Emergency

Emergency dentistry handles urgent dental problems like severe pain, trauma (knocked-out teeth, broken teeth), infections (abscesses with swelling/fever), uncontrolled bleeding, or lost fillings/crowns that can't wait for a routine appointment, requiring immediate care to prevent further damage, infection spread, or tooth loss, often involving quick assessment, pain relief, and stabilizing the issue. 

What it covers 
Trauma: Knocked-out (avulsed), displaced, chipped, or fractured teeth from accidents or sports.
Severe Pain: Intense toothaches, abscesses (infections with swelling/fever), or pain from broken restorations.
Infections: Abscesses or infections that can spread to other parts of the body.
Bleeding: Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth tissues.
Lost Restorations: Lost fillings or crowns that expose sensitive areas or cause trauma.
Orthodontic Issues: Irritation or acute problems with braces. 

When to seek emergency care 
You have severe, throbbing pain.
You have a knocked-out tooth (act fast to save it).
You have facial swelling or signs of infection (fever, swollen glands).
You have significant bleeding that won't stop.