Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Hamilton Ontario?
Act within 60 minutes for best results: 1. Pick up tooth by crown (NOT root) | 2. Rinse gently with milk or saline — NOT water or scrubbing | 3. Reinsert into socket if possible | 4. Store in milk or between cheek and gum | 5. Call Red Rose Dentistry IMMEDIATELY: (905) 527-8055 | 6. Come in within 60 minutes. Open 7 days including Sundays.
Q: Can a knocked-out tooth be saved in Hamilton Ontario?
Yes — if you act within 60 minutes. A knocked-out adult tooth reimplanted within 30 minutes has the best prognosis (90%+ success). 30-60 minutes: 70-80% success. Over 60 minutes: significantly lower. Red Rose Dentistry emergency team ready 7 days. Call (905) 527-8055 NOW.
Q: Is emergency tooth reimplantation covered by CDCP in Hamilton Ontario?
Yes — CDCP covers emergency dental treatment including tooth reimplantation assessment, splinting, and follow-up at $0 for eligible patients. Red Rose Dentistry at 135 James St S treats knocked-out teeth as priority emergencies 7 days/week.
Q: What if I can’t find the knocked-out tooth in Hamilton Ontario?
If the tooth cannot be found: come to Red Rose Dentistry immediately for emergency assessment — the socket may need cleaning and the area stabilized. Implant options discussed once socket heals (3-6 months). CDCP covers emergency assessment at $0.
Knocked Out Tooth Hamilton Ontario 2025 — Emergency Same Day | Red Rose
DENTAL EMERGENCY: Call (905) 527-8055 immediately if you knock out a tooth. Red Rose Dentistry at 135 James St S, Downtown Hamilton — 60-minute window to save your tooth | open 7 days including Sundays | CDCP: emergency at $0.
Emergency Steps for a Knocked-Out Tooth
- Pick up tooth by the crown (white part) — NEVER touch the root
- Rinse gently with milk or saline — do NOT scrub or use tap water
- Reinsert gently into socket if possible — bite down on gauze
- If not possible: store in milk, saliva, or between cheek and gum
- Call Red Rose Dentistry: (905) 527-8055
- Arrive within 60 minutes for best chance of saving the tooth
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