Dental emergency
Toothache? Let’s get you help.
Call or WhatsApp reception to check urgent appointment availability.
Reception hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30 · Sat 08:30–13:00. After-hours messages are answered when the practice reopens. Your appointment is confirmed by reception.
Trouble breathing or swallowing, serious face or jaw injury, or heavy bleeding that will not stop? Seek hospital emergency care now. Do not wait for a WhatsApp reply.
AIM Healthcare Centre, 2 Hans Schoeman St, Malanshof, Randburg, 2194Directions & parkingConfirm your appointment with reception before travelling.
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?
Reception asks what is happening, checks availability and confirms your appointment time. Ask about fees and medical aid before your visit.
What should you do while you’re on your way?
- Keep a knocked-out adult tooth in milk; never reinsert a baby tooth
- Cold compress for swelling
- Don’t put aspirin on the gum
Call reception at AIM Healthcare Centre in Malanshof, Randburg to confirm availability and when to come.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
After hours, messages wait until reopening. If care cannot wait, contact an available dentist. Eye or neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, serious injury or bleeding that will not stop: go to a hospital emergency department now; do not wait for our reply.
Is a knocked-out adult tooth really an emergency?
Yes. Seek urgent dental care immediately; do not wait for the practice to reopen. Hold the adult tooth by the crown, keep it in milk and avoid scrubbing the root. Never reinsert a baby tooth.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
Fees depend on the assessment and treatment you need. Ask reception about consultation fees, payment options and your medical aid details before your visit.
Can I WhatsApp instead of calling?
Yes. WhatsApp reception to ask about availability. For an urgent enquiry during practice hours, call reception directly. Your appointment is booked when reception confirms a date and time.
Can’t call? WhatsApp “SORE TOOTH” to 065 644 6932 and reception will respond during practice hours.