Emergency dentist in Busan
If you have severe toothache, facial swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth, message Dr. Oh's Dental Clinic in Haeundae, Busan on WhatsApp or call 051-701-2379. We keep time for urgent cases during opening hours. A knocked-out permanent tooth must be seen within about an hour to have the best chance of being saved.
What to do right now
| Problem | Do this now | How urgent |
|---|---|---|
| Knocked-out permanent tooth | Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly in milk or saline if dirty. Reinsert into the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Come immediately. | Within 60 minutes |
| Facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing | Go to a hospital emergency department immediately. Do not wait for a dental appointment. | Immediate — hospital |
| Severe throbbing toothache | Take an ordinary painkiller, avoid heat on the face, contact us. | Same day |
| Broken or chipped tooth | Keep any fragment. Rinse with warm water. Avoid chewing on that side. | Within 1–2 days |
| Lost crown or filling | Keep the crown. Do not use household glue. Cover with dental wax if available. | Within a few days |
| Bleeding after an extraction | Bite firmly on clean gauze for 20 minutes without checking. Contact us if it continues. | Same day if persistent |
When to go to a hospital instead of a dental clinic
Some situations are beyond what any dental clinic should be handling. Go to a hospital emergency department if you have swelling that is closing your eye or spreading down the neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever with facial swelling, or a facial injury involving loss of consciousness or a suspected jaw fracture. In Korea, dial 119 for an ambulance.
Saying this plainly is more useful than pretending a dental clinic is the answer to everything.
Outside our opening hours
We are closed on Sundays and after 18:00 on weekdays. For dental emergencies outside our hours, Busan has hospital dental departments and emergency medical centres that operate around the clock. Message us and, if we cannot see you in time, we will tell you where to go rather than leave you searching.
The 1339 health information line and the 1330 tourism helpline both offer English assistance and can direct you to an open facility.
Coming to us in an emergency
We are at 401, 98 Jwadong-ro, Haeundae-gu — 237 metres from Jangsan Station Exit 4 on Line 2. If you are in pain and on your way, message us on WhatsApp so we can prepare. Include a photo if you can; it genuinely helps us judge urgency.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept walk-in emergency patients?
We keep time for urgent cases during opening hours and see patients in pain the same day whenever the schedule allows. Message us on WhatsApp before you travel so we can tell you the best time to arrive rather than have you wait.
What are your emergency hours?
We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09:30–18:00, Thursday and Saturday 09:30–13:00, and closed on Sunday. Outside these hours, contact a hospital dental department or call 119 for a medical emergency.
Can a knocked-out tooth really be saved?
Often, if you act fast. The critical factor is keeping the root surface alive: handle the tooth by the crown only, do not scrub it, and keep it in milk or in the socket itself. The first hour matters most, and the chance of success drops sharply after that.
Is emergency dental treatment expensive in Korea?
Emergency examinations, X-rays and most urgent treatment such as extractions and root canals are covered by National Health Insurance for enrolled patients, so the co-payment is modest. If you are a visitor without Korean insurance, we will tell you the cost before treating and give you an itemised receipt for a travel insurance claim.