What counts as a dental emergency?
- Severe toothache that painkillers do not relieve or that wakes you at night.
- Abscess or swelling of the face or gums.
- A broken, cracked or knocked-out tooth after a blow or when biting.
- A lost filling or crown that leaves the tooth exposed.
- Bleeding that does not stop after an extraction.
- A broken denture or brace that is hurting you.
What to do on your way to the clinic
If a permanent tooth has been knocked out
Hold it by the crown, without touching the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly with saline or milk, without rubbing. Keep it in milk or saline and come to the clinic as soon as possible: time is key to being able to put it back.
If a tooth has broken
Keep the fragment if you find it, rinse your mouth with warm water and apply something cold to the outside to reduce swelling.
If you have pain or an abscess
You can take your usual painkiller, following the leaflet. Do not apply heat to your face or take antibiotics without a prescription.
Outside our opening hours
If the emergency is serious (a major injury, swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, high fever) and the clinic is closed, call 112 or go to the A&E department of your local hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see me today?
Call us on +34 933 600 891 or message us on WhatsApp. We always try to see emergencies the same day during opening hours.
Do you see emergencies for people who are not patients of the clinic?
Yes. We see anyone with a dental emergency, whether or not they are a regular patient.
What should I do if my child knocks out a baby tooth?
Baby teeth are not put back, but it is worth having it checked to make sure the permanent tooth has not been affected. Call us and we will tell you what to do.