How to Handle A Dental Emergency On Vacation

If you’ve been planning a summer vacation all year, you probably have plenty of things that you have in mind to do. Whether you’re dreaming of spending afternoons on the beach or relaxing by the pool, there’s probably one thing that you aren’t counting on—a dental emergency.

There’s never a good time for a toothache, but if you’re away from home on vacation, you’re especially ill-equipped to handle any kind of dental emergency. Fortunately, you should be able to get through it if you take things step-by-step. Here’s how to handle a dental emergency when you’re far from home.

Do You Need Immediate Dental Attention?

The first thing to determine is whether you need to make a break for the nearest emergency dentist. In the case of some minor tooth pain, the problem may be able to wait until you get home. It might even be a passing issue—for example, it’s common for the pressure changes from flying to cause your tooth to hurt.

However, if you’re reading this article, there’s a solid chance that you aren’t dealing with “minor tooth pain.” In that case…

Finding An Emergency Dentist

For the most part, most dentists will be happy to see patients who are in need of same-day emergency appointments. For that reason, finding a solid emergency dentist is often as simple as googling “dentist near me” and finding one with good reviews. You may have to do a little bit of calling around to find a dentist who can see you, but trial and error can find you someone pretty quickly.

Staying Comfortable Until Your Dentist Can See You

Once you’ve scheduled your emergency appointment, the only thing you have to do is to stay as comfortable as possible until your dentist can see you. For one, over-the-counter pain relievers can be useful in making sure that you feel okay. A cold compress can also bring down any inflammation and numb the mouth.

Finally, you may be interested in using a saltwater rinse to both disinfect and bring down the swelling in your mouth.

About Our Practice

We know that visiting the dentist’s office can often be stressful, but when you visit Real Dental, you’ll never have to feel that way. No matter what it is that you need, our incredible team will be able to restore your smile to perfection. More than that, we’ll be able to exceed your every expectation to give you teeth that you may have never thought was possible.

If you have any questions about how to handle a dental emergency, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (817) 406-7239.