No emergency is too little or too big!
When in doubt, call!
What if my child experiences a dental emergency at home after hours?
Call us. Dr. Daniel makes himself available for emergencies by phone to guide, support and provide care for you and your child during non-clinic hours. The care he wants for his own children is the care he wants to make available to the children of this community. When in doubt, call by reaching us at 905-592-1172 and listening to the instructions for emergency care.
Toothaches
Have your child rinse their mouth with warm salt water. If possible, use dental floss to free any impacted food. You may give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain, however if the pain persists you should contact Dr. Daniel. Do not place aspirin on the aching tooth - this is an old wives tale and will not help! If your child's face is swollen, apply cold compresses and see your dentist as soon as possible.
Knocked Out Baby Teeth
Congrats! The tooth fairy will be heading your way a little earlier than planned. This is rarely an emergency and normally will not require treatment. If bleeding is not easily controlled contact our emergency line.
Chipped or Fractured Baby Tooth
Best to call our emergency line to contact Dr. Daniel as soon as possible.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Locate the tooth and see us immediately. Don't handle the tooth excessively, although you may rinse it off with water if necessary. Don't touch the root of the tooth. If the tooth is not fractured, try to reinsert it in the socket. If reinsertion isn't possible, bring it to us in a small container and have your child spit on the tooth until it is covered in saliva. When saving a tooth, time is of the essence - see us immediately!
Chipped or Fractured Permanent Tooth
Contact Dr. Daniel immediately. Have your child rinse their mouth with water. If necessary, apply cold compresses to your child's face to reduce any swelling. Try to locate any broken tooth fragments and bring them with you to the office. Immediate action on your part can possibly save the tooth and may reduce the need for extensive (and expensive) treatment!