Dental problems tend to show themselves in the worst places and at the worst times.

When a tooth decays or is chipped, infection may occur at the gumline or at the base of a root.

Dental infections occasionally spread beyond the tooth to the floor of the mouth, the face, and the neck producing severe illness.

The common toothache is caused by inflammation of the dental pulp and is often associated with a cavity.

A tooth may be knocked loose and partially displaced within the socket. The tooth will usually survive, but may need to be sprinted to a dentist.

If a tooth is completely knocked out, it may be salvageable if replaced into the socket within 30 to 60 minutes.

Detailed in this comprehensive article:

• Dental Infections and Abscesses
• Signs and Symptoms
• Treatment
• Knocked-out (Avulsed) Tooth
• Signs And Symptoms
• Treatment
• Toothache
• Signs and Symptoms
• Treatment
• Loose Tooth
• Signs and Symptoms
• Treatment
• Some Other Backwoods Fixing Tips