Emergency Resource Center

A tooth doesn't literally "die" in the same way a person or organ does. When people say a tooth nerve has died, they usually mean that the pulp—the living tissue containing nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth—has become irreversibly damaged or has lost its blood supply. A dead or non-vital....

Molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a developmental enamel condition that can make a child's first permanent molars—and sometimes their permanent incisors—more vulnerable to sensitivity, enamel breakdown, and tooth decay. Unlike cavities caused by bacteria, MIH begins when enamel does not m...

Most people already know that candy and soda cause cavities. That part isn't news. What's less talked about is everything else ultra-processed food does inside your mouth — the enamel erosion that has nothing to do with sugar, the gum inflammation, the dry mouth, the way certain textures quietly....

Yes, crowded teeth can trap plaque, food particles, and bacteria even if you brush twice a day. Brushing is important to your oral health, but a regular toothbrush cannot always clean the crevices between overlying, rotated or tightly spaced teeth.. If there are areas that are difficult to clean,...

Your smartphone can do much more than capturing pictures, making phone calls, or setting alarms. Thanks to AI technology, dental apps, and teledentistry, your phone can help you take care of your teeth. But how can a simple device such as a phone help you in case of emergencies or severe conditio...

If your veneer falls off, keep it in a clean, rigid container. Don't try to glue it back on, and try not to chew with that tooth until a dentist has checked it. A veneer that comes off without pain usually isn't a medical emergency, but it still needs prompt dental attention. The tooth underneath...

Need a same day dentist? Learn which symptoms need urgent care, what to expect at your visit, and how to find fast help, even after hours or on weekends.

Find an emergency dentist for severe pain, swelling, broken teeth, or lost crowns. Get clear next steps for same-day, weekend, or virtual care right now.

Learn the warning signs of a tooth abscess, what to do now, and how to get urgent dental care before infection, swelling, or pain gets worse quickly.

For decades, dentistry has largely been divided into two categories: preventive care and emergency treatment. dentistry has been primarily focused on preventive treatments and emergency interventions. Preventive dentistry includes regular dental inspections, hygiene procedures, fluoride treatment...

When people think about autoimmune diseases, they often picture joint pain, skin rashes, digestive problems, or chronic fatigue. Few realize that the mouth is frequently one of the first places these conditions leave visible signs. In fact, dentists are often among the first healthcare profession...

Smartwatches are no longer just fitness gadgets but also devices that can help monitor our health. Modern smartwatches can measure a person's heart rate, sleep, stress, activity level, and even notify if a smartwatch owner has an irregular heart rhythm. But how far can the development of such dev...

“Ozempic mouth” has been all over social media, usually attached to a scary before-and-after or a warning that the drug is quietly wrecking people's teeth. It's a catchy phrase. It's also not a real diagnosis — no dentist is writing that on a chart. Here's the more honest version: the dental conc...

Imagine going to the dentist and instead of waiting for a cavity to form on an X-ray or gum disease to cause bleeding, a saliva test could tell you years in advance that you're at risk for developing such problems. The thought maybe inconceivable but technology is evolving and new discoveries are...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is undoubtedly one of the most popular eating patterns these days. People all over the world choose to follow the 16:8, 18:6, 5:2, alternate-day, and other IF regimens to lose weight, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and metabolic health, among other ben...

Walk down the oral care aisle and half the displays will feature a certain word: "natural". Products such as charcoal, coconut oil, baking soda, clay, and herbal extracts, imply that their ingredients are healthier than the typical toothpaste. However, when it comes to actual cavity protection, h...

Lots of people chew ice in their drinks, and it seems like a pretty harmless habit. After you finish your soda or iced coffee, you might just grab a piece of ice to crunch on. Since it's just frozen water, it feels like it can't hurt your teeth. But dentists will tell you differently. Your tooth ...

Sleep apnea gets talked about as a breathing problem, something that happens at night and stays there. But it doesn't always stay there. The condition can spill over into your mouth, mostly through mouth breathing, dry mouth, teeth grinding, and shifts in how much saliva you're producing. Which r...