Gordon Dental understands that accidents are all too common (and all too easy). This is why we serve as the premier emergency dentist in the North Shore, including Gordon, St. Ives, and Lindfield, connecting our patients to the services they need precisely when they need them.
Our experienced dental team, Dr. John Kupferman, Dr. Stephen Choi, and Dr. Laurence McCarthy, provide prompt emergency dental treatment, along with composite fillings, orthodontic aligners, and a full range of general dental services. We hope you don’t need an emergency dentist anytime soon, but if you do, we’re here for you!
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We keep our clinic open with flexible hours to ensure urgent dental care is accessible:
If you need emergency dental treatment outside of these hours, call us, and we will advise you on the best steps to take and provide guidance until you can be seen.
Our highly qualified emergency dentists at Gordon Dental draw on extensive clinical experience and advanced training to provide professional, timely treatment for a comprehensive range of dental emergencies, including:

Tooth pain can be a sign of decay, infection, or a cracked tooth. Our dentists will diagnose the cause of your pain and provide treatment such as fillings, root canal therapy, or extraction if necessary.

A lost filling or crown can expose the tooth and cause pain or infection. Our North Shore emergency dentists provide immediate replacement or repair to protect the tooth and prevent further damage.
For other emergency issues, such as tooth replacement, we offer fast assessment and treatment to restore your tooth and prevent further damage or infection.
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, here are a few quick steps you can take while you arrange urgent care or wait to be seen:
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about emergency dental care. This section is designed to help you understand what to do in a dental emergency and when to seek prompt treatment. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us—we’re always happy to help.
A dental emergency includes severe tooth pain, swelling, infection, trauma to the mouth, knocked-out or broken teeth, and lost crowns or fillings that cause discomfort or risk further damage.
You should seek dental care as soon as possible if you experience pain, swelling, bleeding, or injury. Prompt treatment helps relieve discomfort and can improve the outcome.
Many dental insurance plans cover emergency treatment. Our team can assist you in understanding your policy and available options.
A dental abscess requires timely treatment to prevent the infection from spreading. Treatment may include relieving pressure, prescribing medication, and planning further care.
Yes. Our experienced family dentists provide emergency dental care for both children and adults.
Keep the area clean, avoid chewing on the affected side, and contact the emergency dentists at Gordon Dental as soon as possible for urgent treatment.
In many cases, broken or chipped teeth can be repaired on the same day, depending on the extent of the damage.
Swelling can indicate infection or injury and should be assessed promptly, especially if it is painful or worsening.
Over-the-counter pain relief may help temporarily. Avoid placing medication directly on the tooth and seek professional care as soon as possible.
Regular dental check-ups, wearing a mouthguard during sports, and avoiding hard or sticky foods can help reduce the risk of dental injuries.
If you are experiencing pain or have suffered a dental injury, don’t wait. Gordon Dental is ready to provide fast, professional emergency dental care to restore your smile and relieve your pain. Contact us today for same-day treatment, urgent advice, and personalised care.