Knocked Out Tooth · Same Day Emergency
A Knocked Out Tooth Can Often Be Saved. The Clock Matters.
Pick it up by the white crown, never the root. Keep it moist in milk. Then call us on your way in. Putting the tooth back works best inside the first hour, so do not wait.
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Do this first
The First 60 Minutes
Find the tooth and hold it correctly
Pick it up by the white crown. Do not touch the root, and do not pick off any tissue attached to it.
Rinse it gently for a few seconds
Use milk or saline for a quick rinse only. Scrubbing it or drying it damages the cells that help it reattach.
Place it back in the socket
Slot it back the way it came out and bite softly on a clean cloth to hold it there. A tooth back in place keeps best.
Keep it in cold milk
Milk is the right choice. Saline or holding it inside your cheek also works. Plain water is the wrong choice and harms the tooth.
Call (647) 800-0318 so we are ready
Tell us what happened and we will prepare for you. The sooner you arrive, the better the odds we can save it.
How to carry the tooth
Keep It Alive on the Way In
- Do
- Hold it by the crown, the part you chew with
- Keep it in milk, saline, or inside your cheek
- Keep it moist the whole way here
- Bring an adult tooth even if it is broken
- Do not
- Store it in plain tap water
- Scrub it or wipe it with a cloth
- Let it dry out in a tissue or pocket
- Try to reinsert a child's baby tooth
When you arrive
Putting the Tooth Back, and Holding It There
We clean the tooth and the socket, ease it back into place, and check the position with an X ray. A small splint bonded to the neighbouring teeth holds it steady while the ligament reattaches, usually for a couple of weeks. We test the nerve and tell you what to expect, because some reimplanted teeth need emergency root canal therapy a little later.
If the tooth cannot be saved, there is no need to panic. We will talk you through replacement options such as implants and bridges on our knocked out tooth reattachment page, so you can restore your smile when you are ready.
Call Before You Leave the House
A tooth that is put back has the best chance inside the first hour. We hold same day emergency slots every day we are open, and we will be ready the moment you walk in. The fastest thing you can do right now is call.
Cost should never make you wait
Who you will see
Experienced Trauma Care You Can Trust
Dr. Peyvand Aminsalehi, DDS
A knocked out tooth is frightening, and you want a calm, experienced hand. Your care is led by Dr. Peyvand Aminsalehi, a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry and certified by both the Canadian and American boards. She is known for her gentle, reassuring approach with patients of every age, which matters most when a child or a nervous adult arrives in a panic.
- Same day emergency appointments, held daily
- X ray on site, with the cost explained before we start
- Gentle care for children and anxious patients
- Focused on saving your natural tooth wherever possible
- Farsi and English spoken
Emergency dentist near you
Fast to Reach in North York
When a tooth has been knocked out, getting here quickly matters most. Our clinic is right on Finch Avenue West with free on site parking and transit at the door, so you can reach us fast from anywhere in North York, Toronto, and Richmond Hill. Our team speaks both Farsi and English. We are proud to be your emergency dentist in North York for any urgent dental need.
- Minutes from Finch subway station
- Free parking on site
- Serving North York, Toronto, and Richmond Hill
- Walk in emergency patients welcome during open hours
Knocked Out Tooth Questions People Ask
Honest answers
Can a knocked out tooth really be saved?
Often, yes, especially if you act fast. An adult tooth that is kept moist and put back within the first hour has the best chance. Hold it by the crown, keep it in milk, and call us right away at (647) 800-0318.
How long do I have to save the tooth?
The first hour matters most. The sooner the tooth is back in place, the better the odds it reattaches. If more time has passed, still come in, because we can often help and can plan a replacement if needed.
What is the best way to store the tooth?
Cold milk is best. Saline or holding it gently inside your cheek also works. Never use plain tap water and never let it dry out, as this damages the cells that help it reattach.
My child knocked out a baby tooth. Should I put it back?
No. A baby tooth should not be reinserted, as it can harm the adult tooth developing underneath. Bring your child in so we can check the area and ease any pain. For an adult tooth, do try to place it back.
Should I go to the ER or a dentist?
A dentist is the right place for a knocked out tooth. A hospital ER can manage pain or a serious injury, but only a dentist can reattach the tooth, so call us first so we are ready for you.
How much does it cost, and do you take insurance?
You will know the cost before we treat. We bill most insurers directly and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan and refugee coverage through IFHP. Saving your tooth always comes first.
Do you speak Farsi?
Yes. Our team speaks both Farsi and English, so you can explain what is wrong in the language you are most comfortable with.
We Will Call You Right Back
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