Dental Emergency
A dental emergency can be a frightening time. We aim to minimize the damage and make you as comfortable as possible.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please contact us ASAP so that we can help you reduce the pain and fix the problem!
Common Dental Emergency Treatments
Knocked Out or Dislodged Tooth
If your tooth has been totally or partially knocked out, seek an emergency dentist or medical attention immediately, either from our office or from the nearest emergency room. Whether the tooth has been totally or partially removed from its socket, it may be possible to save the natural tooth with quick action.
If possible, recover the missing tooth and replace it in the socket, biting down softly on a bit of gauze to hold it in place on your way to seek treatment. If that is impossible, it’s imperative to keep the tooth moist, either in the pocket of your cheek or in a glass of milk or water.
Cracked or Broken Tooth
Depending on the level of damage a cracked or broken tooth may cause significant discomfort, including sharp pain when biting, sensitivity to temperature and air, and general aching. However, it does not require a trip to the nearest emergency dentist. Call our office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. In the meantime, a cold compress and a dose of over-the-counter pain medication will help ease any pain from the damaged tooth.
Tooth Pain
If you’re experiencing any type of tooth pain, it’s important for us to know about it. Mild pain, such as very dull aching or sensitivity to certain foods and temperatures, can generally wait for your next regularly scheduled appointment. If your pain is very sharp or intense, it may indicate a more severe problem. If this is the case, call our office to schedule an urgent dental emergency appointment.
What Is Your Emergency Dentist Looking For During a Dental Exam
- Damaged, missing or decayed teeth
- Early signs of cavities
- Condition of your gums, such as periodontal pockets, inflammation or other signs of gum disease (which can lead to tooth and bone loss) to see how previous dental work such as root canals, fillings and crowns are holding up
- Early signs of mouth or throat cancer, such as white lesions or blocked salivary glands
- Other suspicious growths or cysts
- Position of your teeth (e.g., spacing, bite)
- Signs that you clench or grind your teeth (a treatable problem that can cause headache or sore jaw and can, if serious, lead to hearing loss and tooth loss)
- Signs of bleeding or inflammation on your tongue and on the roof or floor of your mouth
- The overall health and function of your temporomandibular joint (which joins the jaw to skull), checking for signs of disorders that can cause pain or tenderness
- The general condition of the bones in your face, jaw and around your mouth
The dental exam can catch problems early—before you see or feel them—when they are much easier and less expensive to treat.
Your Surrey emergency dentist may explain what’s happening during the exam and give you a summary of the findings. If not, be sure to ask. As patient, you are a full partner in your oral health care.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dr Kooner and Dr Cancar, general dentists, like to allow an hour for the first appointment. Each patient’s needs vary greatly and as such the time needed to create a treatment plan varies as well. For some patient’s it may not be ideal to start with a cleaning, so we prefer to book your cleaning after the exam is done.
If in doubt, call our office and we can help you determine what would be the best course of treatment. Generally, we allow for emergency patients to come in right away during office hours. Although there may be a bit of a wait, this ensures that you will be seen as soon as possible.
X-rays are prescribed on a case-by-case basis. Dr Kooner and Dr Cancar, general dentists, prefer to review a patient’s dental history, and examine their mouth before deciding when and which x-rays are needed. Usually x-rays are prescribed once a year.
We recommend a dental exam and cleaning every 6 months. Some patients require more frequent cleanings. Improving your oral hygiene routine at home will aide in improving your oral health, and will require less time at your hygiene visits.
If you call our office after hours the voicemail will provide Dr Kooner’s and Dr Cancar’s personal phone numbers. Please leave a message and the dentist will call you back as soon as possible.
We will claim insurance directly when we can.
We do not offer treatment under general anesthetic; however we do offer conscious oral sedation to help you feel more relaxed during your dental treatment.
Meet Your Team
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Dr. Pavandeep Kooner General DentistDr. Kooner, general dentist, is dedicated and passionate about dentistry, and about providing gentle and quality care. Born and raised in Surrey BC; after graduating from Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary she completed a Bachelor of Science degree at UBC, and then attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA., where she graduated with a degree in Dentistry and with an MBA.
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Dr. Mirna Cancar General Dentist
From 1985 to 1992 Dr. Cancar, general dentist, worked as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, in the area of Prosthodontics in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1994, after the war, Dr. Cancar, general dentist, immigrated to Canada, and became licensed to practice dentistry in Canada. She joined Green Apple Dental in 2009 and loves helping patients achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.
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Dr. Simrat Grewal General Dentist
Dr. Grewal, general dentist, believes in taking a preventative approach to dentistry. By identifying and treating problems as soon as they arise, most types of dental pain can be prevented.
Dr. Grewal, general dentist, understands that many patients are nervous to visit the dental office. However, by taking time to explain the steps of each procedure beforehand, much of the anxiety can be alleviated.