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Emergency Dentist in Ottawa

In pain right now? Whitehaven Dental provides emergency dental services on Carling Avenue near Carlingwood Mall. Call us and Dr. Neetu Gulia's team will find you the earliest emergency dentist appointment, often the same day, and tell you what to do until you get here. New patients welcome.

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  • Same-day visits when available
  • New patients welcome
  • CDCP accepted
  • Direct billing

Swelling affecting your breathing or swallowing? Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department now.

Dr. Neetu Gulia, BDS, emergency dentist in Ottawa at Whitehaven Dental on Carling Avenue
Dr. Neetu Gulia, BDS General dentist · 15+ years experience
We speak your language English · Français · हिन्दी · اردو · ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
Same-day visits when available
15+ years in general dentistry
Direct billing to most insurers
CDCP accepted
Free parking near Carlingwood
English, French, Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi

Need an emergency dentist in Ottawa right now?

During office hours

Call Whitehaven Dental at 613-828-3129. We're at 2280 Carling Ave, Unit 2, near Carlingwood Mall, and we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever our schedule allows. You don't need to be an existing patient.

Evenings & weekends

We're not a 24-hour clinic. The Ottawa Dental Society's Dental Emergency Service (613-523-4185) runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week. For health advice at any hour, dial 811 (Health811). All after-hours options.

Life-threatening symptoms

For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Emergency Dental Care

Our Emergency Dental Services: What We Treat and What to Do Now

What's happening right now? Choose your symptom for what to do in the next hour, and how we'll help.

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Severe Toothache

Strong, throbbing or constant pain is often a sign of decay, a cracked tooth or an infected nerve. We find the cause and relieve the pain. Treatment may include a filling, root canal therapy or an extraction.

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Until you see us

  1. Rinse with warm water and floss gently to remove trapped food.
  2. Use a cold compress on your cheek for 15 minutes at a time.
  3. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the package.
  4. Never put a pill directly on your gum.
Call today: ER if swelling spreads

Tooth Abscess & Swelling

An abscess is a pocket of infection at the root of a tooth or in the gum. Signs include throbbing pain, a bad taste, a pimple on the gum or swelling. It won't heal on its own and needs to be treated by a dentist.

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Until you see us

  1. Rinse gently with warm salt water (½ tsp salt in a cup of water).
  2. Don't squeeze, pop or try to drain it at home.
  3. Don't use heat on your face.
  4. If the swelling spreads or you have a fever, go to the ER.
Urgent: call right away, time matters

Knocked-Out Tooth

An adult tooth that's knocked out can sometimes be saved if it's put back quickly, ideally within 30 to 60 minutes. Call us immediately.

Call Now: Knocked-Out Tooth Get Help Now: After-Hours Options

Right now

  1. Pick it up by the crown (the white part), never the root.
  2. If it's dirty, rinse briefly with milk or water. Don't scrub.
  3. Gently put it back in the socket and bite on a clean cloth, or keep it in milk or inside your cheek.
  4. Don't re-insert a baby tooth.
Call us today if painful or sharp

Broken, Chipped or Cracked Tooth

Depending on the damage, we may repair the tooth with bonding, a filling or a crown. A crack that reaches the nerve may need root canal therapy.

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Until you see us

  1. Save any broken pieces in milk or a clean container.
  2. Rinse your mouth with warm water.
  3. Use a cold compress to reduce swelling.
  4. Cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum or dental wax from a pharmacy.
Call today if painful; otherwise book soon

Lost Filling or Crown

An exposed tooth can be sensitive and is more likely to break. We can re-cement a crown that still fits, or place a new filling or crown.

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Until you see us

  1. Keep the crown in a safe container and bring it with you.
  2. Use temporary dental cement from a pharmacy if needed.
  3. Never use super glue or household adhesives.
  4. Chew on the other side of your mouth.
Call today: ER if bleeding won't stop

Wisdom Tooth Pain & Gum Injuries

A partly erupted wisdom tooth can trap food and become infected and swollen. Cuts to the gums, lips or tongue can bleed a lot. We'll assess the problem and recommend next steps.

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Until you see us

  1. Rinse with warm salt water after eating.
  2. For bleeding, press with clean gauze for 15 minutes.
  3. Use a cold compress on the outside of your face.
  4. If bleeding won't stop, go to the ER.
What to Expect

How Your Emergency Visit Works

From your first call to feeling better: our goal is to relieve your pain, find the cause, and explain your options clearly before any treatment begins.

  1. You Call Us

    Tell our team what's happening. We'll tell you what to do for the pain and, if needed, whether to go to the ER instead.

  2. Earliest Available Time

    We offer you the earliest available appointment, often the same day when our schedule allows.

  3. Exam & Relief

    Dr. Gulia examines the area, usually with an X-ray, and focuses first on getting you out of pain.

  4. Clear Options & Costs

    We explain your treatment options and costs before we start, and direct bill your insurance where possible.

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Dr. Neetu Gulia and the Whitehaven Dental team, providing emergency dental care in Ottawa
2280 Carling Ave, Ottawa
Why Whitehaven Dental

Why Choose Whitehaven Dental for Emergency Dental Care in Ottawa

Dr. Neetu Gulia, BDS, has practised general dentistry for over 15 years. When you're in pain, she takes the time to explain what's causing it and what your options are, at a pace you're comfortable with. Nervous? Tell us, and we'll go at your pace.

  • Same-day emergency appointments whenever our schedule allows
  • New patients welcome: you don't need to be a current patient
  • Costs explained first, with direct billing to most insurers and CDCP accepted
  • Care in your language: English, French, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi
  • Easy to reach: free parking on Carling Avenue, near Highway 417 and OC Transpo
15+
Years Experience
20+
Years Serving Ottawa
5
Languages Spoken

Learn more about Dr. Gulia and our team →

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Dental Emergency Checklist

Is It a Dental Emergency? Signs You Need an Emergency Dentist

Use this guide to decide where to go. If you're unsure, call us and our team will help you decide.

Go to the ER or call 911

Don't wait for a dental appointment if you have:

  • Swelling that is spreading toward your eye, neck or the floor of your mouth
  • Trouble breathing or swallowing
  • A high fever with facial swelling
  • Bleeding that won't stop after 15 minutes of firm pressure
  • A possible broken jaw or a head injury

Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Call us today

These need to be seen as soon as possible:

  • Severe or throbbing toothache that keeps you up at night
  • Abscess, pimple on the gum, or swelling in your face or gums
  • Knocked-out or badly loosened tooth
  • Broken or cracked tooth with pain or a sharp edge
  • Lost filling or crown with pain
  • Wisdom tooth pain with swelling

Call 613-828-3129

Book the next available visit

Usually safe to wait a few days:

  • A small chip with no pain
  • A lost filling or crown with no pain
  • Mild sensitivity to hot or cold
  • A dull ache that comes and goes
  • A loose or broken retainer or night guard

Book through our contact page.

Evenings, Weekends & 24-Hour Help

Looking for a 24-Hour Emergency Dentist in Ottawa?

Whitehaven Dental is not open 24 hours. Here are our hours, and where to get help in Ottawa when we're closed.

Whitehaven Dental Hours

Monday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Call early in the day for the best chance of a same-day emergency appointment. After hours, send a request and we'll call you when we open.

Send an After-Hours Request

Ottawa Dental Society Dental Emergency Service

A referral line open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week. A recorded message gives you the on-call dentist's contact details, and you call them to arrange care. Fees apply. Call 613-523-4185.

Health811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse at any hour. They can help you decide whether to go to the ER or wait for a dentist. Dial 811.

Hospital Emergency Department or 911

For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading to your eye or neck, a high fever with swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or a jaw injury. Hospitals can manage pain, infection and injuries, but usually can't repair the tooth, so follow up with a dentist.

Your Pharmacist

A pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter pain relief that's safe with your other medications, and temporary dental cement for a lost filling or crown.

Cost & Coverage

Emergency Dental Costs, Insurance & CDCP

No surprises. We explain the costs and what your plan covers before any treatment begins.

Costs Explained First

Before any treatment, we explain what's needed, what it costs and what your plan is likely to cover. You decide before we begin. Bring your insurance card to your visit.

CDCP Accepted

We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Coverage depends on the service and your eligibility, and we'll confirm it with you before treatment.

What About OHIP?

In general, OHIP does not cover treatment at a dental office. If you don't have dental coverage, ask us about the cost of your exam and treatment before we begin.

We Direct Bill Your Insurance

We send the claim for you, including to these providers. In many cases you pay only the part your plan doesn't cover.

  • Sun Life
  • Manulife
  • Canada Life
  • Blue Cross
  • Desjardins
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Equitable Life
  • Most other major plans

CDCP accepted Canadian Dental Care Plan patients are welcome.

Don't see your insurer? Call 613-828-3129 and we'll check for you.

Find Us

Emergency Dental Clinic on Carling Avenue, Ottawa

We're in Ottawa's west end near Carlingwood Mall, with easy access from Highway 417 and OC Transpo routes along Carling Avenue.

  • 2280 Carling Ave, Unit 2, Ottawa, ON K2B 7G1
  • 613-828-3129
  • Free parking on site
  • Accessible by OC Transpo
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Convenient for patients in:

CarlingwoodWestboroBritanniaBayshoreNepean Kanata Barrhaven
Questions

Emergency Dentist Ottawa: Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever our schedule allows. Call 613-828-3129 as early in the day as you can so we can find you the first available time. New patients are welcome.

Yes, we see walk-in emergency patients whenever our schedule allows. Calling 613-828-3129 before you come is the fastest way to be seen, because we can give you the earliest available time and be ready for you when you arrive.

No. Whitehaven Dental is open Monday to Friday: Monday and Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Outside our hours, the Ottawa Dental Society's Dental Emergency Service (613-523-4185) runs from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week, and refers callers to an on-call dentist. For health advice at any hour, call Health811 by dialling 811. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Our clinic is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekends, the Ottawa Dental Society's Dental Emergency Service (613-523-4185, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) can connect you with an on-call dentist; fees apply. You can also send us a request through this page at any time and we will call you when we open.

Go to a hospital emergency department or call 911 if you have facial swelling that is spreading toward your eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a high fever with swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or an injury to your jaw or head. Hospitals can manage pain, infection and injuries, but they usually cannot repair the tooth itself, so you will still need to see a dentist.

In general, OHIP does not cover treatment at a dental office. Private dental insurance and the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) may cover emergency exams and treatment, depending on your plan. We direct bill most major insurers, accept CDCP, and explain costs before any treatment begins.

Yes, we accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). What CDCP covers depends on the service and your eligibility, so bring your CDCP details and we will confirm your coverage with you before treatment.

No. We are accepting new patients, including people who need urgent care. Call 613-828-3129 or send a request on this page.

Pick the tooth up by the crown (the white part), not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly with milk or water without scrubbing. If you can, gently put it back in its socket and bite on a clean cloth. If not, keep it in a cup of milk or inside your cheek, and see a dentist right away, ideally within 30 to 60 minutes. Do not try to re-insert a baby tooth.

Many people use over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for short-term relief. Follow the package directions, and check with a pharmacist if you take other medications or have health conditions. Never put a pill directly on your gum, as it can burn the tissue. Pain relievers do not treat the cause, so book a dental visit.

The cost depends on what you need. Your visit starts with an emergency exam, usually with an X-ray, so the dentist can find the cause. We explain the findings, your options and the costs before any treatment begins, and we direct bill your insurance where possible.

In Pain? Don't Wait

Book an Emergency Dentist Appointment in Ottawa

Calling is the fastest way to be seen. Our team can book you right away and tell you what to do until you arrive.

613-828-3129
  • Same-day emergency visits whenever our schedule allows
  • New patients welcome, CDCP accepted
  • Costs explained before treatment, direct billing
  • Closed or can't talk? Use the callback form and we'll call you

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