Do you have toothache or a dental emergency?
Contact us. We will guide you and aim to provide priority care to relieve pain, identify the cause and prevent the problem worsening.
Severe pain, swelling or a broken tooth can occur unexpectedly. At Centre Dental Vilanova, urgent care aims to assess the problem as soon as possible, according to availability and severity.
The initial emergency appointment focuses on controlling symptoms and providing indicated immediate treatment. Further treatment may be needed at a later appointment.
What counts as a dental emergency?
- Severe, spontaneous or throbbing pain.
- Gum or facial swelling, or a dental abscess.
- A tooth broken, cracked or displaced by injury.
- A permanent tooth completely knocked out.
- Oral bleeding that does not stop with pressure.
- A detached crown, bridge or prosthesis causing pain or preventing eating.
- Pain after extraction, surgery or recent treatment.
- Injuries to lips, tongue, cheeks or gums.
What does treatment involve?
- Listening and assessment. We ask what happened, when, your symptoms and relevant conditions, allergies or medication.
- Examination and diagnosis. We examine and, when indicated, take digital radiographs to identify the cause.
- Controlling pain or infection. Necessary clinical measures relieve symptoms and stabilise the situation.
- Explaining treatment. We explain what was done, whether further treatment is needed and aftercare.
- Reviewing progress. Follow-up is scheduled when required by diagnosis or procedure.
Common urgent problems
Severe toothache
Possible causes include deep decay, pulp inflammation or infection, cracks, periodontal problems or other conditions. Depending on diagnosis, treatment may involve temporary measures, root canal treatment, restoration, drainage or extraction if the tooth cannot be saved.
Swelling or abscess
Swelling may indicate infection requiring assessment. Local treatment, such as drainage or treatment of the responsible tooth, is often essential. Antibiotics are not needed in every case and should be taken only when prescribed.
Fractured tooth
Keep any fragment, avoid chewing on that side and contact the clinic. Depending on the extent, composite repair, temporary protection or another treatment may be needed.
Detached crown or prosthesis
Keep it, do not use household glue and request an assessment. Recementing depends on the tooth, prosthesis and cause of detachment.
Dental injuries and what to do
H3 Permanent tooth completely knocked out
- Hold it by the crown, without touching the root.
- If dirty, gently rinse for a few seconds without scrubbing.
- If possible, carefully put it back in its socket. Otherwise, keep it in milk or inside the mouth against the cheek only if there is no risk of swallowing it.
- Do not let it dry out. Seek care immediately: time matters.
Do not replant a baby tooth.
A tooth that has been hit, displaced or fractured
Apply cold to the outside of the face, control bleeding with gauze and seek care promptly. Root or supporting tissue damage may exist even without a visible fracture.
What to do before reaching the clinic
- Call or contact us on WhatsApp before travelling.
- Describe symptoms, onset and any swelling, fever, bleeding or injury.
- Do not put aspirin, alcohol or other products directly on the tooth or gum.
- Do not take leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescribed medication.
- If you can take usual painkillers, follow the leaflet and your contraindications; consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
- For bleeding, apply continuous pressure with clean gauze.
Hours and availability
We try to provide same-day care when the schedule and urgency allow. Reception will ask brief questions to organise priority and give appropriate guidance.