{"id":209,"date":"2022-07-07T15:24:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinnacle-dental.com\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2022-07-07T15:24:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T15:24:44","slug":"how-to-handle-a-dental-emergency-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinnacle-dental.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-a-dental-emergency-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s What to Do If You Experience a Dental Emergency on Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Vacations are meant for delicious foods, sleeping in, and site-seeing, not dental injuries. Unfortunately, toothaches, loose restorations, and the like can happen, even while you\u2019re away from home. If you\u2019ve experienced a dental emergency<\/a> on vacation (or simply want to know what you can do to help prevent one) read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

First, Assess the Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any kind of dental injury \u2013 from gum inflammation to a knocked-out tooth \u2013 priority number one is assessing the damage. Why? Because the severity of your injury will determine where you should turn to for help. For example, if you\u2019re experiencing a dental injury and<\/em> a potentially life-threatening symptom (i.e., difficulty breathing, uncontrollable bleeding, trouble swallowing) then head to the nearest ER right away. If your dental injury is more straightforward, like a loose restoration, then the best way to restore your pain-free smile is by visiting a dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To: Find A Dentist Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dental injury is something more minor, like a small toothache, then you might be able to wait until you are home to get treatment. If your dental injury requires immediate attention, however, that\u2019s not an option. Thankfully, modern technology makes finding a dentist while away from home significantly easier. With your phone or computer, you can type in \u201cdentist near me\u201d and quickly get a list of nearby providers. If you\u2019re staying at a hotel, then the concierge should be able to provide you with a list of recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Tips for Traveling Prepared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true: dental emergencies aren\u2019t entirely preventable. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to significantly lower your chances of experiencing one, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n