Emergency Dentist in Pickering
Dental pain and injuries are easier to manage when you know what to do next. Pickering Square Dental assesses urgent concerns for patients in Pickering and nearby Durham Region communities, including toothaches, swelling, broken teeth, lost restorations, and dental trauma.
Call (905) 420-1777 before coming to the office.
We will ask about your symptoms, provide immediate guidance where appropriate, and offer the earliest suitable appointment based on urgency and availability.
Call 911 instead for:
…or another potentially life-threatening symptom. A dental office is not a substitute for a hospital emergency department in those situations.
When should I call a dentist urgently?
Contact the office for any of these:
Even when pain temporarily settles, the underlying problem may still need assessment.
What happens during an emergency dental visit?
The immediate goal is to identify the source of the problem and determine the safest next step. The dentist reviews your symptoms and health history, examines the area, and may recommend an X-ray or other diagnostic information. Treatment at that visit depends on the diagnosis, time available, complexity, consent, and your health.
Care may involve stabilizing a tooth, relieving a source of irritation, beginning treatment, discussing medication when clinically indicated, or planning a follow-up procedure or referral. We will explain what can be completed that day and what still needs attention.
What can I do while I wait?
These measures are temporary. They do not replace an examination.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Handle it by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in position; otherwise keep it moist and call immediately.
Do not reinsert a baby tooth.
Broken tooth
Save any pieces you can find, rinse gently, and avoid chewing on that side. A cold compress on the outside of the face may help with swelling.
Toothache
Rinse gently and clean between the teeth if food may be trapped.
Do not place aspirin or another medication directly against the gum.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the area clean and bring the restoration if you have it.
Do not use household glue.
Bleeding
Apply steady pressure with clean gauze. Seek urgent medical help if bleeding is heavy, will not slow, or follows major trauma.
Describe the symptoms clearly so the team can triage the request.
(905) 420-1777Frequently asked questions about dental emergencies
This page is general guidance for urgent dental concerns and is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Appointment availability, what can be treated at a first visit, and any medication decisions are determined for your own case. For a potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911 or go to an emergency department.
Can I get an emergency appointment today?
We prioritize urgent problems and offer the earliest appropriate appointment available, but a particular time or same-day visit cannot be guaranteed. Call as early as possible and describe the symptoms clearly so the team can triage the request.
Should I go to a hospital or a dentist?
A dentist is usually the appropriate first call for isolated tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a lost restoration. Go to an emergency department or call 911 for breathing or swallowing difficulty, rapidly spreading swelling, severe facial trauma, heavy bleeding, loss of consciousness, or other serious medical symptoms.
Will antibiotics stop a toothache?
Antibiotics are not a substitute for diagnosis or dental treatment and are not appropriate for every toothache. The dentist must assess the cause and decide whether medication is indicated. Do not use leftover medication or someone else's prescription.
What should I bring?
Bring identification, dental-benefit or CDCP information, a current medication and allergy list, and any broken tooth fragment or lost restoration. Tell us about pregnancy, medical conditions, and recent treatment that may affect care.
Related care
For an urgent dental concern, call the office. For non-urgent appointment requests, use the contact page.
Call before coming to the office.
We will ask about your symptoms, provide immediate guidance where appropriate, and offer the earliest suitable appointment based on urgency and availability.
Dental pain and injuries are easier to manage when you know what to do next. Pickering Square Dental assesses urgent concerns for patients in Pickering and nearby Durham Region communities, including toothaches, swelling, broken teeth, lost restorations, and dental trauma.
Non-urgent requestCall 911 instead for:
…or another potentially life-threatening symptom. A dental office is not a substitute for a hospital emergency department in those situations.
When should I call a dentist urgently?
Contact the office for any of these:
Even when pain temporarily settles, the underlying problem may still need assessment.
What happens during an emergency dental visit?
The immediate goal is to identify the source of the problem and determine the safest next step. The dentist reviews your symptoms and health history, examines the area, and may recommend an X-ray or other diagnostic information. Treatment at that visit depends on the diagnosis, time available, complexity, consent, and your health.
Care may involve stabilizing a tooth, relieving a source of irritation, beginning treatment, discussing medication when clinically indicated, or planning a follow-up procedure or referral. We will explain what can be completed that day and what still needs attention.
What can I do while I wait?
These measures are temporary. They do not replace an examination.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Handle it by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in position; otherwise keep it moist and call immediately.
Do not reinsert a baby tooth.
Broken tooth
Save any pieces you can find, rinse gently, and avoid chewing on that side. A cold compress on the outside of the face may help with swelling.
Toothache
Rinse gently and clean between the teeth if food may be trapped.
Do not place aspirin or another medication directly against the gum.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the area clean and bring the restoration if you have it.
Do not use household glue.
Bleeding
Apply steady pressure with clean gauze. Seek urgent medical help if bleeding is heavy, will not slow, or follows major trauma.
Describe the symptoms clearly so the team can triage the request.
(905) 420-1777Frequently asked questions about dental emergencies
This page is general guidance for urgent dental concerns and is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Appointment availability, what can be treated at a first visit, and any medication decisions are determined for your own case. For a potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911 or go to an emergency department.
Can I get an emergency appointment today?
We prioritize urgent problems and offer the earliest appropriate appointment available, but a particular time or same-day visit cannot be guaranteed. Call as early as possible and describe the symptoms clearly so the team can triage the request.
Should I go to a hospital or a dentist?
A dentist is usually the appropriate first call for isolated tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a lost restoration. Go to an emergency department or call 911 for breathing or swallowing difficulty, rapidly spreading swelling, severe facial trauma, heavy bleeding, loss of consciousness, or other serious medical symptoms.
Will antibiotics stop a toothache?
Antibiotics are not a substitute for diagnosis or dental treatment and are not appropriate for every toothache. The dentist must assess the cause and decide whether medication is indicated. Do not use leftover medication or someone else's prescription.
What should I bring?
Bring identification, dental-benefit or CDCP information, a current medication and allergy list, and any broken tooth fragment or lost restoration. Tell us about pregnancy, medical conditions, and recent treatment that may affect care.
Related care
For an urgent dental concern, call the office. For non-urgent appointment requests, use the contact page.
