Walk-In Dentist in Kitchener

You can walk in to Sherwood Dental Monday to Thursday without an appointment. We’re in Unit 113 at 501 Krug Street. New patients are welcome and you don’t need a referral.

Give us a ring at 519-576-2170 before you head over if you can. We’ll tell you if it’s a good time or suggest when to come.

Walk-in hours

  • Monday 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday closed

Tuesday is the late one, until 7. Wednesday we open at 8, so you can come before work. Because we’re closed from Friday on, if something starts bothering you midweek, don’t wait to see if it settles over the weekend. Come in Thursday.

Why people walk in

Teeth tend to act up at bad times. You crack a molar on a popcorn kernel during a movie. A filling falls out and you notice the gap with your tongue. A tooth that’s been a bit sensitive for months suddenly hurts with every sip of cold water. That’s when a walk-in makes sense.

Other common ones:

  • a lost crown
  • swelling near a tooth
  • pain when you chew on one side
  • a broken denture
  • you’re new to Kitchener and haven’t found a dentist yet

If it’s really painful, call first so we can plan for you. Our emergency dentist page explains urgent visits, and same-day appointments covers booking a time for later today.

At the office

Check in at the desk and tell us what happened. We’ll get your contact details and your insurance or Canadian Dental Care Plan info if you have coverage.

The dentist will ask about your symptoms and then take a look. Usually that includes an X-ray. On top of standard digital and panoramic X-rays, we have CBCT 3D imaging in the office. It shows the tooth, the roots and the bone in three dimensions, which is useful when a crack or an infection doesn’t show up clearly on a flat X-ray.

We’ll explain what we see, what we’d recommend, and what the options are if there’s more than one. Cost comes up before treatment, not after.

What we can often treat right away

Whether we can do it on the spot depends on what you need and how busy we are. Crowns, bridges and new dentures always take more than one appointment, so we’d look after the urgent bit first.

Children

Kids are seen here too. Knocked a tooth, toothache, something stuck. Bring them in, and call ahead if you can so we’re ready. There’s more on our kids dentist page.

Payment and coverage

We direct bill most insurance companies and the Canadian Dental Care Plan. You pay your share, we handle the claim. If you’re not sure what CDCP covers, see our CDCP dentist in Kitchener page or ask at the desk.

Cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard and American Express are all fine.

Bring along

  • insurance details
  • CDCP information if it applies
  • a list of medications you’re on

It also helps if you remember roughly when your last dental visit was.

If dentists make you uneasy

A lot of people feel that way, and being in pain makes it worse. Let us know. We’ll go slower, tell you what’s coming before it happens, and stop whenever you need.

Nitrous oxide is available as well. It’s the laughing gas you breathe through a small mask. It relaxes you within a few minutes and wears off fast once it’s turned off, and you stay awake throughout.

Will I get seen for sure?

We try to see every walk-in the same day. On a packed day that might mean a wait, or we might give you a time to come back. Calling first avoids the guesswork.

What about Friday to Sunday?

We’re closed. If it can’t wait until Monday, read the hospital section below, and call us Monday morning so we can fit you in early.

Next steps

Once you’re out of pain, it’s worth booking a checkup and cleaning. Regular visits catch the small stuff before it turns into another walk-in. Stay with us if you like. If not, we’re glad we could help.

When it’s a hospital situation

Swelling that’s spreading fast, trouble breathing or swallowing, high fever with a swollen face, or a serious injury to the jaw or face. Go to emergency or call 911. The dental side can wait until you’re safe.

Where to find us

501 Krug Street, Unit 113, Kitchener. Phone 519-576-2170, or use the contact page.