Let's explore Susan's situation with a bad toothache:
Susan winced in pain as she tried to chew her breakfast. She knew that this toothache was different from the others—it was sharper, more persistent, and didn't seem to respond to pain medication.
Concerned, she called her dentist's office and scheduled an emergency appointment.
In the meantime, Susan tried to avoid any foods that might irritate her tooth. She stuck to soft, cool foods like yogurt and smoothies, hoping that they would help ease the pain.
When she finally made it to the dentist's office, the dentist examined her tooth and found that she had a severe cavity that needed to be filled right away.
