Generally, the following cases are deemed to be urgent:

• Signs of gum inflammation.
• Acute teeth or gum pain.
• Broken teeth.
• Difficulty fully opening your mouth.
• Open wound in your mouth requiring stitches.
• Persistent oral haemorrhage.

If this is your case, we recommend that you request an appointment as soon as
possible.

• In the event of signs of an infection or inflammation, use an antiseptic mouthwash.
• Take ibuprofen or paracetamol if you have intense pain (taking into account the
  instructions of the information leaflet).
• Keep any lost teeth or treatment components in a sterilised container.
• If you have had oral surgery, it is important that you clean your stitches well.

The guidelines to minimise the risk of a dental emergency are as follows:

• Maintain a correct oral hygiene routine.
• Frequent regular check-ups at the dentist to identify potential problems and
  treat them before they worsen.
• Continuation of treatment and conservation of oral health items (mouth guards,
  prostheses, brushes, etc.).
• Avoid chewing excessively hard foods.