How to Prevent Infections After a Dental Emergency
A dental emergency rarely arrives at a convenient time. It tends to happen during dinner, on a weekend trip, at a child’s game, or late at night when every small symptom feels bigger. The pain gets attention first, and rightly so. But once the immediate shock settles, infection becomes the next serious concern. A cracked molar, a knocked-out tooth, a deep cut to the gum, or swelling around a painful tooth can all create an opening for bacteria. The hours afte