Dental checkups are usually done by first getting in touch with the dental clinic to set up an appointment. A patient will then be given a time and day for his or her dental checkup, according to the appointment set. However, there are some situations that require the urgent attention of dentists, and may be outside of the dental clinic’s normal office hours. During dental emergency situations, a patient will need to be seen by the dentist in the soonest possible time, to be able to get long-lasting pain relief and to prevent serious complications from various dental problems.