Dental emergencies.Same-day care.
Get fast, professional help in Rockhampton.
- Same-day appointments
- Experienced dental team
- All treatment options on site
After hours? Here's exactly what happens
Weekdays after 5pm, weekends and public holidays.
Ring the dentist, not a message service
You talk to the dentist. Together you decide whether it can safely wait until morning, or whether the practice should be opened for you tonight.
The cost, before anyone comes in
An after-hours call-out fee applies on top of treatment, and public holiday rates apply on public holidays. The dentist tells you the amount on the phone, and nobody is called in until you've agreed to it.
After 8pm, or if it can wait
Most dental pain holds overnight with over-the-counter pain relief taken as directed on the packet. Leave your details and reception will ring you first thing. An after-hours GP can help with pain relief or a prescription.
Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that will not stop: call 000 or go to Rockhampton Hospital emergency department.
Have reception ring me first thingCommon dental emergencies we treat
- Severe toothache
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Swelling or infection
- Knocked-out teeth
- Wisdom tooth pain
- Problem with crowns, bridges or dentures
What to do now
Simple steps while you’re waiting to see us.
Step 1: Manage pain
Use simple pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if suitable.
Step 2: Keep it clean
Gently rinse with warm salt water.
Step 3: Avoid triggers
Avoid very hot, cold, sweet or hard foods.
Step 4: Call us
Book a same-day appointment on (07) 4923 7350.
Why choose A2ZDental for emergency care?
- Same-day appointments for urgent cases
- Experienced team and modern technology
- All treatment options on site (including sedation and GA)
- Transparent fees and flexible payment options
- Trusted by Central Queensland families since 2005
Need help now?
Ask me anything about dental emergencies, what to do, or booking an appointment.
Ready to get out of pain?
Call us now or book an emergency appointment online.
Questions about emergency dentist
Clear answers to the questions our patients ask most.
How much is an after-hours dentist in Rockhampton?
During business hours there is no call-out fee. Outside them an attendance fee applies in addition to the cost of treatment, because attending means recalling a dentist and an assistant outside their rostered hours under award conditions, and it is payable before the team is called in. Ring the practice and reception will tell you what applies tonight.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment?
Same-day appointments can often be arranged for urgent problems such as severe toothache or a broken tooth. Ring the practice and we will triage over the phone.
Will dental pain last all night?
Most dental pain holds overnight with over-the-counter relief taken as directed on the packet. Waiting until morning costs you nothing and is what we recommend for the majority of problems. Pain that is stopping you sleeping is worth ringing about.
Should I go to the hospital or a GP for a dental infection?
Where the problem is infection rather than a broken tooth, a GP or an after-hours medical service can assess you and prescribe if that is appropriate — usually quicker and less costly than calling a dental team in overnight. Facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding needs Rockhampton Base Hospital emergency department.
Should I go to the hospital or the dentist?
Difficulty breathing, swelling closing the throat, uncontrolled bleeding or facial trauma is a medical emergency — call 000 or go to Rockhampton Base Hospital emergency department. A broken tooth, lost filling or manageable pain is dental and will usually keep until morning.
Can I just wait until morning?
Usually yes, and it costs you nothing. Pain that is manageable with over-the-counter relief taken as directed will normally hold overnight, and we will see you first thing. Pain that is stopping you sleeping, or a tooth knocked out, is worth ringing about.
Can I get an emergency appointment the same day?
We can generally deal with emergencies during the working day. Ring us and we will fit you in, with no call-out fee.
What happens when I ring the after-hours number?
You speak to a dentist, not a message service. They will talk through what is happening and work out with you whether it can safely wait until morning, or whether the team should be called in. Most things can wait, and waiting costs you nothing.
A2ZDental Rockhampton - Emergency Dentist
Clinical Lead: Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng)
Conveniently located at 36 Macaree Street in Berserker, welcoming patients from all across Rockhampton, Gracemere, and the Capricorn Coast with gentle family and emergency dentistry.
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