Emergency Dental Care in Yass & Murrumbateman

At Yass Valley Dental, we provide emergency dental appointments for toothache, broken teeth, swelling, dental trauma and other urgent dental problems at our Yass and Murrumbateman practices. We reserve time for emergencies each day, so contact us as early as possible and we’ll arrange the earliest available appointment. 
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What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe or persistent toothache
Knocked-out or dislodged tooth
Cracked, broken, or fractured tooth
Lost filling, crown, or bridge
Dental abscess or facial swelling
Bleeding from the mouth that won't stop
Broken denture or orthodontic appliance
Trauma to the mouth, jaw, or face

What to do in a dental emergency

Call us as soon as possible
Contact our Yass or Murrumbateman practice and tell us what has happened. We’ll assess how urgent the problem is and arrange the earliest available appointment.
Follow our advice until your appointment
Depending on the problem, our team may give you instructions on how to protect the tooth, manage bleeding or reduce the risk of further damage while you wait.
Come in for assessment and treatment
Your dentist will assess the problem, take X-rays where required and discuss the treatment needed to relieve symptoms and address the cause.

Call Us First

Phone our Yass or Murrumbateman practice as early in the day as possible. We'll assess the urgency, give you first-aid advice over the phone, and arrange the earliest available appointment.

Manage the Immediate Situation

We'll guide you on what to do while you wait — whether that's storing a knocked-out tooth in milk, rinsing with warm salty water, or applying gentle pressure to control bleeding.

Arrive for Your Appointment

Our team will be prepared for your arrival. We'll assess the problem, take any necessary X-rays, and discuss your treatment options clearly before proceeding.

Emergency Treatment

We address the immediate issue — whether that's relieving pain, treating infection, stabilising a broken tooth, or reimplanting a knocked-out tooth. Your comfort is our first priority.

Follow-up Care Plan

After emergency treatment, we'll outline any further steps needed to fully restore your tooth and prevent the problem from recurring.

First aid for common emergencies

Knocked-out Tooth

Handle the tooth only by the crown — not the root. If dirty, rinse gently with milk or saline. Try to reinsert it into the socket, or keep it in milk or between your cheek and gum. Get to us within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.

Cracked or Broken Tooth

Rinse with warm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling. Avoid very hot, cold, or hard foods, and call us to arrange an urgent assessment.

Abscess or Facial Swelling

A dental abscess is a serious infection requiring urgent treatment. If you experience significant facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, or a high fever, go to your nearest emergency department and call us immediately.

What our patients say

Our Google reviews reflect the trust and care we’ve built over the years.
I would truly recommend everyone go to Yass Valley Dental. Be very confident that you are in the hands of very caring, professional team. All staff working together for your best outcome under one roof. From receptionist to dental hygienist to Dentists. No need to go elsewhere for X-rays or more major dental surgery, Daniel and his great team will look after you.
Debbie H.
Been going to Yass Valley Dental for about two years now and can’t fault them. Doctors, nurses and receptionists are all amazing people. I had all four wisdom teeth removed by Dr Daniel and never felt a thing! Highly recommend.
Georgia P.
A big shout-out to Daniel for his outstanding work in removing my two wisdom teeth. He demonstrated great professionalism in handling anxious patients like me when it comes to dental work, making the extraction feel easy and seamless. Additionally, I would like to compliment the staff and nurses for their friendly and professional service.
Atieh A.
The staff at YVD are always friendly, professional & thorough. I have trusted them with mine & my families teeth for years & have always had the same excellent service.
Bronya H.
Dr Daniel saw me as an emergency patient today for a complex issue and completely solved it. He was so gentle I didn’t feel a thing. 10/10
Kirstin B.
The attention to detail and professionalism of the team at YVD is a credit to them. I recently had extensive dental work done the result was incredible in what seemed an easy no stress process. I had been putting it off for years and wish now I hadn't.
Sally T.
I can’t rate YVD highly enough. Professional, caring (I’m a complete sook), courteous, and so welcoming. Add affordable to the mix and you have the complete package. I regularly recommend YVD to friends and colleagues seeking top notch dental services.
Kate B.
My whole family has used Yass Valley Dental for several years now and they have always been very helpful and professional with excellent dentists and hygienists. They cater for all types of dental work and are very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them.
Naomi B.

Need Urgent Dental Care?

Experiencing tooth pain, a broken tooth or another dental emergency? Contact our team to discuss your symptoms and arrange an appointment.

Urgent dental care when you need it

Same-day appointments
We reserve appointment time each day for urgent dental problems, subject to availability.
Two practice locations
Emergency care is available through our Yass and Murrumbateman practices.
On-site diagnostic imaging
Dental imaging is available where needed to help assess the cause of pain or injury.
Follow-up care
Where further treatment is needed, we can plan the next steps after the immediate problem has been stabilised.

Payment options

For more comprehensive treatments, we offer several payment options including TLC, Zip, and AfterPay. Get in touch with us to discuss what suits you best.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Yass Valley Dental reserves time for urgent dental problems each day at its Yass and Murrumbateman practices. Same-day appointments are subject to availability, so patients should contact the practice as early as possible.
Dental emergencies can include severe toothache, broken or knocked-out teeth, facial swelling, dental abscesses, uncontrolled bleeding and trauma to the teeth, mouth or jaw. If you are unsure how urgent your problem is, contact the practice for advice.
If the practice is closed and the problem involves severe facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or significant facial trauma, seek urgent medical care. For other dental problems, contact Yass Valley Dental as soon as the practice reopens.
Yes. Yass Valley Dental provides emergency dental care for children as well as adults at its Yass and Murrumbateman practices.
Emergency appointments are available through Yass Valley Dental’s practices in Yass and Murrumbateman. Contact the nearest practice to check current availability.