Facial swelling is never a wait-and-see situation. A guide to triaging your own symptoms.
Swelling that spreads to the face or neck, difficulty swallowing, or fever alongside toothache means you should be seen the same day. Infection in these spaces moves quickly.
Sensitivity to cold that disappears in seconds is usually not urgent, but it is a warning. Book within the week.
A knocked-out adult tooth is the most time-critical scenario of all: handle it by the crown, keep it in milk, and get to a clinic within the hour.