Best emergency dentists in Hornsby Shire
Last updatedHornsby Dental tops this list, with a same-day aim for early callers on weekdays and Saturday hours until 4pm. The other practices differ in how they take urgent calls. Some keep slots open every day, others see emergency patients on the day they ring, and one runs late on Thursdays. Phone ahead, since availability changes from day to day.
Quick picks in Hornsby Shire
- Best for a same-day call before 10am: Hornsby Dental, where ringing early on a weekday gives the best chance of a slot.
- Best for slots kept open every day: No Gaps Dental Hornsby, which holds appointment times for broken teeth, swelling and severe pain.
- Best for a late Thursday visit: Bupa Dental Hornsby, which stays open until 8:30pm on Thursdays.
- Best for seeing emergency patients the same day: Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic.
- Best for long weekday hours: Piazza Dental, open until 6pm on weekdays and until 4pm on Saturdays.
Best emergency dentists in Hornsby Shire, ranked
1Hornsby Dental for same-day calls and Saturday visits
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyHornsby Dental opens at 9am on weekdays and at 8:30am on Saturdays, closing at 4pm that day. Its listing shows emergency appointments, and an early call before 10am on a weekday is the route to a same-day chair. Urgent dentistry sits alongside check-ups, fillings, root canal therapy, wisdom teeth removal and crowns and bridges. It also offers happy gas sedation for patients who want it.
2No Gaps Dental Hornsby for slots kept open each day
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyNo Gaps Dental Hornsby keeps some chairs free each day for urgent cases such as a broken tooth, facial swelling or sharp pain, and walk-ins are welcome. Its team includes an oral health therapist, and its hours run Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Before booking, parents can find out whether their child qualifies for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. HICAPS handles on-the-spot claims, and all major health funds are accepted.
3White Cross Hornsby Dental for weekday urgent appointments
Emergency apptsOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyWhite Cross Hornsby Dental lists emergency appointments on weekdays from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with Saturday from 9am to 2pm. No after-hours times are published, so ring ahead for an urgent problem. Its general work covers wisdom teeth removal, root canal treatment and white fillings, and it treats gum disease too. Reviews describe a team that communicates well and stays calm with nervous visitors. The $190 new patient check-up is listed, but ask what it covers when you book.
4Mirabel Dental Hornsby for same-day emergency visits
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyMirabel Dental Hornsby is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and can book same-day emergency visits. Outside those hours, urgent calls go to the clinic's phone line, so ring that number rather than waiting. Feedback from patients praises the team and how the rooms look. The clinic places all-on-X implants and carries out bone grafts, and it offers clear aligners and whitening for cosmetic work. Bigger treatments are priced after a quote, and payment plans are available for those.
5Piazza Dental for long weekday hours and nervous patients
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyPiazza Dental is open weekdays from 9am to 6pm and on Saturdays until 4pm, and emergency dental care is among its services. Anxious patients can mention it when booking, as inhalation and IV sedation are both on offer. Other care includes check-ups and cleans, kids dentistry, gum disease treatment, crowns and bridges, and wisdom teeth. The practice names NIB as its preferred fund, so NIB members are advised to check their cover at booking.
6Bupa Dental Hornsby for after-hours and late Thursday visits
After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyBupa Dental Hornsby is in Westfield Hornsby and runs 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, with 9am to 8:30pm on Thursdays and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. The listing marks it for after-hours care. Anxious patients describe kind, patient dentists who put them at ease. Its services include Invisalign, clear aligners, braces and kids dentistry. Sedation is listed for anxious patients, but the practice gives no details of the options, so call ahead to ask.
7Dr Ben Dunster for Saturday morning visits and calm care
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyDr Ben Dunster works from central Hornsby, with weekday hours from 8am to 5pm. Friday finishes at 1pm and Saturday at noon, so early bookings suit those days best. Urgent cases are taken during opening hours, so the sooner you ring, the better. Fillings, crowns and bridges are done, as well as whitening, veneers, implants and dentures. Children's dentistry is part of the work here, and nervous patients often find the pace suits them.
8Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic for urgent same-day visits
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyHornsby Fountain Dental Clinic is a general practice in central Hornsby, open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 5pm, and Saturday until 3pm. Callers with an urgent problem are seen on the same day, so ring as soon as it starts. Dentists speak Mandarin and Cantonese, so patients who prefer those languages can ask for them when booking. Reviews single out the thorough dentists, who treat adults and children alike. Fillings, root canals, extractions and wisdom teeth are all done here, as well as dentures.
Compare emergency dentists in Hornsby Shire
The table below compares each practice on where it is based, its emergency badge, children, implants, weekend opening and licence.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (509) |
| No Gaps Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.8 (821) |
| White Cross Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (169) |
| Mirabel Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (82) |
| Piazza Dental | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (55) |
| Bupa Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | After hours | β | β | β | β 4.5 (226) |
| Dr Ben Dunster | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.6 (20) |
| Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.8 (6) |
| Pacific Smiles Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.3 (94) |
| Advanced Dental Care | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β |
| Dr Jean Brennan Specialist Orthodontist BDS MFDS RCPS FFD(Orth) RCSI MOrth RCS MDent Sci | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β |
| All Smiles Dentistry | Hornsby | After hours | β | β | β | β 3.5 (10) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked emergency dentists in Hornsby Shire
Practices are ordered by how well patients score them, weighted by how many have reviewed each one, with emergency or same-day appointments the practice states, and after-hours and weekend hours, counting toward the rest. Each pick's own description of its urgent work was read, so each reflects what it says it offers. All the picks are based in Hornsby.
Emergency dentists in Hornsby Shire: FAQ
Which Hornsby Shire dentists see emergency patients the same day?
Same-day visits are the stated aim at Hornsby Dental, and Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic says emergency patients are seen on the day they ring. A hospital emergency department is the place to go if swelling spreads or breathing gets hard.
Which Hornsby Shire dentists are open late on a weekday?
Bupa Dental Hornsby runs late on Thursdays, and Mirabel Dental Hornsby closes at 6pm on weekdays.
Which Hornsby Shire dentists see patients on a Saturday morning?
Dr Ben Dunster is open on Saturdays until noon, and Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic is open until 3pm.
Who in Hornsby Shire takes urgent dental work after hours?
Bupa Dental Hornsby is marked for after-hours care, and White Cross Hornsby Dental lists emergency appointments but gives no after-hours times.