What exactly is a dental emergency?

Dental emergency classification Individuals with this illness are more likely to present to A&E departments with • Uncontrollable dental bleeding after extractions; • Rapidly rising swelling around the throat or eye; and • Trauma limited to the dental arches.

When does tooth pain become an emergency?

When a toothache lasts longer than 1-2 days and causes substantial pain or suffering, an Emergency Dentist is called. This is frequently the result of a large cavity or an infected tooth. If you do not obtain proper care, your condition will only deteriorate.