If you have a dog or small child, you’re probably used to hearing the phrase, “spit that out of your mouth!” However, even adults get the impulse to chew on things they really shouldn’t. Whether you’re a chronic biter or not, keep reading. Resisting the urge to put these five things in your mouth could help you avoid a dental emergency.

Dental emergencies are, by nature, alarming. But feeling a hard crunch through one of your pearly whites and finding a chipped tooth in the mirror induces a very specific type of panic. The first thing you should know is that it is possible to salvage a dental fragment. Once you’ve taken a deep breath, keep reading to find out what you can do next.