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Emergency Dentist in London, Ontario

In pain right now? Call us at (519) 672-0931. We keep room in the schedule for dental emergencies and do our best to see you the same day. If a tooth is broken, knocked out, throbbing, or swollen, you do not have to wait it out. Phone the office, tell us what happened, and we will get you in as fast as we can.
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Think it is a dental emergency? Here is what to do right now

Most dental emergencies are easier to fix the sooner you are seen. While you call us and make your way in, here is what helps in the first little while.

Knocked-out tooth

Pick it up by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with water (do not scrub). If you can, slip it back into the socket and bite softly on clean gauze. If you cannot, keep it in a small container of milk or your own saliva and bring it with you. Time matters with a knocked-out adult tooth, so call us straight away.

Broken or chipped tooth

Save any pieces and bring them. Rinse your mouth with warm water. If there is swelling, a cold compress on the outside of the cheek helps. Avoid chewing on that side until we see you.

Bad toothache

Rinse with warm water and floss gently once to clear anything stuck between the teeth. Over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen can take the edge off. A toothache that keeps you up at night usually means something needs attention, so book in rather than riding it out.

Lost filling or crown

Keep the crown if you still have it. Avoid hard or sticky food on that side. The exposed tooth can be sensitive, so call and we will get it sorted before it gets worse.

Swelling or a dental abscess

Facial swelling, a fever, or a bad taste from a gum pocket can point to an infection that should be seen quickly. Do not try to drain it yourself. Call us, and if it is after hours and the swelling is spreading fast or affecting your breathing or swallowing, treat that as a medical emergency and go to the nearest emergency room.

Broken braces or poking wire

If a wire is poking your cheek, cover the end with orthodontic wax or a small piece of cotton. Do not cut the wire. Call and we will adjust it.

Can you see me today?

Usually, yes. We hold time in the daily schedule for emergencies, so when you call with a real problem we do our best to fit you in the same day. If you are a current patient, we often already have your records and recent X-rays on file, which speeds things up. New to us? That is fine too. Call, describe what is going on, and we will tell you the soonest we can see you.

What an emergency visit costs in London, Ontario

Cost is the second thing people worry about when they are in pain, so here is a straight answer. We follow the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) Suggested Fee Guide, which most Ontario clinics use as their benchmark. Your final number depends on what is actually wrong, which we only know after the dentist examines you. As a guide, here is what the pieces of a typical emergency visit run in Ontario before insurance:
Part of the visit Typical Ontario range (before insurance)
Emergency (limited) exam about $55 to $160
Diagnostic X-ray from about $40 (a single image); a full panoramic is about $85
Simple tooth extraction about $200 to $350
Surgical or complex extraction about $350 to $900 and up
Filling about $150 to $400 and up
Root canal about $700 to $2,000 and up, depending on the tooth (front teeth cost less than molars)
A straightforward emergency (the exam, one X-ray, and a simple extraction) commonly lands somewhere around $350 to $550 during regular hours. We will always walk you through the cost before we start, so there are no surprises.

Insurance and coverage

Most private plans in Ontario cover emergency exams and X-rays as basic diagnostic care, often at a high percentage, and cover simple fillings and extractions too. Bigger procedures like root canals are usually covered at a lower rate.

No insurance? You still have options

If you are uninsured, ask us about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the federal program that covers a share of emergency exams, X-rays, fillings, extractions, and other essential care for eligible residents in households under $90,000 a year. Either way, call and we will talk you through what your visit is likely to cost before you commit to anything.

What happens when you get here

You will not be left guessing. We numb the area properly before any treatment, take a focused look at the tooth that is bothering you (with an X-ray if we need one), and tell you what we see in plain language. Then we talk through the options and the cost, and only move ahead once you are comfortable.
The goal at the first visit is to relieve your pain and treat the cause so it does not get worse. Some problems are fully handled in one visit, others need a short follow-up, and we will be honest with you about which is which.
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Why patients in pain choose Olive Tree Dental

When you are hurting, you want a calm, experienced hand and no judgment about how long you put it off. That is what we are known for.
  • A trusted local team. Care is led by Dr. Issam Loubani, who grew up in London and earned his Honours BMSc and D.D.S. at Western University. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), the Ontario Dental Association, and the Canadian Dental Association.
  • 4.9 stars across 460+ Google reviews. Patients regularly mention gentle, unhurried care and a team that looks out for their budget and benefits.
  • London's Top Choice Dental Clinic, five years running (2022 through 2026).
  • Right downtown, at 759 Richmond St, on the corner of Oxford and Richmond, easy to reach when every minute counts.
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Do not wait in pain

A dental emergency rarely fixes itself, and it is almost always easier (and cheaper) to treat sooner. Call Olive Tree Dental at (519) 672-0931 and we will help you get out of pain.
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Emergency dentist FAQs

Anything with severe pain, bleeding that will not stop, swelling, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, or a lost filling or crown is worth a call. If you are not sure, phone us and describe it. We would rather hear from you early than have a small problem turn into a big one.
Usually, yes. We keep room in the schedule for emergencies and do our best to see you the same day you call. Call (519) 672-0931 and we will give you the soonest available time.
An emergency exam is usually about $55 to $160, plus around $40 and up for any X-rays. Treatment is extra and depends on the problem (for example, a simple extraction is roughly $200 to $350). We follow the ODA Fee Guide and tell you the cost before we start.
Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently if it is dirty, and if you can, place it back in the socket and bite on clean gauze. If you cannot, keep it in milk or saliva and bring it with you. Call us right away, because time matters with an adult tooth.
We numb the area fully before doing anything, so most people feel pressure rather than pain. If you are anxious, tell us. We will go at your pace and explain each step before we do it.
If you have severe facial swelling that is spreading, trouble breathing or swallowing, or uncontrolled bleeding, treat that as a medical emergency and go to the nearest emergency room.