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Need a dentist this ANZAC Day?

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    Dental services are available at nib Dental Care Centres over the ANZAC long weekend 2016.

    If you need a dentist over the ANZAC break a number of nib Dental Care Centres will be open.

    The centres below will be operating to provide you with a full range of dental services, including emergency dental.

    Click on your nearest nib Dental Care Centre to book an appointment online.

    Chatswood – open every day over the ANZAC weekend

    Glendale –  open every day over the ANZAC weekend

    Parramatta  – open every day over the ANZAC weekend

    Melbourne – open after 1.00pm on ANZAC Day

    Wollongong – open after 1.00pm on ANZAC Day

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Need a dentist over the Easter Long Weekend?

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Dental services are available at nib Dental Care Centres over the Easter Long Weekend 2016.

If you need a dentist over the Easter break a number of nib Dental Care Centres will be open.

The centres below will be operating to provide you with a full range of dental services, including emergency dental.

Click on your nearest nib Dental Care Centre to book an appointment online.

Chatswood – open every day over Easter from 10.00am

Glendale – open every day over Easter from 10.00am

Parramatta – open every day over Easter from 10.00am

Melbourne – open Easter Saturday and Easter Monday

Wollongong – open Easter Saturday

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Looking for a dentist this Victorian Labour Day!

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If you need a dentist this Victorian Labour Day, Melbourne nib Dental Care Centre will be open to provide you with a full range of dental services, including dental emergencies.

Melbourne nib Dental Care Centre will be open on the following hours this Labour Day Weekend:

Saturday 12 March 2016 : 8.30am to 5.00pm

Sunday 13 March 2016 : CLOSED

Monday 14 March 2016 : 9.30am to 3.30pm

It’s easy to book an appointment online.

 

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Dental services available at nib Dental Care Centres on Australia Day 2016

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If you need an emergency dentist on Australia Day, a number of nib Dental Care Centres will be open.

The centres below will be operating to provide you with a full range of dental services, including emergency dental.

It’s easy to book an appointment online instantly!

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First aid for a damaged tooth

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Accidents happen

So it’s important to know what to do if you or someone else accidentally damages a tooth.

If you crack or chip a tooth it’s important to get to a dentist as soon as possible. If you can save any part of a tooth that has chipped off keep it in a container of milk or wrap it in plastic wrap and take it with you to the dentist. Do not put the tooth in ice or hot water.

If a baby tooth is knocked out there are a number of steps that can be taken to try and minimise the damage:

  • To avoid damage or infection don’t try and put the tooth back into its socket but keep it moist in milk or wrap it in plastic wrap. Baby teeth are not usually re planted.
  • See a dentist as soon as you can
  • If there is any associated bleeding, apply pressure with a clean cloth directly to the area

If an adult tooth is knocked out, the most critical factor is saving the tooth in time. The steps below can assist in saving the tooth:

  • Find the tooth. If the tooth is clean, place the tooth back in place immediately, being careful to avoid touching the root. Use the neighbouring teeth as a guide and ensure the tooth is repositioned facing the correct way. Bite down on a soft cloth to help hold the tooth in place and get to a dentist as soon as possible.
  • If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse it in milk before placing the tooth back into the socket. If milk is not available, have the patient suck it clean, or very briefly rinse it in cold water before repositioning into the mouth. Again have the patient bite on a soft cloth and get to a dentist as soon as possible.
  • If you are not able to place the tooth back into the socket place it in milk or wrap it in plastic wrap (do not store it in water) and take it with you to the dentist. Do not let the tooth dry out. Time is critical. Seek immediate care.

First aid for a damaged tooth

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*For eligible nib members. 100% back on preventative check-ups depends on your level of cover and available limits. Services must be provided by a dentist in nib’s No Gap network and are subject to standard waiting periods, annual and service limits. Check-ups include examination, scale and clean, fluoride, and x-rays if needed.