Emergency dentistry · Langley, BC
Emergency Dentist in Langley, BC
Toothache that will not quit, a broken tooth, or swelling that came on fast. Call us and we will get you in as soon as we can. Sorting out the pain comes first.
In pain right now?
(236) 235-2323Tell us what is going on when you call. We keep room in the schedule for urgent problems, and we will be straight with you about when we can see you.
Mon 9-5 · Tue & Wed 8-8 · Thu 8-7 · Fri 8-5 · Sat 9-2 · Closed Sunday
Is this a dental emergency?
If you are not sure, call us. It costs nothing to ask, and we would rather hear from you early.
Toothache that keeps you up
Pain that throbs, wakes you at night, or does not settle with over-the-counter painkillers.
A knocked-out tooth
An adult tooth knocked out cleanly. Time matters a great deal here, so call straight away.
Broken or chipped tooth
A tooth that cracked on something hard, or a sharp edge that is cutting your tongue or cheek.
Swelling or an abscess
A swollen gum, face, or jaw, or a bad taste that will not go away. Swelling needs looking at promptly.
Lost filling or crown
Not always urgent, but the tooth underneath is exposed and can be sensitive. Keep the piece if you have it.
Bleeding that will not stop
Bleeding after an extraction that keeps going after half an hour of firm pressure on gauze.
Some things need a hospital, not a dentist. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, if you have a high fever alongside dental pain, or if the injury involves more than your teeth, go to a hospital emergency room or call 911. We would rather you went there first and saw us afterwards.
What to do right now
General first aid while you are on your way to us. Call the clinic either way, so we know you are coming.
A tooth has been knocked out
Pick it up by the crown, the chewing part, and avoid touching the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or water without scrubbing. If you can, slot it back into the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you cannot, keep it in a cup of milk. Then call us. Do not let it dry out.
A bad toothache
Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently either side of the tooth in case food is trapped. A cold compress on the outside of your cheek helps with swelling. Take painkillers as directed on the packet. Do not hold aspirin against the gum, it burns the tissue.
A broken or chipped tooth
Keep any pieces you can find and bring them with you. Rinse your mouth with warm water and use a cold compress for swelling. If a sharp edge is catching your tongue, a piece of sugar-free gum pressed over it will do until you get here.
Bleeding after an extraction
Roll clean gauze into a pad, place it over the socket, and bite down firmly for a full twenty to thirty minutes without checking it. Checking early restarts the clock. If it is still bleeding heavily after that, call us.
How an urgent visit works
01
You call
Tell us what happened and where it hurts. A human answers, and we will tell you honestly when we can fit you in.
02
We find the problem
A focused look at what is bothering you, with an X-ray if we need to see below the surface.
03
We settle the pain
Getting you comfortable comes first. What the right treatment is depends on what we find, and we will explain the options.
04
Then the plan
Once you are comfortable we talk about what the tooth needs longer term, with the costs in writing before anything is booked.
When we are open
Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am to 8:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday 8:00am to 7:00pm
Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday closed
We are not a 24-hour clinic. Outside these hours, if it cannot wait, go to a hospital emergency room.
Costs and insurance
- We bill most major insurers directly, so you pay only your share
- We are an enrolled Canadian Dental Care Plan provider
- You get the cost in writing before treatment starts
- No hidden fees, and no work done without talking to you first
What an urgent visit costs depends entirely on what is wrong, so we do not publish a price. Ask us and you will get a straight answer.
Common questions
Do you see emergency patients who are not already with the clinic?
Yes. You do not need to be an existing patient. Call us, tell us what is going on, and we will get you in as soon as we can.
How fast can you see me?
We keep room in the day for urgent problems, so often it is the same day. It depends on what has already been booked and how serious your problem is. We will tell you honestly when you call rather than promising something we cannot do.
Are you open on Sunday or overnight?
No. We are closed Sundays and we are not a 24-hour clinic. If something cannot wait until we open, go to a hospital emergency room.
Will you take the tooth out?
Only if that turns out to be the right answer, and only after we have talked it through with you. Plenty of painful teeth can be treated and kept. We look first, explain what we found, and you decide.
Do you take my insurance?
We bill most major Canadian insurers directly, and we are an enrolled CDCP provider. Bring your plan details or member number and we will check your coverage before treatment starts.
It has been years since I saw a dentist. Will I get a lecture?
No. We start from where you are and deal with what hurts. No judgment and no lectures, today or at any visit after it.
Related treatments
Root Canals
Often what ends a severe toothache when the nerve inside a tooth is involved.
Extractions
When a tooth genuinely cannot be saved, we say so plainly and remove it carefully.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings and crowns to rebuild a broken tooth once the urgent part is dealt with.
Do not wait it out.
Dental problems rarely settle down on their own, and they are easier to fix early. Call us and we will get you in as soon as we can.