Urgent dental care
Tooth pain can be worrying. We’re here to help.
We help people with dental pain every day. We’ll listen to what’s troubling you and work with you on a solution—from relief now to a plan to restore your dental health and smile.
Dental services to help you feel better
Toothache and pain relief
Find the cause and discuss care to help relieve the pain.
Broken or injured teeth
Assess chipped, broken or knocked-out teeth and discuss treatment.
Dental abscesses and swelling
Assess signs of infection and arrange appropriate care.
Fillings and crown repairs
Check damaged teeth or lost fillings and crowns, then discuss repair or replacement.
Root canal treatment ↗
Assess whether treatment inside an infected tooth could help save it.
Tooth extraction ↗
Assess whether removal is needed or the tooth can be saved.
You don’t need to know which treatment you need. Tell us what’s troubling you.
If mouth or neck swelling makes it difficult to breathe or swallow, call 111 for emergency help.
Your care
From pain relief to a healthier smile
When you’re in pain, it can be hard to think beyond getting it to stop. We’ll focus on what needs attention first, then help you plan the care needed to restore your mouth’s health and your smile.
Your comfort, budget and preferences all matter. We’ll give you options and agree on a plan with you, including any follow-up treatment.
Meet the Penrose Dental team ↗
Costs & payments
Worried about the cost?
Tell us. We’ll explain the expected cost before treatment and discuss payment options. If further care can safely wait, we can plan it in stages.
See payment optionsCan I get an appointment today?
Call 09 579 8956 and tell us what’s happening. We’ll check the earliest appointment we can offer you.
Can I book if I’m a new patient?
Yes. We welcome new patients. Let us know about your symptoms, when they started and any relevant medical conditions or medicines when you speak with our team.
Will I need a tooth extraction?
Not necessarily. Depending on the problem, a filling, repair or root canal treatment may be an option. We’ll assess the tooth and explain the recommended treatment before you decide.
What if the practice is closed?
Contact an available urgent dental service rather than waiting for an online reply. For health advice in New Zealand, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. If swelling makes it difficult to breathe or swallow, call 111.
Talk to us
Let’s help you feel better
Call us about what’s worrying you. We’ll find the earliest appointment we can offer.