Dental emergencies happen. Call us and we'll fit you in as soon as we can.
A cracked tooth at a hockey game, a filling that lets go on a Saturday morning, pain that wakes you up at three — these things don't wait for a convenient time. Call us and we'll triage it and get you in as quickly as we can, often the same day. Outside opening hours, use the emergency line.
What counts as a dental emergency
If you're unsure whether it's urgent, call us — we'd rather hear from you and say it can wait than have you sit on something that shouldn't. Common emergencies we see: a knocked-out or loosened tooth, a cracked or broken tooth, severe or worsening toothache, swelling in the jaw or face, bleeding that won't stop after an extraction, a lost crown or bridge, an abscess or infection. If you have facial swelling and a fever, that can be serious — call our emergency line right away.
What to do before you get here
General first aid while you're on your way — call us and we'll talk you through your specific situation. For a knocked-out adult tooth: handle it by the crown, not the root, rinse gently if it's dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If that isn't possible, keep it in milk or tucked inside your cheek. Time matters here; the sooner the better. For a broken tooth: rinse with warm water, apply a cold compress if there's swelling, and save any pieces. For pain, over-the-counter painkillers taken as directed on the packet are usually the right first step — check with a pharmacist or your doctor if you take other medication, are pregnant, or have a condition that affects what you can take.
What happens when you come in
We'll get you into a chair as quickly as we can. One of our dentists will assess the situation, take any X-rays we need, and talk you through options before we do anything. For pain cases, we deal with the pain first and plan definitive treatment second. If you need something we can't do the same day — or something that needs a specialist — we'll stabilise things and get the follow-up booked.
After hours
Our emergency line is (867) 444-9090. If you're not sure whether it can wait until morning, call anyway — a short conversation is usually enough to tell you whether you need to be seen tonight or first thing. If you have facial swelling with a fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or an injury involving more than your teeth, go to the emergency department at Stanton Territorial Hospital or call 911.
Common questions
Do you charge extra for emergency visits?+
There's no emergency surcharge — an emergency exam is billed as an exam. Ask reception what the visit will cost and how your plan is likely to treat it; they'll tell you before you come in.
Can I come in without an appointment?+
Call first -(867) 873-2450 for reception, or (867) 444-9090 outside opening hours. We need to know you're coming so we can triage and find you a slot.
What if my child knocks out a baby tooth?+
Don't try to re-insert a baby tooth. Control the bleeding with gauze and call us. We'll want to check that no fragments are left and that the permanent tooth underneath wasn't affected.
Related services
Sedation Dentistry in Yellowknife
If the thought of sitting in a dental chair makes your heart rate go up, you're not unusual — dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people put off care. We see it every week, and we don't treat it as something to get over. We treat it as something to plan around.
Family Dentist in Yellowknife
We see a lot of families where the parents came in first and now bring their kids — and in a few cases, their parents too. Family dentistry means everyone comes to the same place and we know your family's dental history. Your five-year-old's first checkup and your mom's crown replacement happen down the same hallway. When something does need a specialist, we'll say so and arrange the referral.
Ready when you are.
Book online any time, or call reception and we’ll find you a slot. In pain? Say so when you call and we’ll get you seen as soon as we can.