Urgent dental care when something has gone wrong and cannot wait
We keep room for emergencies — bad toothache, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or a lost crown or filling. We are open Sunday 9am to 12pm for emergencies; call or WhatsApp and tell us what has happened.
When should you contact us urgently?
Not everything is an emergency, but some things should not wait — pain that is hard to control, swelling, or an injury to a tooth. If you are in real pain, your face is swelling, or you have had a knock to the mouth, get in touch the same day. When you are not sure how serious it is, ring anyway and we will tell you.
Severe or persistent toothache
Facial or gum swelling — possible infection or abscess
Knocked-out, broken, or cracked tooth
Lost crown, bridge, or filling causing pain
What to expect, step by step
Severe toothache
Pain that keeps you up at night or will not ease with painkillers usually means something is going on inside the tooth — an infection, a deep crack, or an abscess — and it needs looking at rather than riding out.
Swelling or abscess
Swelling of the face or gum, or a tender lump near a tooth, points to infection. This is the kind of thing to deal with quickly, because dental infections can spread to the surrounding tissue.
Broken or knocked-out tooth
A knocked-out tooth stands the best chance if it is back in place within the hour, so do not wait. A broken tooth with a sharp edge or exposed nerve also needs seeing soon, even if the pain is bearable.
Lost crown, bridge, or filling
If a crown, bridge or filling has come away and the tooth is now sore or exposed, get in touch. Left open, the tooth is vulnerable to damage and sensitivity, and the longer it is gone the more can go wrong.
What to do before you reach us
Take ibuprofen or paracetamol as directed for the pain. A cold compress on the outside of the cheek helps with swelling. Keep off very hot, cold, hard or chewy food in the meantime. And if a tooth has been knocked out, keep it moist in milk or your own saliva — never let it dry out — and contact us straight away.
Pain relief: ibuprofen or paracetamol as directed
Cold compress to reduce external swelling
Keep a knocked-out tooth moist in milk
Temporary dental cement for a lost crown from pharmacy
Frequently asked questions
Dental emergency in Malta? Contact us now.
Call or WhatsApp us and tell us what has happened. We are open Sunday 9am to 12pm for emergencies, and we will assess things and get you seen as soon as we can.