Dental emergencies are always concerning, especially so when they’re actively painful. If you’re experiencing facial pain you probably want to do something about that as quickly as possible.

The most important thing to do is to call your dentist and tell them what you’re feeling, but that conversation will be a little bit easier if you go into it with an idea of what you’re dealing with. To help, here’s a guide to some of the most common reasons you could be dealing with facial pain.

The American Dental Association, one of the most renowned dental organizations around, has deemed February as Children’s Dental Health Month—which means that now is the time to ensure that your little one’s smile is in the best shape imaginable! Here are a few tips from your pediatric dentist that’ll ensure your child’s teeth and gums are healthy and beautiful moving forward; this will help set them up for a healthy life.