Emergency Dentist · Oakville, ON

Emergency Dentist in Oakville
for Pain, Breaks and Swelling

Call (289) 644-1701 and describe what happened. We will tell you what to do in the meantime and do our best to see urgent cases as soon as possible.

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  • 5.0 on Google
  • CDCP accepted
  • 6 languages spoken

5.0 on Google

Rated by our Oakville patients

CDCP accepted

For eligible patients

6 languages

Spoken in-clinic

Palermo Village

Dundas & Old Bronte

The basics

What Counts as a Dental Emergency

A dental emergency is anything where waiting makes the outcome materially worse: a tooth knocked out, a break that exposes the nerve, bleeding that will not stop, swelling in the face or jaw, or pain that keeps you awake and does not respond to over-the-counter painkillers.
Some things feel alarming but can safely wait a day or two — a lost filling with no pain, a small chip, a dull ache that settles. When you call, describe what happened and what you are feeling, and we will tell you honestly which category you are in. One exception overrides everything: facial swelling with a fever, or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, is a medical emergency — go to the nearest emergency department rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
  • Call first — advice over the phone often changes the outcome
  • Urgent cases seen as soon as we can accommodate them
  • Cost of the emergency exam explained before you arrive
Emergency Dentistry
$100–$250
EMERGENCY EXAM + X-RAYS
Call first
SO WE CAN TRIAGE
Under 1 hr
KNOCKED-OUT TOOTH WINDOW
CDCP
EMERGENCY CARE ELIGIBLE
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Call Now, or Can It Wait?

If you are unsure, call and describe it — that costs nothing and takes a minute. As a general guide:

Call straight away if…

  • A permanent tooth has been knocked out — the first hour matters most
  • There is facial or gum swelling, especially with fever
  • Bleeding will not stop after 15 minutes of firm pressure
  • Pain is severe, waking you at night, or not easing with painkillers

It can usually wait a day or two if…

  • A filling or crown came out but the tooth is not painful
  • There is a small chip with no sharp edge and no sensitivity
  • An ache comes and goes with hot or cold but settles quickly
  • A retainer or denture is uncomfortable but you can manage without it
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Your options

Emergency Problems We Treat

What to do in the minutes before you reach us matters — here is the short version for the four most common calls:

Knocked-out tooth

Handle it by the crown, never the root. Rinse gently with milk or saline, place it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Call immediately — the replant window is short.

Toothache or infection

Usually the nerve. Rinse with warm salt water, take your usual painkiller, and keep your head raised at night. Persistent pain often means root canal treatment.

Broken or chipped tooth

Keep any fragments. Rinse your mouth, use a cold compress for swelling, and cover a sharp edge with dental wax. Bring the pieces with you.

Lost filling or crown

Protect the tooth. Keep the crown, avoid chewing on that side, and do not use household glue. Most are re-cemented straightforwardly.
Transparent pricing

What an Emergency Visit Costs in Oakville

An emergency exam with the x-rays needed to find the problem is typically quoted between about $100 and $250. Any treatment that follows — a filling, root canal or extraction — is priced separately and explained before we begin. If cost is a worry, call anyway: we will tell you what is genuinely urgent now and what can safely wait, and insurance or the Canadian Dental Care Plan covers a share of emergency care for eligible patients.

Written estimate first

You see the exact cost in writing before any treatment begins — no surprises at the front desk.

Insurance guidance

We help you understand your coverage and submit claims, so you know your real out-of-pocket cost.

CDCP accepted

Sol Dental Studio accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan for eligible patients.
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An honest comparison

Dental Office, Walk-In Clinic or Emergency Room?

The right destination depends on the problem — and going to the wrong one costs hours you may not have.

Dental office

  • The right call for almost all tooth problems
  • Only place that can actually treat the tooth
  • X-rays on site to find the cause
  • Call first so we can triage

Walk-in clinic

  • Can prescribe antibiotics or painkillers
  • Cannot treat the tooth itself
  • Useful out of hours for infection
  • You will still need a dentist afterwards

Emergency room

  • For facial swelling with fever
  • For trouble breathing or swallowing
  • For jaw fractures or major trauma
  • For bleeding that will not stop
The process

What Happens When You Call

STEP 01

You call and describe it

Tell us what happened, when it started, and where the pain is. We give first-aid guidance immediately — for a knocked-out tooth, that advice on the phone can decide whether the tooth survives.
STEP 02

We triage and fit you in

Genuine emergencies are prioritised and we do our best to see them as soon as possible. If we cannot get to you quickly enough, we will say so and point you somewhere that can.
STEP 03

Diagnose and relieve

An exam and x-ray find the cause, then the first priority is getting you out of pain. We explain the options and the cost before starting anything.
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Aftercare

After Emergency Treatment

Getting out of pain is the first half; making sure it does not return is the second. Emergency treatment is often a stabilising step with a definitive repair to follow:
  • Finish any antibiotics completely, even once the pain has gone
  • Stick to the softer side of your diet for a few days and avoid chewing on the treated tooth
  • Book the follow-up — a temporary filling or opened tooth is not a permanent fix
  • If pain returns or swelling increases, call us rather than waiting for the follow-up
Why Sol Dental Studio

Care That Oakville Families Come Back For

Dr. Richard He

Credentialed care

Dr. Richard He — DDS (University of Toronto) with a dedicated implant fellowship. Urgent care and the follow-up treatment handled in one practice.

5.0 on Google

Patients rate Sol Dental Studio 5.0 out of 5. Gentle freezing, unhurried visits, judgment-free care.

Clear costs

A written estimate before any treatment, insurance guidance included, and CDCP accepted.

Easy to reach

Palermo Village at Dundas & Old Bronte. Care in English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
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Questions

Dental Emergency Questions, Answered

A dental emergency is any oral health issue that requires immediate attention. This can range from a severe toothache, broken or chipped tooth, knocked-out tooth, abscess or swelling, lost filling or crown, and any trauma or injury to the mouth.

Over-the-counter pain relievers, like ibuprofen, can help reduce discomfort. Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water can also soothe pain. However, it’s crucial to avoid placing aspirin directly on the gums or tooth as it can cause burns.

Retrieve the tooth, holding it by the crown (top) and not the root. Rinse it gently without scrubbing. If possible, try to reinsert it into its socket. If that isn’t possible, store it in a container of milk or saltwater. Seek dental care immediately.

Yes, especially if action is taken promptly. Reinserting the tooth within an hour of it being knocked out can increase the chances of saving it.

A dental infection won’t resolve on its own. Depending on the tooth, treatment is usually root canal treatment or extraction — and the sooner it’s treated, the simpler the treatment tends to be.

The cost of emergency dental treatments can vary based on the nature of the issue and the required procedures. While some treatments might be more expensive due to the urgency and complexity, addressing the problem immediately can often save costs in the long run by preventing more severe issues.