{"id":3449,"date":"2026-06-18T12:14:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/urgence-dentaire-que-faire\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:31:09","slug":"urgence-dentaire-que-faire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/urgence-dentaire-que-faire\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in a dental emergency? A practical guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>dental emergency<\/strong> can happen at any time: sudden pain at night, a tooth broken while eating, a swollen gum that doubles in size. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make a real difference. Here is the practical guide from Cabinet Dentaire du Casino in Montreux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Intense dental pain: what to do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severe dental pain is often the sign of <strong>pulpitis<\/strong> (inflammation of the nerve) or <strong>a dental abscess<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a <strong>suitable painkiller<\/strong> (paracetamol or ibuprofen depending on your tolerance) for temporary relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply cold<\/strong> (never directly on the cheek - a cold cloth is enough) to reduce inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not wait<\/strong> : an untreated pulpitis develops into an abscess, sometimes within 24-48 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call Cabinet Dentaire du Casino on <strong><a href=\"tel:+41219633671\">021 963 36 71<\/a><\/strong> : we will see you the same day for an emergency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Broken or fractured tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of a <strong>broken tooth<\/strong> following a knock or an accidental bite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collect the fragments<\/strong> if possible and keep them in milk or saliva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid eating on the side of the broken tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the pulp (the nerve) is exposed, the pain can be intense: seek care <strong>within 2 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the fracture is superficial (enamel only), you can wait until the next morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Knocked-out tooth (complete avulsion)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an absolute <a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/urgences-dentaires-montreux\/\">dental emergency<\/a> emergency. The <strong>first 60 minutes<\/strong> are crucial to saving the tooth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick up the tooth<\/strong> by the crown (not the root)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rinse it<\/strong> with saline solution or tap water - do not scrub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Place it back in its socket<\/strong> if possible, or keep it in milk or under the cheek (between gum and cheek)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call immediately<\/strong> and come to the practice as an emergency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Dental abscess: swollen gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An abscess is a <strong>collection of pus<\/strong> caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms: a swollen, warm, painful gum, sometimes fever and a bitter taste in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never pierce an abscess yourself.<\/strong> The infection can spread. Take a painkiller and seek emergency care: the dentist will drain the abscess and prescribe antibiotics if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Loss of a filling, crown or bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you lose a filling or a crown, the tooth is weakened and sensitive. While waiting for your appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the lost crown in a small bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply clove (eugenol) to the sensitive area to ease the pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A temporary crown available from the pharmacy can protect the tooth temporarily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek care within 2-3 days: an unprotected tooth wears down quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental emergency in Montreux: our number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cabinet Dentaire du Casino handles your dental emergencies in Montreux. Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+41219633671\">021 963 36 71<\/a><\/strong> as soon as we open (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm). Outside opening hours, the <strong>143<\/strong> (Swiss medical telephone service) can direct you to an on-call dentist in the canton of Vaud.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"related-services\" style=\"background:#f0f7ff;padding:25px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:40px;border-left:4px solid #0066cc\">\n<h3>Our services at Cabinet Dentaire du Casino in Montreux<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/urgences-dentaires-montreux\/\">Dental emergencies in Montreux<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/controle-dentaire-montreux\/\">Dental check-up in Montreux<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/detartrage-blanchiment-montreux\/\">Scaling and whitening in Montreux<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/implants-dentaires-montreux\/\">Dental implants in Montreux<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/prothese-dentaire-montreux\/\">Dental prosthetics in Montreux<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-du-casino.ch\/en\/soins-conservateurs-montreux\/\">Conservative dentistry in Montreux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sudden pain, broken tooth, abscess? 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