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For an urgent dental concern, Columbia Dental asks patients to call the main office number and follow the after-hours instructions.
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During or after office hours, call the main line and follow the phone instructions to reach the on-call dentist.
Call 250-372-1455 If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.Get help promptly, and follow professional advice.
The clinic’s published emergency page provides first-aid instructions for broken or knocked-out teeth. Because the right response can depend on age and the type of injury, please call the office or on-call dentist for instructions specific to your situation.
Call the clinic as soon as possible and describe what happened.
Follow the advice given by a dental professional or emergency service.
For severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing or swallowing, or other life-threatening symptoms, call 911.