EMERGENCY · 4 MIN READ
Emergency Dentist Johannesburg: What to Do in the First Hour
Toothache, broken tooth or abscess in Johannesburg? Here's exactly what to do in the first hour, and how to triage on WhatsApp before you travel.
Dental emergencies almost never happen at a convenient time. The first hour is the one that matters most.
First-hour checklist
- •Rinse gently with warm salt water, never aspirin on the gum
- •If a tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown and place in milk
- •Cold compress on the cheek for swelling, 15 minutes on, 15 off
- •WhatsApp us a clear photo of the area for triage
What we do
We triage by photo, call you back within minutes and book same-day where possible, at our Parktown clinic or as a mobile visit anywhere in Johannesburg.