A dental emergency is any situation where you're in significant pain, have suffered trauma to the teeth or mouth, have signs of infection such as swelling, or have a dental problem causing serious disruption to eating, speaking, or daily life. You don't need to be certain it's an emergency to call us — if you're worried or in pain, we'd always rather hear from you and assess the situation than have you managing at home with over-the-counter pain relief. When in doubt, call.