Walk-In Dentist in Kitchener

Fairway Dental takes walk-ins six days a week, Saturdays included. You’ll find us in Unit 203 at 385 Fairway Road South. You don’t need an appointment, a referral or a file with us already.

It’s a good idea to call 519-893-9494 before coming. We’ll let you know how busy it is.

Hours

  • Monday 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday and Wednesday 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday closed

Saturday is the big one. If a tooth starts hurting Friday night, you don’t have to spend the weekend chewing on one side. Thursday we’re open until 7 if evenings work better for you.

Coming in for

  • a toothache
  • a chipped, cracked or broken tooth
  • a filling or crown that came out
  • swelling, or pain when you bite
  • a broken denture
  • finding a dentist after moving to Kitchener

If the pain is severe, please call before you come so we can make room. There’s more about urgent care on our emergency dentist page, and if you’d like a booked time for later today, see same-day appointments.

First time here?

Most walk-ins are. Some live in the area, some work nearby, and some found us because we were open when they needed someone. If it’s been years since you saw a dentist, don’t let that stop you. We’re not here to lecture anyone. We’ll focus on what’s hurting.

A walk-in is also an easy way to see if we’re a good fit. Plenty of our regular patients started with a toothache on a Saturday.

The visit

At the desk, tell us you’re a walk-in and what’s wrong. We’ll take your details and your insurance or Canadian Dental Care Plan info if you have coverage, and give you a rough idea of the wait.

The dentist will ask some questions, examine the area, and usually take an X-ray. We do digital and panoramic X-rays in the office, which pick up decay between teeth and problems under the gum that you can’t see.

Then we’ll go over what’s wrong and what we suggest. If it needs treatment now, we’ll say so. If it can wait, we’ll say that too. We talk about cost first, and nothing starts until you agree.

Usually done the same day

Depends on the day and the problem, of course. New crowns, bridges and full dentures need more than one visit. We’ll sort out the urgent part and book the rest.

Coverage and payment

We bill most insurance companies directly, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan as well, so you pay only your share at the visit. Our CDCP dentist in Kitchener page explains how CDCP works here.

We take cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

What to bring

  • insurance information
  • CDCP details if you have them
  • your medication list

Old X-rays or records from another office can help, but they’re not needed.

If you’re really nervous

Fear of the dentist keeps a lot of people away until something hurts. Tell us how you feel and we’ll take our time and explain each step.

For people who need more than that, we offer sedation dentistry. Ask about it and the dentist will tell you whether it makes sense for the treatment you need.

Children

If your child needs to be seen, please phone first. We’ll tell you whether we can see them that day.

Saturday walk-ins

Yes, Saturdays from 9 to 5. Call ahead if you can, since it’s the only weekend day we’re open.

How long will I wait?

Hard to say in advance. Some days you’re in quickly, other days we’re busier. A phone call before you leave home is the easiest way to know.

Fixed in one visit?

Often. If not, we’ll make you comfortable and get you back in as soon as we can.

Prefer to book?

Call us and we’ll find the next opening.

After that

Getting regular checkups and cleanings is the best way to avoid another emergency. Happy to book you in as a regular patient if you want. If not, we’re here when you need us.

Go to the hospital if

swelling is spreading quickly, you have trouble breathing or swallowing, you have a high fever and facial swelling, or you’ve had a serious injury to the face or jaw. Call 911 or go to emergency. We’ll handle the dental part after.

Address

385 Fairway Road South, Unit 203, Kitchener. Phone 519-893-9494.