Rachelle, one of our long-standing Hygienists has gotten a job at the The Royal Canadian Navy. We wish her the best of luck in her new journey, and future endeavors.
Just another step to ensure no cross contamination or patient infection risk happens, while visiting Dr Sunny Tatra’s Dental Office.
We are excited to announce that our team member Ashley is expecting a child this summer. She will be starting Maternity Leave soon and we wish her the best of times ahead and await for her return.
We have returned with another contest – just in time for school! This time, enter to win a kids Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush! Like and follow Dr. Sunny Tatra’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts now to enter!
Follow and like Dr. Sunny Tatra on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and tips. To read client reviews or to share your own experience, visit our RateMDs and Yelp pages. To book an appointment with Dr. Sunny Tatra and his team, phone +1 250 590 0166, email, or fill out the online appointment form!
We have returned with another contest – this time, enter to win a Philips Air Flosser Pro! Like and follow Dr. Sunny Tatra’s Facebook and Twitter accounts now to enter!
Remember to follow and like Dr. Sunny Tatra on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and tips. To read client reviews or to share your own experience, visit our RateMDs and Yelp pages. To book an appointment with Dr. Sunny Tatra and his team, phone +1 250 590 0166, email, or fill out the online appointment form!
Most dental problems can be dealt with by Dr. Sunny Tatra and the team during regular dental office hours. However, sometimes the unexpected happens and you require more immediate help. In this blog post, we will identify symptoms that might indicate a dental emergency that needs more prompt treatment, as well as outlining what you can expect from Dr. Sunny Tatra if you do have a dental emergency.
What is a dental emergency?
Dental emergencies can have many causes, including accidents, sports-related injuries, tooth decay and infection.
You may have a dental emergency if you have any of the following:
• a traumatic injury to your mouth, jaw or teeth
• severe pain that you cannot control with over-the-counter pain medication
• uncontrolled bleeding
• severe swelling in your mouth, face or neck
NOTE: If you have trouble breathing or your mouth continuously fills with blood, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Contacting Dr. Sunny Tatra
Dr. Sunny Tatra, along with all other dentists in British Columbia, are required to provide patients with emergency dental care if the need arises. If your symptoms indicate that you have a dental emergency, contact Dr. Tatra on his mobile at +1 (250) 588-5337. If Dr. Tatra is unavailable, he will make other arrangements so that a dentist on call or another service can help patients in need. It is important that you, or someone with you, provide the Dr. Tatra or another dentist with an accurate description of your problem, including whether you have had any recent dental work done.
What to expect
Once Dr. Tatra reviews your situation over the phone, he may meet you right away or see you as soon as possible during regular office hours. He or she may also refer you to another dentist or to your local hospital if appropriate. The dentist may tell you things you can do at home to help ease your symptoms and may also prescribe medication by phone. It is important to follow the instructions given to you.
Patients can also contact HealthLink BC by visiting www.HealthLinkBC.ca online or by phoning 8-1-1. This 24-hour-a-day service gives you easy access to non-emergency health and dental information and services. You will be able to speak to a registered nurse about your symptoms, get more details about your condition or speak to a pharmacist about your medication questions.
Preventing dental emergencies
Not all dental emergencies can be prevented but you can take steps to reduce problems that can lead to an emergency by the following:
• Practice good oral hygiene and see a dentist regularly
• See a dentist as soon as pain or problems start — before they become severe
• Wear protective equipment like mouth guards and helmets when playing sports
• Wear seatbelts while riding in a car
For more information about dental emergencies please visit:
• College of Dental Surgeons of BC
Remember to follow and like Dr. Sunny Tatra on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and tips. To read client reviews or to share your own experience, visit our RateMDs and Yelp pages. To book an appointment with Dr. Sunny Tatra and his team, phone +1 250 590 0166, email, or fill out the online appointment form!
We have returned with another contest – just in time for the holidays! This time, enter to win a Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean electric toothbrush! To enter, simply like and follow Dr. Sunny Tatra’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Happy Holidays and best of luck!
Remember to follow and like Dr. Sunny Tatra on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and tips. To read client reviews or to share your own experience, visit our RateMDs and Yelp pages. To book an appointment with Dr. Sunny Tatra and his team, phone +1 250 590 0166, email, or fill out the online appointment form!
As always, Dr. Sunny Tatra and the team are always at the forefront for providing our clients with access to modern dental service and technology. Today, we are very proud and excited to announce the clinic has gone completely paperless. Thanks to the use of iPads and web-based software, the team is now able to complete all patient and administrative tasks electronically, eliminating the use of paper in the clinic. The new dental software allows our clients to fill out digital forms helping the team record and access information with greater ease.
When you come in for your next visit, be sure to try out the iPad if needed and let us know your thoughts! We are thrilled to have made the clinic more environmentally friendly while improving efficiency in the process.
Remember to follow and like Dr. Sunny Tatra on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and tips. To read client reviews or to share your own experience, visit our RateMDs and Yelp pages. To book an appointment with Dr. Sunny Tatra and his team, phone +1 250 590 0166, email, or fill out the online appointment form!
With 12 years of practice in family dentistry, Dr. Tatra is proud to have a reputation for helping children and adults feel comfortable at the dental clinic. Dr. Sunny Tatra and the team are honoured to serve our clients and operate the clinic according to the CDSBC (College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia) Code of Ethics.
Here at the clinic, we follow the Code of Ethics while exhibiting values of autonomy, beneficence, compassion, fairness and integrity. Operating the clinic and having the opportunity to improve our clients’ oral health, educate them, and make them happy in a comfortable and honest environment is both our pleasure and goal. By practicing the Core Values and Principles, we are able to provide our clients with the best client experience possible. We believe that delivering clients with the best client experience consists of not only providing exceptional dental care, but also by creating a honest, respectful, and comfortable environment for our clients.
Whether you are visiting us for the first or 20th time, it is our goal for you to feel completely at ease and at home in our clinic. As always, we love receiving feedback and reviews on our RateMDs, Yelp, and Facebook pages!
Remember to follow and like Dr. Sunny Tatra on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and tips. To read client reviews or share your own experience, visit our RateMDs and Yelp pages. To book an appointment with Dr. Sunny Tatra and his team, phone +1 250 590 0166, email, or fill out the online appointment form!
