Emergency Dentist
in Downtown Ottawa

Expert emergency dental care in Ottawa

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Downtown Ottawa Emergency Dentist

Dental emergencies can happen fast. If you are dealing with severe tooth pain, a broken tooth, swelling, or an injury to your mouth, it is important to get help as soon as possible. Pretoria Bridge Dental provides emergency dental care in Downtown Ottawa, including Centretown and nearby communities, with a team experienced in urgent situations.

Call us right away at 613-236-5202 to request an emergency appointment.

We’re an Ottawa Dental Practice Passionate About
Treating Our Patients Like Family

Experts in Diagnosis

Patients count on our experience & expertise for accurate & diagnoses.

Advanced Specialty Training

Our doctors have a depth of training for advanced dental care.

Highly Experienced Dental Team

Our experience translates to a smooth, seamless patient experience.

Helping Maintain Your Teeth

We want to be your partners in dental health.

Urgent Dental Care in Ottawa

You do not need to be an existing patient to receive emergency dental care at Pretoria Bridge Dental. When possible, we offer same-day emergency appointments because waiting can lead to more pain and more complications.

If you are experiencing a dental emergency, stay calm and call us right away. Our team will guide you through the next steps and schedule you as soon as we can. You can count on our experienced dentists to provide prompt, professional care when you need it most.

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woman explaining painful tooth ache to dentist

When to Seek Emergency Dental Care

You may need emergency dental care if you have sudden pain, dental trauma, or anything that could worsen if you wait. This includes broken, chipped, or cracked teeth, a loose or knocked-out tooth, and severe tooth or gum pain that interrupts your day. Jaw injuries and serious bites or cuts to the tongue or lip can also require urgent attention.

For emergency dental care in Ottawa, contact Pretoria Bridge Dental as soon as possible. Our team will help you understand the next steps and arrange care quickly.

FAQs

A dental emergency can be any dental problem that is in need of immediate treatment in order to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth. Severe infections in the mouth and gums are also considered a dental emergency since they can be life-threatening if they are not treated quickly.

The first thing you should do is contact us. If we are able to fit you in for a same day appointment, then we will book it for you. If not, we will direct you to somewhere that you can receive the care you need.

Proper oral care is the first step to avoiding dental emergencies involving tooth pain or bleeding that is caused by tooth decay or a buildup of bacteria in your mouth. That means brushing twice daily and flossing before bed. To avoid dental emergencies involving broken, cracked, or lost teeth, take the following precautions:

  • See your dentist regularly for checkups and dental cleanings.
  • Wear a mouthguard when playing sports or participating in recreational activities.
  • Don’t chew rock solid foods like ice, popcorn kernels or hard candy.
  • Use scissors to cut things. Never use your teeth to open anything.

If the pain you are experiencing is unbearable and seems like it is spreading along your jaw or neck, or if your mouth is bleeding and won’t stop, then you should head to the closest emergency room for treatment. Once the immediate problem has been dealt with, it is important that you follow up with your dentist to discuss the incident and have them conduct an assessment to see if further treatment is needed.

If you are experiencing unbearable tooth pain and can’t see your dentist right away, there are a few things you can try to soothe the pain until you are able to get to the clinic.

  • Rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water.
  • Gently floss to remove food or plaque between your teeth.
  • Apply a cold compress to your cheek

If your tooth is ever knocked out, try retrieving the tooth immediately wherever it has fallen out. Rinse the root of the tooth with water as soon as possible if it’s dirty. Ensure you hold it by the crown. Be gentle with the root and do not scrub off any tissue fragments.

If possible, try and put the tooth back in place (without forcing it in) making sure it’s facing the right direction. If it’s not possible, store the tooth in milk until you book an emergency dental appointment with the emergency dental experts at Pretoria Bridge dental.

What Do I Need to Bring to the
Initial Consultation Appointment?

A list of medications you are currently taking
Your health card or driver’s licence
Your dental insurance information
Pretoria Bridge Dental's team
Dental program cards or stubs
The referral note from your dentist, if you were given one
Any X-rays your dentist has given you

Pretoria Bridge Dental Is Built On The Trust & Care
We Have For All Our Patients

Hours & Contact Information

(613) 236-5202
(613) 236-5206
[email protected]
223 Echo Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 1N2
Office Hours
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • 7:30am – 3:00pm
Parking

We have two free parking spaces in our clinic lot. Also, there are three parking spaces at the Ottawa Chinese Bible Church (on the corner of Main and Graham). On Graham Avenue you will find two-hour parking available; while there is also parking on Hawthorne Street from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and then again from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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