Dental Emergency Costs in Geneva: What to Expect

One of the most common questions we receive is about costs. Dental treatment in Switzerland has a reputation for being expensive, and dental emergencies can feel particularly stressful when you do not know what to expect financially.

At our Geneva clinic, we always provide a written quote before beginning any treatment. There are no hidden fees and no surprises. Here is what you can typically expect to pay.

Emergency consultation (including X-rays): from CHF 150. This covers a full examination, panoramic or periapical X-ray, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This is the starting price for all emergency visits.

Toothache treatment: from CHF 200. Depends on the cause and required intervention.

Broken tooth repair / temporary crown: from CHF 250-350.

Lost filling replacement: from CHF 200.

Dental abscess drainage: from CHF 300.

Tooth extraction: from CHF 250.

Root canal treatment: from CHF 800, depending on the tooth.

Surcharges: Evening appointments (after 20:00): +CHF 65. Sunday and public holiday appointments: +CHF 45.

Regarding insurance: basic Swiss health insurance (LaMal) does not cover dental treatment. However, most complementary dental insurance (assurance dentaire complémentaire) covers a percentage of emergency treatments. We provide all necessary documentation for reimbursement.

If you are an expat with international health insurance or employer-provided dental coverage, we can provide English-language receipts and documentation for your claim.