Emergencies can be scary. Understanding what constitutes a dental emergency and knowing what steps to take can reduce the anxiety that accompanies emergencies. In general, it is preferable to see your regular dentist who has your records and knows your history, according to Dr. Rebecca Koenigsberg, a dentist at Gallery 57 Dental in New York City. Emergency treatment tends to be more time-consuming and expensive and should be reserved for true emergency situations.
When your tooth hurts, it can be difficult to tell if it's really an emergency.Tharakorn/iStock
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