Emergency Dentist

Even if you brush your teeth every day, visit your dentist every 6 months, and practice a good hygiene routine, you cannot stop some accidents from happening and causing harm to your teeth or gums. You can trip on your feet while going about your day and cause an injury on your tooth or you can be enjoying your favourite food and cause a break on your tooth filling.

Fortunately, Arbutus Station Dental is an emergency dentist in Kitsilano, BC to cater to your urgent dental concerns. If you have a broken filling or tooth and require immediate dental attention, our team will put you on top priority to attend to you.

You can call ahead to let us know of your emergency needs or you can simply visit us so we can provide you with suitable treatment. We also have after-office hours care available for first aid assistance.

Dental Emergency Services

When it comes to dental emergencies, identifying whether it is a non-urgent or urgent case is vital. Some dental injuries can be held off for a few hours or delayed until you can visit the clinic for proper treatment. Just make sure to apply proper first-aid measures to prevent complications. If you are unsure what to do, you can contact us for help and we will guide you through the proper immediate care.

Chipped, Cracked, Broken Teeth

Treatment for chipped or broken teeth depends on how large the damage is. Small ones are usually non-emergent. But for larger ones that involve the tooth pulp or those that have cracked beyond the gum line, immediate root canal treatment must be performed to save the tooth.

Severe Toothache

Toothaches can be a result of a large cavity or a dental infection. Sometimes this can be temporarily resolved with painkillers, especially if it happens after work hours. However, the pain will continue to come back unless the cause is properly treated. Dental fillings or root canal treatment may be recommended depending on the extent of the cavity or infection.

Trapped Objects

Our clinic has seen several cases of patients having random objects stuck between their teeth. There are candy wrappers, fishbones, food, and even toothpick edges. We do understand that getting food stuck between the teeth can often happen. However, using your teeth for opening food packets, or for other purposes aside from chewing or biting, should be avoided to prevent situations like this.

Injury After Trauma

Dental trauma may occur when you are playing your favourite sports. This is why mouthguards are essential for people doing contact sports such as basketball or rugby. Otherwise, they may find their teeth chipped, or worse, accidentally removed after a play. However, if in any other circumstance, you find yourself with your tooth out of its socket, gently clean off debris then soak it in saline solution, milk, or your saliva. Get to the dentist’s office within an hour to improve the chances of your dentist being able to put it back in place.

Lost Filling

Dental fillings are not made as strong as your natural tooth. So, biting it on something too hard may cause it to dislodge. If it happens, visit your dentist as soon as possible to have the tooth repaired. Waiting too long may cause severe tooth sensitivity and may further damage the tooth.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Some accidents can cause a blow to the lips or bleeding gums. Your dentist must do a proper assessment so they can determine the extent of the injury. Until you can visit the clinic, gargle warm saltwater solution to remove debris and disinfect the mouth. You can also apply a cold compress where there is discomfort or swelling.

Broken Orthodontic Braces

Biting your brackets on something hard may detach them from the tooth. Until you can go to your dentist to have it put back, you can use your dental wax to lock it in place. This will prevent the bracket from falling off of the wire and you accidentally swallowing it.

Broken Veneer, Bridge, or Dentures

If you damage your veneers, bridge, or dentures, avoid using them as this may trigger tooth sensitivity or cause gum issues. They may also be further damaged beyond repair. Book a visit to your dentist so they can assess if a repair or replacement is necessary. 

Other Dental Emergencies

However, for some serious dental emergencies such as widespread infection causing swollen cheeks or face or extensive trauma or injury to the face and jaws, urgent physician care is needed. Head to your nearest emergency hospital for proper first aid and medications.

Emergency Dentist in Kitsilano BC

You can trust our emergency dental team at Arbutus Station Dental for proper treatment where urgently needed. Contact us today to discover how we can help get your smile and oral health back in tiptop shape!