Severe toothache: A sudden, intense toothache or ongoing throbbing pain in a tooth is one of the most common dental emergencies. This can indicate an infection or abscess. We will examine the tooth, relieve your pain, and treat the underlying cause – which might involve a filling, root canal therapy, or other necessary treatment to eliminate infection and save the tooth.
Emergency Dental Care in Calgary
Fast, Compassionate Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies can be sudden and frightening – but you don’t have to face them alone. Buffalo Run Dental offers prompt, compassionate emergency dental care in Calgary for patients in need of urgent care. We prioritize dental emergencies and often offer same-day appointments to relieve your pain and address the issue. Whether you’ve cracked a tooth on something hard, woke up with a severe toothache, or had a dental injury during sports, our Calgary dental team is here to help when you need it most.
Request an Appointment
No matter the emergency, the first step is to call us right away. Explain your situation and symptoms as clearly as possible. Our team will provide guidance on immediate steps to take (e.g., controlling bleeding or reducing pain) and arrange to see you as soon as possible. We always leave room in our schedule for emergencies because they can’t be predicted. Dental pain can be excruciating, and delays in treatment can worsen outcomes – we don’t want you to suffer any longer than necessary.
Common Dental Emergencies We Handle
Severe toothache
Broken or cracked tooth
Broken or cracked tooth: If you break a tooth (whether from biting something hard or from an accident), it can be quite painful and needs prompt care. Rinse your mouth with warm water, and if you can, save any broken pieces of the tooth. We will evaluate the extent of the damage and may be able to repair it with a dental bonding or a crown. In more severe cases, if the crack extends to the pulp, a root canal or extraction may be needed, but we’ll do everything possible to restore the tooth.
Knocked-out tooth
Knocked-out tooth (avulsed tooth): Having a tooth completely knocked out is a true time-sensitive emergency. If an adult permanent tooth is knocked out, retrieve it by the crown (the top part) – avoid touching the root. Gently rinse it with water if it’s dirty, but do not scrub or remove any tissue fragments. If possible, place the tooth back in its socket and hold it there (or have the person gently bite down on a clean cloth to keep it in place). If that isn’t possible, keep the tooth moist in milk or a saline solution (even holding it in the mouth is an option) and contact us immediately. If you arrive within 30-60 minutes, there is a better chance we can successfully reimplant the tooth. We will stabilize the tooth and monitor its healing. If the tooth cannot be saved, we will discuss replacement options, such as implants.
Lost filling or crown
Lost filling or crown: If a filling falls out or a crown comes off, it can leave the tooth exposed and sensitive. Try to keep the area clean and avoid chewing on it. If you have the crown, keep it safe and bring it with you. We will examine the tooth. If it’s intact, we can often recement the crown or place a new filling right away. If the tooth has new decay or changes, we’ll address it and then restore it (possibly with a new crown). Prompt treatment protects the tooth from further damage or infection.
Dental abscess or swelling
Dental abscess or swelling: An abscess is an infection that can cause a pocket of pus in or around a tooth root or in the gums. Symptoms include severe, throbbing pain, swelling in the face or jaw, a bubble on the gum, and sometimes fever or a bad taste in the mouth. This is a serious condition that needs immediate attention, as infections can spread. We will likely need to drain the abscess to relieve pressure and pain, prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection, and perform the appropriate definitive treatment (such as a root canal on the affected tooth, or in advanced cases, an extraction) to remove the source of infection.
After Your Emergency Visit
At Buffalo Run Dental, you will receive understanding and efficient care during a dental emergency. Our aim is to relieve your pain, address the issue, and get you back to normal life quickly. We utilize gentle techniques and can offer sedation (like nitrous oxide) if you’re anxious or in a lot of pain, to make the experience easier. Once the emergency is handled, we’ll also discuss any follow-up care or restorative work needed to fully rehabilitate your tooth or area (for instance, placing a permanent crown after a root canal, or replacing a lost tooth).
Don’t suffer with a dental emergency – call us immediately if you’re experiencing one. We’ll guide you on what to do and see you as promptly as possible. Your health and comfort are our top priorities, and we’re here to help save your smile when the unexpected happens.
