Here are the top six reasons for the unexpected visits.
1. Pain in mouth: 33 percent
2. Chipped or cracked tooth: 26 percent
3. Cavity: 20 percent
4. Crown fell off: 14 percent
5. Filling fell out: 14 percent
6. Bleeding gums: 8 percent
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