If you experience pain in your smile, should you visit the dentist? Unlike other medical conditions that can get better with time, dental problems will only grow worse if left untreated. That’s why it’s important to be able to recognize when you’re having a true dental emergency. But how can you tell the difference between routine discomfort and a painful emergency? Keep reading to learn some common warning signs you can be on the lookout for.

Recently, a patient told me that she is moving to Denver and will need to find a new dentist in Lakewood. At Longmont Complete Dentistry, we hate to see any patient leave our practice, but we understand that she wants to find a trustworthy dental office closer to home. For this particular patient, I was able to recommend a specific practice: Lakewood Complete Dentistry. But her situation got me thinking about what I would look for in a new dentist if I were in her shoes. Are you in a similar scenario? I’ve come up with six questions you can ask when determining which dentist to choose as you move!