ACE DNTL STUDIO

Emergency Dentist in Marbella

ACE DNTL STUDIO sees adult dental emergencies the same day across its three Costa del Sol clinics — Marbella (Puerto Banús), Estepona and Riviera del Sol. Call +34 623 352 030. If a permanent tooth has been knocked out, that is the one true dental emergency where minutes matter: handle it by the crown only, store it in milk, and come straight in.

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Is there an emergency dentist in Marbella today?: Yes. ACE DNTL STUDIO keeps same-day emergency slots at all three Costa del Sol clinics — Marbella (Puerto Banús), Estepona and Riviera del Sol. Call +34 623 352 030 and describe what has happened; urgent cases are triaged ahead of routine appointments. Marbella can be reached on +34 951 567 547 and Estepona on +34 613 350 942. We treat adult patients; children are referred to a trusted paediatric specialist.
My tooth has been knocked out. What do I do right now?: An avulsed permanent tooth is the one dental emergency where minutes genuinely change the outcome. Pick the tooth up by the crown — the white chewing part — and never by the root. If it is dirty, rinse it for a few seconds in milk or saline, not tap water, and do not scrub it: the fragile ligament cells on the root surface are what allow it to reattach. If you can, place it straight back into the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you cannot, store it in cold milk, or in saliva inside your own cheek if you are an adult and there is no risk of swallowing it. Then come to us immediately. Re-implantation has the best prospects within about 30 to 60 minutes; after a few hours the outlook falls considerably.
Can I put a knocked-out tooth in water?: No. Plain water is the single most common mistake. It is hypotonic, which means it draws fluid into the periodontal ligament cells on the root and destroys them, and those cells are exactly what a re-implantation depends on. Cold milk is the best widely available storage medium. Saline is fine. Saliva is acceptable for a short period. Water is not.
A baby tooth has been knocked out — should I put it back?: No. A knocked-out baby tooth should never be re-implanted, because doing so can damage the permanent tooth developing above it. Control any bleeding with gentle pressure on clean gauze and have the child seen. ACE DNTL treats adults; paediatric dentistry is the one area we do not cover, so for a child we will direct you to a trusted paediatric specialist rather than treat them ourselves. Outside clinic hours, the urgencias at Hospital Costa del Sol can provide initial paediatric triage.
What counts as a real dental emergency?: Treat as urgent: a knocked-out permanent tooth, a tooth pushed out of position, facial swelling, bleeding that will not stop, a fractured tooth with the nerve exposed, and pain severe enough to prevent sleep. Treat as soon as practical but not the same hour: a lost crown or filling, a chipped tooth without nerve exposure, a broken denture, a loose orthodontic wire, and a dull ache that responds to painkillers. When in doubt, call and describe it — triage over the phone costs nothing.
I have broken or chipped a front tooth. Is that urgent?: It depends on depth. A small enamel chip is uncomfortable and unsightly but not time-critical. A fracture that exposes yellow dentine — sensitive to air and cold — should be seen within a day or two to seal it. A fracture with a visible pink or red point in the middle has exposed the pulp and needs treating quickly to preserve the nerve. Keep any fragment in milk and bring it: fragments can sometimes be bonded back with a better aesthetic result than any filling material.
I have severe toothache. What can I do before I get to the clinic?: Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the packet, keep your head elevated — including propping yourself up at night, as lying flat increases pressure and pain — and use a cold compress against the cheek for around fifteen minutes at a time. Avoid very hot, very cold and very sweet food on that side. Do not place an aspirin tablet against the gum next to the tooth; it does not work that way and it causes a chemical burn of the soft tissue. Persistent, spontaneous, throbbing pain that wakes you at night usually indicates the nerve is involved and generally needs treatment rather than more painkillers.
My face is swollen. Is that an emergency?: Swelling means infection has spread beyond the tooth, and it should always be seen promptly. Some presentations need a hospital rather than a dental clinic: go to A&E or call 112 immediately if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, if the swelling is closing your eye, if it is spreading down into your neck, or if you have a high fever with rapidly worsening swelling. Those are signs of spreading infection and are treated as a medical emergency, not a dental appointment.
What is a dental abscess and is it an emergency?: An abscess is a localised collection of pus from bacterial infection, in the tooth or the surrounding gum. The pattern is severe throbbing pain, tender swelling around the tooth or face, sometimes fever and a bad taste. Yes, it needs urgent attention — drainage and treatment of the source tooth, sometimes with antibiotics alongside. Antibiotics on their own are not a cure: they suppress the infection while the tooth itself is dealt with. If swelling begins to affect breathing or swallowing, that is A&E or 112 first.
What number do I call for a dental emergency in Spain?: For a dental emergency, call the clinic — ACE DNTL on +34 623 352 030. For a medical emergency, including facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a serious head injury alongside dental damage, call 112, the pan-European emergency number, which is answered in Spanish and English.
My crown or veneer has come off. What should I do?: Keep it. A crown or veneer that has debonded cleanly can very often be re-cemented, which is far quicker and less expensive than remaking it. Rinse it, store it somewhere safe and dry, and do not attempt to glue it back yourself — household adhesives are not biocompatible, they are difficult to remove, and they frequently mean a restoration that could have been saved has to be remade. Avoid chewing on that side and come in. If the underlying tooth is sharp or sensitive, dental wax from a pharmacy will cover it in the meantime.
I have lost a filling. How quickly do I need to be seen?: Within a few days in most cases. A lost filling is rarely painful at first, but the cavity is now open, food packs into it and decay progresses faster than before. Temporary dental cement from a Spanish pharmacy — ask for cemento dental temporal — will protect a sensitive tooth for a short period; it is a stopgap, not a repair. If the tooth was already root-treated and has no nerve you may feel nothing at all, which is precisely why these are left too long and end up needing a crown.
I am bleeding after an extraction. What should I do?: Roll a clean gauze or cotton handkerchief into a firm pad, place it directly over the socket and bite down steadily for twenty minutes without checking it — repeatedly lifting the pad is the usual reason bleeding continues. Stay upright, and avoid hot drinks, alcohol, smoking, rinsing and physical exertion for the rest of the day. If brisk bleeding persists beyond about half an hour of continuous pressure, contact us. If it is heavy and uncontrolled, treat it as a medical emergency and call 112.
What is dry socket and how do I know if I have it?: Dry socket is a painful complication in which the blood clot protecting a healing extraction site is lost, exposing bone. The signature is timing: pain that begins around three to five days after the extraction rather than immediately, is severe, radiates towards the ear or temple, and responds poorly to ordinary painkillers, often with a bad taste or odour. It is treated quickly and effectively at the chair by cleaning and dressing the socket, so there is no reason to endure it at home.
I play sport and knocked my tooth loose. What now?: A tooth that is loosened or pushed out of position but still in the socket needs to be seen the same day. Do not push or wiggle it to test it. Eat soft food, avoid biting on it, and come in so it can be repositioned and splinted to the neighbouring teeth while the ligament heals. Where there has also been a blow to the head, loss of consciousness, or a jaw that no longer closes properly, that is a medical assessment first — 112 or A&E — and dental care afterwards.
My wisdom tooth is painful and the gum is swollen. Is it an emergency?: Inflammation of the gum flap over a partially erupted wisdom tooth is one of the more common urgent presentations in adults. Warm saltwater rinses, scrupulous cleaning of the area and simple analgesia take the edge off. It becomes urgent when the swelling extends into the cheek or under the jaw, when opening the mouth becomes restricted, or when swallowing hurts — those signal spreading infection and need same-day assessment.
Can you repair a broken denture the same day?: Often, yes. Bring every piece, including the small fragments — a clean fracture with all parts present is far more straightforward to repair well. Do not attempt a repair with household glue: it contaminates the fracture surfaces, is not safe in the mouth, and frequently turns a repairable denture into a remake. Do not keep wearing a denture with a sharp broken edge; it will ulcerate the tissue underneath within hours.
Do you see visitors and tourists for dental emergencies?: Yes, and a significant share of our emergency work is exactly this: visitors to Marbella, Puerto Banús and Estepona who are mid-holiday when something breaks. You do not need to be an existing patient. Bring identification and any information about recent dental work. We provide a written treatment record and radiographs to take home so your own dentist can continue the care, and documentation supporting a travel insurance claim where applicable. Where a definitive result would be rushed by your departure date, we will stabilise the tooth properly and say so, rather than compress permanent work into a few days.
Can you treat a dental emergency if I am not a registered patient?: Yes. Emergency care is available to anyone; there is no requirement to have attended before. You will be examined, the problem explained, and options and costs given before treatment begins.
How much does an emergency dental appointment cost in Marbella?: The emergency consultation is typically €80–120 depending on the imaging required, and any treatment is quoted after diagnostic assessment — you will know the figure before you agree to it. What the visit costs beyond that depends entirely on what is found: a temporary dressing, a re-cemented crown, root canal treatment and a fractured-tooth restoration are very different pieces of work. Dental treatment in Spain is exempt from VAT under medical-service rules.
Can ACE DNTL perform emergency root canal treatment?: Yes, where it is clinically indicated. Severe toothache caused by pulpal inflammation or infection often needs endodontic treatment to relieve the pain and keep the tooth. We handle routine root canal cases both for existing patients and as emergency treatment for new ones. Complex cases requiring specialist endodontic work are referred to specialist colleagues on the Costa del Sol with same-day or next-day coordination.
What if I am in pain after a recent dental procedure?: Some sensitivity is normal in the first 24 to 72 hours after major work — veneer preparation, fillings, root canals, extractions. Pain that is worsening rather than settling by day three, or severe enough to need regular painkillers beyond day two or three, warrants contacting the treating clinic. ACE DNTL patients should call us directly. If the original treatment was carried out elsewhere, contact that clinic first; we can provide bridging emergency care where needed.
Do you offer emergency appointments at weekends?: The clinics operate standard hours, and emergency availability outside them depends on the day and the clinical team on duty. Call +34 623 352 030 and you will be told honestly what is available and when, rather than being booked into a slot that does not help you. Outside our hours, the urgencias at Hospital Costa del Sol and HC Marbella International handle dental emergencies, and we will say plainly when that is the better route.
Which ACE DNTL clinic should I go to for an emergency?: Whichever you can reach fastest. The Marbella flagship is at Av. Pilar Calvo, Centro Comercial Ibérico, close to Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía; Estepona is on Avenida Litoral; and Riviera del Sol serves Mijas Costa and the eastern end of the coast. All three are part of one clinical system with the same protocols and shared records, so treatment started at one continues seamlessly at another.
Can a dental infection be dangerous?: Yes, and this is worth stating plainly rather than reassuringly. Most dental infections are contained and treated routinely. But infection in the lower jaw can spread into the tissues of the floor of the mouth and neck, and infection in the upper jaw towards the eye — both are medical emergencies. Difficulty breathing or swallowing, a swelling closing the eye or crossing the midline of the neck, high fever with rapid deterioration, or confusion all mean hospital immediately, via 112.
Can I go straight to a hospital instead for a dental problem?: For dental pain, a broken tooth or a lost crown, a dental clinic is both faster and better equipped than a hospital emergency department, which will generally offer painkillers and refer you back to a dentist. Go to hospital, or call 112, when the problem exceeds dentistry: facial trauma, a suspected fractured jaw, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a rapidly spreading infection with fever.
Will an emergency visit fix the problem permanently?: Not always, and we will not pretend otherwise. The purpose of an emergency appointment is to control pain, stop damage progressing and stabilise the tooth. Some problems are fully resolved in that visit — a re-cemented crown, a dressed cavity, a drained abscess. Others need definitive treatment afterwards: a root canal completed over further visits, a fractured tooth restored properly, or a crown made in the laboratory. You will be told at the appointment which of those you are looking at, with the cost, before any further work is agreed.
Do you speak English at the emergency appointment?: Yes. ACE DNTL treats patients from more than forty countries, and clinical communication is available in English, Spanish, Swedish, French, Arabic and Russian. In an emergency, being able to describe symptoms precisely and understand the options matters — you will not be treated through a translation app.
Is dental treatment in Spain safe for international patients?: Spain has a well-regulated healthcare system and a high standard of dental training, with rigorous infection-control requirements. ACE DNTL uses single-use instruments where appropriate and autoclave sterilisation for reusable instruments in line with Spanish dental council requirements. Travel insurance frequently covers emergency dental treatment abroad — check your policy, and we will provide the documentation needed to support a claim.
How do I avoid a dental emergency while travelling?: Most emergencies we see in visitors were foreseeable. Have anything that has been niggling checked before you travel rather than after; a tooth that is intermittently sensitive at home reliably becomes acute on a flight. If you have a temporary crown or recent work, avoid hard and sticky foods. If you play contact sport, wear a properly fitted mouthguard — a custom guard prevents the avulsed and fractured front teeth that make up much of our sports-related emergency work.

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Medical disclaimer. Results of cosmetic and restorative dental treatment vary by individual. Information on this site is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute clinical advice. Every case is assessed in person before any treatment is proposed. Registered: ACE DNTL STUDIO · Av. Pilar Calvo, Centro Comercial Ibérico, 29660 Marbella, Málaga, Spain.