Emergency Dentist in Ajax

Some dental problems can wait a week. Others cannot.

Call us right away if you notice any of these:

• Severe or throbbing tooth pain
• A knocked-out adult tooth
• A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
• Swelling in your gums, face, or jaw
• Heavy and continuous bleeding for more than 10 minutes that does not stop despite application of pressure
• A lost filling or crown with sharp pain
• Pain that wakes you up at night
• A loose adult tooth after a fall or a hit

When you are not sure, call anyway. We would rather check than let a small problem grow.

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Dr. Claire treats most urgent problems in our Ajax office. Here is what we handle.

Severe Toothache and Infection
Sharp, constant pain often points to decay or an infected nerve. We find the cause with an exam and X-rays. Treatment may include a filling, root canal therapy, or antibiotics. Our first job is to stop your pain.

Dental Abscess and Swelling
An abscess is a pocket of infection near the root or gums. Swelling and a bad taste are common signs. An abscess needs fast treatment. Infection can spread to other parts of your body.

Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Teeth
Most broken teeth can be saved. Bring any pieces of the tooth with you, if possible. Small breaks often need a white filling. Larger breaks may need a crown and/or root canal therapy.

Knocked-Out Teeth
A knocked-out adult tooth is a true emergency. Time changes the outcome. The Canadian Dental Association reports a fair chance of saving the tooth within 10 minutes. After two hours, the odds drop sharply. Call us on your way.

Lost Fillings and Crowns
A lost filling leaves the inside of your tooth exposed. That area can hurt and decay fast. Keep the crown if you find it. We can often re-cement the same crown.

Wisdom Tooth Pain
Wisdom teeth cause pain when they push against other teeth. Gums around them can also swell and trap food. We will examine the area and explain your options. Extraction is often the answer.

Broken or Sore Dentures
A cracked denture or sore spot makes eating hard. We repair, reline, and adjust dentures so you can get back to normal.

Problems After a Recent Procedure
Call us if you have heavy bleeding, growing pain, or a lost stitch. We will bring you in and check the site.

Use these steps from the Canadian Dental Association while you wait for your appointment.

Toothache

• Rinse your mouth with warm water.
• Floss gently to remove trapped food.
• Hold an ice pack against your cheek.
• Do not apply heat, because heat makes swelling worse. Never place a pain pill directly on the gum.

Knocked-Out Adult Tooth

• Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root.
• If it looks clean, place it back in the socket.
• If you cannot do that, put the tooth in a container of cold milk.
• Do not scrub it and do not let it dry out.
• Come to our office right away.
• Never try to replace a knocked-out baby tooth. That can damage the adult tooth growing underneath.

Broken Tooth

• Rinse with warm water. Save any pieces of the tooth in a clean container.
• Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek to limit swelling.

Bitten Lip or Tongue

• Press a clean cloth on the area to slow the bleeding.
• Use an ice pack for swelling.
• If the bleeding does not stop, go to the hospital.

Something Stuck Between Teeth

• Try dental floss first. Be gentle and patient.
• Never use a pin, wooden tooth picks or another sharp object. You can cut your gums or scratch the tooth.

Some injuries need a hospital, not a dental office. Go to the nearest emergency room if you have:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• A suspected broken jaw
• Bleeding you cannot control
• Swelling that spreads to your eye or neck
• A serious head injury from the same accident

Call us after the hospital treats you. We will handle the dental repair.

We keep the visit simple and calm. Here is the usual order.

You call and describe the problem.
Our front desk finds you the earliest opening.
Dr. Claire examines the tooth and takes X-rays if needed.
We relieve your pain first.
We explain your treatment choices and the cost before we start.

Many patients leave with the problem solved that day. Some cases need a second visit for the final repair.

We have served Pickering Village since 2017. Our office continues a practice that local families have trusted for decades.

Dr. Claire has a gentle, patient approach that helps nervous patients relax.

• We explain every step before we start.
• Our team welcomes new patients and emergency patients alike.
• We are easy to reach by transit, and we offer free parking at the rear.

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