Why Delaying an Emergency Dentist Visit Can Make Things Worse
A lot of people hesitate before calling an emergency dentist. Sometimes it is denial. Sometimes it is cost. Sometimes it is the hope that a throbbing tooth will settle down after a painkiller, a rinse of salt water, and a night of sleep. I understand the instinct. Dental problems often start small, and many people have had minor tooth pain come and go. The trouble is that true dental emergencies do not usually improve because they are ignored. They tend to spread,