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Emergency Dentist in Surrey
In pain? Take a breath. We’ll take it from here. Call the clinic closest to you for a same-day appointment. After hours, our team still answers emergency calls.
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Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department if swelling is making it hard to breathe or swallow, swelling is spreading toward your eye or neck, you have a high fever with facial swelling, bleeding won’t stop, or you’ve had a serious injury to your face or head.
This guide is general information, not a diagnosis. Reviewed by Dr. Pavandeep Kooner, DMD.
First aid for common dental emergencies.
Simple steps to ease the pain and protect your tooth until we can see you.
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Toothache
1Rinse with warm water and floss gently around the tooth.
2Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the package.
3Never put aspirin directly on the gum. It can burn.
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Broken or chipped tooth
1Save any pieces in a clean container, and call us for a same-day visit.
2Use a cold compress on your cheek to ease swelling.
3Avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
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Knocked-out tooth
1Keep the tooth in milk and call us right away. Try to see us within an hour.
2Hold it by the crown (the top), not the root.
3Rinse it briefly with milk or water, without scrubbing. If you can, gently put it back in the socket.
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Swelling or abscess
1Call us right away. Infections need prompt care.
2Rinse with warm salt water, and use a cold compress on the outside.
3Don’t apply heat. If breathing or swallowing is affected, go to the hospital.
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Lost filling or crown
1Keep the crown safe and bring it with you.
2Pharmacy dental cement can cover the area for now.
3Avoid sticky or hard foods until we see you.
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Pain or bleeding after treatment
1Bite firmly on clean gauze for 30 minutes.
2Keep your head raised, and avoid rinsing hard or using straws.
3If bleeding or pain won’t settle, call us. We’ll help.
Already a Green Apple Dental patient?
If something worries you after treatment, or you have an urgent dental problem after hours, call your clinic and you’ll reach our team. Please describe what’s happening, and we’ll guide you on what to do next.
Request a call back.
At work, in pain, or just not up to a phone call? Leave your number and we’ll call you back as soon as we can during clinic hours.
If it’s urgent and we’re open, calling is always fastest.
Send us your name, phone number and preferred clinic, and a few words about what’s happening. Please don’t include detailed health information; we’ll ask when we call.
Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last visit, you’re welcome here, with no judgment. New and existing patients, children too, and oral sedation if you’re anxious. Once you’re comfortable, we’ll explain the whole picture, and you decide what’s next.
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We find the first available time today, at Fleetwood or Newton.
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Same-day emergency appointments at both clinics.
Find the cause
Digital X-rays, or a 3D CT scan when needed.
Relief first
Getting you comfortable comes before anything else.
Your plan
Your options and costs explained. The choice is always yours.
Made hereA broken tooth that needs a crown can often be fixed the same day, usually in a single visit at either clinic. Same-Day Digital Dentistry ›
What to bringYour insurance or CDCP card, a list of your medications, any broken pieces, and a knocked-out tooth kept in milk.
What our emergency patients say.
Real Google reviews from emergency patients at our Fleetwood and Newton clinics, shown unedited.
4.9Google rating from 1,100+ reviews
They fit me in the same day when I broke a tooth. Painless and fast.
Fleetwood Family · Google
Direct billing made it easy and the whole team is lovely.
Newton Patient · Google
I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I was very pleased with all my care. The staff are amazing
Nancy Smith · Google
Been going here for twelve years. They are the best
Jenn C. · Google
Took care of my six year old daughter so gently, she told me it’s the only place she wants to go
Dianne Smith · Google
Honest, thorough and never pushy. Exactly what I want from a family dentist.
Surrey Patient · Google
What does an emergency visit cost?
Your first visit includes an emergency exam and any X-rays needed to find the cause. Our fees follow the BC Dental Association’s fee guide for general dentists. Most insurance plans cover emergency exams. Before any treatment, you’ll get a written estimate.
Direct billing to most insurers
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) accepted
Payment options for larger treatment, worked out with you
We keep same-day emergency appointments at both clinics, including Saturdays. Call as early as you can, and we’ll find the first available time.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
Your first visit includes an emergency exam and any X-rays needed to find the cause. Our fees follow the BC Dental Association’s fee guide for general dentists, most insurance plans cover emergency exams, and you’ll get a written estimate before any treatment.
I’m not a patient yet. Can I still come in?
Yes. We see new and existing patients for emergencies, children too. Call the clinic closest to you.
Do you accept walk-ins for emergencies?
Generally, we let emergency patients come in right away during office hours. There may be a short wait, but you’ll be seen as soon as possible. Calling ahead helps us get ready for you.
Is a toothache an emergency?
Severe or constant tooth pain, or pain that wakes you up, needs a same-day visit, so call us today. Mild sensitivity to hot or cold can usually wait for a visit soon.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
Keep the tooth in milk and call us right away. Try to see us within an hour. Hold it by the crown, not the root, and if you can, gently put it back in the socket.
Should I go to the hospital for a toothache?
Usually a dentist is the right place, because we can find and treat the cause. Go to the hospital if swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, spreads toward your eye or neck, or comes with a high fever.
Do you treat children’s dental emergencies?
Yes. Children are welcome for emergency care at both clinics. Children’s dentistry.
What if it happens on a Sunday or after hours?
Both clinics are closed on Sundays. If you call after hours, our voicemail gives you the dentists’ personal phone numbers. Leave a message and the dentist will call you back as soon as possible.
I’m nervous. Will it hurt?
Getting you comfortable comes before anything else. We explain each step as we go, and oral sedation is available if you’re anxious.
Do you bill insurance directly?
We will claim insurance directly when we can, and we always charge only the BC Fee Guide for general dentists. Insurance & direct billing.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Pavandeep Kooner, DMD · Last reviewed June 2026
