What Is a Dental Emergency?

We all have different definitions of the word “emergency.” While your child may consider interrupting your phone call to ask for a snack an urgent matter, you may not agree. Similarly, you may also not know what constitutes a dental emergency. Does your tooth need to be broken or bleeding? Is a toothache enough of a reason to schedule an appointment with your dentist? Here’s how you can tell if your oral health issue needs immediate attention.