Imagine waking up in Scottsdale, AZ, with a throbbing toothache that makes it difficult to eat, sleep, or concentrate. You may be wondering whether to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist, contact an emergency dentist, or head straight to a hospital. The...
A wisdom tooth starts hurting late at night. Your gum is swollen, chewing is uncomfortable, and you are wondering: “Do I need an emergency dentist, and can they actually remove the wisdom tooth?” In many cases, an emergency dentist can evaluate a painful wisdom tooth,...
Have you ever been completely fine one moment, then suddenly felt a toothache so intense that you could barely think about anything else? Maybe it started while eating dinner. Maybe you woke up in the middle of the night with a throbbing pain. Or perhaps cold water...
Most people think of severe toothache when it comes to dental emergencies. While a throbbing tooth indeed calls for immediate attention, several other problems require the expertise of an immediate dental professional. These situations can happen unexpectedly, causing...
You’re enjoying dinner, biting into something crunchy, or maybe flossing before bed, when suddenly—you feel something hard in your mouth that definitely shouldn’t be there. You spit it out and realize your dental filling or crown has fallen off. Now what? A lost...
Have you ever woken up with a face that looks like you’re hiding a golf ball in your cheek? Or maybe a sharp, throbbing pain in your jaw has suddenly decided to ruin your week? If you’re nodding along (carefully, because it hurts!), you aren’t alone. Dental...
