Same Day Dental Appointments in Kitchener
Not every dental problem is an emergency, but plenty of them still shouldn’t sit on a waiting list for three weeks. A filling that fell out over the weekend, a denture with a crack, a cleaning you keep putting off because your schedule never lines up. At Fairway Dental in Kitchener we offer same day dental appointments. Call 519-893-9494 in the morning and there’s a good chance we can see you before the day is out.
What you can book for the same day
Same day visits work best for problems that are clear and contained, where the dentist can look, decide and often fix things in one sitting. These are the requests we get most:
- Check-ups and exams for new patients or anyone who’s overdue and finally has a free afternoon
- Cleanings, when there’s room in the hygiene schedule
- Fillings, including a small cavity found at a recent visit or a filling that has worn down or fallen out
- Crown and denture repairs, like recementing a crown that came loose or fixing a cracked denture or partial
- A second opinion on treatment another office has recommended
- Consultations about cosmetic dentistry, whitening, or a tooth that just doesn’t look or feel right
- Student visits for anyone studying in the area who wants to use their student plan before the term gets busy
Second opinions are a good use of a same day slot. If you’ve been told you need a crown, a root canal or an extraction and want another look before you commit, bring any x-rays or treatment notes you were given. The dentist will examine the tooth, explain what they see and tell you plainly whether they agree.
Students can read more about using their coverage on our dental care for students page.
What usually takes more than one visit
Want to know if we can fit you in today? Call us at 519-893-9494 and tell us what you need done.
Being honest about this up front saves everyone a frustrating afternoon. Some treatment simply can’t be finished in a single day, even if we can start it today:
- New crowns and bridges are normally made to fit your tooth, so we prepare the tooth and place a temporary first, then fit the final one at a second visit.
- New dentures need impressions and fittings over several appointments.
- Root canals on back teeth are sometimes split into two sessions.
- Cosmetic treatment such as veneers starts with a consultation and planning, not same day work.
What we can usually do the same day is the exam, the x-rays and a clear plan, so you leave knowing exactly where you stand and what comes next.
How to book a same day appointment
Phoning is the quickest way. Call 519-893-9494 as early in the day as you can, since openings fill up as the day goes on. You’re also welcome to walk in to our office at 385 Fairway Rd S, Unit 203, but a quick call first means we can tell you the best time to come and whether there’s a wait.
When you call, it helps to have a few things ready:
- What you’d like done, or what’s bothering you and for how long
- Whether you’ve been to our office before
- Your dental insurance details, if you have coverage
- Any medications you take and any allergies
- The times today you could realistically get here
If today is already full, ask about the next opening. Let us know if you can come in at short notice, too, because spots do open up when other patients reschedule.
A typical same day visit, start to finish
Most same day appointments follow a simple pattern. You’ll fill in a short health form if you’re new to us, then the dentist or hygienist asks what brought you in. For a check-up, that means an exam of your teeth and gums and any x-rays you’re due for. For a specific problem, like a filling that dropped out, the dentist looks at that tooth first, explains what needs doing and the fees involved, and then gets started if you’re happy to go ahead.
Freezing is used for fillings and most repairs, so plan for your lip and cheek to feel numb for a couple of hours afterwards. If you’re fitting the visit around work, it’s worth avoiding a big lunch meeting straight after. Before you leave, we’ll book any follow up you need and answer questions about home care.
Insurance, direct billing and CDCP
We explain fees before any treatment starts, and you can ask for an estimate to send to your insurer.
We bill most dental plans directly, so you won’t usually need to pay the whole amount yourself and claim it back later. Bring your card or plan information to the appointment. For anything your plan doesn’t cover, we accept credit cards and cash.
Patients covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan are welcome too. Some services under the plan need approval before they can be done, which can affect whether a particular treatment happens today or at a follow up visit. Our Canadian Dental Care Plan in Kitchener page has the details, and the current program rules are on canada.ca.
No coverage at all? That’s no problem. We’ll explain the fees before we start and help you decide what needs doing now and what can wait.
Same day care for south east Kitchener and nearby
Our office sits on Fairway Road South, which makes it handy for people living or working in Fairview Park, Hidden Valley and Pioneer Park, and for Cambridge patients coming up Highway 8. Plenty of people book a same day visit around a lunch break or after a shift, so tell us your timing and we’ll try to make it work.
When it’s an emergency, not just a same day visit
If you’re dealing with severe pain, facial swelling, a knocked out tooth or a tooth broken in an accident, don’t wait for a routine slot. Read our page on finding an emergency dentist in Kitchener for first aid steps and what to expect, then call us right away.
Questions people ask about same day appointments
Can I get a cleaning the same day I call?
Often, yes, but cleanings depend on how full the hygiene schedule is. Call in the morning and we’ll tell you what’s available.
Do I need to be an existing patient?
No. New patients can book same day visits. Just bring your insurance details and a list of any medications.
Will you finish my treatment in one visit?
For many fillings, repairs, exams and cleanings, yes. For crowns, bridges, dentures and some root canals, we’ll start today and book the next step before you leave.
Is a same day visit the same as an emergency appointment?
Not quite. Same day visits are for problems that aren’t urgent but that you’d like dealt with soon. Severe pain, swelling or trauma is an emergency, and we’ll treat it as one.
Can I bring my kids to a same day appointment?
Yes, we see children. If more than one family member needs to be seen, mention it when you call so we can try to book you together.
What should I bring?
Your insurance card or plan details, a list of medications, and any x-rays or notes from another dentist if you have them. Arriving a few minutes early helps if you’re new.
Call or book today
If something needs attention and you’d rather not wait, give us a call at 519-893-9494 and we’ll find the earliest time we can see you at our Kitchener office on Fairway Rd S. You can also book an appointment through our booking page.
Related treatments
Questions or ready to book? Contact our Kitchener office or call 519-893-9494.
