Emergency 5 min readJune 20, 2026

Emergency Dental Care in Ottawa: What to Do & Who to Call

Dental emergencies in Ottawa? Riverside Dental Clinic on Walkley Road offers same-day emergency appointments. Know what steps to take before you arrive.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any situation that requires prompt treatment to relieve severe pain, stop bleeding, save a tooth, or prevent a serious infection from spreading. Common dental emergencies include: severe toothache, knocked-out or loosened tooth, broken or cracked tooth, lost filling or crown, dental abscess, and soft tissue injury.

Knocked-Out Tooth: What to Do in the First 30 Minutes

Act fast — a knocked-out tooth has the best chance of survival if re-implanted within 30 minutes. Handle the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse gently with water (do not scrub), and either reinsert it into the socket or keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. Then call Riverside Dental Clinic immediately.

Severe Toothache: Don't Wait It Out

Persistent, severe tooth pain is your body signalling that something is seriously wrong — often an infection that can spread rapidly. Ottawa residents should never take a 'wait and see' approach to severe dental pain. Call us immediately for a same-day emergency assessment.

Our Ottawa Emergency Dental Protocol

Riverside Dental Clinic reserves daily appointment slots specifically for dental emergencies. When you call our Walkley Road clinic with an urgent situation, we prioritize your needs, minimize your wait time, and focus on relieving your pain as the first step — before discussing any further treatment plan.

24/7 Emergency Guidance

Call Riverside Dental Clinic at (613) 706-1415 the moment a dental emergency occurs. Our team will advise you on immediate steps to take while we prepare for your arrival.