What’s Considered A Dental Emergency?
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Knocked Out or Re positioned Tooth
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Sore and Swollen Gums
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Lost Crown or Damaged Orthodontics
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Swollen face
Toothaches can come in many different shapes and sizes. How can you tell if your current ache and pain is normal or of big concern? What symptoms should I look for to see if my pain is a dental emergency? Knowing what’s a dental emergency will help you save time and money long term. Proper diagnosis by a good and reliable dentist is a must. To prevent small issues becoming bigger, look for these common dental emergency signs:
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teeth that are currently loose or becoming loose
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increasing toothache pain, pain that isn’t getting better
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excessive gum bleeding and aching
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noticeable swelling in the jaw
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lingering canker sores that aren’t going away
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constant headaches, teeth clenching and grinding
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unexpected tooth numbness
strange metallic taste in your mouth