Emergency Dentist in Haifa
Severe toothache, a broken tooth, a lost filling — these urgent situations cannot wait for the next scheduled appointment. Shuster Dent in Haifa provides same-day emergency dental care, Sunday to Thursday 8:30–19:30 and Friday until 13:00. Don't suffer in silence — call us and we'll reserve an urgent appointment for you.
What counts as a dental emergency — and when to go to hospital
A genuine dental emergency is a situation where waiting makes the damage or the pain worse: severe pain that does not settle with painkillers, swelling of the gum or cheek, a tooth broken or knocked out by an impact, a lost filling or crown exposing a sensitive tooth, bleeding that will not stop, or an abscess — a pocket of pus with throbbing pain and often a bad taste in the mouth.
Some situations are not a matter for a dentist but for an emergency department, and must not wait: swelling spreading towards the eye, the neck or the floor of the mouth, difficulty swallowing or breathing, a high fever together with facial swelling, or a head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion or vomiting after a blow. In these cases go to an emergency department or call emergency medical services immediately.
By contrast, some things can safely be booked as a regular appointment: mild sensitivity to cold or sweet things, a chipped tooth without pain, tartar or staining, and an old filling that looks worn but does not hurt. A short phone call is usually enough to work out which category you are in.
What to do until you reach the clinic
For toothache: rinse with lukewarm water, gently floss the area to dislodge trapped food, and take a painkiller at the recommended dose. Never place an aspirin tablet directly against the gum — it causes a chemical burn to the soft tissue. A cold compress on the outside of the cheek eases pain and swelling, whereas heat can make an infection worse.
For a tooth knocked out by an impact, this is the one situation where every minute counts. Hold the tooth by the crown — the white part — never the root, rinse it gently without scrubbing and without soap, and if you can, place it back in its socket and bite on gauze. If that is not possible, keep it in a cup of milk or saline — not water — and get to us as soon as possible. The chance of saving it is highest within the first hour. A baby tooth, by contrast, should not be put back in the socket.
For a broken tooth: keep the fragment if you find it, rinse with lukewarm water and apply a cold compress. For a lost filling or crown: keep the piece and avoid chewing on that side. For bleeding after an extraction: apply steady pressure on clean gauze for a full twenty minutes without checking every moment and without rinsing forcefully.
How we handle urgent cases
Calling or sending a WhatsApp message lets us triage the situation before you arrive — to understand what happened, what is genuinely urgent, and what you should do in the meantime. Where appropriate we do our best to fit you in the same day, within clinic hours.
The goal of a first emergency visit is twofold: relieve the pain and stabilise the situation. Sometimes it ends there — a replaced filling, a drained abscess, a re-bonded crown. Sometimes it is only the first stage, with the full treatment — a root canal, a crown or a restoration — scheduled once the inflammation has settled.
The clinic is open Sunday to Thursday 08:30–19:30 and Friday until 13:00. Outside those hours you can leave a message and we will come back to you when the clinic opens; if the situation cannot wait, contact emergency medical services.
What happens when you contact us
Get in touch
Call or send a WhatsApp message to +972-52-790-3717 with a short description of what happened and when.
Phone triage
A quick assessment of urgency, instructions for what to do until you arrive, and referral to an emergency department if the situation requires it.
Same-day appointment
Finding a slot within opening hours, prioritised by urgency.
Diagnosis and pain relief
Examination and imaging where needed, local anaesthetic, and immediate treatment to remove the source of the pain.
Plan for what follows
An explanation of what was done, what else is needed, and scheduling of any follow-up treatment.
Treatment Benefits
- Same-day urgent appointments
- Available Sun–Thu 8:30–19:30, Fri until 13:00
- Immediate pain relief
- Experienced team in emergency care
- Comprehensive treatment in one visit when possible
The information on this page is general and is not medical advice or a substitute for examination. A suitable treatment plan is determined only after a clinical examination and imaging.
Emergency Dental Care
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe toothache, broken or knocked-out tooth, lost filling/crown, persistent bleeding, gum swelling, or abscess with fever.
What should I do until I reach the clinic?
For a knocked-out tooth: keep it in milk or saliva, don't rinse forcefully. For pain: take over-the-counter pain relief, apply ice pack. For bleeding: press with clean gauze.
Do you treat children in emergencies?
Yes, we provide emergency care for children too. In an urgent situation with a child, mention this when calling and we will prioritize treatment.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out completely?
Act fast. Hold the tooth by the white crown, not the root, rinse it gently without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket and bite on gauze. If you cannot, keep it in milk or saline — not water — and come in immediately. The chance of it reattaching is highest within the first hour. A baby tooth should not be replaced in the socket; come in for an assessment instead.
When should I go to an emergency department rather than the dental clinic?
When there is swelling spreading towards the eye, the neck or the floor of the mouth, difficulty swallowing or breathing, a high fever with facial swelling, or a head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion or vomiting. These are urgent medical situations — go to an emergency department or call emergency services immediately rather than waiting for an appointment.
What can I do about toothache at night or on Shabbat, when the clinic is closed?
Take a painkiller at the recommended dose, apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek, rinse with lukewarm water and avoid chewing on that side. Do not place aspirin against the gum. You can send us a WhatsApp message and we will get back to you when the clinic opens. If swelling spreads, or you develop a fever or difficulty swallowing, do not wait — go to an emergency department.
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