Emergency dentist Bern

We also cover the emergency service during our extended opening hours.
Except in accident situations, emergencies are usually associated with an infection. The most common causes of such infections are tooth decay or diseases of the periodontium (periodontitis). If neglected or not treated correctly, these diseases can lead to severe pain and tissue loss and have a lasting effect on your body.

Don't wait until it's too late! Emergency treatment includes pain relief, temporary treatment and, of course, improving your general condition. For further definitive treatment, we will be happy to see you at a later appointment

Whether at school, during sport or in leisure time, dental accidents unfortunately happen all the time, especially to young people. According to statistics, almost every second child or adolescent suffers a dental accident before the age of 16. However, if action is taken quickly, dental accidents can usually be treated well and even seriously injured teeth can often be saved. In many circumstances, and especially if a dental accident is only noticed late, it can lead to enormously high follow-up costs. To avoid this, it is important that parents and guardians, as well as kindergarten teachers and teachers, know how to react correctly in the event of a dental accident.

What is a dental accident?

If one or more teeth are damaged as a result of an external event, such as a fall or blow, this is known as a dental accident. In a dental accident, teeth can break, become loose or even be knocked out completely.

How do you react in the event of a dental accident?

In the event of a dental accident, it is incredibly important to act correctly in order to save permanent teeth.

1. always remain calm and proceed with caution.
2. if the bleeding is severe, bite immediately on a cloth and apply ice.
3. in the event of a dental accident, it is important to consult a dentist or dental clinic as soon as possible.

What to do if a tooth is loose or displaced?

If a tooth is loose or displaced, it is important to leave it in position and go to the dentist or dental clinic as soon as possible.

What to do if a tooth is broken?

If a piece of the tooth has broken off, it should be kept in water and taken to the dentist or dental clinic as soon as possible.

What to do if a tooth is completely knocked out?

A knocked out tooth should be placed in a rescue box immediately. If no rescue box is available, the tooth can also be placed in cold milk or wrapped in cling film. However, the knocked-out tooth should never be cleaned or removed from the root! Here too, it is important to consult a dentist or dental clinic as soon as possible.

Is treatment also necessary for injured milk teeth?

Yes, injured or displaced milk teeth must also be treated immediately, otherwise they can cause permanent damage to the growing teeth.

How are dental accidents treated?

First, a thorough examination of the affected teeth is carried out. X-rays or a cold rod are used to find out how badly the tooth, root and nerve are damaged.
• Broken pieces of tooth are bonded back to the tooth if possible.
• Shifted or loose teeth are moved into position and fixed with an additional splint.
• If possible, teeth that have been knocked out are reinserted.


Prospects of success for dental accident treatment

If you act quickly and correctly, the chances of success are of course high. Time is precious in dental accidents, as in all other accidents. Knocked-out teeth can remain vital for up to 24 hours if they are kept in a tooth rescue box. In cold milk, on the other hand, unfortunately only for a short time. Loosened or displaced teeth also need to be treated as quickly as possible so that they can be splinted in time.

Who covers the costs of a dental accident?

Dental accidents are generally covered by the employer (occupational or non-occupational accident insurance) for employees and by health insurance for children, young people and pensioners. Dental accidents must be reported as soon as possible.