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Dental emergencies don't wait for a good time. Denzy matches patients across Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and Midtown with a verified emergency dentist who has availability today.
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What's Considered A Dental Emergency?
When you're trying to decide how to handle an emergency situation, it can be tough to know what's considered an urgent dental issue and what's not. Some of the most common dental emergencies that should never be ignored include:
Severe dental pain or toothache
Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
Knocked-out tooth
Loose, broken, or lost crown or filling
Oral abscess, swelling, or infection
Trauma to the mouth or jaw
Ongoing bleeding in the mouth or gums
Difficulty eating or speaking
Getting treatment quickly can reduce pain, prevent complications, and protect the rest of your oral health. Denzy matches you with top-rated emergency dentists in Toronto, so you can stop worrying and get the care you need.
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Symptoms like these often indicate serious underlying issues that require immediate attention in order to prevent the development of further risks and complications. When you're affected by a dental emergency, it's critical to prioritize treatment so that you can regain normal function quickly and with as few oral health repercussions as possible.
The bottom line is this: You need an emergency dentist if oral pain, discomfort, trauma, bleeding, swelling, or infection are negatively impacting your ability to engage in your normal routines and responsibilities.
Find An Emergency Dental Clinic Near You in Toronto
Whether you just moved to the city, are visiting Toronto, or have never needed emergency dental care before, not knowing where to turn can make a stressful situation even worse. Toronto has thousands of dental clinics spread across dozens of neighbourhoods, but having many options does not make it easy to find one with same-day availability. Denzy takes that problem off your plate. Instead of calling clinic after clinic and getting put on hold, just tell us what you're dealing with and where you are. The platform finds the right emergency dentist for you, confirms real-time availability, and gets you booked instantly.
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When you have a dental emergency, timing matters. We’ve simplified the process of finding the best dentist for you so you can book your appointment in three simple steps:
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When Should You Go To An Emergency Room Instead?
Some situations require a hospital emergency room, not a dental chair. Head to an ER right away if you're dealing with severe facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a spreading infection, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or trauma to the face or jaw.
Toronto's major hospitals with 24-hour emergency departments include:
Toronto's major hospitals with 24-hour emergency departments include:
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street (downtown, University Health Network)
North York General Hospital
4001 Leslie Street (north Toronto)
Michael Garron Hospital
825 Coxwell Avenue (east Toronto)
Humber River Health
1235 Wilson Avenue (northwest Toronto)
For children, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has a dedicated 24-hour pediatric emergency department, located at 555 University Avenue (ED entrance off 170 Elizabeth Street).
Hospital ERs can prescribe pain medication and antibiotics for infections, but they won't fix your tooth. Once the medical side is under control, you'll still need a dentist. Not sure whether your situation calls for a hospital or a dental clinic?
Call Health Connect Ontario at 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007), available 24/7.
Hospital ERs can prescribe pain medication and antibiotics for infections, but they won't fix your tooth. Once the medical side is under control, you'll still need a dentist. Not sure whether your situation calls for a hospital or a dental clinic?
Call Health Connect Ontario at 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007), available 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
True 24-hour dental offices are rare, even in a city as large as Toronto. Most emergency dental care is available during extended daytime or evening hours, with same-day appointments for urgent cases.
Emergency dental fees in Ontario follow the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) Fee Guide, which is updated each year and serves as the standard benchmark for procedure pricing across the province. Your actual cost will depend on the clinic and the treatment required, but the ODA Fee Guide gives you a reasonable starting point for what to expect. When you , you'll see clear information about the practice upfront so there are no surprises when you arrive.
Some emergency dental clinics in Toronto do accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). For eligible Canadians, covered emergency services include emergency exams, extractions, pain management, and treatment for infections and abscesses. Toronto has hundreds of dental clinics and CDCP participation varies widely between them, so it's worth confirming before you book. On Denzy, you can search specifically for in Toronto and get matched with clinics that accept the plan.
In most cases, OHIP does not cover dental procedures for adults, including emergency treatment. Depending on your situation, you may have coverage through a workplace benefits plan, the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, or the Canadian Dental Care Plan if you are eligible.
The downtown core has one of the highest concentrations of dental clinics in Canada, so same-day appointments are more readily available than in smaller cities. Denzy pulls live availability, so when you tell us what you need, we match you with a dentist who can see you today.
It is best to get a broken filling or crown looked at as soon as possible to avoid infection or further damage. For minor breaks that are not causing significant pain, waiting a couple of days is usually manageable, but get seen sooner if you are in pain or sensitivity is getting worse. Avoid chewing on the affected side in the meantime.