A dental emergency is any situation where a dental problem needs immediate intervention to either save a tooth that’s at risk of falling out, stop dental infection, or relieve dental pain

Any kind of pain you experience in the oral cavity is part of a dental emergency because it could signal an underlying problem or possible infection. It’s recommended that you seek immediate dental attention to diagnose the issue, and reduce tooth pain, gum pain, or jaw pain. Similarly, knocked-out teeth can be embedded back into the gap to have your teeth looking and functioning normally once the treatment is done. In case the gums develop pain in the teeth, there’s a risk of tooth abscess, which can become severe if left unchecked. You should let your dentist know as soon as you can to reduce the risk of irreparable tooth damage.