Dental Emergency Care
Our Calgary or Cochrane dentists are ready to assist you with dental issues. If you have tooth pain, a chipped tooth, a dental injury, or jaw pain, we can help.
Walk-in and same-day appointments are available. We are accepting new patients and follow The Alberta Dental Fee Guide. We also accept Dental Insurance payments towards the cost of treatment.
Harvest Dental Care in Harvest Hills
Tel: 403-226-2588 | Google MapsHarvest Dental Care in Cochrane
Tel: 403-981-2588 | Google Maps
After-hours requests by voicemail and online Emergency Requests will be addressed the following clinical day. We accept direct insurance payments for most dental insurance providers.
After-hours Emergency Care?
Next Day Appointments
If you have an after-hours emergency concern that can wait until the following business day, please call and leave a voicemail message. You can also make an appointment by booking online.
After-hours Medication Recommendations
Pharmacists have the expertise to recommend appropriate pain relief products tailored to your specific health needs if you are unable to come in for a detailed evaluation.
New Patients Welcome
Types of Dental Emergencies
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Pain
Tooth or gum pain, sensitivity when biting or to hot/cold, root canal pain, throbbing at night, TMJ or jaw pain.
Dental pain can disturb sleep. We often provide immediate relief so you can consider next steps.
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Fracture
Fractured or broken teeth, mouth injuries, biting hard objects, loose crowns or bridges, broken dentures, and teeth with previous root canals.
If you have sensitivity, we know you still need a usable smile for daily life. We offer temporary fillings and composite bonding to repair chips.
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Swelling
Mouth swelling can be caused by root canal pain, abscesses, gum infections, impacted wisdom teeth, tooth sensitivity, or biting injuries.
Swelling may signal a serious problem; a dentist and dental X‑ray can help find the cause and treatment options.
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Loss
Dental injury or accident, tooth loss, crown or bridge loss, implant loss, denture loss, baby or loose teeth, gum disease.
Missing teeth can be replaced temporarily or permanently. If you lose a whole tooth, get to a dental clinic as soon as possible.
We follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide
Why do teeth hurt?
A basic education into the causes of dental pain will help you better understand treatment options to resolve and prevent future pain. Our Calgary and Cochrane dentists are ready to help inform you about short and long term solutions.
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Tooth decay or a chipped tooth can expose the sensitive dentin underneath. This often feels rough or painful to the tongue, and food can get stuck in the hole. If not treated, the damage can reach the tooth’s structure and nerve.
Read more: Dental Fillings →
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Gum tissue that covers tooth roots can pull back from poor brushing or flossing, brushing too hard, teeth clenching or grinding, or gum disease.
Exposed roots are more sensitive to hot and cold. If not treated, this sensitivity may make you avoid hot or cold foods.
Read more: Cleaning and Check-up →
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Deep decay, tooth cracks, or very deep fillings can damage the tooth pulp (nerve). Irritated pulp often causes sensitivity to cold, mild temperatures, or heat.
The pulp can die, causing pain with pressure. If not treated, pulp problems can lead to more serious health issues.
Read more: Root Canals →
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Sometimes tooth pain comes from problems with the gums and bone that hold teeth. Causes include gum disease, clenching or grinding, poor oral hygiene, missed professional cleanings, and genetics. If not treated, loss of gum and bone support can make teeth loose and eventually lead to tooth loss.
Read more: Cleaning and Check-up →
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Teeth clenching and/or teeth grinding can happen at night (when you are sleeping) and even can occur in the day time. This either habitual or related to stress (subconscious response), We understand that sometimes the level of pain can be very uncomfortable.
We provide short and long term solutions for Teeth Clenching and Grinding on an emergency basis.
Read More: Night Guards →
Emergency Treatment Costs in 2026
At Harvest Dental Care, we are transparent about the fees we charge. We follow the current publication of the The Alberta Dental Fee Guide →. Most dental insurance providers follow this guide but we can always send an electronic request before you receive treatment. We accept direct payments from most dental insurance providers, read more: Dental Insurance →
Emergency Examination and Diagnosis Fees in 2026
| Code | Treatment Description | 2026 Alberta Dental Fees | 2026 Harvest Dental Fees |
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| 01205 | Emergency Examination | $81.05 | $81.05 |
| 02601 | Panoramic X-Ray (to check health of wisdom teeth/jaw) | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| 02111 | Periapical X-Ray (to check health of tooth root) | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| 04501 | Test Pulp Vitality and Interpretation | $89.45 | $89.45 |
Dental Emergency Options
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Interim
Some dental problems can cause pain and/or infection. Treating those infections and/or pain is our first priority for emergency dental care. We will offer short and long term solutions for dental emergencies.
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Fillings
If a tooth is chipped/fractured or a filling is lost/broken, we can make use of white filling material to resolve sensitivity, fix sharp edges and prevent food impaction.
Read more: Fillings →
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Crowns
If much of a tooth is broken, heavily filled, or has had a root canal, a crown can restore its strength and function. Crowns can be made from porcelain or gold as you prefer.
More: Crowns →
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Root Canals
If a tooth is infected or painful, a root canal may work if the tooth and root are still intact. We take x‑rays and run tests to check whether the tooth's pulp is alive.
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Removals
When a tooth can’t be saved or is badly damaged, the last option is tooth removal (dental extraction). Our dentists can usually do this in the clinic, and in rarer cases refer you to an oral surgeon.
More: Extractions →
Questions? We have answers!
Preventative Dental Care
Avoid tooth loss, root canals, fillings and other restorative dentistry with routine maintenance including dental cleanings and check-ups.
Solve Small Dental Problems
In many cases, we can preseve tooth structure and prevent tooth loss by addressing problems when they are smaller. Even some fillings can be done without dental freezing if they are in the enamel surface of the tooth. Our conservative dentists will sometimes do a “watch” or “observe” to see if changes are occuring before recommending treatment.
Goals for Our Patients
Our goal for every patients once they receive dental treatment is to become a “Recare Patient” where the only annual needs you have during a year is a cleaning and check-up. Our dentists and hygienists will recommend preventative approaches so that you need as little dentistry as possible.
Smile Design
If your teeth are healthy, we can help improve the cosmetic apperance of teeth for a more youthful and vibrant look!