Emergency Dentist Toronto

A small cavity without significant symptoms is not normally a dental emergency, but it should still be treated before the decay progresses. Seek urgent dental care if tooth decay causes severe or persistent pain, facial or gum swelling, fever, a broken tooth or difficulty eating or sleeping. A dentist must examine the tooth to determine whether it needs a filling, root canal treatment, extraction or another treatment.

The cost depends on the examination, any necessary X-rays and the treatment required to stabilize or repair the problem. A temporary filling, tooth extraction, root canal treatment or crown will not have the same cost. HealthOne does not publish one fixed emergency-treatment price on this page, so ask the clinic for an estimate after the dentist assesses you and before treatment begins whenever circumstances allow.

HealthOne gives priority to dental emergencies, and same-day appointments may be available at its Toronto dental clinic. Availability depends on the time, symptoms and appointment schedule, so call 416-613-6233 as early as possible and describe what happened. If the clinic is closed and you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, major facial trauma or uncontrolled bleeding, call 911 or visit a hospital emergency department.

Contact an emergency dentist for severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost restoration, dental swelling or another urgent problem involving the teeth or gums. Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department for difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly increasing swelling affecting the airway, suspected jaw fracture, serious facial or head trauma, or bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure. A hospital may manage medical complications, but follow-up dental treatment may still be required.

Handle the tooth by the crown—the part normally visible in the mouth—not by the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing or removing attached tissue. If possible, place it back in its socket; otherwise, keep it moist in cold milk and contact a dentist immediately. Do not reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth. The sooner an adult tooth is professionally treated, the better its chance of being saved.

Call the dental clinic and explain the location, severity and duration of the pain and whether you have swelling, fever or a damaged tooth. You may use an over-the-counter pain medicine that is normally safe for you and follow its label, but do not place aspirin or another medication directly against the tooth or gums. Apply a cold pack to the outside of the face if needed and avoid using heat on a swollen area.

Rinse your mouth gently, save any pieces you can find and contact a dentist promptly, especially if the tooth is painful, sharp, loose or bleeding. Keep any tooth fragments moist and use a cold pack outside the face if swelling develops. Treatment depends on the damage and may involve smoothing, dental bonding, a filling, a crown, root canal treatment or extraction.

Keep the filling or crown if you can find it and contact a dentist as soon as possible. Keep the area clean, avoid chewing on that side and do not use household glue to reattach a restoration. A small piece of softened sugar-free gum may temporarily cover an open cavity, but this is not a substitute for dental treatment. Seek urgent care if you develop significant pain, swelling, bleeding or a sharp broken tooth.

The dentist will review your symptoms and medical history, examine the affected area and take X-rays when clinically necessary. The immediate goal is to diagnose the problem, relieve pain, control infection or bleeding and protect the tooth and surrounding tissues. Some problems can be treated during the same visit, while others require temporary care followed by a separate appointment for definitive treatment.

Private dental insurance may cover an emergency examination, X-rays and some required treatment, subject to your plan’s deductibles, limits and exclusions. Routine dental care provided in a dental clinic is not normally covered by OHIP; OHIP covers only limited medically necessary dental surgery performed in a hospital under specific conditions. The CDCP may cover eligible emergency examinations, X-rays, fillings, pain control, root canal treatment and extractions, but coverage rules, co-payments and preauthorization requirements can apply. Confirm your active coverage before treatment whenever possible.

You can contact HealthOne Dental about an emergency even if you have not previously visited the clinic. Tell the team that you are a new patient, describe your symptoms and explain when the problem started. Appointment availability and the treatment that can be completed that day will depend on the urgency of your condition and the clinic schedule.