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Emergency Dentist in Vancouver & Kitsilano
Need urgent dental care in Vancouver or Kitsilano? Call Westcoast Smile for severe tooth pain, swelling, broken teeth, dental injuries, and other urgent concerns. Same-day or next-day appointments may be available during clinic hours.
Emergency Dental Care in Vancouver & Kitsilano
Call Now: (604) 737-1023 – Book: Emergency Appointment
Westcoast Smile provides emergency dental care from our Kitsilano clinic in Vancouver. If you have severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a dental injury, or another urgent concern, call us so the team can assess the situation and advise you about the earliest appropriate appointment. After the immediate problem is assessed, your dentist can explain any treatment or follow-up care that may be needed.
Same-Day & Next-Day Emergency Availability
Dental emergencies are time-sensitive, so we prioritize urgent calls and appointment requests during clinic hours. Same-day or next-day appointments may be available depending on the problem and the day’s schedule. Please call (604) 737-1023 for the fastest assessment of availability.
- Urgent assessment: tooth pain, swelling, infection, broken teeth, lost restorations, and dental injuries can be assessed to determine the appropriate next step.
- Kitsilano location: our clinic serves patients seeking emergency dental care in Kitsilano and Vancouver.
- Continuity of care: Dr. David Cheng and the dental team can address the immediate concern and explain follow-up treatment when required.
When to Call an Emergency Dentist
The BC Dental Association identifies severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, severe swelling, and traumatic injuries to the mouth, jaw, or teeth as signs that may require urgent dental attention. Contact a dentist promptly if you have:
- severe or persistent tooth pain;
- a knocked-out, displaced, badly broken, or cracked permanent tooth;
- swelling, redness, or signs of a dental infection;
- persistent bleeding from the mouth;
- a significant injury to the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, or jaw; or
- a damaged filling, crown, bridge, or denture that is causing pain or sharp edges.
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, your mouth is continuously filling with blood, or you have sustained a serious head or facial injury. Medical emergencies should be treated medically first.
Book Your Emergency Appointment
If you need an emergency dentist in Vancouver or Kitsilano, call (604) 737-1023 during clinic hours or submit the emergency appointment form. Westcoast Smile is not a 24-hour dental clinic. Same-day or next-day appointments are subject to availability and the urgency of the dental problem. Current clinic hours: Monday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Tuesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sunday: Closed.
Emergency Appointment Form
Use the form below to request an emergency appointment. The team will review your request and contact you as soon as possible during clinic hours. If your concern is urgent, calling the clinic is the fastest way to check availability.
What to Do Before You Reach the Dentist
First-aid steps depend on the type of emergency. The following guidance reflects recommendations from the BC Dental Association and Canadian Dental Association.
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Act quickly. Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with water without scrubbing. If it can be safely repositioned, place it back in the socket; otherwise keep it in cold milk and contact a dentist immediately. Do not try to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth.
Broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
Rinse the mouth gently with water and keep any tooth fragments you can find. A small painless chip may not require same-day treatment, but a deep fracture, severe pain, or exposed inner tooth structure needs prompt dental assessment.
Toothache or swelling
Call a dentist to explain the symptoms and arrange an assessment. If you normally can take an over-the-counter pain medicine safely, follow the product label. Do not place aspirin or another medication directly on the tooth or gum. Facial or neck swelling that affects breathing or swallowing requires emergency medical care.
Bleeding or soft-tissue injury
Apply firm pressure with clean gauze or a clean cloth. If bleeding is extensive, does not stop, or the mouth continuously fills with blood, seek emergency medical care.
Lost filling, crown, bridge, or denture problem
Call the dental office to describe what happened and whether you have pain or sharp edges. Do not use household glue or attempt a permanent repair yourself. Bring any loose pieces to the appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is considered a dental emergency?
A dental emergency involves any oral health issue that causes significant discomfort or pain, such as uncontrollable bleeding, severe pain, infections, swelling in the mouth or face, or trauma to the mouth and jaw. If you experience these symptoms, visit West Coast Smile in Vancouver promptly.
How to book a same-day or next-day emergency dental visit?
Call West Coast Smile at (604) 737-1023 to check availability for same-day or next-day appointments for urgent dental care. You can also submit an online appointment request, and we will contact you to schedule your visit as soon as possible.
Do you offer emergency dental appointments on weekends?
Yes, West Coast Smile is open on Saturdays and strives to accommodate emergency appointments on the same day or the next day. We offer a comprehensive range of emergency dental services.
Can you go to the ER for a dental emergency?
For life-threatening or unbearable dental emergencies, immediate care at a hospital may be necessary. For life-threatening situations, please call 911.
How much does a dental emergency exam cost?
The cost for a limited emergency exam for one issue, including one x-ray, is $100. The emergency exam lasts up to 30 minutes. Please note that treatment costs, if required, are extra and vary based on the nature of the dental issue.
What helps relieve severe toothache?
Rinsing with warm salt water or hydrogen peroxide can temporarily ease a toothache. Remove any trapped food particles with gentle flossing and consider over-the-counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen. Book an appointment at West Coast Smile for urgent care to address the cause of your pain.
Need urgent dental care?
Call Westcoast Smile in Kitsilano, Vancouver during clinic hours, or send an emergency appointment request and our team will contact you as soon as possible.