If you or a family member has a very painful toothache or an injury to your teeth or gums, get help as soon as possible.

For serious problems that occur after hours or on weekends, you may need to contact an after-hours dentist, see below.

Some hospitals can deal with dental emergencies, but this should be your last option. You will likely have to follow up with a dentist later.

The Ministry of Health also has some tips on how to get emergency dental care.

After Hours & Emergency Dentists in Christchurch

The following dentists in Christchurch are open late night, on weekends and some public holidays for emergency dental appointments. See their website for more and information about opening hours. Please phone the dentist to book an emergency dental appointment.

G & E Dental, Christchurch, Rolleston, Rangiora, Ashburton
Phone: 0800 433 368
www.gedental.nz

Garden City Dental, Bealey Avenue, Christchurch
Phone: 03 379 6222
www.gardencitydental.co.nz

Pathway Dental, 91 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
Phone: 03 366 8866
www.pathwaydentists.co.nz

Team Dental Riccarton, Christchurch
Phone: 03 341 1122
www.team-dental.co.nz