DENTAL EMERGENCY
In pain? We'll see you today.
Emergency Walk-Ins Welcome•Direct Billing to Insurance•Accepting New Patients•Same-Day Appointments Available
You shouldn't have to wait
when it hurts now.
From in pain
From in pain
to relieved
WHAT COUNTS AS AN EMERGENCY
Common dental emergencies we treat.
Severe Toothache
Sudden or worsening pain that doesn't ease up, often a sign of decay or infection.
Knocked-Out Tooth
A tooth fully dislodged from the socket, most time-sensitive within the first hour.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
A fracture that exposes the inner tooth or leaves a sharp, uncomfortable edge.
Lost Filling or Crown
A restoration that's come loose or fallen out, leaving the tooth underneath exposed.
Cracked or Loose Tooth
A tooth that feels unstable or shows a visible crack after an injury or bite.
Swollen or Bleeding Gums
Sudden swelling, bleeding, or pain in the gum tissue that doesn't settle down.
Infected or Abscessed Tooth
A painful, swollen pocket of infection that needs prompt attention to prevent it spreading.
Broken Denture
A cracked or ill-fitting denture that's affecting your ability to eat or speak comfortably.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW
Getting you out of pain, fast.
01
Call us right away
Phone the office as soon as the emergency happens and describe what's going on.
02
Tell us what happened
A few quick details help us prepare the right care before you even arrive.
03
We fit you in same-day
We hold space in our schedule specifically for urgent, same-day appointments.
04
Get the care you need
We diagnose the issue, relieve your pain, and walk you through any next steps.
AFTERCARE
What to do while you wait.
- Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to ease swelling
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label
- Keep a knocked-out tooth moist in milk or saliva, not dry
- Rinse gently with warm salt water to soothe the area
- Avoid placing aspirin directly against the gum or tooth
COMMON QUESTIONS
Have questions?
What actually counts as a dental emergency?
Severe pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling, or a lost filling or crown all count. If you're unsure, call us and we'll help you figure out how urgent it is.
Do I need an appointment, or can I just walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome, but calling ahead lets us prepare and get you seen faster, since we can often hold a same-day slot for you.
Is emergency treatment covered by insurance, the CDCP, or NIHB?
In many cases, yes. We bill most private insurance plans, the CDCP, and NIHB directly, and we'll confirm your coverage before any treatment.
What if my emergency happens outside your office hours?
Call our office and leave a message describing the emergency so we can see you as soon as we reopen. For severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Easy to find,
easy to visit,
right in Orangeville.
As your local Orangeville family dentist, our Alder St. office sits minutes from downtown, with simple access for families across Orangeville and Dufferin County.
