Dental emergency
Dental Med Luxembourg
Dental emergencies in Luxembourg — Dental Med
You’re in pain. Perhaps it started last night. Perhaps it started this morning. And you’re not sure if it’s serious, if it can wait, or if you need to call straight away.
Dental Med provides emergency dental care in Luxembourg. We assess your situation, advise you on what to do, and see you as soon as possible.
Professional staff
Emergencies
Evening availability
When should you seek urgent medical attention?
- Severe toothache that won't go away, even with painkillers
- Swelling of the cheek or face — a possible sign of infection or an abscess
- A broken or cracked tooth following an impact, a fall or whilst eating
- Sudden and persistent bad breath (a possible sign of infection)
- Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or in the neck
- Pus draining from the gum
- Tooth abscess — throbbing pain, a bitter taste in the mouth, and sometimes a fever
- A tooth that has moved or come out of its socket following an accident
- Heavy bleeding that does not stop after a tooth extraction or dental treatment
- Sudden gum recession accompanied by pain
- Severe bite to the tongue, lips or cheek
- Severe pain following dental treatment that gets worse rather than better
- Difficulty opening the mouth (trismus)
Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
Toothache
One thing is certain: if the pain is severe, if it wakes you up at night, or if it radiates to the jaw or ear — it’s an emergency. Taking painkillers may provide temporary relief, but it won’t solve the problem.
A broken or cracked tooth
A broken tooth can be very painful — or not at all, at first. Even if there is no immediate pain, you should seek medical advice. An untreated crack can worsen and compromise the tooth entirely.
If a piece of tooth has come loose: keep it, rinse it under clean water, and bring it with you.
Infection and swelling
This is serious. A dental infection can spread if left untreated. If this happens, call immediately on: +352 261270.
A dental abscess
An abscess will not heal on its own. Dental treatment is required — sometimes accompanied by antibiotics. The longer you wait, the more likely the infection is to spread to neighbouring tissues.
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What should you do before coming to the surgery?
Pain
What you can do
Severe pain
Take a standard painkiller (paracetamol). Avoid aspirin if you are bleeding.
Swelling / infection
Apply cold to the affected area (never heat). Drink cold drinks, not hot ones.
Broken tooth
Keep the piece in a little water or milk. Do not force it.
Tooth knocked out of its socket
Gently put it back in place or keep it in milk. See a dentist immediately.
Filling or crown fallen
Do not try to reattach it yourself. Protect the area if sensitive to cold/heat.
Bleeding
Bite gently on a clean compress. If it doesn’t stop, call.
Do not take antibiotics without a prescription. This does not replace dental care and may mask the infection without treating it.
Contact us
Do you have a dental emergency this evening?
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dental emergencies in Luxembourg
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about dental emergencies
No. Call directly at +352 261270. We arrange your care according to your situation.
Dental Med is open until 9 pm. You can call in the evening on opening days.
Yes. Children are seen in emergencies just like adults. Call us to explain the situation.
Yes. Pain that persists, even if moderate, should be evaluated. It may indicate a developing problem.
Yes. You don’t need to already be in our patient file to be seen in an emergency.
