house plans for more extensive treatments. We’ll work with you to find a solution that fits your budget, so you can focus on your smile – not the bill.
Our Hervey Bay clinic is equipped to help with urgent dental care, no matter how minor you might think it is. From severe toothaches to unexpected trauma, our advanced digital X-rays allow us to quickly pinpoint the problem, providing an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment to resolve your issue.
For particularly anxious patients, we offer oral sedation to relieve any discomfort.
In the rare instance that we can’t see you immediately, our team will assess your situation and suggest targeted tooth pain management over the phone until your appointment.
Apply simple first-aid steps to help manage discomfort until you receive dental care. Consider placing a cold compress on the cheek to help reduce swelling and rinsing with warm saltwater. Avoid chewing on the affected side and keep any knocked-out tooth moist in milk or saliva if possible. Contact Viva Family Dental promptly so your dental concern can be assessed and an appropriate appointment arranged. Here is a link for trauma incident walkthrough: https://iadt-dentaltrauma.org/app-menu/
We prioritise urgent cases and make every effort to accommodate same-day emergency appointments whenever availability allows. Our team understands that dental pain cannot wait, and we aim to assess and relieve discomfort promptly.
A severe toothache caused by infection or decay is one of the most common dental emergencies. If left untreated, it can progress rapidly, which is why early assessment and timely treatment are essential.
Maintaining consistent oral hygiene and attending regular dental check-ups can help identify potential issues. Using protective measures such as a custom mouthguard during sports may help reduce the risk of dental injuries. If you notice signs like persistent tooth pain, swelling, or sensitivity, seeking early advice from Viva Family Dental may help prevent the problem from progressing.
The cost depends on the extent of the damage and the treatment required, such as bonding, a filling, or a crown. After a thorough examination, a personalised treatment plan is provided so you understand the options and associated fees.
Yes, a severe toothache can indicate infection or nerve involvement and should be treated as a dental emergency. Prompt care helps relieve pain and prevents the condition from worsening.
If a tooth is severely infected and cannot be saved, the dentist may recommend removing it to stop the infection from spreading. At Viva Family Dental, same-day emergency appointments are provided whenever availability allows, enabling the dentist to assess the tooth and determine the most appropriate treatment on the day of your visit.
A cracked filling should be assessed promptly, as it can expose the underlying tooth and increase the risk of sensitivity or further damage. While it may not always cause immediate pain, seeking timely care helps prevent the issue from worsening.
