Best emergency dentists in South West Sydney
Last updatedTop of this list of emergency dentists in South West Sydney is Hammondville Dental.Call ahead before you travel, because each practice handles urgent visits differently. Some offer same-day visits on most days, others keep emergency slots open through the day, and one stays open until 7pm on Tuesdays. Choose by when the problem starts and what hours you can get to the chair.
Quick picks in South West Sydney
- Best for same-day visits on most open days: Star Light Dental in Prestons, which lists same-day emergency appointments.
- Best for a late weekday visit: Dr Sushmita Dahal in Austral, open until 7pm on Tuesdays.
- Best for pain and dental trauma: Modern Dental Solutions in Bardia, which says it prioritises those cases.
- Best for urgent slots during the day: Kearns Family Dental Practice in Kearns, which keeps emergency slots open where possible.
- Best for urgent visits with children in the family: Hammondville Dental in Hammondville, which also does kids' dentistry.
Best emergency dentists in South West Sydney, ranked
1Hammondville Dental for emergency appointments inside opening hours
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HammondvilleHammondville Dental, based in Hammondville, takes emergency appointments and provides emergency care during its business hours. Its opening runs 9am to 5:30pm on weekdays and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays, so a Saturday emergency has less time before close. The practice also does kids' dentistry, implants, clear aligners and sedation. Parking and step-free entry are available for anyone coming in with pain.
2Star Light Dental for same-day emergency visits on most open days
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in PrestonsIn Prestons, Star Light Dental books emergency visits the same day on most days it opens. Regular hours run 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays, and Sundays are closed. Children are seen here too, and eligible visits fall under the schedule for under-18s.Health fund rebates can be claimed on the spot through HICAPS, so an urgent visit does not have to start with a bill up front. Regulars describe feeling at ease through treatment.
3Kearns Family Dental Practice for emergency slots kept open through the day
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in KearnsUrgent problems can be booked at Kearns Family Dental Practice in Kearns, which keeps emergency slots open during the day where it can. Weekday hours run 9am to 6pm, and Saturday hours are 8am to 12pm. The practice also sees children and does gum treatment, root canals and wisdom teeth, so families can handle urgent work and routine care in one place. Entry is step-free, and there are toilets on site.
4Teeth At for emergency dental care from a Leumeah practice
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in LeumeahTeeth At, based in Leumeah, lists dental emergencies among its services and asks patients to phone when a problem is urgent, not to hold off for a routine check-up.Its hours run 9am to 6pm from Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 1pm on Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Friday, so a Thursday visit has the shortest window. Root canal therapy, crowns, bridges and dentures are also on its list.
5Modern Dental Solutions for pain and dental trauma the same day
Emergency apptsOpen weekendsBased in BardiaBardia's Modern Dental Solutions gives pain and trauma cases priority, aiming to fit them in on the same day.It is open until 6pm from Monday to Saturday, so a weekend problem has a Saturday option. Its main work is implants, bone and sinus grafts and wisdom teeth, and it also treats dental trauma. Case videos on its About page are worth a look before any large treatment.
6Dr Sushmita Dahal for emergency care and a late Tuesday visit
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in AustralDr Sushmita Dahal, a general dentist based in Austral, treats emergency dental patients and keeps Tuesday open until 7pm. That late day suits anyone who cannot get away during working hours. Saturday opening is listed too. The practice also does check-ups, fillings, root canals, crowns and bridges, and wisdom teeth removal. Its consultation for veneers, orthodontics, clear aligners or implants is $80, below the $100 usual fee.
Compare emergency dentists in South West Sydney
Each row shows the suburb, the emergency listing, kids' care, implants and weekend opening.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammondville Dental | Hammondville | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (301) |
| Star Light Dental | Prestons | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (80) |
| Queen Street Dental Drs Nina Le and Alan Hoang | Campbelltown | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (116) |
| A Plus Dental | Campbelltown | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (109) |
| Kearns Family Dental Practice | Kearns | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (45) |
| Teeth At | Leumeah | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (32) |
| Modern Dental Solutions | Bardia | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (12) |
| Dr Sushmita Dahal | Austral | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β |
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How we picked emergency dentists in South West Sydney
Practices are ordered first by whether they state emergency or same-day appointments, then by after-hours and weekend opening. Each practice's overall feedback counts for more when it comes from more patients. Each practice's listed services were checked for emergency work, and the list covers practices based across South West Sydney. None of these practices lists opening around the clock.
Emergency dentists in South West Sydney: FAQ
What should I do first with a dental emergency in South West Sydney?
Teeth At in Leumeah asks patients to call rather than wait for a routine check-up, and Kearns Family Dental Practice in Kearns keeps emergency slots open where possible. Ring before you travel, since availability changes through the day.
Do any South West Sydney dentists have late opening for emergencies?
Star Light Dental in Prestons runs until 6pm on weekdays, and Modern Dental Solutions in Bardia is open until 6pm from Monday to Saturday. Dr Sushmita Dahal in Austral also keeps a late Tuesday.
Do any of these dentists take emergencies on a Sunday?
Star Light Dental in Prestons states that Sundays are closed, and none of the other practices here lists Sunday opening.
When should I go to hospital instead of a dentist?
Hospital emergency departments in South West Sydney handle facial swelling that keeps spreading and trouble breathing, so go there first.