Emergency Dentistry
Toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, swelling, or bleeding, call our emergency line and we will get you seen. We also handle wisdom-tooth removal and surgical extractions, so urgent problems get resolved in one place rather than referred onward..
Emergency Dentistry at Brighter Smile
Dental emergencies do not wait for a convenient appointment slot. A severe toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, facial swelling, or bleeding all need attention quickly, swelling in particular can escalate fast. Our emergency line is (604) 441-1996. Because we have an endodontist and a periodontist in-house, most urgent problems are resolved here in one visit instead of being referred onward.
Seen quickly, treated properly
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A direct emergency line
Call (604) 441-1996 and speak to us about what has happened. We will tell you what to do right now and get you in.
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Resolved in one place
Root canals, surgical extractions, and gum problems are all handled in-house, so an emergency rarely turns into a second appointment somewhere else.
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Pain dealt with first
Getting you out of pain and controlling any infection comes before anything elective. Longer-term repair is planned once you are comfortable.
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Best chance of saving the tooth
A knocked-out adult tooth can often be re-implanted if you act fast, keep it in milk or saliva, never scrub it, and call us immediately.
If you have a dental emergency
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Call the emergency line
(604) 441-1996. Describe what happened. We will give you first-aid guidance straight away and arrange to see you.
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Stabilise it at home
A knocked-out tooth goes in milk or saliva, held by the crown not the root. Rinse with warm salt water for pain; use a cold compress for swelling.
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Assessment on arrival
We examine and x-ray the area to find the cause, not just the symptom, and tell you what needs doing today versus later.
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Treatment and follow-up
We relieve the pain and treat the underlying problem, then book any definitive repair (a crown, implant, or restoration) once things have settled.
Call us straight away if…
Anyone in North or West Vancouver in dental pain right now, plus patients needing wisdom teeth removed or an urgent extraction.
- You have severe or worsening toothache, especially with fever
- There is swelling in your face, jaw, or gum
- A tooth has been knocked out, cracked, or broken
- A filling or crown has come out and the tooth is sharp or sensitive
- You have bleeding that will not stop after an extraction
- A wisdom tooth has become painful, swollen, or infected
What urgent-care patients say
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“Today Dr. Goshtasby pulled my wisdom tooth out. He did an excellent job, I have never had such a great experience. It was fast and without any pain. Thank you so much, I appreciate you and your team.”
Kimiya Sepehrtaj Wisdom tooth extraction -
“Dr. Goshtasby is extremely professional. I usually hate going to the dentist, but he made the whole experience much easier for me. Breathing through my nose is very difficult, and he was very considerate of that throughout the procedure.”
Mary Taly Google review -
“Highly recommend Dr. Farhad Goshtasby Ardekani and the team at Brighter Smile! Very professional, honest, and caring throughout the entire visit.”
Mehran Google review
Emergency dentistry FAQs
Not covered here? Call (604) 971-0791. We'll give you a straight answer.
Severe or worsening pain, facial or gum swelling, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or an infection with fever. Swelling especially should never be left, infection can spread quickly. A lost filling with no pain is urgent but not an emergency; call and we will fit you in soon.
Pick it up by the crown, never the root. Do not scrub it or use soap. If it is dirty, rinse briefly in milk or saline. If you can, place it back in the socket; otherwise keep it in milk or in your own saliva and call us immediately. Re-implantation is far more likely to succeed within the first hour.
We do our best to see genuine emergencies the same day. Call (604) 441-1996 rather than emailing, the phone gets you an answer fastest, and we can advise you on what to do while you are on your way.
Yes. We assess, remove, and provide aftercare for impacted, crowded, or infected wisdom teeth in-house. Patients regularly describe the extraction as faster and more comfortable than they had expected.
It depends entirely on what is wrong. We assess first, then tell you the cost before treating, except where immediate action is needed to control pain or infection. The CDCP and most insurance plans cover emergency examinations and many of the treatments that follow.
Other treatments we provide
Call the emergency line
In pain right now? Call our emergency line on (604) 441-1996. We will tell you what to do immediately and get you seen.