Sierra Dental has dentists on call 7 days a week (we even have dentists available on Sunday!) to provide advice and services to anyone with a dental emergency. We understand that having a dental emergency is stressful, but that receiving the right information can make all the difference.
Give us a call (403) 297-9600 to speak with our trained support staff. We’re happy to help!
Why choose Sierra for your dental emergency?
- Evening and weekend appointments.
- Same-day appointments.
- A wide range of specialty services in one clinic.
- Convenient location with available parking.
- We follow the Alberta Dental Association fee guide.
- Direct billing to insurance plans.
- Payment plans & financing are available.
Some common dental emergencies include:
- Severe toothaches
- Chipped or fractured tooth
- Tissue injury
- Facial pain and
- Swelling and lost fillings
Why Calgary Patients Choose Sierra Dental for Dental Emergencies?
We take pride as a reliable emergency dentist for patients across Calgary. Here’s what sets us apart:
✓ Open 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends
✓ On-site emergency dental care led by Dr. Eleanor Lekach
✓ In-house oral and maxillofacial specialist, Dr. Choo-Soon Kua, DDS, FRCDC
✓ Full range of general and specialty services under one roof
✓ Sedation options are available for anxious patients and complex cases
✓ Convenient Signal Hill location with available parking
✓ Direct billing to insurance
✓ Accepts insurance and flexible payment plans
✓ Strict compliance to the ADA Fee Guide
Same-Day Emergency Dentist in Calgary
We keep space available every day for same-day appointments, so you can get urgent care when you need it and not days later.
Ask yourself:
- Am I in constant or worsening pain?
- Do I have swelling in my face, jaw, or gums?
- Is there bleeding that won’t stop?
- Did I break, chip, or knock out a tooth?
- Do I have a fever or signs of infection?
- Is my dental problem affecting my ability to eat, sleep, or focus?
- Is my discomfort affecting my daily life?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above, call us right away at (403) 297-9600. Our team will guide you through the next steps.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
Dental emergencies can be painful, stressful, and unpredictable. At Sierra Dental, our Calgary patients trust us to provide compassionate, evidence-based care with the goal of immediate relief and long-term oral health.
Here are some of the urgent dental issues we commonly treat and how our emergency dentist can help:
Toothaches can range from dull to intense, throbbing pain that can affect your ability to eat, sleep, or focus.
How We Help:
Our emergency dentist will first determine the cause of the pain, whether it is decay, infection, or maybe something foreign stuck between the teeth. Possible treatments may include:
- Debris removal with a floss or a dental scaler
- Dental filling or root canal therapy for decay and infection
- Tooth extraction for irreversible damage
A missing filling can lead to sensitivity, food impaction, and further tooth decay.
How We Help:
- Our dentist can restore the tooth using a new composite filling
- If deeper decay is present, root canal therapy or a crown may be recommended.
Cuts or bleeding in the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue require attention, especially if bleeding persists.
How We Help:
Careful assessment is important to determine the severity of the injury.
- Minor ones usually resolve on their own with at-home care
- Deeper and larger wounds require sutures and follow-up care to ensure proper healing
Injuries to the teeth may result in minor chips or more serious fractures. Our emergency dental team will do an X-ray to understand the extent of the damage and determine the best way to save your tooth.
How We Help:
- Bonding or composite fillings for small chips and cracks.
- Fractures above the tooth pulp need the help of medications to prevent sensitivity before it is rebuilt with fillings.
- Root canal therapy and a crown for deeper cracks or pulp involvement.
- Tooth extraction if the tooth cannot be restored.
Time is critical when a tooth is completely knocked out; this will make all the difference between saving your tooth and losing it.
How We Help:
If you arrive within 60 minutes, our emergency dentist has a better chance of saving your tooth. The tooth will be cleaned, reimplanted, and allowed to heal with a splint. But if it cannot be saved, we will walk you through suitable replacement options to restore your smile.
A bent wire or loose bracket can cause discomfort and delay your treatment progress. You may place an orthodontic wax on the area to avoid injury to your gums. But a visit to our orthodontist should be done as soon as possible.
How We Help:
Poking wires can be trimmed and repositioned, while broken brackets can be reattached or replaced.
Damage to restorations can affect both function and appearance. Any exposed, fragile tooth may also break and cause further problems if the veneer or bridge is not replaced.
How We Help:
We assess and repair or replace damaged restorations quickly to protect your natural teeth and restore your ability to smile, chew, and speak confidently.
Falls, sports injuries, or accidents can cause loose teeth and complex jaw fractures. At Sierra Dental, we are home to experts in emergency and oral and maxillofacial care to provide you with a treatment plan for extensive trauma.
How We Help:
Treatment may include medications, surgical evaluation, and jaw and facial rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental emergencies include severe pain, bleeding, swelling, broken or knocked-out teeth, and injuries that require immediate care to prevent further harm. If you’re unsure, our team at Sierra Dental can guide you on what to do next.
You do not need a scheduled appointment; our Calgary dentists will make sure urgent cases are treated promptly. But if you can, call us at (403) 297-9600 so we can put you on top of the schedule.
Yes. We accept walk-ins for urgent dental concerns. If you’re experiencing pain or injury, we’ll do our best to see you as soon as possible.
Carefully pick up the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently (do not scrub!), and try to place it back into the socket. If this is not possible, put it in a container with milk or your saliva and get to our clinic within 60 minutes for the best chance to save your tooth.
While it is not always possible to save the tooth, our emergency dentist will do their best to do so!
Use a warm saltwater rinse to disinfect the mouth. If there is swelling, apply a cold compress where necessary and avoid chewing on the affected side. Then, contact us immediately at (403) 297-9600. Our team will assess the damage and provide the appropriate treatment, whether tooth bonding, a crown, or further care if needed.
Toothaches may indicate infection, decay, or trauma. You may take over-the-counter painkillers for relief, but it is important to visit your dentist as soon as possible for emergency assessment and treatment.
Yes. We accept most major dental insurance plans. If you are unsure about your coverage, our team will coordinate with your provider to help you understand your plan’s inclusions.
Why Choose Sierra Dental?
EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS!
We understand that you are busy and don’t always have time to visit a dentist for a routine checkup in the middle of your Monday. That’s why we offer extended hours from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
We are also open all throughout the weekend. That’s right, we’re open every day of the week.
DIRECT BILLING TO INSURANCE PLANS
To support our clients, we offer direct billing, predeterminations of treatments, and financial arrangements to all our patients to ensure smooth and easy payment transactions.
PAYMENT PLANS & FINANCING AVAILABLE
We understand that dental services can be an unexpected expense. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans and options to suit our patients’ needs. Speak with one of our dental administrators to learn more.
FREE PARKING
At Sierra Dental, you will never struggle to find parking. Our clinics offer convenient parking options that are free of charge to our patients. It’s one more way we work to put a smile on your face.
