People with toothache should seek the advice of an emergency dentistry professional in case it is something serious.
Medical News Today said that knowing what to do in certain dental emergency situations could mean the difference between keeping or losing a tooth.
In the event of a toothache, a minor one should be treated using a cold compress for 20 minutes to reduce swelling.
However, when it is extremely painful and goes on for a long time, patients should seek an emergency dentistry professional, the news provider said.
"The greatest risk comes if the toothache is from a bacterial infection. If left untreated, this could become life-threatening," it pointed out.
People who have been guilty of putting off dental treatment in the past may be pleased to know about a recent invention from scientists at Kings College, Brunel University and the London South Bank University, which cancels out the sound of the dentist's drill.