Emergency dentist services are what a lot of people seek out when they're having severe problems or pain with their teeth and gums. However, some of us have a tendency to underplay the problem and think we may be making a bit of 'a scene', avoiding asking a dentist to help. Others may panic, often unnecessarily. So what is constituted as an emergency? General toothache? Blinding pain? Or noticeable discomfort? In this article, we go into what defines a dental 'emergency' and what kind of help you can expect.