Emergency Dentist in Mississauga
Call 905-567-6891 Book OnlineSame-day emergency appointments whenever we can. Open 7 days, including evenings and Sundays. Private insurance, CDCP or no insurance, everyone is welcome.
Need an emergency dentist in Mississauga? A bad toothache, a broken tooth or a swollen face can’t wait for a regular appointment, and at River Run Dental Centre we see dental emergencies the same day whenever we can. Call us first at 905-567-6891 and we’ll tell you how soon a dentist can see you.
We’re open 7 days a week, including weekday evenings until 7 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, so you can often get emergency dental care without waiting until Monday. Looking for a local dentist open today, on Saturday or on weekends? Call us and we’ll find you the next available time. You’ll find us on Bristol Rd W, near Creditview Rd.
Why Fast Emergency Dental Care Matters
Dental problems rarely get better on their own. Seeing a dentist quickly eases the pain sooner and can save a tooth that might otherwise need to come out.
Relieves severe tooth pain sooner
Gives a knocked-out tooth its best chance
Stops an infection from spreading
Keeps a small crack from getting worse
What Happens at an Emergency Dental Visit
When you call, tell us what happened and how much pain you’re in. We’ll give you first-aid advice and the earliest time we can see you.
Exam and X-rays
Your dentist finds the cause of the pain or damage, taking X-rays where needed.
Pain Relief
We numb the area and treat the problem, or stabilize it so you're comfortable.
Your Treatment Plan
We explain any further care you need, such as a filling, crown or root canal, and what it costs.
Many emergencies are fixed in one visit. Some, like a root canal or a new crown, need a follow-up appointment. If you have swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a high fever or an injury to your jaw, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Why Choose Our Emergency Dental Clinic in Mississauga
When you’re in pain, you need a clinic that picks up the phone and has time to see you. Emergency dentistry is part of everyday work for our general dentists, and our long hours mean we can usually fit you in quickly.
Same-Day Appointments
We keep time for urgent cases and see you the same day whenever we can.
- Open evenings and Sundays
Clear Costs, CDCP Accepted
We explain your options and their costs before treatment, even in an emergency.
- Canadian Dental Care Plan accepted
Emergency Dentist Cost in Mississauga
The cost of an emergency dental visit depends on the exam, any X-rays and the treatment you need. A temporary filling costs far less than an extraction or a root canal, so the first step is always finding out what’s wrong.
With insurance: most workplace plans cover emergency exams, X-rays and basic treatment like fillings and extractions. We can check your coverage when you arrive.
Without insurance: we explain the cost of each option before we start, so you can choose what works for you, including a short-term fix now and full treatment later.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) covers emergency exams and many urgent treatments for eligible patients.
Related reading: Broken tooth: what to do right away and Root canal treatment: signs, steps and recovery.
Common Dental Emergencies and What to Do
Here’s what usually causes each problem, and what to do while you wait to see us:
- Severe toothache: usually caused by a deep cavity, a cracked tooth or an infection reaching the nerve. Rinse with warm water, floss gently to remove anything stuck, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Don’t put aspirin on your gum.
- Knocked-out tooth: most often from a fall or a sports injury. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently and put it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Try to see a dentist within an hour.
- Broken, chipped or cracked tooth: often caused by biting something hard, grinding, or a large old filling that weakened the tooth. Rinse your mouth, save any pieces, and hold a cold compress to your cheek for swelling. Small chips can often be repaired with dental bonding in one visit.
- Dental abscess or swelling: a tooth abscess starts when bacteria from decay or a crack reach the root. A pimple on the gum, swelling or a bad taste are warning signs. Rinse with warm salt water and call us the same day.
- Wisdom tooth pain: a wisdom tooth that’s only partly through the gum can trap food and get infected. If it can’t be saved, we can arrange emergency tooth removal, including many wisdom teeth.
- Lost filling or crown: keep the crown and bring it with you. Dental wax or temporary cement from a pharmacy can cover the tooth for now.
- Loose adult tooth: usually from an injury or advanced gum disease. Don’t wiggle it. Eat soft food on the other side and call us.
- Broken braces wire or bracket: cover the sharp end with orthodontic wax and call us. We can usually make it comfortable until your orthodontist can see you.
Emergency Dental Care for Kids, Adults and Seniors
Dental emergencies happen at every age, and we see patients of all ages.
- Children: chipped or knocked-out teeth from falls and sports, and toothaches from cavities. Don’t put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. Bring your child in so we can check the area.
- Adults: cracked teeth, lost fillings and crowns, wisdom tooth pain and abscesses.
- Seniors: broken dentures, loose teeth and pain around old fillings or crowns.
Thinking of walking in? Please call us first at 905-567-6891, so we can have a dentist ready and keep your wait short.
Urgent Dental Care and Walk-In Visits
Need urgent dental care today? Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, and calling ahead at 905-567-6891 shortens your wait, because we can have a room ready. For a toothache, a broken tooth, a lost filling or a swollen gum, a dental walk-in clinic with a dentist on site is usually the faster route. Think of us as a walk-in dental clinic and dental urgent care in one: a hospital can ease pain, but it can’t repair the tooth.
Looking for a dentist open today, a dentist open late or a dentist office open on Saturday? Here are our hours:
| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Go to the nearest hospital emergency room instead if you have swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, a possible broken jaw, or bleeding that won’t stop.
Need an Emergency Dentist in Mississauga?
Call us now and we'll see you the same day whenever we can. We're open 7 days, including weekday evenings and Sundays, and we explain costs before treatment. Find us at 11-1525 Bristol Rd W, near Creditview Rd.
Emergency Dental Care in Mississauga: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, whenever we can. Call as early as possible, tell us what happened, and we'll give you the first available time. We're open 7 days a week, including weekday evenings and Sundays.
No. We're open Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. If you have severe swelling, trouble breathing or a jaw injury outside these hours, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
It depends on what you need. You'll usually have an emergency exam and X-rays first, then treatment such as a filling, extraction or root canal. We explain costs before we start, and most insurance plans and CDCP cover emergency care.
Severe or lasting tooth pain, a knocked-out or loose adult tooth, a broken or cracked tooth, swelling in your face or gums, bleeding that won't stop, and a lost crown or filling that's causing pain.
Hold the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently and try to put it back in the socket. If you can't, keep it in milk and call us right away. Seeing a dentist within about an hour gives the tooth its best chance.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours. Calling first at 905-567-6891 lets us tell you the earliest time a dentist can see you and have a room ready, which usually means much less waiting.
For most toothaches, broken teeth and lost fillings, a dentist is the right choice. Go to the hospital if you have swelling that spreads to your eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a high fever or a broken jaw.
Trusted Sources on Dental Emergencies
Want to read more? These health organizations explain dental emergencies in plain language:
- Ontario Dental AssociationAdvice on dental emergenciesoda.ca ↗
- MedlinePlusFirst aid for a knocked out toothmedlineplus.gov ↗
- American Dental AssociationGuide to handling dental emergenciesmouthhealthy.org ↗
- Mayo ClinicFirst aid for tooth lossmayoclinic.org ↗
- Government of CanadaCanadian Dental Care Plancanada.ca ↗
Related Services
After an emergency visit, you may need one of these treatments:
- Root canal treatment to save an infected or badly damaged tooth
- Tooth extraction when a tooth can’t be saved
- Dental crowns to protect a cracked or broken tooth
- Dental implants to replace a tooth that was lost or removed
