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Family Dentistry on Locke

Emergency Dentist in Hamilton

A broken tooth doesn’t wait for a scheduled appointment. Neither do we.
Family Dentistry on Locke sees emergency dental patients in downtown Hamilton. If you’re in pain, call (905) 525-9414 and we’ll tell you the earliest we can get you in. Same day when possible.
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What counts as a dental emergency

If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing qualifies, call us anyway. Common situations we treat as urgent:
  • 1110 Severe or sudden tooth pain
  • 1110 Broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
  • 1110 Knocked-out tooth
  • 1110 Lost filling or crown
  • 1110 Swelling in the jaw or gums
  • 1110 Abscess or signs of infection
  • 1110 Soft tissue injury in the mouth
When in doubt, call. A 2-minute conversation is faster than waiting to see if it gets worse.
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What to do if a tooth gets knocked out

This one has a short window. Rinse the tooth gently with water. Don’t scrub it. If you can, place it back in the socket or keep it between your cheek and gum. If that’s not possible, put it in a small container of milk. Then call us immediately at (905) 525-9414. Time matters here: the faster you get in, the better the chance of saving the tooth.
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Before you get here

A few things help while you’re on your way to us:

  • Rinse gently with warm salt water.
  • Hold a cold compress against your cheek if there’s swelling.
  • Chew on the other side, and skip very hot, cold, or hard food.
  • If a tooth broke, save the pieces and bring them with you.

These steps take the edge off. They don’t fix the problem, so call us either way: (905) 525-9414.

What we can do when you get here

First we find out what’s causing the pain, usually with an exam and dental X-rays. Then we treat it, or get you out of pain and plan the rest with you.

Depending on what we find, that can mean a composite filling, a dental crown, root canal therapy, or a tooth extraction.

Same-day dental appointments in Hamilton

We’ll ask you a few questions about what’s happening and how much pain you’re in. If it’s urgent, we’ll find a slot the same day or the next morning. We don’t put emergency patients on a waiting list and tell them to call back.
We’ll ask you a few questions about what’s happening and how much pain you’re in. If it’s urgent, we’ll find a slot the same day or the next morning. We don’t put emergency patients on a waiting list and tell them to call back. We open at 9am on Monday and 8am Tuesday to Thursday. Calling early gives you the best shot at a same-day appointment. If you’re calling outside those hours and the situation can’t wait, go to your nearest emergency room. Jaw swelling, difficulty swallowing, or signs of serious infection need hospital care, not a dental office.
If you’re calling outside those hours and the situation can’t wait, go to your nearest emergency room. Jaw swelling, difficulty swallowing, or signs of serious infection need hospital care, not a dental office.

OUR LOCATION

101 Locke St South, Hamilton, Ontario
Unit 1A - Condo's on Locke Street parking available nearby

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Do You Have Questions or Need Help With an Emergency?

(905) 525-9414

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday By appointment only

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Why patients in Hamilton call us first

Four dentists on staff means we’re less likely to be fully booked when something comes up. Dr. Tabesh handles complex restorative cases, including broken and damaged teeth. Dr. Alves and Dr. Bueno cover general and urgent care across the full schedule. Dr. Sivaseelan completed a hospital dental residency at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, with training in oral surgery and emergency care.
Dr. Tabesh has been serving Hamilton for 17 years. Family Dentistry on Locke opened in October 2025 at 101 Locke St S. Patients who’ve trusted us through the years know where to find us when something goes wrong. That’s the kind of practice we’ve built.

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Family Dentistry on Locke

101 Locke St S, Suite 1A
Hamilton, ON L8P 4A6