The best way to avoid the need for emergency appointments is to maintain regular dental check-ups and hygienist appointments so that problems can be picked up quickly, before they begin to cause discomfort or show symptoms. "It's all about prevention," explains dentist Dr Sam Jethwa. "If we maintain our regular 6- or 12-month dental check-up and separate hygienist cleaning, such problems should be kept to an absolute minimum."
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/warning-signs-you-need-to-go-to-the-dentist