A dental emergency can occur at the most inconvenient of times! It could be a sudden pain, a dental accident, or a tooth breaking mid-chew. Fortunately, Be Dental is here to assist with your Gold Coast emergency dentist needs. Our team of empathetic dentists provide prompt treatment solutions to prevent further damage, relieve pain, and bring your smile back.
Delaying treatment when a dental emergency occurs can often lead to bigger problems, so it’s important to get any emergencies looked at quickly. At Be Dental, same-day appointments are available so you can be seen and treated without delay.
Be Dental offers same day dentist appointments for your emergency dental care needs. Each day we keep a handful of appointment slots free to accommodate those that need Gold Coast emergency dentist services. If you have a dental emergency, contact our friendly team as soon as you’re able and we’ll do our best to get you booked in and seen to as quickly as possible.
Some dental needs shouldn’t be left for when your routine appointment rolls around. Here are some common reasons why patients might seek out a Gold Coast emergency dentist:
A tooth might crack or break if you bite down on something hard, get a sports injury, or otherwise have an accident. You may be tempted to leave a small crack when it happens, but sadly, these can worsen if left untreated. Emergency dental care for a cracked or broken tooth works to stabilise the affected tooth, prevent infection or further fracturing, and also reduce pain for the patient.
Toothaches can be incredibly distracting and make it hard to focus on anything else. They’re also a very common dental emergency. A toothache may indicate infection, decay, or nerve damage, so it’s important to get it seen to. Our emergency dentists will treat your toothache by focusing on the cause of the pain, administering pain relief, and completing any restoration work the tooth may require.
A tooth being knocked out is a real dental emergency that can have big consequences if not addressed. Luckily, by acting fast, you can significantly improve your chances of saving the tooth. When a tooth is knocked out, book an emergency dental appointment with Be Dental and we’ll do our best to help. Our experienced Gold Coast dentists will assess the damage, and if possible, reposition and stabilise the tooth in your mouth.
There are a few signs that might indicate there’s a dental infection or abscess in your mouth. These can include fever, pus, swelling, and intense pain. It’s important to treat these conditions urgently, as if ignored they can spread and cause larger problems. Our emergency dental experts are highly-knowledgeable about infection and abscess treatment, and will work to relieve your pain and safely address the issue.
If one of your teeth has become weakened, fractured, or otherwise badly damaged, a same day dental crown may help to quickly restore strength and function. Be Dental can do CEREC same day dental crowns, with the procedure taking between 80-100 minutes (including a 40-minute break in the middle where you can do your shopping!). An emergency dental crown will allow you to get your smile back without a long wait.
A lost crown or filling can mean the exposed tooth underneath becomes sensitive and vulnerable to damage. If you’ve lost a crown or filling, you’ll want to book an emergency dental appointment as soon as possible. Our team of dentists will use their expertise to remedy the situation by restoring the tooth’s protection, preventing further complications that may arise from delaying treatment.
Don’t let financial concerns stop you from getting the urgent dental treatment you need. Be Dental is a dentist with payment plans, offering a number of flexible options for those that are unable to or don’t wish to pay upfront.
With Zip Pay dental payment plans, patients can make purchases up to $1000. These purchases are then paid back in interest-free payments weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. There’s a monthly fee for accounts with an outstanding balance, and payments start as low as $40 per month.
Afterpay Plus offers eligible patients the option of breaking their emergency dental costs into manageable instalments. With Afterpay Plus your Gold Coast dental treatments can be paid for in 4 interest-free payments across a 6-week timeframe, providing payment flexibility.
For emergency dentist appointments, we recommend giving us a call as soon as possible. This way, our team can talk to you about your concerns and find a time that suits your needs, quickly. Where possible, calling early in the morning is recommended, as emergency dental spots can fill up throughout the day. Alternatively, you can book an appointment online through our booking form.
Some patients may be eligible to access their super for dental work under the ATO’s Compassionate Release of Superannuation (CRS) scheme. This scheme allows qualifying patients to access their superannuation for a number of dental needs, including oral surgery, restorative treatment, infection and abscess treatment, root canal treatment, dental implants, replacement of missing teeth, and more. If you have emergency dental care needs, have a chat with us today to learn more about options relating to accessing super for dental work.
Don’t wait if you’re experiencing a dental emergency. Contact our Gold Coast emergency dentists to arrange your urgent care and get the treatment you need.
Alex was born and raised in Brisbane and permanently relocated to the Gold Coast in 2012. Alex graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009 with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Since then she worked as an Oral Health Therapist in both general and orthodontic practices, before joining the Be Dental team in January 2015.
Alex aims to assist patients in achieving optimum oral health through prevention of dental disease. Alex is able to restore teeth, apply fissure sealants and remove baby teeth when necessary in children up to seventeen years of age.
When Alex isn’t at work, you’ll probably find her watching AFL or at the Gabba barracking for her beloved Brisbane Lions! Her other interests include craft and attempting to find the joy of cooking.
Dr Chris Waters graduated from the University of Queensland in 2002 with first class honours. Since then, he has been constantly attending professional development courses and has also obtained his Master of Clinical Dentistry in Dental Implants from Griffith University in 2013.
He has now had 15 years experience in private practice in the one location at Arundel.
This has allowed him to learn exactly what treatments work and what doesn’t when it comes to teeth. Experience, confidence, clear communication and clinical excellence means that Dr Waters will stand by his treatments and guarantee you get what you pay for.
He prides himself on being an ethical decision maker and an honest, caring person.
Chris is married to his wife Kelly, and together they have 2 small children and one large Rottweiler which keep him very busy in the “down” times. When he is not at work, he is usually running, or fishing and sometimes still surfing if he is lucky.
Dr Stuart Craig grew up in central Queensland and completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery studies 2013 as part of the inaugural graduation class from James Cook University in Cairns. After moving back from home to Rockhampton for a year and then spending a few years in Townsville he and his wife Susan moved to the Gold Coast in 2016.
Stuart has 7 years experience as a Dentist and completed countless hours of professional development including Invisalign, relative analgesia sedation and completing 12 month residency with renowned specialist prosthodontist Dr Tony Rotondo in 2015.
Stuart is passionate for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and prides himself on his understanding and clinical care for patients concerns. It is very important to Stuart’s philosophy to have a long lasting relationship with his patients.
Outside dentistry Stuart can be found most weekends on the Golf course or tending to his garden and enjoying the best of the Gold Coast lifestyle.
