Emergency dentist in South Edmonton
A dental emergency is severe pain, bleeding that will not stop, facial swelling, or a tooth broken or knocked out. Call us first. What you do in the first thirty minutes often decides whether a tooth can be saved, and it is different for each kind of injury.
When you get here
What happens at the appointment
The first job is to get you out of pain. The full repair often comes afterwards.
Before you get here
What to do in the first thirty minutes
Phone us first, then follow the line that matches what has happened. The wrong first move can cost the tooth.
Is this an emergency
What can wait until tomorrow
Not everything needs a same-day appointment, and knowing which is which saves you a difficult evening.
Phone now, or wait for a normal appointment?
Phone now
- Swelling in the face or the neck, or a fever with the toothache.
- Bleeding after an extraction that has not stopped in twenty minutes.
- A tooth knocked out, or pushed out of position, in the last hour.
- Pain that is stopping you sleeping or is not touched by painkillers.
A normal appointment is fine
- A chip with no pain and no sharp edge catching your tongue.
- A crown or filling that came out cleanly and is not sore.
- Sensitivity to cold that goes as soon as the cold does.
- An ache that comes and goes and has been the same for months.
If you cannot tell which column you are in, phone. Working that out over the phone takes a minute and costs nothing.
Afterwards
The days after an emergency visit
Dr. Gordon Poznikoff
Dr. David Osborne
Dr. Kim Tan
Dr. Siew TanReady to visit?
We're easy to reach.
780-434-8749
In Heritage Square, right next to the IDA Pharmacy
FAQ
What does an emergency appointment cost?
We go over the quote with you before any work is done. We bill your insurer directly wherever your plan allows it. We make every attempt to work with your insurer so your plan covers as much as it can, and what a plan finally pays is the insurer's decision. The practice is a registered provider for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. There is more on fees and insurance.
My tooth has been knocked out. What do I do?
Pick it up by the crown, never the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or saline, not water, and do not scrub it. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you cannot, keep it in milk and get to a dentist immediately. Time matters more than anything else here.
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
A small chip with no pain usually is not, but it should still be looked at before the edge cracks further. A chip that exposes the inner tooth, bleeds, or is sharply painful to cold air should be seen promptly.
What about swelling in my face or jaw?
Facial swelling can mean an infection that is spreading, and it should be treated as urgent. Swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing is a hospital emergency, not a dental one.
Can I manage a toothache until my appointment?
Over-the-counter pain relief, a cold compress on the outside of the cheek, and avoiding very hot, cold or sugary food will usually take the edge off. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum; it burns the tissue.
Can you see me the same day, and what if it is the middle of the night?
Every effort is made to see emergencies the same day. Please call ahead. Outside opening hours the phone plays a message asking you to call back later. There is no voicemail. Call us as soon as we open at 8am, Monday to Saturday. If there is uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a serious facial injury, go to an emergency department now.