We're Here For You!

If you have a dental emergency, we’re here to provide prompt dental care and pain relief. At Scarborough Dental Care, you’re in good hands. We’ve been providing emergency dental care to Scarborough and Toronto residents for over 30 years.

If you have a broken filling or a cracked tooth, severe bleeding gums, swollen face/gums or severe dental pain, please call us immediately. 

A dental emergency can happen out of the blue – we’ll do our best to see you the same day, as soon as possible within our office hours.

Traumatic Dental Injuries

A knocked-out tooth can be very  distressing, but you may be able to save the tooth with quick thinking and immediate action. Pick up the tooth without touching the root and gently rinse off any dirt with water. Insert the tooth back in its socket facing the correct way, and hold it in place with gentle pressure. If the tooth  can't be replanted immediately, tuck it between the patient's cheek and gum, or carry it in a container of cold milk. Go to your dentist or the nearest emergency room immediately. 

Traumatic teeth injuries (such as a loosened or moved tooth) need to be treated within six hours. If there is uncontrollable bleeding, please rush to the nearest ER immediately. 

Learn more about Traumatic Dental Injuries.

Gum Emergencies

Injuries and infections involving the soft tissues of the mouth may also require emergency treatment. The tissues of the gums, tongue, or cheek lining can be damaged by accidental bites, falls, sports injuries, and scalding liquids. They may also suffer injury from foreign bodies that become lodged below the gum line, and they can develop painful and potentially serious abscesses. A periodontal (gum) abscess is a pus-filled sac caused by an infection and is usually quite painful. Abscesses require immediate attention at the dental office.

Any injury to the soft tissues of the mouth can be rinsed with warm salt water, and any  visible debris should be cleared. Bleeding can usually be controlled by pressing a clean, damp material to the area for 10-15 minutes. If the bleeding persists, call your dentist or go to the emergency room immediately.

Foreign bodies lodged beneath the gum line can sometimes be gently worked out with dental floss or a toothpick. If this can't be easily accomplished, see your dentist to prevent the area from getting damaged and/or infected.

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Orthodontic Emergencies

Although there can be discomfort associated with orthodontic treatment, there are only a few real orthodontic emergencies such as trauma or injury to the teeth, face or mouth. Infected or swollen gums, mouth or face, and severe/unmanageable discomfort or pain in these areas can also be orthodontic emergencies. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call your dentist immediately.

Learn more about Orthodontic Emergencies.