Emergency Dentist near Bradford
When a tooth breaks or pain keeps you up, distance matters. Here is honest guidance for Bradford residents on what to do first and when our Aurora clinic is a sensible choice.
The short answer
If you need an emergency dentist in Bradford, you can call Aurora Gateway Dental Care at 289-475-5497. We book urgent visits as soon as possible during opening hours. Our clinic is at 676 Wellington Street East in Aurora, about 25 to 35 minutes from Bradford, depending on traffic. For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, call 911.
Why Bradford patients come to Aurora
We will be straight with you: in a dental emergency, a closer clinic can matter, especially for a knocked-out adult tooth, where every minute counts. If a dentist in Bradford can see you sooner, that may be the better choice. People from Bradford usually call us when they are already our patients, when they work or travel in the Newmarket and Aurora area, or when one of our opening times suits them.
Our hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We bill all insurance plans directly and accept the CDCP and IFHP. Our team speaks English, Farsi, Tamil and Tagalog, which can help when you are describing pain in a hurry.
Emergency dentist in Bradford, clinic or hospital: where to go
Not every urgent problem belongs at a dental office. Use this as a rough guide, and call if you are unsure.
- Call 911 for swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, heavy bleeding that will not stop, a possible broken jaw or a head injury
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency department for facial swelling with fever when dental offices are closed
- Call a dentist for a bad toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, or gum swelling without fever
- Call Health811 (811, TTY 711) at any hour to speak with a registered nurse if you are not sure
First aid before you leave Bradford
A few steps at home can protect the tooth and ease pain during the drive.
- Knocked-out adult tooth: hold it by the crown, rinse briefly, and try to put it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it in cold milk and see a dentist right away
- Broken tooth: rinse with warm water, save any pieces and hold a cold pack on your cheek
- Toothache: rinse, floss gently around the tooth and use over-the-counter pain relief as the package directs
- Lost crown: keep it safe in a small container and bring it with you
- Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in
What happens at an urgent visit
Your dentist examines the area and takes an X-ray if needed to find the cause. The first goal is easing pain, which may mean smoothing a sharp edge, placing a temporary filling, draining an infection or starting root canal treatment. If more care is needed, you leave with a written estimate and a follow-up plan. Many people from farther away like to book that follow-up for a Saturday or evening.
Getting here from Bradford
| By car | From Bradford, follow Holland Street East toward the Holland River and continue south-east across the Holland Marsh on the former Highway 11 to Holland Landing. Stay on Yonge Street south through Newmarket into Aurora, turn east on Wellington Street East and drive to Bayview Avenue. |
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| By transit | When you are in pain, driving or getting a ride is usually easiest. The GO Barrie line does run from Bradford GO to Aurora GO, then a YRT bus east along Wellington Street East; check gotransit.com and yrt.ca. |
| Travel time | about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic |
| Parking | Free parking at the door |
| Good to know | Call before you set out. We can tell you when we can see you, so you do not make the drive only to wait. |
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Questions
Should I drive from Bradford to Aurora for a dental emergency?
Call us first. If we can see you soon and the drive suits you, it can work well. If a closer clinic can see you sooner, or the problem is a knocked-out tooth, nearby care is often wiser.
Can you see me today?
We book emergency visits as soon as we can during opening hours, but we cannot promise a time until we know what is open. Call early in the day and describe your symptoms.
What if it happens when your clinic is closed?
Call 289-475-5497 and follow the instructions on our line. You can also call Health811 at 811 to talk to a nurse. For breathing trouble, heavy bleeding or a serious injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
My face is swelling. Can I wait until the morning?
Swelling usually means infection and should be checked soon. If it is spreading toward your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department now. Do not wait for a dental appointment.
Does insurance or the CDCP cover emergency visits?
Many insurance plans cover emergency exams and treatment, and the CDCP covers emergency exams. We bill your plan directly and give you a written estimate for any follow-up care.
Can I bring my child from Bradford for a dental injury?
Yes, call us first. We see children of all ages. For a knocked-out baby tooth, do not put it back. Press gauze on the area to stop bleeding, and we will check the teeth, lips and gums.
General information, not personal medical advice. Last updated October 29, 2026.
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676 Wellington Street East, Unit 3
Aurora, ON L4G 0K3