Toothache that won’t settle
Rinse with warm salt water, take your usual pain relief as directed on the pack, and avoid very hot, cold or sweet food. Pain that keeps you awake or lasts more than a day needs to be looked at.
GENERAL & EMERGENCY DENTIST · HUTT STREET, ADELAIDE CBDHere for your smile.
Here for your smile.
Here when it hurts.
General, cosmetic and emergency dental care with Dr Marie Tadic on Hutt Street, Adelaide.
Voted by readers among South Australia's Top 10 dentistsThe Advertiser · 2020Regular check-ups, damaged teeth or an urgent concern: see Dr Tadic at her independent Adelaide practice. Caring for patients since 2000.
24/7Emergency line open day and night, weekends included. Call to arrange your visit before travelling.
DR MARIE TADIC · BRIGHTER SMILES CENTRE
Back on Hutt Street.
New & returning patients welcome.
Looking for Dr Tadic, or finding a dentist for the first time? Arrange your next check-up, discuss a tooth that needs attention or call for urgent dental care at Brighter Smiles Centre.
Unit 28 / 240 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Urgent dental concerns? Call any time. Visits arranged by phone.
DENTAL EMERGENCY? CALL 24/7
Toothache? Broken tooth? Call us.
Call any time, including nights and weekends. We'll confirm when Dr Tadic can see you and explain the assessment fee before you travel.
Same-day appointments are available when there's room.
Call us about
- Toothache or wisdom tooth pain
- Broken, loose or knocked-out teeth
- Swelling, abscess or infection
- Lost fillings or crowns
An after-hours call-out fee applies. HICAPS claims are available, including for the call-out fee; benefits depend on your cover.
What to do while you wait +
Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse gently, keep any fragment in milk or sterile saline in a clean container, and cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum or dental wax if it’s cutting your tongue or cheek.
Knocked-out tooth
For an adult tooth: hold it by the crown, not the root, and don’t scrub it. If you can, gently put it back in its socket; otherwise keep it moist in milk or in a clean container with saliva, not water, and call immediately. The sooner it’s back in, the better its chances. Baby teeth aren’t put back, but still call.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown if it has come off whole. Don’t try to glue it back. Chew on the other side and keep the tooth clean. Temporary dental cement from the chemist can cover it until you’re seen.
Swelling or abscess
Don’t press on it and don’t apply heat. A cold pack on the outside of the face helps. Swelling that spreads towards the eye or down the neck, or any difficulty swallowing or breathing, is a hospital emergency.
Wisdom tooth pain
Warm salt water rinses, keep the area as clean as you can, and pain relief as directed. A bad taste, swelling or trouble opening your mouth suggests infection and should be checked.
Bleeding after extraction
Apply firm pressure with clean gauze and contact the treating dentist for advice. Heavy bleeding or bleeding that will not stop needs urgent medical care. If breathing is affected, call 000.
Sports or accident injury
Check for loose or moved teeth and cuts to the lips and gums. If you were knocked out, feel dizzy or have been vomiting, or your jaw may be broken, go to the emergency department first, then call me about the teeth.
General guidance: Healthdirect dental injuries. Call us for advice about your situation.
For a serious medical emergency, call 000. Difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a serious facial injury needs hospital care first.
OUR CAREDental care for the everyday
Dental care for the everyday
and the unexpected.
Choose the care you want to read about. If you are unsure what you need, start with a general appointment.
General dentistryCheck-ups & professional cleansCosmetic and restorative dentistryProfessional teeth whiteningTooth extractionsTooth-saving options firstCrowns and bridgesCrowns for cracked or weak teethGum careBleeding or swollen gumsJaw pain, TMJ & grindingJaw joint pain & TMJ concernsFacial aesthetic consultationsIndividual assessment
See all dental care 
MEET DR MARIE TADICMeet the dentist
Meet the dentist
behind your care.
Dr Tadic combines 26 years in private practice with a personal approach to everyday, restorative and emergency dentistry. At Brighter Smiles Centre, you see Dr Tadic for your care and can talk directly about what has changed, what worries you and what you want to understand before treatment.
Her work extends beyond the practice through monthly Clinical Chats discussions with dental colleagues around the world. At your own appointment, the focus is on your teeth: understanding the findings, comparing suitable care and knowing the costs before you decide. If you feel anxious or have been away from dental care, tell us when you book.
YOUR VISIT
Know what to expect.
There is time to explain what has brought you in, ask questions and discuss what happens next.
Book online or call.
Reserve an available time online. For pain, swelling or a broken tooth, call first so we can arrange the right visit.
Understand the findings.
Discuss your concerns, then have your teeth and gums assessed. Bring your medicines list and details of previous dental care.
Know the cost, then decide.
Your assessment has its own fee. Dr Tadic explains treatment options, alternatives and costs before you agree to care.
YOUR HEALTH COVER
All health funds accepted.
Bring your health fund card and claim on the spot with HICAPS.
Find your fund in the full list below.
Benefits depend on your cover.
See all 50 health funds
FIND THE PRACTICE
Adelaide SA 5000
Find us Here when it hurts.
Unit 28 / 240 Hutt StreetAdelaide SA 5000
PRACTICE HOURS
- Weekdays
- 9am – 3pm & 5pm – 9pm
- Saturday
- 9am – 12pm
- Extra Thu/Fri times
- 3pm – 5pm on alternate weeks; check online
- Emergencies
- Call 24/7
GETTING HERE
(08) 7200 3788 We're at Unit 28 within 240 Hutt Street, in Adelaide's CBD. First visit? Ask about parking and access when you book. For emergencies, call first so we're ready for you.
QUESTIONS PATIENTS ASK
Before you book.
New to the practice, worried about costs or unsure which appointment to choose? These answers are a starting point. Call if you need help arranging your visit.
Call the practiceCan I see an emergency dentist at night or on the weekend?+
Call (08) 7200 3788 any time, including nights and weekends. Tell us what has happened and we’ll confirm the next available visit with Dr Tadic. Same-day appointments are available when there’s room. Please call before travelling.
How much will my appointment cost?+
Ask about the assessment fee when booking. Any recommended X-rays or treatment are explained and quoted before you decide. An after-hours call-out fee applies. All health funds are accepted and HICAPS claiming is available, including for the call-out fee; your benefit depends on your cover.
Do I need to be an existing patient?+
No. Dr Tadic welcomes new and returning patients for regular care and emergencies. Choose an available appointment online, or call for help arranging your first visit.
I’m nervous or have not seen a dentist for years. Can I tell you?+
Yes. Mention this when booking, including any previous experience that concerns you. Your first step is an assessment and a conversation about what needs attention. You can ask questions before agreeing to treatment.
Should I call or book online for urgent help?+
Call (08) 7200 3788 for toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a dental injury. Online booking reserves available appointments but is not an urgent-response service. If you cannot reach the practice and need urgent care, contact another available dental service. For a serious medical emergency, call 000.
Does Dr Tadic see children?+
Yes. Call with your child’s age and the reason for the visit. Ask about the fee and any Child Dental Benefits Schedule arrangements that may apply before the appointment.
Where is the practice, and how do I find the entrance?+
Brighter Smiles Centre is at Unit 28 / 240 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Use the directions link for the street address. Call the practice before your first visit if you need help with the entrance, parking or access to Unit 28.
Is my appointment confirmed when I book online?+
Choose an available time, enter your details and complete the booking. Your appointment is reserved when the confirmation screen appears. Save the confirmation and calendar link.