Emergency Dentistry

In cases of severe tooth pain, swelling, or dental fractures, patients require prompt, reliable assistance.
Dental11 Zurich offers – depending on availability – short-notice emergency appointments to promptly assess and treat symptoms. Our team works with clear communication, modern diagnostics, and a calm, structured approach to help you feel at ease again quickly.

Emergency Dentist Zurich – Immediate Assistance at Dental11

Whether toothaches, fractures, or infections:
Dental11 offers modern emergency dental care with calm, precision, and clear communication.
We address your concerns as quickly as possible – centrally located in Zurich Enge / Sihlcity.

Why Dental11 for emergencies?

  • prompt appointment scheduling, if possible

  • digital diagnostics for clear diagnosis

  • modern, gentle treatment techniques

  • multilingual team (DE/EN/IT/FR/GR)

  • central location in Zurich Enge / Sihlcity

  • Transparent pricing before every treatment

FAQ – Emergency Dental Care

We offer – depending on availability – short-notice emergency appointments. Acute symptoms should be examined promptly.

Severe pain, swelling, trauma, broken teeth, infections, pus, or fever are considered urgent.

Yes. Persistent pain or tenderness can indicate inflammation and should be investigated promptly.

Apply cold externally, do not apply heat. In case of severe swelling, please contact us immediately.

Keep the part and bring it with you. We can often offer a temporary or definitive solution.

Place the tooth in milk or saline solution and come immediately. Do not touch the root.

Mild discomfort is common and usually subsides within a few days.

Yes — through an external financing partner, if further treatment is necessary.

Our Emergency Dental Care

When should I contact an emergency dentist?

You should schedule an appointment immediately for:

  • severe tooth pain

  • acute inflammation or swelling

  • broken or loose teeth

  • loss of a filling or crown

  • accidents / trauma

  • pain when chewing

  • pus, fever, or persistent tenderness

Acute symptoms should be investigated promptly to avoid complications.

Our Emergency Treatments

1. Pain Relief & Initial Diagnosis

We determine the cause using:

  • clinical examination

  • digital X-rays

  • bite analysis

  • sensitivity tests

2. Treatment of Acute Infections

  • Opening the tooth to relieve pressure

  • Cleaning & Disinfection

  • medication insertion, if necessary

3. Temporary Restorations

Replacement or stabilization for:

  • lost fillings

  • fallen crowns/bridges

  • fractures

4. Treatment of Dental Fractures

Depending on the damage:

  • composite reconstruction

  • ceramic restoration

  • tooth buildup / post and core buildup

  • extraction of non-restorable teeth, if necessary

5. Aftercare & Treatment Planning

You will receive a clear plan for further therapy – including options, duration, and costs.

Emergency Dental Care for Children

For children, we assist with issues such as:

  • broken teeth

  • falls / trauma

  • infections

  • acute pain

Our team works with child-friendly communication and a gentle approach.

What to do in case of a dental accident?

Knocked-out tooth:

  • Do not touch the root of the tooth

  • Keep in milk, saline solution, or inside the mouth

  • Contact a dentist immediately

Broken tooth:
Keep the fragment in milk and bring it with you.

Swelling / Infection:
Cool externally, do not apply heat.

Emergency Dentist in Zurich Enge – When to Come Straight Away

Acute toothache, swelling or a dental accident cannot be planned. We keep time slots free for emergencies and allocate them subject to availability. Please call as early as possible so we can coordinate.

Emergency examination
per tariff
billed under the Swiss dental tariff
Telephone
044 441 55 41
please call before coming in
Location
Zurich Enge
minutes from Sihlcity

How an emergency appointment works

  1. Initial assessment by phone: how urgent is your situation?
  2. Examination and targeted X-ray to identify the cause
  3. Immediate measure to relieve pain, such as opening the tooth or a temporary restoration
  4. Discussion of the next steps and the costs
  5. Scheduling a follow-up appointment for definitive treatment

Frequently asked questions

Can I get an appointment today?

We keep daily time slots free for emergencies and allocate them subject to availability. Please call as early as you can.

Do I have to be an existing patient?

No. New patients are of course welcome in an emergency.

When is it a genuine emergency?

Severe swelling of the face or neck, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, a knocked-out permanent tooth, or bleeding that will not stop. For breathing or swallowing difficulty call the emergency number 144.

What can I do until my appointment?

Cool from the outside, avoid heat, and never open an abscess yourself. Handle a knocked-out tooth only by the crown and store it in a tooth rescue box or UHT milk.

What does an emergency appointment cost?

Billing follows the Swiss dental tariff. We discuss the scope of treatment with you beforehand.

Which languages do you speak?

German, English and Greek.

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