Nobody likes to lose sleep or be woken up early as a result of a tooth ache. Perhaps there is no pain, but instead you’ve noticed your mouth or jaws are swollen and/or it is difficult to open your mouth. It might simply be extremely painful when you chew, or overly sensitive when you drink cold water. All of these may constitute what is known as a dental emergency. Just as the name implies, these need to be acted on fast and cannot be ignored!