Contact your Five Dock emergency dentist if you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency.

Emergency Dentistry

Dental emergencies are usually inconvenient and stressful, but they don’t have to be when you have a trusted dental team to rely on. At St Anthony Dental, we make every effort to accommodate our emergency patients as soon as we can, even if it’s your first visit.

Our primary goal during an emergency visit is to help you find relief from your discomfort and get you back on the path to wellness as soon as possible. Dr Li provides same-day treatment whenever possible, as he can make many types of restorations in our in-house dental lab.

Emergency Dentistry at St Anthony Dental

Some of the tooth emergencies we are equipped to handle at our Five Dock dental surgery are:

Chipped or broken teeth
Broken or lost restorations
Toothaches or dental pain
Abscessed or infected teeth
Facial swelling or trauma
Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth

If you don’t see your condition listed here, call our team anyway. Our knowledgeable team members can assess your needs over the phone to help you determine if you need immediate attention and what the next best steps are for your smile.

Why Prompt Emergency Dental Care Is Important

There are several reasons why you shouldn’t wait to seek emergency dental care.

Stops Infection

A dental infection will not resolve on its own. Without treatment, it can spread to neighbouring teeth and other areas of the body.

Alleviates Pain

If your tooth is infected, your discomfort is likely to increase without treatment. Emergency treatment helps to eliminate pain.

Prevents Tooth Loss

Prompt emergency dental care can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dental emergencies can be stressful, so Dr Li aims to see you as quickly as possible and put you at ease from the moment you arrive.

During your emergency appointment, you can expect:

A quick assessment of your symptoms and pain levels
X-rays if needed to identify the underlying issue
A discussion of what's causing your discomfort
Immediate treatment to address pain or stop further damage
A clear explanation of any follow-up care required
Advice on managing symptoms at home if further treatment is needed later

Dental Emergencies at St Anthony Dental

Common dental emergencies include severe toothache, a knocked-out or chipped tooth, a lost filling or crown, and swelling or infection. Dr Li will focus first on relieving pain and stabilising the situation before working through the details of a longer-term treatment plan.

Some emergencies require same-day treatment, while others may need a follow-up appointment once the initial issue has settled. Dr Li will talk you through the reasoning behind this approach, so you understand what's happening and why.

If you're dealing with severe trauma, such as a knocked-out tooth, try to keep the tooth moist and contact us straight away, as prompt care can improve the chances of saving it.

Don't Wait to Contact Your Emergency Dentist in Five Dock

If you're experiencing a dental emergency, please call us as soon as possible on (02) 9055 5441. Our team will do everything we can to fit you in quickly and relieve your pain.

You Can Avoid Dental Emergencies

Did you know that some dental emergencies can be avoided when you’re proactive about visiting your dentist for your biannual cleans and exams?

For example, if Dr Li spots tooth decay during your routine exam, he can likely treat it with a simple dental filling. This stops the decay from progressing and protects your tooth. If the decay is not treated or diagnosed, it will progress further into the nerve and pulp of the tooth, where it may eventually cause a painful infection, which can result in an emergency.

Routine preventive cleans and exams protect your smile from common problems like tooth decay and gum disease, and your budget from unwanted expenses like emergency treatment.

Contact St Anthony Dental

Don’t hesitate to talk with our team on (02) 9055 5441 if you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency in Five Dock. We will do our best to fit you into our schedule as quickly as possible. We’re also happy to help you arrange a booking if it’s time for your next clean and exam.

Our Team

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Dr Jason Li BDSc Hons

Dr Jason Li (BDSc Hons) is the principal dentist and proud owner of St Anthony Dental. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Science with honours at the University of Queensland in 2024, before gaining valuable hands-on experience in Toowoomba, regional Queensland. In June 2026, Dr Li took over St Anthony Dental, bringing fresh energy and a genuine commitment to patient care to the practice.

Growing up with a father who is a GP, Dr Li always knew he wanted a career in healthcare—he just wanted to forge his own path. …

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