Need an Emergency Dentist in SW Calgary Today? Tooth Bar Reserves Same-Day Slots Daily

Calgary, Canada – May 23, 2026 / Tooth Bar /

A dental emergency does not follow a schedule. A cracked molar on a weeknight, a knocked-out tooth during a weekend soccer match, a swollen jaw appearing overnight: these situations demand rapid access to professional care, and finding a dental office willing to see an unscheduled patient the same day is often the first and most stressful challenge. TOOTHbar, a dental practice in southwest Calgary, has structured its scheduling to prioritise same-day access for emergency patients across the SW Calgary corridor, including the Chinook Centre, Britannia, Lakeview, Kelvin Grove, Bel-Aire, Upper Mount Royal and Elbow Park communities.

Common dental emergencies treated at TOOTHbar include severe toothaches, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth (avulsion), lost fillings, loose or lost crowns, and soft-tissue injuries to the gums or lips. Each situation carries its own urgency. A dental abscess that is causing facial swelling or difficulty swallowing requires immediate care because the infection can spread. A knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of being successfully re-implanted if the patient reaches a dental office within 30 to 60 minutes of the injury.

“We know that when someone calls us in pain, waiting a week is not an option,” said Dr. Murray Knebel, DDS, founder of TOOTHbar. “Same-day emergency appointments are something we have built our scheduling around because that is when patients need us most.”

WHAT TO DO IF A TOOTH IS KNOCKED OUT

If a tooth is knocked out, the following steps can improve the chances of successful re-implantation: handle the tooth by the crown (the part normally visible in the mouth) and not the root, rinse it gently with clean water without scrubbing, attempt to reinsert it into the socket if possible or place it in a small container of milk or the patient’s own saliva to keep it moist, and call a dental office immediately. Time is the most important variable, and the TOOTHbar team works to see emergency patients as quickly as possible when they call +1 403-246-1002.

WHEN TO CALL

Not every dental concern is an emergency, but patients are encouraged to call and describe their symptoms if they are unsure. Pain that is severe or worsening, swelling, bleeding that will not stop, a loose permanent tooth, or any trauma to the face or jaw warrants a same-day call. Toothaches that have persisted for more than a day, or that are waking a patient at night, should not be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers alone.

CLINICAL CAPABILITIES FOR EMERGENCY VISITS

TOOTHbar’s Calgary clinic has full diagnostic imaging on-site, including digital X-rays, cone beam CT (CBCT), and an intraoral camera. The practice’s in-house dental lab allows the team to fabricate same-day crowns for cases where a broken tooth needs a permanent restoration in a single visit rather than weeks later. Sedation options are available for anxious patients and for particularly involved emergency procedures. Direct insurance billing and financing through Beautifi reduce the cost barrier to seeking timely care.

Patients can review TOOTHbar’s emergency capabilities and reserve same-day emergency appointments in Calgary through the practice’s website.

ABOUT TOOTHBAR

TOOTHbar is a full-service dental practice located at Suite 217, 6707 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0E4. Led by Dr. Murray Knebel, DDS, the practice provides general, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental services to patients across southwest Calgary. TOOTHbar reserves dedicated same-day emergency slots every day, operates an in-house dental lab and full on-site diagnostic imaging, and offers sedation, direct insurance billing, and Beautifi financing. The practice operates as part of the Smile Bar clinic. Appointments at toothbar.ca or +1 403-246-1002.

MEDIA CONTACT

Desirae Jaenen

hello@toothbar.ca

+1 403-246-1002

Address: 6707 Elbow Dr SW #217, Calgary, AB T2V 0E4, Canada