Best emergency dentists near Hornsby
Last updatedHornsby Dental tops this list of emergency dentists near Hornsby because it offers emergency appointments and early same-day slots. The practices differ on when you can reach them, how late they open, Saturday hours and sedation, so choose by those first. Call ahead before you travel, because several listings give no after-hours times.
Quick picks near Hornsby
- Best for a same-day call before 10am: Hornsby Dental, which tries to book early weekday callers in that day.
- Best for walk-in urgent visits: No Gaps Dental Hornsby, which holds daily slots and takes walk-ins.
- Best for a Saturday visit until 6pm: Mirabel Dental Hornsby, with Saturday hours to 6pm and same-day slots for urgent problems.
- Best for an anxious patient with urgent work: Piazza Dental, which offers sedation before treatment.
Best emergency dentists near Hornsby, ranked
1Hornsby Dental for same-day emergency calls before 10am
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyHornsby Dental runs weekday hours from 9am to 6pm and Saturday hours until 4pm. The practice says it aims to fit callers who ring before 10am on a weekday into the same day, so phone (02) 8090 1100 early. Children are treated here, and happy gas sedation is on offer. Health funds are claimed on the spot, and the price list puts a new patient check-up, clean, x-rays and fluoride at $219.
2No Gaps Dental Hornsby for urgent visits with daily slots held back
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.3 km from HornsbyNo Gaps Dental Hornsby opens at 8am on weekdays, the earliest start on this list, and keeps Saturday hours until 6pm. Dentures come from a prosthetist on the team, and an oral health therapist works there too. The practice keeps some time free each day for urgent cases, and it sees walk-ins. It claims on the spot through HICAPS, and it bulk bills eligible children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
3White Cross Hornsby Dental for emergency visits and a Saturday session
Emergency apptsOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyWhite Cross Hornsby Dental also does Invisalign, clear aligners and braces. Emergency appointments are listed, but no after-hours times are given, so ring before you set off. Weekdays run from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Saturday is a shorter session from 9am to 2pm. Its general work includes root canal treatment and wisdom teeth removal, so a tooth problem can stay with one team. Some patients have brought their whole family here for years.
4Normanhurst Dental for urgent cases slotted in on the same or next day
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Normanhurst2.3 km from HornsbyNormanhurst Dental sits in Normanhurst, about 2.3 km from the middle of Hornsby, and treats general, cosmetic and family patients. Where it can, the practice gives urgent callers a same-day or next-day visit. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Nervous patients can ask about sedation, and mouthguards and night splints are made in-house. Private health rebates are claimed on the spot, and bigger treatment can be paid off with interest-free plans.
5Mirabel Dental Hornsby for same-day emergency visits and Saturdays to 6pm
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyMirabel Dental Hornsby keeps the same 9am to 6pm hours from Monday through Saturday. Urgent problems can be seen the same day, and out of hours the clinic's phone line takes emergency calls. Services run from fillings and root canal to gum care, wisdom teeth, implants and bone grafts. Before larger work starts, the team gives a quote, and you can book online as well as by phone. Patients find the dentist gentle, and the clinic bright and up to date.
6Piazza Dental for emergency care with sedation for anxious patients
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.3 km from HornsbyPiazza Dental's principal dentist, Dr Dolly Soni, graduated in 2009, and the practice sees children as well as adults in Hornsby. Anxious patients can choose inhalation sedation or IV sedation for their visit, and the practice lists emergency dental care. Hours run 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays. NIB is the fund it names as preferred, and it says new patients pay no gap for general dentistry. Patients say the team makes them feel at ease at the front desk and in the chair.
Compare emergency dentists near Hornsby
The table sets these practices side by side on how they handle emergencies, when they open and what they treat.
| Dentist | Based in | Distance | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | 0.5 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (509) |
| No Gaps Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (821) |
| White Cross Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | 0.5 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (169) |
| Normanhurst Dental | Normanhurst | 2.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (264) |
| Mirabel Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.5 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (82) |
| Piazza Dental | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (55) |
| Wahroonga Dental Group | Wahroonga | 2.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (73) |
| Bupa Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.5 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (226) |
| Wahroonga Village Dentistry | Wahroonga | 2.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (23) |
| Dr Ben Dunster | Hornsby | 0.2 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (20) |
| Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (6) |
| Wahroonga Family Dental Centre | Wahroonga | 2.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (22) |
| Pacific Smiles Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.3 (94) |
| Advanced Dental Care | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Dr Jean Brennan Specialist Orthodontist BDS MFDS RCPS FFD(Orth) RCSI MOrth RCS MDent Sci | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Hornsby. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked emergency dentists near Hornsby
Each practice is in Hornsby or within a few kilometres of its centre. The order puts emergency and same-day appointments a practice states first, then after-hours and weekend hours, then patient feedback weighted by how many patients have left it. Every pick's own pages were checked for what it offers in urgent and out-of-hours care.
Emergency dentists near Hornsby: FAQ
Which dentists near Hornsby can fit in an emergency on the same day?
Hornsby Dental tries to book early weekday callers in the same day, and Mirabel Dental Hornsby also lists same-day visits for urgent work.
What should I do if a tooth breaks after the practice has closed?
Mirabel Dental Hornsby sends calls made out of hours to its clinic line, so try that number first. If swelling spreads across your face or breathing becomes hard, go to a hospital emergency department rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
Is sedation available for a nervous patient who needs urgent work?
Piazza Dental, in Hornsby, offers inhalation and IV sedation. Normanhurst Dental, in Normanhurst, also has sedation available for anxious adults.
Is there a dentist near Hornsby that offers interest-free payment plans?
Normanhurst Dental, in Normanhurst, offers interest-free plans, and Mirabel Dental Hornsby says it will arrange a payment plan once you have a quote.