Emergencies
We have an emergency line from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to offer you the best and quickest response.
If you would like an urgent consultation, please call us on (+351) 213 970 096 or (+351) 965 479 533.
In what situations might you need an emergency dental appointment?
- Tooth fractures
- Toothache
- Dental abscess
- Bleeding gums
- Wisdom teeth eruption
- Uncemented crown
- Denture fractures
- Removal of dental crowns
- or any other oral health problem
Contact us on 21 397 00 96 or alternatively 96 547 95 33. and book your emergency appointment at Clínica São Dente.
Our Dental Emergency Service is available to see your patients from Monday to Friday by appointment.
Have you broken a tooth and don’t know what to do?
It is essential to seek help and make an appointment with your dentist. To help you manage this unforeseen event, we’ve put together a guide to help you.
What causes tooth fractures?
The fracture of a dental piece can be caused by different factors or a combination of several. From tooth decay to trauma, or even clenching or prolonged teeth grinding (bruxism). In addition, teeth weakened by previous treatments, such as extensive restorations, can increase the likelihood of tooth fracture.
What to do to relieve pain after a tooth fracture?
Not all fractures of dental origin are associated with pain, but when pain does occur, the patient can resort to painkillers and/or anti-inflammatories after an assessment by a dentist.
You can also adopt preventive measures such as avoiding chewing on the side of the fractured tooth. It should be noted that neither situation solves the problem and a visit to the dentist should be scheduled as soon as possible.
What types of dental fractures can occur?
Fractured deciduous teeth
Tooth fractures in children are often associated with trauma. It is therefore essential that your child is seen by a dentist as soon as possible to assess not only the deciduous tooth but also any impact on the permanent tooth.
Fractures of anterior teeth
Because they are located in an aesthetic area, fractures in the front teeth are always a priority, even when they are not extensive or painful.
Fractured back teeth
even without associated pain, sometimes appear in the molar region and as a result of tooth fractures, overly sharp or laminated margins that can traumatize the tongue.
Additionally, depending on the extent of the fracture (in any tooth), if there is pulp involvement (of the nerve structure), episodes of acute and constant pain can occur.
What type of treatment is recommended for each case?
The approach to odontogenic fractures must be planned on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the structural involvement, simple tooth restoration, devitalization or, ultimately, extraction can be considered.
What can you do to prevent tooth fractures?
Regular appointments with your dentist can help to identify caries lesions early and resolve them before a fracture occurs.
In the case of devitalized teeth, which are often associated with extensive previous caries lesions, it is generally advisable to protect the teeth with full or partial ceramic crowns.
In patients with a bruxism habit, medical monitoring by specialists can help prevent future fractures.
If you wish more information, we will be glad to help.
Our extensively trained and highly specialized team will be happy to detail about our emergency service.
