Problems in the mouth, teeth or supporting structures which require immediate treatment to prevent complications like severe pain, infection, loss of function or potentially life-threatening conditions constitute dental emergencies.
Some of the dental emergencies are;
Lost or broken dental restorations
Severe toothache
Injury to the mouth or face
Chipped or cracked tooth
Tooth which has been partially or completely dislodged from its socket
Dental abscess
Difficulty chewing or swallowing
Uncontrolled bleeding from mouth
Dislocation of the lower jaw
All dental emergencies will need thorough evaluation in the clinic for appropriate remedial measures to be carried out.
