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You should also seek help quickly if a filling or crown is lost and the tooth becomes painful, sharp or difficult to keep clean. If swelling affects breathing or swallowing, or if your general condition is seriously affected, seek urgent medical care immediately.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Why timing matters in dental emergencies<\/h2>\n        <p>Dental problems can progress even when pain changes during the day. Swelling, infection signs, trauma and bite pain can indicate conditions that should not be left untreated.<\/p>\n        <p>Early assessment can help reduce pain, protect the tooth and prevent the problem from becoming more complicated. The purpose of emergency dentistry is often to diagnose, relieve pain and stabilise the situation before definitive treatment is completed.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Symptoms that should be assessed quickly<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Severe or worsening toothache.<\/li>\n          <li>Swelling of the gum, cheek or face.<\/li>\n          <li>Fever, bad taste, pus or signs of infection.<\/li>\n          <li>A tooth that has been knocked out, loosened or fractured.<\/li>\n          <li>Pain when biting or a suspected cracked tooth.<\/li>\n          <li>A lost filling or crown with pain, sharp edges or food packing.<\/li>\n          <li>Bleeding after trauma or injury to teeth, lips, tongue or gums.<\/li>\n          <li>Wisdom tooth pain with swelling, difficulty opening or swallowing.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Emergency dental triage guide<\/h2>\n        <table>\n          <caption>This table helps separate symptoms that often need fast dental assessment from problems that may be less urgent.<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Symptom or situation<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Possible concern<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Recommended action<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Severe toothache<\/td>\n              <td>Deep decay, nerve inflammation, infection or bite trauma.<\/td>\n              <td>Contact an emergency dentist as soon as possible.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Swollen cheek or gum<\/td>\n              <td>Abscess or spreading infection.<\/td>\n              <td>Seek urgent dental assessment. Seek medical care if breathing or swallowing is affected.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Knocked-out adult tooth<\/td>\n              <td>Dental trauma where time matters.<\/td>\n              <td>Keep the tooth moist and contact a dentist immediately.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Broken tooth with pain<\/td>\n              <td>Exposed dentine, nerve irritation or crack.<\/td>\n              <td>Avoid chewing on the tooth and book urgent assessment.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Mild sensitivity only<\/td>\n              <td>Exposed dentine, gum recession or early decay.<\/td>\n              <td>Book dental assessment, especially if it persists or worsens.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>What happens at Gloss &amp; Floss Dental Care\u00ae?<\/h2>\n        <p>At Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm, emergency assessment starts with your symptoms and urgency. We examine the area, check bite and swelling, and take X-rays when needed.<\/p>\n        <p>The first goal is to reduce pain, stabilise the situation and explain the safest next step. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include temporary repair, filling, root canal treatment, extraction, infection management or follow-up planning.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>When should you seek medical emergency care instead?<\/h2>\n        <p>A dental problem can sometimes become a medical emergency. Do not wait for a dental appointment if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, if you have serious facial trauma, high fever, rapidly worsening swelling or a severely affected general condition.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"gf-note-box\">\n          <p><strong>Safety note:<\/strong> In a life-threatening emergency in Sweden, call 112. For healthcare guidance when the situation is not life-threatening, call 1177.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n        <h3>Is toothache at night an emergency?<\/h3>\n        <p>It can be. Night pain can be linked to nerve inflammation or infection and should be assessed if it is severe, recurring or worsening.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Does a broken tooth always need emergency care?<\/h3>\n        <p>Not always, but it should be assessed quickly if it hurts, has sharp edges, is loose, bleeds or makes chewing difficult.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Should I wait if swelling goes down slightly?<\/h3>\n        <p>No. Swelling can fluctuate but may still indicate infection. Dental swelling should be assessed promptly.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>What should I do if an adult tooth is knocked out?<\/h3>\n        <p>Keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva, avoid scrubbing the root and contact a dentist immediately.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related answers<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/what-happens-during-an-emergency-dental-appointment\/\">What happens during an emergency dental appointment?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/how-much-does-emergency-dental-care-cost\/\">How much does emergency dental care cost?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/why-does-my-tooth-hurt-when-i-bite\/\">Why does my tooth hurt when I bite?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/does-a-broken-tooth-need-emergency-dental-care\/\">Does a broken tooth need emergency dental care?<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related treatments<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/emergency-dentalcare\/\">Emergency Dental Care<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-consultation\/\">Dental consultation<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/root-canal-treatment\/\">Root canal treatment<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/boka-tid\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"gf-disclaimer\">\n        <h2>Disclaimer<\/h2>\n        <p>This article provides general information from Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm. 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