Let’s face it – no matter how careful we are as adults or children; accidents happen that could turn into a dental emergency. These accidents can happen during contact sports, a simple slip and fall, or something as innocent as biting into a chicken wing.

They can also develop slowly over time – so slowly that you don’t notice the problem worsening, until you wake up one morning with an infection or cavity that is causing you pain.

A dental emergency is any issue that occurs with the teeth that results in pain or discomfort. If you’ve ever experienced dental pain, you’ll know the intense discomfort that can arise from a crack or chip in the tooth, a broken tooth, an exposed nerve, an abscess, or unexplained swelling in the mouth.

If you are experiencing any of these situations or notice pain, swelling, bleeding in and around the mouth, it’s time to reach out and schedule an appointment to have your dental emergency assessed.

It is important to see a dentist as soon as a dental emergency arises as this provides the best chance of treating the problem before it gets any worse or develops into a more serious condition affecting other areas of the body.