It’s never a bad idea to find emergency dental care if you’re concerned about a severe oral injury or condition for yourself or a member of your family. Common dental emergency situations include:

• Knocked-out teeth
• A loose permanent tooth
• Severe tooth or mouth pain
• Bleeding inside your mouth from your cheeks, tongue, or gums
• Trauma to your face or mouth
• Uncomfortable swelling in your mouth, gums, or tongue
• A badly cracked or broken tooth
• A laceration or tear on your lips

If a tooth is slightly chipped and doesn’t hurt, though, you might not be dealing with a dental emergency. That said, feel free to contact an experienced dentist at My Tamarac Dentist if you’re concerned. They can explain how to take care of your tooth until you can make it into the office.