Last Saturday night, just as I was about to fall asleep, a sharp pain shot through my jaw. I thought it was nothing—until it got worse. Panicked, I grabbed my phone and searched for "dentist emergency near me", hoping someone could help. Most places were closed, but then I saw a listing for a "dentist emergency 24 hours near me." I clicked it immediately. They answered on the first ring. Calm, professional, and open—a 24 hour emergency dentist just 15 minutes away! I rushed over, and within an hour, the unbearable pain was under control, and they had treated a severe infection that could've worsened overnight.