{"id":7798,"date":"2023-12-14T12:54:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/dental-fear\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:35:14","slug":"dental-fear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-fear\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental fear"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7798\" class=\"elementor elementor-7798 elementor-7657\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b8b8740 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b8b8740\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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<\/style>\n\n  <h1>Emergency Dentist in Stockholm \u2013 Same-Day Dental Care<\/h1>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-box\">\n    <p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> If you need an <strong>emergency dentist in Stockholm<\/strong>, Gloss &amp; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in S\u00f6dermalm can help with severe toothache, swelling, infection signs, broken teeth, lost fillings, lost crowns, wisdom tooth pain and dental trauma. Call first when symptoms are urgent so we can guide you to the right priority level and appointment pathway.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>Severe dental pain, swelling or a broken tooth can feel overwhelming, especially if you are an expat, tourist, international student or visitor in Sweden. At Gloss &amp; Floss Dental Care\u00ae, the emergency visit focuses on four priorities: understanding the cause, reducing pain, stabilising the problem and explaining the next step clearly before treatment continues.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-cta\">\n    <h2>Need urgent dental help today?<\/h2>\n    <p>If you have severe pain, swelling, trauma or infection signs, phone contact is usually the fastest first step. We can help you understand whether the problem needs urgent dental care, medical emergency care or a scheduled dental assessment.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-buttons\">\n      <a class=\"gf-emergency-en-button gf-emergency-en-button-primary\" href=\"tel:+4686439011\">Call 08-643 90 11<\/a>\n      <a class=\"gf-emergency-en-button gf-emergency-en-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/boka-tid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-alert\">\n    <p><strong>Seek urgent medical care instead of waiting for dentistry<\/strong> if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, if facial or neck swelling is spreading quickly, if you have fever with a clearly affected general condition, or if there has been serious facial or jaw trauma. In a life-threatening emergency in Sweden, call <strong>112<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>When should you contact an emergency dentist?<\/h2>\n  <p>You should contact an emergency dentist when dental symptoms cannot safely wait for a routine appointment. Pain level matters, but swelling, trauma, infection signs and fast progression are often even more important for prioritisation.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"gf-table\">\n      <caption>Dental symptoms and recommended first action<\/caption>\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Symptom or situation<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Possible concern<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Recommended action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Severe or worsening toothache<\/td><td>Deep cavity, nerve inflammation, cracked tooth, bite trauma or infection.<\/td><td>Call for emergency assessment and pain-relief planning.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Swelling, abscess, bad taste or pus<\/td><td>Possible dental infection that may need urgent treatment.<\/td><td>Contact the clinic quickly. Seek medical emergency care if swelling affects breathing or swallowing.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Broken, cracked or knocked-out tooth<\/td><td>Dental trauma that should be assessed quickly.<\/td><td>Call immediately. Bring any tooth fragment or knocked-out tooth with you if available.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Lost filling, lost crown or damaged veneer<\/td><td>Exposed tooth surface, sensitivity or risk of further fracture.<\/td><td>Avoid chewing on that side and book a prompt assessment.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Wisdom tooth pain with swelling or difficulty opening<\/td><td>Possible inflammation, infection or impacted wisdom tooth.<\/td><td>Call for emergency triage and possible oral-surgery planning.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Bleeding or soft-tissue trauma<\/td><td>Gum, lip, cheek or tooth injury after accident.<\/td><td>Apply gentle pressure if bleeding and seek assessment quickly if trauma is significant.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>What to do before you arrive<\/h2>\n  <p>Small actions before the appointment can reduce risk. Do not try to permanently glue, file, puncture or treat the area yourself.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"gf-table\">\n      <caption>Practical guidance before emergency dental care<\/caption>\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Emergency<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What you can do now<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What to avoid<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Knocked-out permanent tooth<\/td><td>Keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva and bring it with you immediately.<\/td><td>Do not scrub the root and do not let the tooth dry out.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Broken tooth<\/td><td>Rinse with warm water, save fragments if possible and use a cold compress if swollen.<\/td><td>Do not chew hard food on the damaged side.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Severe pain or swelling<\/td><td>Use a cold pack and follow the product instructions for pain relief medication.<\/td><td>Do not place aspirin directly on the gum and do not wait if swelling is progressing.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Lost filling or crown<\/td><td>Keep the area clean and bring the crown if it has come off.<\/td><td>Do not use strong household glue or attempt permanent repair yourself.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>For public healthcare information in Sweden, 1177 explains dental care costs and patient rights in English. You can read more via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1177.se\/en\/sa-fungerar-varden\/kostnader-och-ersattningar\/kostnader-och-ersattningar-inom-tandvard\/vad-kostar-tandvard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1177 on dental care costs in Sweden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Common emergency dental problems we treat<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Severe toothache:<\/strong> may require diagnostics, pain relief and sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/root-canal-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">root canal treatment<\/a> or another stabilising step.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Broken or cracked tooth:<\/strong> depending on the damage, treatment may involve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/preparation-and-filling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fillings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/crowns-and-bridges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowns and bridges<\/a> or follow-up planning.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Swelling or suspected abscess:<\/strong> urgent assessment helps reduce progression risk and identify whether dental or medical care is required.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Lost crown or filling:<\/strong> the tooth may be sensitive or exposed and should be assessed before more damage occurs.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Wisdom tooth pain:<\/strong> swelling, bad taste, difficulty opening or pain at the back of the mouth may require emergency assessment and sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/oral-surgery-and-dental-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oral surgery<\/a> planning.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Dental trauma:<\/strong> knocked-out, displaced or fractured teeth should be assessed quickly to improve the chance of stabilising the situation.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2>What happens at your emergency dentist visit?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"gf-table\">\n      <caption>Emergency visit at Gloss &amp; Floss Dental Care\u00ae<\/caption>\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Step<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What happens?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Why it matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>1. Triage and history<\/td><td>We ask about pain, swelling, trauma, medicines and how quickly symptoms changed.<\/td><td>Urgency depends on both symptoms and medical context.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>2. Clinical examination<\/td><td>The dentist checks the painful area, bite, gums, swelling, fracture risk and soft tissues.<\/td><td>The same symptom can have different causes.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>3. Dental imaging if needed<\/td><td>X-rays or other imaging are used when they add value to diagnosis and planning.<\/td><td>Hidden infection, root problems or fractures may change the treatment plan.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>4. Pain relief and stabilisation<\/td><td>The first clinical goal is to reduce pain and control immediate risk where possible.<\/td><td>Emergency care often creates a safer starting point for definitive treatment.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>5. Clear next step<\/td><td>You receive an explanation of findings, recommended treatment and likely cost direction.<\/td><td>You leave with a practical plan, not only a temporary answer.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Emergency dental care for English-speaking patients<\/h2>\n  <p>We regularly help expats, international students, business travellers, tourists and English-speaking residents. If you are unsure how Swedish dental care works, we explain the dental problem, options, cost logic and after-care instructions in English.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/english-speaking-dentist-stockholm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English-speaking dentist in Stockholm<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental consultation<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/affordable-dental-care-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental prices and payment options<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2>Emergency dental care if you have dental fear<\/h2>\n  <p>If you are in pain but anxious about treatment, tell us when you call. We focus first on stabilising pain and risk. For anxious patients, we can use clear communication, stop-signals, staged planning and, when appropriate, discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/sedation-for-relaxed-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sedation for relaxed dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <p>You can also read about our approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-fear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental fear in Stockholm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Emergency dental cost and payment<\/h2>\n  <p>The cost depends on the problem and what is needed: emergency examination, X-rays, pain relief, temporary treatment, filling repair, root canal treatment, extraction, crown repair, surgery or follow-up. We explain the recommended step and expected cost before treatment continues whenever the situation allows.<\/p>\n  <p>You can review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/affordable-dental-care-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental prices<\/a> page for general guidance.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>If our clinic is closed or symptoms are serious<\/h2>\n  <p>If Gloss &amp; Floss Dental Care\u00ae is closed and the problem cannot wait, seek available emergency dental care or call 1177 for healthcare guidance in Sweden. If symptoms are life-threatening, call 112.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-soft\">\n    <h2>Why choose Gloss &amp; Floss for emergency dental care?<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Emergency dental assessment in S\u00f6dermalm, Stockholm.<\/li>\n      <li>English-speaking team for expats, visitors and international patients.<\/li>\n      <li>Focus on pain relief, stabilisation and clear next steps.<\/li>\n      <li>Dental imaging when clinically needed.<\/li>\n      <li>Links to full treatment pathways including root canal treatment, fillings, crowns, oral surgery and implants.<\/li>\n      <li>Calm Dental-SPA-inspired setting for patients who feel stressed or anxious.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions \u2013 Emergency Dentist Stockholm<\/h2>\n  <h3>How fast can I see an emergency dentist in Stockholm?<\/h3><p>We prioritise urgent cases when availability allows. For the quickest guidance, call <a href=\"tel:+4686439011\">08-643 90 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <h3>What counts as a dental emergency?<\/h3><p>Severe toothache, swelling, dental abscess, knocked-out teeth, broken teeth, broken crowns, painful wisdom teeth, bleeding after trauma and sudden worsening sensitivity may all need emergency assessment.<\/p>\n  <h3>Should I call or book online?<\/h3><p>If the problem is painful, swollen, traumatic or worsening quickly, call first. Phone contact is usually the fastest way to understand urgency and guide you correctly.<\/p>\n  <h3>Can I get emergency treatment if I am an expat or tourist?<\/h3><p>Yes. We welcome international patients and visitors. Our English-speaking team can explain symptoms, treatment options, cost and after-care instructions in English.<\/p>\n  <h3>Will I get pain relief immediately?<\/h3><p>The first goal is to relieve pain and stabilise the condition where clinically possible. The exact treatment depends on the diagnosis.<\/p>\n  <h3>How much does an emergency dental visit cost?<\/h3><p>The cost depends on examination findings and treatment needs. We explain the expected cost before further treatment continues whenever possible.<\/p>\n  <h3>Do you offer sedation for anxious emergency patients?<\/h3><p>Sedation or relaxed dentistry options can be discussed when appropriate, but urgent dental risk, medical history and treatment type must be assessed first.<\/p>\n  <h3>What should I do if a permanent tooth is knocked out?<\/h3><p>Keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva, do not scrub the root and contact a dentist immediately. Bring the tooth with you if possible.<\/p>\n  <h3>What should I do if I have swelling and fever?<\/h3><p>Contact a dentist urgently. If swelling affects breathing or swallowing, or if your general condition is affected, seek urgent medical care immediately.<\/p>\n  <h3>What should I do outside clinic opening hours?<\/h3><p>If the clinic is closed and the problem cannot wait, seek available emergency dental care or call 1177 for guidance. In a life-threatening emergency, call 112.<\/p>\n  <h3>Where is Gloss &amp; Floss located?<\/h3><p>The clinic is located in S\u00f6dermalm, close to Skanstull. Contact details are available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <h3>Can emergency care solve the whole problem in one visit?<\/h3><p>Sometimes yes, but not always. The emergency visit may stabilise the situation first and then plan definitive treatment at a follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-cta\">\n    <h2>Book emergency dental care in Stockholm<\/h2>\n    <p>Contact us as soon as possible if you have toothache, swelling, trauma, a broken tooth, a lost filling, a lost crown or wisdom tooth pain.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"gf-emergency-en-buttons\">\n      <a class=\"gf-emergency-en-button gf-emergency-en-button-primary\" href=\"tel:+4686439011\">Call 08-643 90 11<\/a>\n      <a class=\"gf-emergency-en-button gf-emergency-en-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/boka-tid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"gf-emergency-en-updated\"><em>Reviewed by the team at Gloss &amp; Floss Dental Care\u00ae. 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