Dental Emergency Care
Our Calgary or Cochrane dentists can 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.
Canada Dental Care Plan Accepted
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Dental Emergency Visit
Dental Emergency appointments are avaiable in our Calgary and Cochrane clinics. Get in touch with our clinics to come in or book emergency dental care:
Harvest Dental Care in Harvest Hills
Clinic Info: Calgary Clinic
Map & Hours: Google Maps
Tel: 403-226-2588
Harvest Dental Care in Cochrane
Clinic Info: Cochrane Clinic
Map & Hours: Google Maps
Tel: 403-981-2588
Walk-in Emergencies
If you have lost a tooth due to injury or accident, please visit one of our clinics for walk-in care. Our reception and clinic teams will coordinate to accommodate your needs. You can also call on your way to our clinic to notify us of your situation before arriving so that we can prepare for your care. Learn more: New Patients Welcome →
After-Hours Emergency Care
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.
Did you know? 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/bridge/implant/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.
Alberta Dental Fee Guide Followed!
Reasons Why Teeth Hurt?
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Cavity
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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Recession
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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Nerve
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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Gum & Bone
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 →
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 →
Dental Emergency Process
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Immediate Action
Our first priority to evaluate your pain and come up with immediate solutions. We will take images and diagnose the source of your dental emergency. In some cases we may provide short term options.
We educate you about your dental problem and provide dental options so that you can make a decision that is best for you.
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Future Care
Treating the source of your dental emergency will help to prevent the same emergency.
Once you have decided on a a course of action, we will discuss the costs of that option. We welcome questions and discuss alternate options.
If you have dental insurance, we can submit a Pre-Determination on your behalf.
Learn more: Dental Insurance →
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Specialist Care
Our Dentists at Harvest Dental Care have a good working relationships with local dental specialists in Calgary and Cochrane.
We are able to provide referrals to dental specialists when needed.
We do not receive any financial benefit from referring patients for specialist care.