One of the most common things we hear at William Place Dental Aesthetics is some version of: "It's not hurting me, so why do I need to do anything about it?" It's a fair question - and an understandable one. If nothing hurts, surely nothing's wrong? Unfortunately, that's one of the biggest misunderstandings in dentistry, and it's worth explaining why. Pain is a Late Warning Sign, Not an Early One Teeth don't have many nerve endings on their outer surfaces. The nerve sits deep

It happens in an instant. A bite on something hard, a knock during sport, a slip — and suddenly you're standing there with a broken tooth and no idea what to do next. It's one of the most common dental emergencies we see, and the good news is that with the right steps, the outcome is almost always better than you'd expect. This guide covers everything: what to do in the first few minutes, when it's a genuine emergency, what treatment options are available, and how to avoid it