Dental Emergencies

We’re Here When You Need Us Most

Dental emergencies can be stressful, but you don’t have to face them alone. At Country Hills Dental, we prioritize your comfort and health and do our very best to accommodate urgent dental needs with same-day emergency appointments when possible.

Whether you’re dealing with a sudden injury, severe tooth pain, or something just doesn’t feel right, give us a call right away. Our team will help assess your situation and guide you on the next steps.

If you’re experiencing significant bleeding, swelling, or pain and cannot reach us, please visit your nearest emergency room or urgent care clinic—or call 911. Your safety always comes first.

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Recognizing a Dental Emergency

If you or your child are experiencing any of the following, it’s important to seek emergency dental care:

A knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
A broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
Severe toothache or ongoing pain
Loose adult tooth
Bleeding that won’t stop after injury or trauma
Swelling in the mouth, jaw, or face
Damaged fillings or dental work causing discomfort
Lacerations to the lips, gums, or tongue
Objects stuck between teeth that cannot be removed with gentle flossing

If you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, call us—we’re happy to talk you through it.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

It’s important to know what to do in the moment when an emergency occurs before you can visit us for urgent care.

If You Knock Out a Tooth

Try to find the tooth and handle it by the crown (chewing surface), not the root.
Gently rinse the tooth in water—don’t scrub.
Try to reinsert it into the socket. If that’s not possible, place the tooth in milk or saline solution.
Come see us right away—time is critical in saving a tooth.

If You Break a Tooth

Rinse your mouth gently with warm water.
Apply gauze if there is bleeding.
Find and save the broken piece if you can—store it in milk.
Seek dental care immediately to avoid infection or further damage.

If Your Child Has a Dental Emergency

Accidents happen—especially with kids. If your child experiences a sports injury, fall, or facial trauma, we’re here to help. Call us right away for prompt care that’s kid-friendly and compassionate.

Our calm and supportive approach helps patients—especially younger ones—feel safe and cared for, even in the most unexpected situations.

Common Dental Emergencies We Handle

Here are some of the most common dental emergencies we treat at Country Hills Dental—if you or your child experiences any of the following, give us a call right away:

Broken or knocked-out teeth (sports, accidents, etc.)
Dental trauma in kids and teens
Toothaches and infections
Lip, tongue, or gum injuries
Lost crowns or fillings
Food or objects stuck between teeth

Your NE Calgary Emergency Dentist

Oral injuries and dental emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time—and neither should you. At Country Hills Dental, we’re committed to helping you get back to feeling like yourself as quickly as possible.

Call us right away if you have a dental emergency—we’re here to help. If we’re not available, please visit your nearest emergency room.

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