Emergency dental care
Emergency Dentist Near Erin Mills, Mississauga
Erin Mills residents: when a tooth cracks, a crown comes off, or a toothache will not settle, phone Clarkson Village Dental at (905) 855-2622 before you set out. We are one office, at 1098 Clarkson Road North in Clarkson Village, Mississauga, Ontario, south of Erin Mills, and we keep room in the day for urgent problems. Hours: Mon 8:00–5:00 · Tue 8:00–6:00 · Wed 8:00–5:00 · Thu 9:00–6:00 · Fri 8:00–3:00.
Call first, then head south
Erin Mills, around Erin Mills Town Centre and Credit Valley Hospital, sits north of Clarkson. Many people from the area reach us by Mississauga Road or the QEW. We have a single office in Clarkson and none in Erin Mills, so a quick call lets the front desk know you are on your way and what has happened.
- Before you leave: phone (905) 855-2622 and describe the problem. We will tell you what to do in the meantime and do our best to arrange a time that day.
- On arrival: parking is close to our door.
- Getting in: a ramp runs up to the entrance from the parking area at the side of the building. The entrance door is not automatic, so call ahead if you need a hand and someone will meet you and hold it open.
Problems that call for a same-day phone call
Some dental problems are better dealt with quickly rather than left to see whether they pass:
- A crown, filling or piece of tooth that has come loose or fallen out.
- A cracked or chipped tooth, especially with a sharp edge or pain when biting.
- A permanent tooth knocked out or pushed out of place. This is time-sensitive: the sooner it is seen, the better the chance of saving it. Call us right away; if we cannot see you promptly, or it is outside office hours, go straight to the nearest available emergency dentist or hospital emergency room rather than waiting for a callback.
- A toothache that throbs, wakes you at night, or is not easing with over-the-counter pain relief.
Until you are seen, rinse with warm water, keep any broken pieces, and hold a cold compress on the outside of the cheek. Avoid chewing on that side. For a knocked-out tooth, hold it by the crown rather than the root and carry it in a small container of milk. If a crown has come off, keep it safe and bring it with you.
Swelling and when to go to the hospital
Swelling in the gum, jaw or face can point to an abscess, a localised infection that should not wait. Call us the same day. Rinse with warm salt water, use a cold compress rather than heat, and do not place aspirin directly on the gum, because it can burn the tissue.
If swelling spreads toward the eye or neck, or comes with a fever or any difficulty breathing or swallowing, or if there is uncontrolled bleeding or a serious facial injury, treat it as a medical emergency: call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
What happens when you call
Tell the front desk what happened and when it started. Where we can, we will fit you in the same day. Dr. Ravi sees patients of every age, so a parent and child can deal with the same dentist. He explains what he finds and the options you have before any treatment begins.
For anxious patients or more involved work, an IV sedation option is available, given and monitored in our office. Outside office hours, our phone line is answered by an automated assistant that takes a message so the office can call you back. It is not a person and cannot give dental or medical advice.
Looking for a regular dentist for the family? See our Erin Mills dentist page. For first-aid steps covering every kind of dental emergency, see our main emergency dental care page.
Common questions
Questions answered.
- Do you see emergency patients from Erin Mills?
- Yes. We welcome callers from across Erin Mills. Our one office is at 1098 Clarkson Road North in Clarkson. Please phone (905) 855-2622 first so we can tell you what to do and arrange a time.
- Can I be seen the same day?
- Often, yes. We keep room in the schedule for urgent visits. Call as early as you can, Monday to Friday, and describe what happened.
- My crown fell off. What should I do?
- Keep the crown somewhere safe, avoid chewing on that side, and call us the same day. Bring the crown with you so Dr. Ravi can look at it and explain your options.
- Do you bill dental insurance directly?
- We directly bill most dental insurance plans and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). You will receive a clear estimate before treatment starts, so you know the cost and what your plan covers.
- Is the office wheelchair accessible?
- There is a wheelchair ramp at the entrance and parking close to the door. The entrance door is not automatic; call ahead on (905) 855-2622 and we will arrange for someone to meet you and hold it open.
Book your visit
Dental emergency near Erin Mills? Call us.
Phone (905) 855-2622 and tell us what happened — we will do our best to fit you in the same day.