Is Your Dental Injury Serious? Here’s How to Tell

An X-ray of a jawbone being examined.

What are the warning signs that a dental injury needs emergency care? A knocked-out tooth, severe pain, swelling, or bleeding that won’t stop all signal a situation that can’t wait. A split-second accident can leave you wondering whether a sore tooth, cracked crown, or sudden swelling is something that can wait until Monday—or something that […]

Oral Injuries? When to Call a Dentist ASAP

Empty dental chair next to window with view at Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry

What is a dental emergency? It is any oral injury involving uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, facial trauma, or a knocked-out tooth requiring immediate professional attention. A sudden toothache or a knocked-out tooth can happen when you least expect it. Panic often sets in, leaving you wondering if you need to rush to the ER or […]