Dental emergency
In pain right now? Let’s fix that today.
We keep same-day emergency slots — and we answer the phone.
What counts as a dental emergency?
- Severe toothache
- Knocked-out or broken tooth
- Swelling
- An abscess
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- A crown or filling that’s come off
What happens when you call?
We ask three quick questions, book you into today’s emergency slot, and tell you exactly what it will cost before you arrive.
What should you do while you’re on your way?
- Keep a knocked-out tooth in milk
- Cold compress for swelling
- Don’t put aspirin on the gum
Then head for AIM Healthcare Centre in Malanshof, Randburg — call as you travel and we’ll tell you exactly when to come.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
We answer the phone and keep same-day slots during practice hours. After hours, WhatsApp “SORE TOOTH” anyway — we’ll phone you back in practice hours. For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go straight to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Is a knocked-out adult tooth really an emergency?
Yes — one of the most urgent. The sooner a knocked-out adult tooth is seen, ideally within the hour, the better its chances. Keep it in milk, don’t scrub it, and call us on the way.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
You’ll know before you arrive. When you call, we ask three quick questions, book you into today’s emergency slot, and tell you exactly what it will cost — we work at medical aid rates and we quote before we treat, so there are no surprises at the desk.
Can I WhatsApp instead of calling?
Yes. WhatsApp “SORE TOOTH” and we’ll phone you back within minutes in practice hours. Calling is still the fastest way into today’s emergency slot, but either way a real person answers, books you in and tells you the cost before you arrive.
Can’t call? WhatsApp “SORE TOOTH” to 065 644 6932 and we’ll phone you back within minutes in practice hours.