Metro South Health offers urgent dental care for eligible adults and children at our dental clinics throughout the region.
Dental issues that require urgent treatment include:
- bleeding in the mouth that will not stop
- swelling of the face from a tooth infection
- recent injury to the teeth.
Making an appointment
If you need urgent dental treatment, simply call our Oral Health Hub:
1300 300 850 Cost of a local call. Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate. Please check with your telephone service provider.
Our friendly staff will help you make an appointment at a time and location convenient to you. You can choose from a number of dental clinics throughout the region.
The Oral Health Hub is open Monday to Friday between the following hours:
- Monday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Tuesday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Wednesday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Thursday 7.30 am - 3.00 pm
- Friday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
After hours
If you require emergency treatment after hours, contact the emergency department at your local hospital or your private dentist.