The on-call dentist
An on-call service is organised by the dental council. Contact details for the duty dentist are available from the Gironde departmental dental council or the police station.
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Dental emergency
In pain? Call us.
A broken tooth, severe pain, swelling or a loose bracket: reception will do their best to arrange prompt care during opening hours.
Open · today 08:00–13:00 · 14:00–19:30
05 56 55 02 29Today 08:00–13:00 · 14:00–19:30
Call the practiceFor serious emergencies, call 15 (SAMU, French emergency medical service).
Practice closed?
Evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Dental departments
Saint-André, Pellegrin and Xavier-Arnozan hospitals. Information on 05 56 79 56 79.
- pel.pqrodontologie@chu-bordeaux.frPellegrin
- xa.odontologie@chu-bordeaux.frXavier-Arnozan
- sa.odontologie@chu-bordeaux.frSaint-André
Call 15
Severe trauma, persistent bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a high fever with facial swelling: call SAMU, the French emergency medical service.
Call 15While waiting for your appointment
What to do.
Broken or knocked-out tooth
Find the tooth or fragment and keep it in milk or saliva. Contact a dentist as soon as possible. Same-day assessment is preferable, especially for a permanent tooth.
Pain
Your usual painkiller may help while you wait. Avoid putting aspirin directly on the gum and avoid very hot or very cold foods.
Swelling
Apply something cold to the cheek for periods of ten minutes. Spreading swelling or fever needs prompt assessment.
Loose orthodontic bracket or wire
If a wire is poking, cover it with orthodontic wax or a small piece of cotton. Keep any loose bracket and bring it to your appointment.
During opening hours, call us.
Reception will guide you and find the earliest suitable appointment with an available dentist.
