Nobody wants to be thought of as “overly dramatic” or making a mountain out of a molehill, but an emergency is an emergency, and when it comes to an oral health emergency, what counts as urgent may look very different than a medical emergency. Your teeth shouldn’t hurt at all, so if you are experiencing any toothache pain, you need to be seen by your dentist, stat.
Here are some common causes for tooth discomfort, and why it’s so very important that you be evaluated by your dentist as soon as possible.
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