Emergency Dentist Sunshine Coast
Urgent dental care in Alexandra Headland. Call (07) 5479 5522 for a same-day appointment where available.
When a toothache flares overnight, a tooth gets knocked out at Saturday sport, or a filling falls out and leaves a raw edge, you need an emergency dentist on the Sunshine Coast who can see you quickly. Currey & Jorgensen Dentistry in Alexandra Headland treats urgent dental problems for patients of all ages, and we set aside time each day for emergencies.
- Same-day emergency appointments where available (demand can affect availability, so call early)
- Central Alexandra Headland location between Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, with nearby parking
- Toothache, trauma, infections, broken teeth and lost fillings or crowns all treated on site
- All major health funds accepted with on-the-spot HICAPS claiming
- Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Call (07) 5479 5522 now for an urgent appointment | Currey & Jorgensen Dentistry, 1/130 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any injury, infection or condition affecting your teeth, gums or mouth that needs prompt attention to relieve pain or stop the problem getting worse. If you are unsure whether yours qualifies, call us and describe what is happening. Our reception team will tell you honestly whether you need to come in today or whether it can safely wait.
- Severe or persistent toothache, especially pain that wakes you at night
- A knocked-out, loosened or displaced tooth
- A chipped, cracked or broken tooth, particularly with a sharp edge or exposed nerve
- A dental abscess or swelling in the gum or face
- A lost filling or crown causing pain or sensitivity
- Bleeding from the mouth that will not settle
If you have facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a suspected broken jaw, or bleeding that cannot be controlled, call 000 or go straight to a hospital emergency department. For everything else dental, a dentist is the right first call, because hospital EDs generally do not have dentists on staff.f
How our emergency appointments work
Step 1: Call us on (07) 5479 5522
Phone as early in the day as you can and tell reception it is an emergency. We keep time in the daily schedule for urgent cases, though same-day appointments may not always be available in periods of high demand. Our team will also give you first aid advice for the wait, such as how to store a knocked-out tooth.
Step 2: We find the cause and relieve the pain
At your appointment, your dentist examines the area, takes an X-ray if needed, and focuses first on getting you comfortable. That might mean draining an infection, dressing an exposed nerve, splinting a loose tooth or smoothing a broken edge.
Step 3: We plan the permanent fix
Some emergencies are resolved in one visit. Others need follow-up, such as root canal treatment for an infected tooth or a crown for a badly broken one. Before you leave, you will know exactly what happened, what we did, and what comes next, including costs.
First aid while you wait to be seen
- Knocked-out adult tooth: handle it by the crown, not the root. If it is clean, try to place it back in the socket and bite gently on gauze. Otherwise keep it in milk and get to us fast; a tooth reimplanted within about 30 to 60 minutes has the best chance of surviving
- Knocked loose or displaced tooth: leave it in place and do not wiggle it or bite on it. If it is clearly out of line, ease it back toward its normal position with very light finger pressure, never force it, then keep it still and stick to soft foods until we can see you; a displaced tooth often needs splinting the same day
- Toothache: rinse with warm salt water, use paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the pack, and avoid placing aspirin against the gum
- Swelling: a cold compress on the outside of the cheek in 20-minute intervals
- Broken tooth: save any fragments in milk and avoid chewing on that side
- Lost crown: keep the crown safe and bring it with you; do not glue it back yourself
Healing and Aftercare
Most people feel back to normal within a week to ten days. The first 24 hours matter most: rest, keep your head elevated, use a cold pack on your cheek for swelling, and stick to soft foods like yoghurt, soup, and smoothies (no straws). Avoid smoking, alcohol, vigorous rinsing, and strenuous exercise for two to three days, as these can dislodge the blood clot and cause a painful dry socket.
From day two, gentle warm saltwater rinses help keep the area clean. Take any prescribed pain relief or antibiotics as directed, and call us if pain worsens after day three rather than improving. For the full details on what to do day by day, read our wisdom teeth after-care article.
Why Sunshine Coast patients choose CJ Dentistry for emergencies
Currey & Jorgensen Dentistry has cared for Sunshine Coast families from our Alexandra Headland practice for decades. Emergencies are treated by our own dentists, Dr Peter Jorgensen, Dr Michelle Pitt, Dr Andrew Robinson and Dr Fiona Campbell, with postgraduate training across oral surgery and implant dentistry, so most urgent problems are handled in-house rather than referred on.
The practice is wheelchair and pram accessible with step-free entry, there is a children’s play area in the waiting room, and we treat nervous patients gently and at their pace. We accept all major health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claiming, and interest-free payment plans are available through the National Dental Plan if an emergency turns into a larger treatment.
What does an emergency dental appointment cost?
Costs depend on what we find and what treatment you need on the day. An emergency examination with an X-ray is charged at our standard consultation fees, and we always explain the cost of any treatment before starting it. Health fund rebates are claimed on the spot, so you only pay the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a same-day emergency dental appointment on the Sunshine Coast?
Often, yes. We set aside time each day for emergencies at our Alexandra Headland practice, and calling early on (07) 5479 5522 gives you the best chance. In periods of high demand a same-day slot may not be available, in which case we will book you the earliest time we can and give you advice for managing until then.
My toothache settled down. Do I still need to come in?
Yes. Pain that fades has not necessarily healed. A dying nerve or a burst abscess can go quiet while the underlying infection continues to spread. Getting the tooth examined while the problem is small usually means simpler, cheaper treatment than waiting for the pain to return worse.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Pick it up by the crown, never the root. If it is clean, gently place it back into the socket and hold it there by biting on gauze or a clean cloth. If that is not possible, store it in milk, not water, and call us immediately. Reimplantation within 30 to 60 minutes gives the tooth its best chance. Baby teeth are the exception: do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in, but do bring your child in for a check.
Do you see children for dental emergencies?
Yes. We treat patients of all ages, and our team is experienced with children who arrive sore and frightened. The practice has a play area in the waiting room, and we take injuries to baby teeth seriously too, since trauma can affect the adult tooth developing underneath.
Should I go to the hospital or the dentist?
Go to a hospital emergency department for facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, a suspected jaw fracture, or bleeding that will not stop. For toothache, broken teeth, lost fillings, abscesses and knocked-out teeth, call a dentist. Hospital EDs can manage pain and infection but generally cannot provide dental treatment.
I am not a regular CJ Dentistry patient. Can you still see me?
Yes. New patients are welcome for emergency appointments. Bring your health fund card if you have one, a list of any medications you take, and any fragments of tooth or lost dental work. If you have had recent X-rays at another practice, we can request them, but we can also take our own on the day.
Who do I call for a dental emergency after hours on the Sunshine Coast?
Our practice is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, so call (07) 5479 5522 first thing and we will prioritise you. Outside those hours, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice on managing until we open. Call 000 or go straight to a hospital emergency department if you have swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, facial trauma or bleeding that will not stop.
In Pain Now
In pain now? Call Currey & Jorgensen Dentistry on (07) 5479 5522 or book online at cjdentistry.com.au/online-booking. 1/130 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Address: 1/130 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572
Phone: (07) 5479 5522
Email: reception@cjdentistry.com.au
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM