Urgent Dental Care
Emergency Dentist in Scarborough, Open 7 Days
In pain or dealing with a dental injury? We keep time for same-day emergencies, seven days a week including Sunday.
A bad toothache, a knocked-out tooth, swelling, or a broken crown can happen at any hour. Because Cedarbrae Dental Center on Lawrence Ave East is open seven days a week, you do not have to wait until Monday to be seen. Call us and we will get you in as soon as we can and tell you exactly what to do in the meantime.
Open 7 days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Call us today — we are open when you need us
Dental emergencies rarely wait for a convenient time. The advantage of Cedarbrae Dental Center is simple: we are open seven days a week, including Sunday, so you can be seen the same day rather than waiting out a long weekend in pain. When you call, tell us what is happening and we will triage over the phone, hold time for you, and give you first steps to stay comfortable until you arrive.
If you are experiencing difficulty breathing or swallowing, facial swelling that is spreading quickly, or uncontrolled bleeding, treat it as a medical emergency and go to your nearest hospital or call emergency services. For most dental problems, though — pain, a broken tooth, a lost filling, swelling around one tooth — a dentist is the right first call, and the sooner the better.
New patients are always welcome for emergencies. You do not need to be an existing patient to call us when something goes wrong.
How we handle your emergency
Call and phone triage
Tell us what happened and where it hurts. We gauge how urgent it is, arrange to see you the same day when possible, and give you advice to manage pain or protect a tooth before you get here.
Focused exam and imaging
When you arrive, we look at the problem tooth, take an image if we need to see below the surface, and find out what is actually causing the pain or damage.
Relief first
Our first goal is to get you out of pain and stabilise the situation. That might mean draining an infection, easing an exposed nerve, or protecting a broken tooth so it stops hurting.
A clear plan
We explain what caused the emergency and lay out your options, whether that is a root canal to save the tooth, an extraction, or a temporary fix followed by a longer-term repair.
Follow-up care
Some emergencies are solved in one visit; others need a second appointment to finish the repair, such as a crown after a root canal. We schedule that around your availability, seven days a week.
Have questions about emergency dentist? Talk to us — we're open 7 days a week.
Request AppointmentCommon emergencies and what to do first
Severe toothache: rinse gently with warm water, floss carefully to remove any trapped food, and use over-the-counter pain relief as directed. A toothache that keeps you up at night or throbs on its own often points to an infected nerve, which may need root canal therapy. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum, as it can burn the tissue.
Knocked-out tooth: time matters most here. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently without scrubbing, and if you can, place it back in the socket and bite on a clean cloth. If that is not possible, keep it in a container of milk and call us immediately — a tooth reinserted quickly has the best chance of being saved.
Broken or chipped tooth, lost filling or crown: save any pieces, rinse your mouth, and cover a sharp edge with dental wax if it is cutting your tongue or cheek. Avoid chewing on that side. A lost crown can sometimes be temporarily recemented until we repair it properly.
Swelling or a dental abscess: swelling around a tooth or in the gum can signal infection that needs prompt attention. Rinse with warm salt water and call us the same day. Spreading facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing means you should seek urgent medical care right away rather than waiting.
What affects the cost of emergency care
The cost of an emergency visit depends on what is wrong and what it takes to fix it. Seeing you, diagnosing the problem, and getting you out of pain is the starting point; the treatment that follows is what varies.
- The emergency exam and any imaging needed to diagnose the problem.
- The treatment required — from a simple repair to a root canal or an extraction.
- Whether the fix is completed in one visit or needs a follow-up, such as a crown later.
- Any medication, such as antibiotics, if an infection is involved.
Getting you out of pain quickly is usually a smaller step than the full repair that follows, and saving a tooth with a root canal and crown typically costs more than an extraction but keeps your natural tooth. We help you navigate your insurance and any CDCP coverage, and you receive a clear written estimate for any treatment before we proceed.
Learn more about using your dental insurance or the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Insurance and CDCP for emergencies
Most dental plans cover emergency exams and common urgent treatments, though the details vary by plan. Bring your insurance information when you come in and our team will help you understand your coverage and submit the claim for you.
If you are covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), we can discuss what it may include for emergency and follow-up care. We do not promise a specific coverage result, since that depends on your eligibility and plan, but we will always be upfront about costs before starting any treatment so you can make a calm decision even in a stressful moment.
Frequently asked questions
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Root Canal Therapy
A root canal relieves the pain of an infected tooth and lets you keep it — and it is far gentler than its reputation suggests.
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Tooth Extractions
When a tooth can't be saved, a calm, gentle process and clear aftercare instructions.
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Sunday Dentist
A dentist open on Sundays, for the routine visits and urgent problems that do not wait for Monday.
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In pain or dealing with a dental injury? We keep time for same-day emergencies, seven days a week including Sunday.