It’s essential to seek an emergency dentist appointment if you need:nn- Oral pain relief (wisdom teeth, toothache)n- Immediate tooth extractionn- Care for a dental infectionn- Attention to broken brace wires or bracketsn- To fix a loose crown or fillingnnThe first step of any emergency dental appointment is an examination - this will help your dentist identify the problem. You can often expect an X-ray during this stage. While you may be very aware of the cause of the pain, the examination allows the dentist to pinpoint the extent of the damage and, therefore, the best treatment method. nnDuring the examination, your dentist will look for signs of:n- Infectionn- Inflammationn- Broken teethn- Missing crowns or fillingsn- Wisdom teeth coming throughnnPain relief is a common treatment in emergency dental appointments, as pain and discomfort are generally the causes of concern. Once your dentist has identified the cause of the pain, they may prescribe medications such as antibiotics and/or painkillers. nnPainkillers work to soothe the pain immediately, while antibiotics take several hours to ease any pain, so your dentist may prescribe a combination treatment. nnDepending on the issue, your dentist may advise you to book another appointment. Dentists often recommend additional appointments for problems like a broken or chipped tooth or pulp infection (an infection of the live part of your tooth), as they may not be able to complete this during an emergency appointment.