Dental Emergency
Toothache, post-operative bleeding, or swelling rarely occur at a convenient time. First things first: stay calm. On this page, you will find the right contacts – and proven first-aid tips to help you until you receive treatment.
Fast help when it matters most.
Who can you reach and when?
During our office hours
Call us directly – we will attend to your emergency as quickly as possible.
Mon – Thu: 8:15 AM – 12:15 PM and 2:15 PM – 6:00 PM
The practice is closed on Fridays.
Outside office hours
Dental Emergency Service Center Stuttgart
Schloßstraße 74 · 70176 Stuttgart
Current emergency services in your area:
kzvbw.de/zahnarzt-notdienst
Statewide emergency service announcement: 0761 120 120 00
In Case of Emergency
In the event of severe swelling with shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing, high fever, or uncontrollable bleeding, do not hesitate:
Medical On-Call Service: 116 117
First Aid for at Home
What you can do yourself
Post-operative bleeding after a procedure
Slight post-operative bleeding is normal – here is how to stop it.
01
Stay upright. Sit down calmly and keep your head elevated – even when lying down. Do not lie down with your head flat.
02
Apply pressure. Bite down firmly on a sterile compress or a clean, rolled-up cloth handkerchief for 30 minutes. Do not use cotton wool or paper tissues.
03
Leave the wound alone. Do not rinse, do not suck, and do not check with your tongue. Avoid physical exertion, hot drinks, coffee, alcohol, and nicotine.
04
Cool from the outside. Place a cool, damp cloth or a cloth-wrapped cold pack on the cheek – always with breaks.
If bleeding continues after 30–60 minutes despite pressure or if the bleeding becomes heavier, contact us or the emergency service.
Swelling
Often harmless after procedures – cooling helps.
01
Cool, cool, cool. Wrap a cold pack or cold compresses in a cloth and apply alternately: cool for about 10 minutes, then a 10-minute break. Never apply ice directly to the skin.
02
Keep head elevated. Sleep with your upper body elevated, even at night – this helps the swelling subside faster.
03
Avoid heat. No sun, no sauna, no sports, no hot food or drinks – heat increases swelling.
04
Observe. Swelling after a procedure often peaks on the second or third day and then subsides.
Seek immediate medical help for rapidly increasing swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing, or shortness of breath – if in doubt, call the emergency number 112.
These instructions do not replace a dental examination. When in doubt, always: Call us – we will help you further, including assessing whether a visit is necessary.
If in doubt: just call
We take your symptoms seriously
and will honestly tell you what to do next.