Severe tooth pain
Sudden or persistent pain may be associated with decay, infection or a damaged tooth.
LANDMARK DENTAL CARE · SERVICES
Emergency Dental Care in Truro, NS
When something changes suddenly, contact the dental team promptly.
Comprehensive Care
Prevention, restoration and ongoing dental support.
All Ages
General dental care for children, adults and seniors.
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Understand findings and recommended next steps.
Local Care
Serving patients from 125 Queen Street in Truro.
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ABOUT EMERGENCY DENTISTRY
Know what to do when a dental problem cannot wait
Dental emergencies can involve severe pain, injury, swelling, infection or a damaged restoration. Contact Landmark Dental Care promptly so the team can help determine the next step.
If you have difficulty breathing, swallowing or a life-threatening injury, seek emergency medical care immediately.
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URGENT CONTACT
Call Landmark Dental Care
For urgent dental concerns in Truro, call 902-893-2919. The dental team can help determine whether you need office care or immediate medical attention. Do not wait if symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening.
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COMMON EMERGENCIES
Problems That Need Prompt Attention
Knocked-out tooth
A permanent tooth knocked out by trauma needs urgent attention. Handle it by the crown and keep it moist while seeking care.
Cracked or chipped tooth
A crack or chip may need assessment to understand the extent of damage.
Loose tooth
An injured or dislodged permanent tooth should be assessed promptly.
Abscess or swelling
Swelling, fever, drainage or a bad taste can be signs that require dental attention.
Lost restoration
A lost filling or crown can affect comfort and bite and should be discussed with the office.
Bleeding or gum swelling
Persistent bleeding or significant swelling should be assessed rather than ignored.
Broken appliance
A damaged retainer or brace that is cutting or poking the mouth needs guidance.
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WHEN TO SEEK URGENT HELP
Do not wait if you have
- Severe pain that does not settle with appropriate over-the-counter medication.
- Bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure.
- Trauma involving a knocked-out or broken tooth.
- Swelling that affects swallowing or breathing.
- Fever, pus or a bad taste suggesting possible infection.
- A restoration that is affecting your bite or causing significant discomfort.
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WHAT TO DO NOW
Practical first steps
Stay calm and call
Contact the dental office or emergency medical services according to the severity of your symptoms.
Protect the area
Avoid chewing on the affected side and do not place sharp objects or household adhesives in the mouth.
Manage discomfort carefully
Use only appropriate over-the-counter medication as directed and a cold compress when suitable.
Preserve a knocked-out tooth
Handle a tooth by the crown, avoid scrubbing the root and keep it moist while seeking urgent care.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
An emergency visit
Triage
The team asks about symptoms, timing and any injury.
Assessment
Your dentist examines the area and may recommend diagnostic imaging.
Plan
The immediate priority may be pain, infection, injury or protecting the tooth.
Follow-up
Further treatment or review is arranged according to your findings.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Emergency Dentistry Questions
Yes. Contact the dental office promptly so the cause and urgency can be assessed.
Handle it by the crown, avoid scrubbing the root, keep it moist and seek urgent care. Call the office for guidance.
Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing requires immediate emergency medical attention.
Contact the office for advice, especially if the tooth is painful, sharp or affecting your bite.
If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical care immediately.
PATIENT GUIDES
Emergency Dentistry guides from our team.
Written and reviewed by the Landmark Dental Care team to answer the questions patients ask us most about emergency dentistry.
September 16, 2026
Toothache: Common Causes, Home Relief and When to Get Help
Tooth pain usually means decay, a crack, infection or gum trouble. Learn what your symptoms suggest, safe toothache relief and when to call a dentist.
Read guide September 12, 2026Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes, Relief and When to See a Dentist
Wisdom tooth pain often comes from a partly erupted or impacted tooth. Learn the causes, safe relief, signs of infection and when to call a dentist.
Read guide September 10, 2026Chipped or Cracked Tooth: Causes, Repair Options and When to Call
A chipped tooth can often be repaired with bonding, a filling or a crown. Learn the types of chips and cracks, symptoms and when to call a dentist.
Read guide March 8, 2026What to Do if a Filling or Crown Falls Out
Tooth filling fell out or lost a crown? Save the piece, keep the tooth clean, avoid chewing on it and call your dentist. See what can wait and what cannot.
Read guide February 22, 2026Chipped, Cracked or Broken Tooth: Next Steps
Broken tooth? Rinse, save the pieces, protect sharp edges and call a dentist. Learn which breaks are urgent and when an injury needs 911 instead.
Read guide February 8, 2026Dental Abscess: Signs and When to Seek Care
A dental abscess is a tooth infection that causes pain, swelling or a gum bump. Learn the signs, treatment and when swelling means calling 911.
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