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Port Dover Family Dentistry
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Port Dover Family Dentistry

Dental Emergencies in Windham Centre

Toothache, swelling, a knocked-out tooth or a lost crown? Windham Centre residents can find first steps and learn when to call our Port Dover office or 911.

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Act calmly, call early

When a dental problem cannot wait, knowing the next step helps.

Dental emergencies tend to arrive without warning: a throbbing tooth that keeps you awake, a swollen cheek, a filling that falls out at supper or a tooth knocked loose during a game. This guide groups our urgent care pages so Windham Centre residents can quickly find practical first steps and understand which problems need prompt attention.

Call our Port Dover office before setting out, so the team can judge urgency and check what openings are available. Some situations, such as trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling or a serious head injury, need 911 or a hospital emergency department first.

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Getting seen quickly

Learn how urgent visits are arranged, what an emergency exam includes and how children’s dental emergencies are handled.

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Pain, swelling & infection

Severe toothaches, abscesses and facial swelling can signal infection. Find out which signs need hospital care and how the source is treated.

03

Broken, loose or knocked-out teeth

Get first-aid steps for injuries, chipped teeth and lost fillings or crowns, including how to store a knocked-out adult tooth.

Not sure how urgent it is?

Describe the symptoms and let the team help you judge.

Explain where it hurts, when it started, whether there is swelling or fever and whether a tooth is broken or missing. The team can advise how soon to come in, or tell you when emergency medical care is the safer choice.

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Planning your visit from Windham Centre

Before you leave Windham Centre.

Phone first so the team knows you are coming and can confirm an appointment time. Bring any knocked-out tooth in milk, broken pieces or a crown that came off, along with your medication list.

Appointments take place at our Port Dover office. When requesting a time, let us know you are coming from Windham Centre and ask about the expected visit length.

Port Dover Family Dentistry

697 Norfolk County Hwy 6, Unit 2, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N2
519-583-2929Directions from Windham Centre (opens in a new tab)Office hours & contact details

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Dental emergency questions

Have a question about your situation? Our team can help you plan a visit.

When should I go to the hospital instead?

Call 911 or go to an emergency department for breathing or swallowing difficulty, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, bleeding that will not stop or a serious head injury. These need medical care before dental treatment.

Can I be seen the same day?

The team tries to fit urgent problems in based on severity and available openings, but a same-day visit cannot always be promised. Calling early in the day and describing symptoms clearly gives you the best chance.

Is there an emergency dental office in Windham Centre?

No. Urgent dental care for Windham Centre residents is provided at our Port Dover office, at 697 Norfolk County Highway 6, Unit 2. Call before travelling so the team can prepare.

Recognized year after year

Winner of the Three Best Rated Award

Best Dentists in Norfolk

Proudly recognized among Norfolk’s top-rated dental practices for six consecutive years.

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  • Three Best Rated Best Business of 2022 Excellence award

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  • Three Best Rated Best Business of 2024 Excellence award

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New patients and CDCP patients are welcome. Tell us how we can help and our Port Dover dental team will follow up with you.

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