{"id":348,"date":"2024-07-23T16:19:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2024-07-23T16:19:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:19:47","slug":"vacation-nightmare-handling-a-dental-emergency-on-your-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/23\/vacation-nightmare-handling-a-dental-emergency-on-your-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation Nightmare: Handling a Dental Emergency on Your Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you imagined taking your vacation, you probably didn\u2019t envision dealing with a dental emergency<\/a>. Away from home, you may not know where to turn for help or what to do. Here is some information that can help you get through the situation and help you enjoy the rest of your vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Respond to a Dental Emergency on Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re at home or out traveling the world, your response to a dental emergency will make a difference in getting relief and successful treatment as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, if you are flying to your destination, you may experience tooth pain as a result of air pressure changes during flight. Once you\u2019ve landed, if your discomfort continues, floss your teeth to make sure there\u2019s nothing lodged between them causing your pain. You may also take ibuprofen, but if the ache lingers and you\u2019re unable to wait until you return home, find a local dentist who can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knocked-Out Tooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Out of all the dental emergencies you can experience, the most urgent is a dislodged tooth because it can be saved for only a limited time after the injury. In fact, the chances of successfully re-implanting the tooth drop significantly after 30 minutes to an hour. If this happens to you, immediately contact a local dentist and get to their office as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cracked or Broken Tooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This kind of damage to a tooth must be treated right away as well, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to a nearby dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prepare for and Prevent a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to your oral health, preparation and prevention are the key to keeping your smile strong. Before you leave on your vacation, make sure you do these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n