If the problem can be taken care of yourself for a few days without seeing your dentists, it likely isn’t a dental emergency. For example, a chipped or cracked tooth is only an emergency if the fracture is painful or has left you with trauma inside your mouth or, if you have lost a filling, you can wait a few days to see your dentist. Nonetheless, it is important to contact your dental office right away if you have a damaged tooth. An appointment should be made as soon as possible to repair the damage in order to reduce the risk of the issue becoming more severe.