Common dental emergencies include:

• A knocked-out tooth

• Severe toothache that doesn't go away

• A broken, cracked, or fractured tooth, especially if painful

• Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth or gums

• Facial swelling or swelling of the gums, especially with pain or fever

• A dental abscess (infection causing swelling, pus, bad taste, or fever)

• Injuries to the lips, tongue, cheeks, or jaw

• A loose or displaced permanent tooth