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Book a same-day or next-day visit: a toothache almost always means deep decay, infection or an inflamed nerve, and it will not go away on its own. Meanwhile, rinse with warm salt water, avoid very hot, cold or hard foods on that side, and do not apply anything directly to the gum. At Santos Dental (Santa Rita de Copán) emergencies are seen by a general dentist — book online or message us on WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258.

Yes. We treat toothaches, gum abscesses, broken teeth and lost fillings or crowns — Monday–Friday · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturdays 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM — in Bo. El Centro, Santa Rita de Copán. Choose the "Urgency / pain" reason when booking online, or call or WhatsApp us at +504 3315-4258 and we will find you a same-day spot.

When you lie down, blood pressure in your head increases and the inflammation around the tooth nerve is felt more — that is why the pain "throbs" harder at night. It is a sign the problem is advancing, not improving. Sleep with your head slightly elevated and book for the next day; we are also open Saturday mornings.

Yes — keep the fragment or filling if you find it, avoid chewing on that side, and come in as soon as you can: a broken or unfilled tooth gets contaminated and hurts more each day. It is usually solved in a single visit with a restoration. We see travelers visiting the Copán area, offer care in English, and can usually fit you in same-day — book online or message us on WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258.

A bump on the gum next to a tooth root is usually an abscess: a small pocket of infection that may drain. Do not pop it and do not ignore it — the infection can spread. It needs prompt dental care: it is typically drained and the cause (deep decay or a root canal problem) is treated. Book as an urgency and we will see you right away.

No — extractions are done with local anesthesia, so you feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. Before extracting we always check whether the tooth can be saved with a filling or a root canal. Afterwards you get clear instructions for a smooth recovery. Book an evaluation and we will tell you exactly what your tooth needs.

Yes — root canal treatment is done at our clinic with anesthesia and without pain, and it is how a badly damaged tooth is saved instead of extracted. If you have strong pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, or a bump on your gum, you probably need one. Book an evaluation and we will confirm the diagnosis.

Santos Dental offers general dentistry, dental cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, orthodontics (braces), prosthodontics, titanium implants with porcelain crowns, and gum treatment with a visiting periodontist. All under one roof in Bo. El Centro, Santa Rita de Copán.

Yes — our team includes an orthodontist for braces and teeth alignment, with check-ups at the same clinic in Santa Rita de Copán, no travel to another city needed. Book an orthodontic evaluation and we will explain the plan and estimated time for your case.

You can book online at dental.santoshn.com/en/agendar, via WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258, or by phone. Choose a reason, a dentist (or "as soon as possible") and a time, and you get a WhatsApp confirmation.

The price depends on each case: at your evaluation you get a clear, complete, no-obligation quote before any treatment starts. You can also ask us on WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258.

We offer installment plans for treatments such as implants, braces and root canals, arranged directly at the clinic for your case. From the patient portal you can check your balance and payments anytime.

Yes. The Santos Dental patient portal activates after your first visit: you sign in with your WhatsApp number and can see your treatment plan, visit history, balance and appointments, and reschedule online.

Since 1991. Dr. Hilda Santos founded the clinic in Santa Rita de Copán and still practices today, alongside a team covering orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics and general dentistry, plus a visiting periodontist from Tegucigalpa. Three generations of local families have been our patients.

Yes. Santos Dental, in Santa Rita de Copán, treats tourists visiting the Copán Maya Ruins with care in English and Spanish, quick quotes and same-day emergency dental treatment when the calendar allows. Message us on WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258 and we will help.