YOUR CHOICE FOR CALGARY EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE

Pathways Dental Clinic holds same-day emergency dentist appointments during business hours, and you don’t need to be an existing patient to be seen.

Do you require emergency dental care in Calgary? We know that a dental emergency is not fun for anyone, and it tends to arise at the worst times. If you’re not sure whether a dental problem requires emergency dentistry, our Calgary dentists offer this advice: if it hurts, it’s an emergency! Attempting to wait out the pain often leads to worsening the situation. Contact us immediately!

Even injuries that seem minor or superficial, like chips or small fractures, can affect the living tissue inside the teeth. Likewise, with lost fillings and crowns, even without symptoms, the tooth has lost its support and could easily become weaker, requiring further and more extensive treatment later on. If treatment is provided quickly, the odds of saving injured or damaged teeth significantly improve.

Dr. Tony Kim Discussing Diagnosis with Patient | NE Calgary Dentists | Pathways Dental Clinic | Calgary Emergency Dental Care

DID YOU KNOW, WE OFFER FINANCING!

If you are interested in financing to help with the cost of the treatment, we have many options!

Pathways Dental Clinic specializes in taking care of Emergency Dentistry issues
ranging from broken teeth to oral injuries!

What Are Some Symptoms That Require Calgary Emergency Dental Care?

  • A toothache that won’t go away and won’t respond to painkillers
  • Facial swelling and redness
  • Any pain that wakes you up at night
  • A gum infection
  • Sensitivity to cold or hot liquids or sweets
  • Pain from biting pressure
  • Constant or intermittent tooth pain
  • Severe throbbing tooth pain
  • Bad taste or odour in your mouth
  • Bleeding from the mouth
  • An injury that has knocked out your tooth completely
  • Any restorations that have fallen out
  • A cracked, broken, or chipped tooth or filling, or an abscessed tooth
These are good indications that you are experiencing some kind of emergency that requires Calgary Emergency Dental Care. Pathways Dental Clinic will try our very best to get your emergency treated the same day, if not right away!
Dr. Tony Kim Working On Patient | NE Calgary Dentists | Pathways Dental Clinic | Calgary Emergency Dental Care

What to do if a tooth has been broken or knocked out

If a tooth has been knocked out or broken, place it in milk if possible, and bring it to the office as soon as possible. The sooner the avulsed tooth is placed back (if this is an option), the higher the chance of it being successfully treated. You should aim to be seen within one hour of your injury.

Pain medication and antibiotics may be prescribed by your Calgary General dentist to alleviate the symptoms before treatment. A visual and radiographic (x-ray) examination by the dentist will provide information so your dentist can determine what treatment is required moving forward.

We welcome all emergency dental care in Calgary, and we are here to help! Our goal is to relieve your pain and discomfort and save your teeth. If you think you are experiencing a dental emergency, call Pathways Dental Clinic right away at (403) 455-5565.

What to Do for Sudden, Severe Tooth Pain

Rinse with warm water and floss gently around the tooth to clear out anything trapped that could be adding to the pressure. A cold compress on the outside of your cheek, not directly on the gum, helps with swelling while you wait. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label, and avoid pressing aspirin against the gum, since it can burn the tissue.

Call us at (403) 455-5565 if the pain comes with facial swelling or a fever so we can fit you in the same day.

Emergency Dental Hours in NE Calgary, and What to Do If We’re Closed

We hold same-day emergency appointments during these hours:

  • Monday: Appointment only
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Sunday and statutory holidays: Closed

If your emergency happens outside these hours, call (403) 455-5565 and leave a message; our team follows up as soon as the clinic reopens to find you the next same-day opening. For heavy bleeding, spreading facial swelling, or a jaw injury, go straight to your nearest emergency room.

Are you in pain & require Calgary Emergency Dental Care?
Contact Pathways Dental immediately!

Do You Have Questions? We Have Answers!

Is sudden pain from a wisdom tooth still a dental emergency?

Yes. Pain around a wisdom tooth with jaw swelling or trouble opening your mouth usually means it’s impacted or infected. Call us for a same-day exam; depending on how the tooth sits, wisdom teeth removal may be the fastest way to stop the pain from coming back.

My toothache stopped hurting. Do I still need to come in?

A pain-free tooth can still be in trouble. Once the nerve dies, throbbing can disappear while infection keeps spreading, so a recently cracked or painful tooth still needs an exam. Treatment can range from root canal therapy to save it, to a tooth extraction if it’s too damaged to keep.

Will my insurance or the Canadian Dental Benefit help cover an emergency visit?

Pathways Dental Clinic supports the Canadian Dental Benefit for eligible patients, and our team can walk you through what applies to your visit when you call to book.

Can I come into Pathways Dental Clinic for a Dental Emergency even if I am not a patient? How soon can I be seen?

Yes, Pathways Dental Clinic welcomes all dental emergencies! We always set aside time during the day for emergency dental appointments, even for non patients. Contact us immediately at (403) 455-5565 and our Emergency dental team will get back to you as soon as possible.

At Pathways Dental Clinic, we welcome anyone experiencing a dental emergency.
Call Pathways Dental Clinic to book an emergency dentistry appointment today!