Dental emergencies in Montreux: everything you need to know

What is a dental emergency?

A dental emergency is any situation requiring immediate care to relieve acute pain, prevent infection or save a tooth. The most common dental emergencies in Montreux include: dental abscesses with swelling, teeth broken or chipped after an accident, loosened or knocked-out teeth, intense pulp pain (neuralgia), unsealed crowns or bridges, and significant gum bleeding.

What to do while waiting to reach the practice?

While waiting for your emergency appointment at Cabinet Dentaire du Casino, a few simple steps can ease the pain. For an abscess, apply an ice pack to the cheek for 15 minutes every hour. For a knocked-out tooth, place it back in its socket or keep it in fresh milk, and seek care within the hour. For pulp pain, take a suitable painkiller (paracetamol, ibuprofen) and avoid food that is too hot or too cold. Never wait several days: an untreated dental infection can spread and become dangerous.

How does an emergency consultation in Montreux work?

When you call 021 963 36 71, our team assesses the severity of your situation and offers you a same-day appointment when possible. On your arrival, Dr Pedro Matos carries out a quick assessment with an X-ray if necessary. Depending on the diagnosis, he may perform: drainage of an abscess, an emergency root canal, an extraction, or a temporary restoration. The aim is to relieve you immediately and plan the rest of the treatment.

Does the practice treat non-registered patients?

Yes. In an emergency, Cabinet Dentaire du Casino sees all patients, whether or not they are regular patients of the practice. We also welcome tourists and visitors passing through Montreux, Vevey and the Vaud Riviera. Remember to bring your health insurance card and, if possible, your dental history.

Dental emergencies: what are the rates in Montreux?

The rates for an emergency dental consultation in Montreux vary depending on the nature of the treatment. A quick consultation with a radiological assessment is billed according to the Vaud cantonal tariff (TarMed). Procedures such as a simple extraction, drainage or an emergency root canal are partially covered by basic LaMal insurance if you have accident cover, or fully covered by your supplementary dental insurance. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about reimbursements.

Dental pain at night or on the weekend: what to do in Montreux?

Outside the opening hours of Cabinet du Casino (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm), you can contact the Canton of Vaud dental on-call service on 144 (the medical emergency number). For the most serious cases, with significant swelling or difficulty breathing or swallowing, go directly to the emergency department of Montreux Hospital (HRC).