Same-day emergency care

Dental emergency? We'll do our best to see you today

Call us before you do anything else — we'll triage on the phone, get you in if we can, and tell you what to do in the meantime. IV sedation and general anesthesia available on-site for severe pain.

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Don't wait
Call us before you do anything else

If you're in pain, missing a tooth, have a swelling, or have an infection — call us first. We'll triage on the phone and get you in. Our doctors rotate on call after hours.

(226) 22SMILE
We understand

Dental pain can be terrifying — especially when you don't know what's wrong

We see emergencies every week. The most important thing right now is that you don't wait. We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan, direct-bill most major insurers, and never want cost to be the reason you delay care. For more on causes and self-help, see our tooth pain and cracked teeth page.

  • In severe pain right now and you don't want to wait until tomorrow to be seen
  • Broken or knocked-out tooth and you're not sure if it can be saved or what to do
  • A swelling or infection that's getting worse, not better — this needs same-day attention
Comfortable patient receiving care at Suncoast Dental
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What to do right now

Four steps if you're in a dental emergency

These are the steps we want every patient to take while we get them in.

1

Call us first

Tap (226) 22SMILE or call directly. We'll triage on the phone and tell you what to do — including whether to come in immediately, take pain control at home, or head straight to the ER.

2

Don't wait it out

Dental pain that's escalating, swelling, or fever should be seen the same day. These can signal an infection that needs immediate antibiotics or drainage before it spreads.

3

For a knocked-out tooth, act fast

If the tooth is intact, gently place it back in the socket if you can. If not, store it in cold milk and get to us within 60 minutes. Quick action significantly improves the chance of saving the tooth.

4

Use over-the-counter pain control responsibly

Acetaminophen or ibuprofen by mouth for pain — never placed directly on the gum or tooth. A cold compress on the outside of your face can reduce swelling. Avoid putting aspirin on tissue, which can burn it.

Common dental emergencies

What we treat the same day

Whether you've been our patient for years or this is the first time hearing of us, we'll get you in. Same-day emergencies are part of how we work.

Severe toothache

Usually a sign of infection or a deep cavity needing immediate care. We diagnose, manage pain, and treat the source.

Call (226) 22SMILE

Broken or chipped tooth

Emergency repair to stop further damage and pain. Same-day 3D-printed crowns available from our on-site lab.

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Knocked-out tooth

60 minutes matters. Call us en route — we'll prep for re-implantation and walk you through what to do with the tooth on the way.

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Lost filling or crown

Temporary protection plus a rebuilt restoration the same day via our on-site digital lab.

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Abscess or facial swelling

Antibiotics and drainage if needed. Untreated dental infections can spread to the airway or jaw — this is genuinely urgent.

Call (226) 22SMILE

Soft tissue injury

Lip, cheek, or tongue lacerations from accidents or sports. We assess, suture if needed, and check for tooth involvement.

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Emergency dental care — frequently asked

The questions we hear most often from patients calling in pain.

Yes — we strive to see all emergencies the same day. Call us first so we can prepare. If we genuinely can't fit you in today, we'll triage on the phone and tell you what to do in the meantime, including whether you should head straight to the ER for facial swelling or trauma.
Yes. Our dentists rotate on call after hours. Call our main number, (226) 22SMILE, and the answering service will direct you to the on-call dentist.
We offer IV moderate sedation and on-site general anesthesia. For severe pain or severe anxiety, we can often complete the procedure under sedation on the same day so you don't have to come back. We're the only dental practice in the area with a general anesthesia permit.
Often, if we see you within 60 minutes. If the tooth is whole, gently rinse it (don't scrub) and place it back in the socket if you can. If not, store it in cold milk and get to us as fast as possible. Detailed first-aid guidance is available at rcdso.org.
Most insurance plans and the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover emergency exams and treatment. We direct-bill most major insurers and handle CDCP claims for you. Call us with your coverage details and we'll confirm before you arrive.

Goderich and Huron County emergency dental care

Call us
(226) 22SMILE
(226) 227-6453
Hours
Mon–Thu: 9 AM – 5 PM
Fri: 9 AM – 3 PM
After-hours: on-call dentist via main number
Visit us
Unit 05 – 397 Bayfield Rd
Goderich, ON N7A 4E9
Same day
We strive to fit every emergency in same-day
Triage on the phone before you arrive
If you're in pain right now

Don't wait until tomorrow

Call us first. We'll triage on the phone and do our best to see you today — and we accept CDCP and direct-bill insurers so cost isn't a barrier.

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