What we consider a dental emergency
- Toothache that is severe or does not ease with painkillers.
- Abscess or swelling: a swollen face or gum, sometimes with a fever.
- A broken or fractured tooth from a knock or while chewing.
- A knocked-out tooth after an injury (avulsion).
- A lost filling, crown or bridge.
- Bleeding that will not stop after an extraction.
- A broken denture or orthodontic appliance that is hurting you.
What we do
Call us and we will fit you in the same day. At an emergency visit the aim is to get rid of the pain and deal with the immediate problem: treat the infection, start root canal treatment, rebuild the tooth or recement the crown. Afterwards we take the time to plan the definitive treatment.
What to do until you get here
- Pain: you can take the painkiller you normally use. Do not put aspirin or heat on the area.
- Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown, do not rub it clean, keep it in milk or saline solution and come as soon as you can: within the first hour it is possible to reimplant it.
- Broken tooth: keep the fragment in a container with milk or saline solution.
- Swelling: apply something cold to the outside of the cheek, for 10 minutes at a time.
Out-of-hours emergencies
Outside the clinic's opening hours we cannot answer the phone or reply to messages, because we are not at the clinic. You can leave us a message on WhatsApp and we will reply as soon as we reopen to give you the first available appointment.
If you have a high fever, swelling that is getting worse quickly or difficulty breathing or swallowing, do not wait: go to a hospital emergency department or call 112.
What you gain
- Seen the same day during opening hours
- Pain relief at the first visit
- No need to be a regular patient
- We reply as soon as we open
Frequently asked questions about emergency dental care in Santa Maria del Camí
Do you see dental emergencies without an appointment?
Yes, but we recommend calling first so that we can give you a slot and keep your wait short. We also see patients who have never been to us before.
What should I do about toothache at night?
Take the painkiller you normally use, keep your head raised and avoid extreme cold and heat. As soon as we open, call us and we will see you as quickly as possible.
How much does an emergency visit cost?
An emergency visit includes an examination, an X-ray if necessary and the treatment to relieve the pain. We tell you the cost before carrying out any treatment.
Can I go to a hospital emergency department with toothache?
At a hospital they will only be able to give you medication. To deal with the cause of the pain you need a dentist. If it is out of hours and you have a high fever or difficulty breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department.