What Makes a Tooth Fracture a Dental Emergency?
A cracked or broken tooth can look minor and still turn serious fast. Some fractures are little more than a cosmetic nuisance. Others expose the nerve, destabilize the tooth, or create an open path for bacteria to reach deep tissues. The difference matters, because timing often determines whether a dentist can save the tooth with a conservative repair or whether treatment becomes more invasive, more expensive, and more uncomfortable. People often assume a tooth