Toothache today: call 021 218 92 18. The practice is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and on Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Outside these hours, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing or swallowing means calling 144.
Prompt treatment in case of pain
Dental emergencies require immediate care: toothache, broken tooth, abscess, injury following a blow, or loss of a filling. At Cabinet Côté Gare, we see you as soon as possible to relieve your pain and treat the cause of the problem. Call us first: we assess the situation with you and prepare your care.
Is your situation urgent?
This table helps you place your case. If in doubt, call us: it is for us to judge.
To be seen the same day
- Swelling of the face, neck or around the eye
- Swelling that increases hour by hour
- Pain that does not respond to painkillers
- Bleeding that does not stop
- Tooth knocked out or displaced after a blow
- Broken tooth with the nerve exposed
- Fever accompanying a toothache
Can wait 24 to 48 hours
- Tooth sensitive to heat or cold, without swelling
- Filling or crown that has come out, without pain
- Discomfort when chewing
- Broken orthodontic appliance that does not hurt
- Mouth ulcer or gum irritation
- Painful wisdom tooth without swelling
Swelling that spreads towards the eye or throat, or difficulty swallowing or breathing, falls outside what the practice can handle: go to a hospital emergency department or call 144.
What to do while waiting for the consultation?
In an emergency, contact the practice immediately on 021 218 92 18. In the meantime, some measures may bring relief: apply cold to the cheek if there is swelling, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, or take a suitable painkiller. For a tooth knocked out following an injury, keep it in milk or saliva and seek treatment within the hour to maximise the chances of reimplantation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if it is a real emergency?
Any intense pain, swelling, persistent bleeding or dental injury is an emergency requiring a prompt consultation.
Can I come without an appointment?
We always recommend phoning first on 021 218 92 18 so that we can guide you and prepare your care.
Are emergencies more expensive?
Fees follow the Dentotar tariff, as for any other treatment. An emergency consultation starts at CHF 250.-.
How much does an emergency consultation cost?
It starts at CHF 250.-. The exact amount depends on the treatment carried out and is given to you on site.
What should I do if a tooth is broken or knocked out?
Keep the fragment or the tooth in milk or saline solution, do not rub the root, and call us immediately on 021 218 92 18: the first hours count.
Are you an on-call dentist or a dental emergency service?
The practice sees emergencies six days a week, during its opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. It is not an emergency service open at night or on Sundays. Call 021 218 92 18: we assess by phone whether you need to be seen the same day.
What should I do outside opening hours?
In case of facial swelling or difficulty breathing or swallowing, dial 144. For any other situation, call us as soon as we open on 021 218 92 18.
Should I still come if the pain has gone?
Yes. Pain that stops on its own often means the nerve has died; the infection continues without any signal.
Is an abscess an emergency?
Yes. Swelling that spreads to the face or neck, a fever or difficulty opening the mouth call for immediate care. If breathing or swallowing is affected, dial 144.
