For a toothache, a broken tooth or a mouth injury in East Vancouver, call Hastings Dental Studio at (604) 416-5444. The studio is at 2652 East Hastings Street and is open Saturday 9:30 am to 4 pm; Monday 11 to 4; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 5:30; and Thursday 11 to 7. Closed Sunday.
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Is my problem a dental emergency?
Pain, bleeding, swelling or a damaged tooth all deserve a call the same day you notice them. Our trusted team handles urgent problems such as:
- Severe toothache. Throbbing pain, or pain with hot and cold that lingers, often means the nerve is inflamed or infected. Root canal therapy is the usual way to save the tooth.
- A broken, chipped or cracked tooth. A crack can hurt only when you bite. See cracked tooth for how it is treated.
- A lost filling or a crown that came off. These are repaired with a new composite filling or by refitting or replacing the crown.
- A swollen gum, cheek or jaw. Swelling usually points to an infection; the dentist may also prescribe an antibiotic treatment.
- A knocked-out tooth or an injury to the mouth after a fall, a sport or an accident.
- A painful wisdom tooth. Some need wisdom teeth extractions.
A tooth got knocked out: what do I do right now?
Act fast. An adult tooth put back in place within roughly half an hour has the best chance of reattaching.
- Hold the tooth by its crown (the part you chew with). Do not touch the root.
- Dirty? Rinse it briefly in milk or water. No scrubbing, no soap, no drying it off.
- Try to slide it back into the gap and keep it there by biting gently on gauze or a clean cloth.
- Can’t get it back in? Carry it in milk. An adult can hold it inside the cheek instead; do not give it to a young child to hold in the mouth.
- Phone (604) 416-5444 on the way so the studio expects you.
Children’s baby teeth are the exception: do not push a baby tooth back in. Call us and we will check the area.
What can I do for a bad toothache or a swollen face?
Until you see the dentist: swish warm salt water around the sore area, floss to free anything stuck between the teeth, and hold something cold against your cheek for 15 minutes at a time. A pain reliever from the pharmacy, used as the package directs, helps many people; do not place it on the gum. Chew on the other side and skip very hot, cold or sweet food.
If a filling or crown has come out, keep the crown in a clean container and bring it along. If a tooth breaks, save the pieces in milk or water.
Facial swelling that is spreading, or comes with a fever, needs attention quickly. Call us as soon as we open.
What if it happens on a Sunday or at night?
The studio is closed on Sunday and after hours. If it can’t wait:
- Hospital emergency department or 911 for heavy bleeding that won’t stop, facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury.
- 811 HealthLink BC, a free nurse line open 24 hours a day, for advice on whether to go in now or wait.
- Otherwise, use the steps above and call us when we reopen. On Monday we open at 11 am.
Not sure it is urgent? Our post on the signs you should schedule a dental appointment can help.
Will my insurance or the CDCP help pay?
An emergency visit starts with an exam, and X-rays if the dentist needs them. Before any treatment, the dentist explains what the tooth needs and the team checks your coverage, so you know your share first. Larger treatment can be financed through iFinance Canada.
Hastings Dental Studio accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). With our no-gap CDCP billing, for eligible covered treatment we accept the CDCP fee as the full fee, so you only pay your co-payment, if you have one. Details are on our CDCP dentist page.
Where is Hastings Dental Studio, and how do I get there?
Hastings Dental Studio, 2652 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6. Open directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps, or visit our contact page.
Can’t get through? Our sister clinic, Hastings Dental Centre, keeps the same hours about 400 m west at 2420 East Hastings Street: (604) 251-5993.
Frequently asked questions about dental emergencies
Is Hastings Dental Studio open on Saturdays?
Yes. Hastings Dental Studio, 2652 East Hastings Street in East Vancouver, is open Saturday from 9:30 am to 4 pm. It is also open Monday 11 am-4 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am-5:30 pm; and Thursday 11 am-7 pm. It is closed on Sunday.
How do I get seen for a dental emergency at Hastings Dental Studio?
Call (604) 416-5444 during opening hours and describe the problem. The team will tell you when the dentist can see you. You can also send an appointment request online.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Hold it by the crown, rinse it briefly in milk or water without scrubbing, and try to put it back in its socket. If it will not go back, keep it in milk and get to a dentist as fast as you can, ideally within about 30 minutes. Do not put a baby tooth back in.
Where do I go for a dental emergency on a Sunday in Vancouver?
Hastings Dental Studio is closed on Sunday. Call 811 HealthLink BC to speak with a nurse at any hour. For heavy bleeding, facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury, go to a hospital emergency department or call 911.
Does Hastings Dental Studio accept the CDCP?
Yes. Hastings Dental Studio accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan and offers no-gap CDCP billing, so for eligible covered treatment you pay only your co-payment, if any.