No matter how careful a person is accidents and emergencies can
happen. Whenever medical emergencies arise, people instinctively
know to call 911, and immediately proceed to the nearest
emergency room. Some dental offices also offer emergency dental
care, some even offer 24 hour service, so you get the dental
care you need, when you need it. However, knowing how to react
to a dental emergency may not be as common. A dental emergency
is considered any situation that causes injury or pain to the
mouth, teeth or gums. In addition, some situations require
immediate attention, even if they do not cause much pain such as
chips and fractures. Some of the more common dental emergencies
include severe pain, partially dislodged teeth, foreign bodies
wedged in the gums, fractured or broken teeth, and traumatic
tongue and lip injuries. Knowing how to prevent treat dental
emergencies may save someone a tooth. Tooth pain is a common
reason people schedule emergency dental appointments. It is one
of the most distressing dis