If you are dealing with sudden tooth pain, a cracked tooth, a lost filling, or another urgent dental problem, Tilbury Dental Care can help during our published office hours. Dr. Chad Denomme and Dr. Gillian Denomme assess the situation in person, explain what is going on, and outline next steps that fit your mouth and health history.

Call (519) 682-1263 while we are open, or use our contact page to leave a message. We are at 1 Jeffrey St W in Tilbury, Ontario.

Important: a dental office is not a hospital emergency department. If breathing feels restricted, bleeding will not stop, the face or jaw has been badly injured, or you believe this is a medical crisis, seek emergency medical care immediately — dial 911 or proceed to the closest hospital ED.

What counts as a dental emergency

Not every sore tooth needs an urgent visit, but some problems should not wait for a routine checkup. Situations we commonly see include:

  • Ongoing or escalating toothache, especially with swelling of the face or gums, a bad taste, or fever-like symptoms that may point toward infection or an abscess
  • A tooth that has been knocked completely out of its socket after a fall or sports injury
  • A tooth that has cracked, broken, or chipped, with sharp edges or pain when you bite
  • A crown or filling that has come loose or fallen out, leaving the tooth sensitive or unprotected
  • Cuts, punctures, or other soft-tissue injuries inside the mouth that keep bleeding or look deep

These examples are educational. Only an exam can confirm the cause and the right care for you. When in doubt during office hours, call us and describe what you are feeling so we can triage urgency over the phone and advise whether to come in.

What to do before you call

While you arrange care, a few practical steps that are widely taught in dental first-aid guidance may help you stay more comfortable:

  • Rinse gently with warm salt water to clear food debris if rinsing does not worsen pain
  • Apply a cool pack against the outer cheek in brief sessions if the area looks puffy (keep a thin cloth between ice and skin)
  • If a permanent tooth is fully out of the mouth, pick it up by the crown (the chewing part), not the root; if it looks clean, try to seat it back in the socket without forcing it. If that is not possible, keep the tooth moist in cold milk or in your saliva in a clean container and bring it with you
  • For a loose crown or filling, keep the piece if you still have it; avoid sticky or hard foods on that side until you are seen
  • Soft-tissue bleeding: apply steady pressure with clean gauze or a clean cloth

Do not invent medication doses from this page. Follow the label on any over-the-counter product you already use, or ask a pharmacist or physician if you are unsure what is safe for you. Avoid aspirin directly on gums or an open socket — that can irritate tissue.

How we help during office hours

When you reach us during office hours, we focus on understanding the problem and reducing risk of further damage. A visit typically starts with questions about what happened, a clinical look at the area, and imaging when X-rays help show roots, bone, or decay that is not visible on the surface.

From there, Dr. Chad Denomme or Dr. Gillian Denomme discusses options that match what the exam shows. Depending on the diagnosis, care may involve restorative work such as a new filling or crown, root canal treatment when the inner pulp is involved, or oral surgery / extraction when a tooth cannot be saved. Sedation is available for patients who need help with dental anxiety, as described on our services page — availability and suitability are decided after we see you, not promised in advance.

We do not guarantee a specific procedure on the first visit, finishing every case that day, or coverage outside published office hours. Some situations need a temporary repair first and a follow-up to finish treatment. If trauma later leads to discussion about replacing a tooth that could not be saved, implant options can be reviewed separately (see our dental implants page).

Reducing the chance of a dental emergency

Not every dental emergency can be avoided, but a few everyday habits lower the risk:

  • Brush and floss every day, and keep up with regular checkups so small problems are found early
  • Wear a mouthguard for contact sports and other activities where the face could be struck
  • Avoid chewing ice, hard candy, or non-food objects such as pen caps

Office hours & how to reach us

Tilbury Dental Care
1 Jeffrey St W, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0
Phone: (519) 682-1263
Email: tilburydentalcare@hotmail.com

Confirmed office hours:

  • Monday: 8 am – 3 pm
  • Tuesday–Thursday: 8 am – 5 pm
  • Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Please call during those hours for urgent dental concerns. Outside those hours, for life-threatening symptoms use 911 or a hospital emergency department. Meet our dentists on the Our Team page, and new patients can start on Become a Patient.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you see dental emergencies outside published office hours?

No. We see urgent dental problems during the office hours listed above. For medical emergencies — severe swelling that affects breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, major facial trauma — seek emergency medical care or call 911.

My permanent tooth came out over the weekend — what now?

Keep the tooth moist (milk or saliva), protect the socket with clean gauze if needed, and contact us when we reopen on the next business day. If you have heavy bleeding, breathing trouble, or other medical red flags, go to a hospital emergency department first.

Can you fix every dental emergency in one visit?

Not always. We prioritize relieving acute problems and protecting the tooth or tissues. Some treatments need more than one appointment once swelling settles or a lab restoration is ready.

I am not a current patient. Can I still call about urgent pain?

Yes. Call (519) 682-1263 during office hours and tell us you need urgent attention. New patients can also review Become a Patient for forms and next steps.

Who provides emergency dental care at Tilbury Dental Care?

Urgent visits during office hours are provided by Dr. Chad Denomme and Dr. Gillian Denomme at our Jeffrey St W location.