Dental Emergencies - FAQs for Patients

Please not that in case of a dental emergency we strongly recommend that you consult a dentist. This is the only way appropriate diagnostics and therapy can be ensured.

Acute tooth ache can also be caused by other disorders, e.g. frequently it is sinusitis. Increased pain when leaning forward or bowing your head, is a typical indication for this, often following a cold. In this case we recommend consulting an ENT specialist.

Medication for treating toothache

There is a large selection of drugs to treat toothache. The most common are Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Aspirin. Aspirin should be avoided after surgical procedures like tooth extractions, implantations, or apicoectomies, unless explicitly recommended by your GP or dentist, as it has a blood-thinning effect which can cause bleeding from the wound. Your dentist or pharmacist will help you choosing the correct drug and dosage.

• A lost crown / bridge / inlay
• A broken/lost tooth
• A broken off or fractured tooth
• Sensitivity to heat
• Sensitivity to cold
• Sensitivity to touch