If you have a toothache, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, or swelling in your face or gums, call us at (403) 238-2872. We set aside time in the schedule for emergencies, so most patients who call in the morning are seen the same day. You don’t need to be a current patient, and walk-ins are welcome.
Woodcreek Dental Care is at 523 Woodpark Blvd SW, Unit 16. We see patients from Woodbine, Woodlands, Cedarbrae, Braeside, Oakridge, Palliser and the rest of SW Calgary.
What to do first
- Call us before you come in if you can. Walk-ins are welcome, but a call lets us hold a chair and tell you what to bring.
- If you have swelling that is spreading to your eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury from a fall or accident, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. These need a hospital first.
- If we’re closed, call Health Link at 811 for nurse advice, then call us at (403) 238-2872 when we open.
Emergencies we treat
Severe toothache
Pain that keeps you up at night or throbs when you lie down often means the nerve is inflamed or infected. We take an X-ray, find the cause, and relieve the pain at the same visit when we can. That may mean a filling, starting a root canal, or removing the tooth.
Broken, chipped or cracked tooth
Rinse with warm water and save any pieces. A small chip can often be bonded or filled the same day. A larger break may need a crown, and we can place a temporary one until it’s ready.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Pick it up by the top (the part you chew with), not the root. If it’s dirty, rinse it briefly with milk or water. Push it gently back into the socket and bite on a clean cloth, or keep it in a cup of milk. Call us right away: a tooth put back within about an hour has the best chance of staying. Don’t try to put a baby tooth back in.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown and bring it with you. Sugar-free gum or temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can cover the gap for a day. Don’t glue it with household glue.
Swelling or a dental abscess
A bump on the gum, a bad taste, or swelling in the cheek can mean an infection. Infections don’t clear up on their own and can spread, so call us the same day.
Broken dentures, braces wires or a lost mouthguard
Call and we’ll tell you whether it needs a same-day visit or can wait for a regular appointment.
Wisdom tooth pain
Swollen gum around a partly erupted wisdom tooth is common. We can clean the area and talk about removal.
Nervous about coming in?
Many people put off a dental emergency because they’re anxious. We offer oral sedation and IV sedation for patients who need it. If the treatment you need is longer, we can book it with sedation for a later visit.
Cost and insurance
We bill most insurance plans directly, so you usually pay only your share at the visit. We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The cost of an emergency visit depends on what we find. We’ll explain the options and costs before we start any treatment.
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Emergency dentist FAQ
Do you see emergency patients the same day?
Yes, in most cases. We keep time in the schedule for emergencies. Call (403) 238-2872 as early in the day as you can and we’ll find you a time.
Do I need to be a patient at Woodcreek to get emergency care?
No. We see new patients for dental emergencies.
Can I walk in without calling?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome. Calling first is best, so we can hold a chair for you and tell you what to bring.
When should I go to the hospital instead of a dentist?
Go to an emergency room or call 911 if swelling is spreading toward your eye or neck, if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or if you’ve injured your jaw. For anything else, call us.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Hold it by the top, not the root, rinse it briefly in milk or water, and gently put it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Call us right away. A tooth replaced within about an hour has the best chance of being saved.
Does insurance cover emergency dental care?
Most dental plans cover emergency exams and treatment, and we bill most plans directly. We also accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We’ll go over costs with you before treatment.
Having a dental emergency? Call (403) 238-2872 or book your visit at Woodcreek Dental Care