Emergency Dentist Amsterdam
Do you need help quickly with a severe toothache, broken, loose, or teeth that have fallen out? You can contact one of our experienced specialists in Amsterdam South with your emergency on the same day. You can reach us six days a week, and we always reserve enough space in the schedule so that we can help you quickly. To ensure that the treatment runs as smoothly as possible, we request that you always contact us by telephone first in the event of an emergency.
- You can see one of our experienced emergency dentists on the same day
- Easily accessible: conveniently located in the Pijp
- Are you not registered with us? No problem!
- Emergency appointments in the evenings and during the weekend
Client or not: Everyone has the right to emergency help
Are you not (yet) a client of ours? That doesn’t matter. You can still make an appointment by telephone for your emergency. Both clients and non-clients are requested to always bring the following items with them:
- Valid ID
- Health insurance card
- Pin card
In which cases can you go to the emergency dentist?
Is there an emergency? Only you can determine that. If you are not sure, please call. We can then discuss the nature of your complaints by telephone and determine in consultation whether it is necessary to come immediately for an emergency appointment. To provide you with some guidance in determining the seriousness of your complaint, we list below which complaints require emergency treatment and which complaints can possibly be treated the next day. We will of course always do our utmost to receive you the same day.
Acute emergencies: make an appointment immediately
In case of these emergency complaints, it is important to call us immediately for an appointment:
- Bleeding following an extraction
- Swollen cheeks caused by an infection (abces)
- Loose sitting teeth or molars
- Tooth or molars that have fallen out
Regular emergencies: make an appointment immediately
To get a better idea of the seriousness of your complaint, we ask you to describe your complaint by telephone to our assistants. If you have the following complaints, it is important that the dentist treats you as quickly as possible. We define these complaints as urgent:
- Toothache
- Severe pain after a tooth has been extracted
- Nerve pain (endodontic complaints)
- Pain in your jaw joint
- Broken teeth or molars
Not an emergency, but an urgent problem
Although some problems can be very annoying, they are not necessarily considered emergencies. The complaints below can probably wait until the next day.
- Implants that are loose
- A fallen crown or filling
- Sharp edges that damage your mouth
- A splint that has (partially) come loose
Tariffs
The Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) sets the rates for the treatment of emergency complaints nationally. These rates are the same as those for regular dental treatment. In addition, the costs for emergency care are covered by your insurance in the same way as for regular dental treatment. To ensure that your costs are reimbursed, complete the healthcare reimbursement check. If you are not (yet) a client of ours, the costs of the treatment will be charged immediately afterwards.
Our emergency dentists
Your well-being is our top priority. That is why you will be treated and guided with care by our permanent team from start to finish. Our specialized and highly experienced emergency dentists will ensure that your emergency complaint is resolved in no time. These dentists have undergone intensive and very varied further training, which means they are extremely skilled in using the latest techniques and materials.
What you need to know in case of emergency
Where can I go outside office hours?
If you call in the morning for an emergency, we will try to find a place the same day. This applies to clients who are registered with our practice, have already been remediated and regularly undergo check-ups.
If same-day treatment is really not possible, you can call Tandartsspoedpraktijk OLVG on 0900 – 8602.
Anyone with emergency complaints can make an appointment with us. We would like to point out that you must take your ID and health insurance card with you. If you are not a client, we request that you pay the costs of the treatment immediately afterwards.
I have a swollen cheek as a result of previous dental treatment, what now?
A swollen cheek or jaw can develop after you have had a molar or tooth extracted. Your immune system is the instigator of this, but usually there is no reason to panic. After a few days the swelling should have decreased. If the swelling in your cheek or jaw has not decreased after three days and you have a fever, we recommend that you call our dental practice immediately for an emergency appointment.
My tooth has broken off. What now?
- Grasp your broken or knocked-out tooth by the end of the crown (the visible part) and try not to touch the root
- Hold your tooth under cold running water for about 10 seconds. Do you not have immediate access to running water? Then lick the tooth clean as best as possible.
- Try to put the tooth back in place, even if it does not fit seamlessly.
- Then bite down firmly on a sterile gauze or cotton ball to keep the tooth firmly in place. Call us immediately to make an emergency appointment.
My tooth is loose. What now?
Definitely do not touch your tooth and certainly do not push it back. Call us immediately to schedule a treatment.
How quickly can I see someone at the practice with my emergency complaints?
To determine whether your complaint is actually an emergency, it is important to discuss the complaint by telephone with our assistant. Below you will find a number of emergencies and a number of cases that are not classified as emergency complaints.
Emergencies
- Bleeding after a tooth or molar has been extracted
- Acute infection in combination with a fever
- Loose or knocked out tooth(s) due to an accident or blow
- Severe toothache accompanied by a swollen cheek
Not an emergency
- Toothache due to a cavity
- Infected or sensitive gums
- Pain due to dental treatment
- Painful jaw joints
- A loose bridge or crown
- A filling that has fallen out