SmilePro Dental

Dental crises never arrive at a convenient time. A cracked tooth at dinner, a throbbing abscess at midnight, a child's sudden fall — these moments are frightening, and most people have no idea whether to rush to the ER, wait until morning, or call their dental office right now. Knowing what qualifies as a true dental crisis, and what to do in the first few minutes, can mean the difference between saving a tooth and losing one for good. Is this a dental emergency? Here's how to know fast Not every dental problem requires same-day attention, but some absolutely do. Use this quick checklist to decide: You need immediate care if you have: A knocked-out tooth (act within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving it) Severe toothache that will not subside with over-the-counter pain relief A Dental Abscess with visible facial swelling or fever A broken tooth with an exposed nerve or sharp edge causing injury Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth after injury or extraction A lost crown c...