If you have a dental emergency, phone Midtown Dental Centre at (519) 944-2401 as soon as the office opens and explain what happened; the front desk will advise you on next steps. If it cannot safely wait for our opening hours, head to the closest hospital emergency department. This page lists the signs that need attention and what you can do in the meantime.

Signs you should call the office

  • Pain in a tooth that is getting worse or keeping you awake
  • A permanent tooth knocked out or pushed out of position
  • A chipped or split tooth, especially if chewing hurts
  • Swelling in the gum or face, or a pimple-like bump on the gum
  • A filling or crown that has fallen out
  • A cut to the lip, tongue or cheek that keeps bleeding

When to go to hospital instead

Go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call 911, if facial swelling is spreading toward the eye or neck, if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, if a blow to the face has also hurt your jaw or head, or if bleeding does not slow with firm pressure.

What to do before you are seen

Knocked-out adult tooth: hold it by the white part you chew with, never the root. If it is clean, ease it back into the socket and bite gently on a cloth. If that is not possible, keep it in a small container of milk and bring it with you. Never put a baby tooth back in.

Toothache: rinse with warm water and floss gently in case food is trapped. An over-the-counter pain reliever taken as the label directs may help; do not hold a tablet against the gum.

Broken tooth: save any pieces, rinse your mouth and hold a cold pack on your cheek.

Lost filling or crown: keep the crown if you have it and chew on the other side until the tooth is checked.

Emergency care at Midtown Dental Centre

Office hours at 4411 Tecumseh Rd E: Monday 8:30–5:30, Tuesday 8:30–7:30, Wednesday 8:30–5:30, Thursday 8:30–5:30 and Friday 8:30–2:30. The office is closed on weekends. When you call, the front desk will ask what happened and talk you through the next step. If you are anxious about treatment, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available here.

Lowering the risk of an emergency

Wear a mouthguard for contact sports, avoid chewing ice or using your teeth to open packages, and keep up regular checkups so small problems such as a cracked filling are found early. See our article on how often to book a dental checkup.

Dental emergency questions

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe or worsening tooth pain, a knocked-out or loosened tooth, a broken tooth, swelling in the gum or face, or bleeding that will not stop are all reasons to get help quickly.

What should I do if it happens on a weekend?

Midtown Dental Centre is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. If it cannot wait until Monday, visit the closest hospital emergency department; if it can, phone us Monday morning.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. New patients of every age can book with us at (519) 944-2401.

Do you offer sedation for nervous patients?

Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available at our office for nervous patients. Ask your dentist if it is right for you.

Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan?

Yes. Patients with CDCP coverage are seen at Midtown Dental Centre. The amount the plan pays depends on your coverage.

Do you bill insurance directly?

Yes. Claims are submitted to your insurer for you, and payment plans can be arranged.

Call Midtown Dental Centre about a dental emergency

Phone (519) 944-2401 as soon as the office opens. Midtown Dental Centre is at 4411 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8W 1K6.