Emergency Dental Care

Emergency Dental Care / First Aid

Emergency dental care means the treatment of unexpected and acute dental problems that require immediate intervention to relieve pain, swelling, or other urgent complaints. The purpose of first aid is to stabilize the patient’s condition and plan further treatment.

The most common reasons for emergency care:

• acute toothache

• swelling originating from teeth or gums

• tooth fracture or trauma (e.g., due to a fall or blow)

• flare-up of chronic inflammation (e.g., apical periodontitis)

• dislodged filling or loose crown

• inflammatory condition of a wisdom tooth

• gum bleeding or pus discharge

• injuries to the jaw or oral cavity area

What to do before seeing a dentist?

• For acute pain, you may take a painkiller (e.g., ibuprofen or paracetamol, following the instructions on the leaflet).

• For swelling or inflammation, apply a cold compress to the cheek.

• If a tooth has been knocked out due to trauma, keep it in milk or saline solution and seek medical help immediately – the tooth may be possible to reinsert.

• If a filling or crown has come off, avoid chewing on that tooth and keep the area clean.

Emergency appointment
If an unexpected dental problem arises, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to offer an appointment on the same or the next working day. If necessary, we will provide advice and first-aid instructions over the phone until your visit.

Note! If swelling extends to the eye, neck, or throat area, or if you experience difficulty swallowing or breathing, fever, or a general feeling of illness, you must immediately go to the nearest hospital emergency department!