One morning you wake up and immediately notice unbearable pain in one of your teeth. Flossing and rinsing doesn’t seem to help, and looking in the mirror you’ve noticed that your gums have become swollen. All the signs are pointing to an infection that could put your smile and your overall health in danger. Your first instinct might be to call an emergency room; after all, that’s what you’re supposed to do if you have any kind of severe discomfort. But is that really the case for tooth pain? Read on to learn why you might need to call an endodontist instead of a hospital when it comes to certain emergencies.
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