Dental Emergency?

Need a dentist right away? Our dental clinic welcomes same-day walk-ins and is equipped to deal with dental emergencies.

Broken or chipped teeth

• Use warm water to rinse your mouth.
• Apply pressure to any part of the mouth that is bleeding.
• Continue pressure until bleeding subsides.
• Reduce swelling or pain on the outside of the mouth by applying a cold compress.
• Swing by Centre Clinico-Dentaire as soon as possible.

Toothaches and dental infection

• Swollen gums can be caused by food. Be sure to remove any residual food with floss.
• Apply cold compresses to the exterior of the mouth to reduce swelling.
• As a temporary measure, non-prescription medication can be taken as recommended. Be careful not to apply painkillers or aspirin directly to the gums near the aching tooth since this can burn the tissue.
• Toothache and swelling can indicate an infection so be sure to see your dentist as quickly as possible.

Knocked-out or avulsed tooth

• Find the tooth and if it is dirty, rinse it lightly with a saline solution.
• Be sure never to scrub a knocked out tooth or remove any of the tissue attached to it.
• Try placing the tooth back in place as gently as possible (do not force it into the socket).
• If reinsertion fails, place the tooth in a container of milk or saline solution and see a dentist as soon as possible.