Emergency Dental Care in South Perth

Dealing with sudden dental pain, a knocked-out tooth, or swelling that won’t settle? Mends Street Dental provides emergency dental care from our long-established practice at 27 Mends Street, South Pert just across the Swan River from the Perth CBD and we aim to see urgent problems as promptly as our schedule allows. For patients across South Perth and Kensington dealing with a dental emergency, getting the right care quickly can make a real difference to how the situation resolves. Knowing there’s a local team you can call also takes some of the panic out of an already stressful moment.

If you are experiencing a serious medical emergency severe uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or significant facial trauma call 000 or attend your nearest hospital emergency department immediately.

Emergency dental care and why it matters

Emergency dental care addresses urgent oral health problems that can’t wait for a routine check-up. Severe pain, dental injuries or swelling need prompt attention to help prevent further damage and restore comfort. At Mends Street Dental, we do our best to fit genuine emergencies into the day’s schedule so they can be assessed and treated as quickly as possible. Timely care can help preserve a tooth and may reduce the need for more involved treatment later, which is why we encourage patients not to delay when something feels seriously wrong.

Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time, and knowing where to turn can make a stressful situation feel more manageable. Having a local practice that can prioritise urgent cases means you’re not left waiting unnecessarily for pain relief or assessment when something goes wrong.

Common dental emergencies we treat in South Perth

Severe tooth pain — assessment and relief for pain caused by decay, infection or abscess, which in some cases may require root canal treatment or referral to save the tooth

Knocked-out teeth — prompt care aimed at giving the best possible chance of saving a tooth knocked out through injury

Broken or cracked teeth — timely repair, which may involve a filling, crown or other restoration to help restore function and appearance

Swelling and infection — treatment for abscesses and gum infection to help relieve pain and manage the underlying problem

Each of these can worsen if left untreated, which is part of why acting quickly matters. Even when something seems minor at first a small chip or mild sensitivity it’s worth booking an assessment promptly rather than waiting to see whether it settles on its own.

Why choose Mends Street Dental for emergency care in South Perth

Mends Street Dental is a long-established South Perth practice with an experienced, multidisciplinary team and a reputation built largely on patient referrals and long-term relationships. We care for individuals and families of all ages, so we see urgent issues in both adults and children from a tooth knocked out during sport to a sudden toothache. Our team brings experience across general and restorative dentistry to stabilising urgent problems, and where a case calls for more involved treatment such as surgical extraction or specialist oral surgery we can arrange the appropriate specialist referral. Throughout, we maintain high sterilisation and infection control standards.

For patients who feel anxious in urgent situations, that gentle, patient centred approach matters Dr Robyn Whitelaw (BDS Hons, Glasgow), for example, has a particular interest in supporting nervous patients.

Our opening hours give some flexibility for being seen promptly: we’re open until 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and on Saturday mornings from 8am to 1pm, alongside standard weekday hours. We’re open Monday to Saturday and closed Sundays so if a problem arises when we’re closed, call us as soon as we reopen, and in the meantime follow the 000 / hospital guidance above for anything serious.

Throughout, our priority is getting you out of pain and stabilising the situation, with any longer-term treatment planned once the immediate problem is addressed so you’re not asked to decide everything on the spot.

Helping you protect your smile

Our team provides care built around your individual situation, discussed with you directly as part of your assessment and treatment. Whatever the cause of your emergency, our focus is on getting you comfortable again as safely and promptly as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions