A routine check-up and scale-and-polish (Zahnreinigung) typically runs €80–€120 in Herzogenaurach, a single-surface composite filling €60–€150, a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown €600–€900, and a single titanium implant with crown €1,800–€3,000. Statutory insurance (GKV) fully covers diagnostic exams and basic amalgam or composite fillings under the BEMA catalogue, plus a fixed subsidy (Festzuschuss) for prosthetics that rises with documented six-monthly check-ups (Bonusheft). Private patients and GKV members opting for upgraded materials are billed under the GOZ schedule. Medical-device safety for implants and materials falls under BfArM oversight.

§02Emergencies & out-of-hours care

Outside surgery hours, weekends and public holidays, Herzogenaurach is covered by the Bavarian dental on-call rota (zahnärztlicher Notdienst) coordinated by the KZVB; the current duty practice is published on www.kzvb.de and announced on local radio. For dental trauma or facial swelling with breathing difficulty, the Klinikum am Europakanal and the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie department) handle maxillofacial emergencies. Call 112 only for life-threatening situations — airway compromise, uncontrolled bleeding, or major trauma. For urgent but non-critical toothache, the non-emergency medical line 116 117 routes callers to the nearest duty dentist.

§03Frequently asked questions

Do Herzogenaurach dentists speak English?

Several do, driven by the town's corporate expat base. Zahnarztpraxis David Fopa publicly offers English- and French-language consultations, and most younger associates at the Hauptstraße group practices are comfortable in English. For complex prosthetic or surgical consent discussions it is sensible to confirm in advance when booking, or to bring a German-speaking colleague. The Adidas, Puma and Schaeffler in-house relocation teams maintain informal lists of English-friendly practices for new hires.

How long is the wait for a routine appointment?

For an established patient, two to four weeks is typical for a non-urgent check-up. New patients should expect four to eight weeks at the busier Hauptstraße group practices, particularly in September and January. Acute pain is generally accommodated same-day or next-day as a Schmerzbehandlung slot. Professional cleaning (PZR) often has the longest queue — six to ten weeks — because hygienist capacity is limited across the seven clinics.

Where do I go for orthodontics or wisdom-tooth surgery?

None of the seven general practices in Herzogenaurach is a dedicated orthodontic or oral-surgery specialist. Patients are routinely referred to kieferorthopädisch and MKG-chirurgisch specialists in Erlangen, ten to fifteen minutes by car or a direct bus on line 253. The Universitätsklinikum Erlangen accepts GKV referrals for complex jaw surgery, impacted thirds, and cleft cases.

Can I use my EHIC card here?

Yes. EU/EEA visitors with a European Health Insurance Card receive medically necessary dental care — pain relief, infection management, trauma — on the same basis as a German GKV member. Elective work, implants and prosthetics are not covered. Present the EHIC at reception; the practice bills through the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns. Non-EU visitors should expect to pay privately under GOZ and reclaim from travel insurance.

§04Safety note

This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Patients should consult a licensed dental clinic in Herzogenaurach for individual clinical decisions, diagnosis or treatment planning.