{"id":392,"date":"2023-07-11T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2023-08-12T17:49:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T17:49:58","slug":"handling-a-dental-emergency-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/11\/handling-a-dental-emergency-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling A Dental Emergency On Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everyone knows that accidents happen despite our best intentions, and summer vacation is no exception! \u00a0Planning in advance can help you avoid a dental emergency<\/a> while you\u2019re traveling or away from home, but even then, there\u2019s no true guarantee that something won\u2019t go wrong. Read on the learn some ways to manage if you find yourself in a dire situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hope For The Best, But Prepare For The Worst<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are steps you can take before you leave on vacation that can ensure you\u2019re ready should the worst come to pass. For example, you can schedule an appointment to visit your dentist for a checkup prior to going out of town. This way, your dentist can spot and stop anything problematic before it becomes a risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also research dentists in the area that you\u2019ll be visiting and see if they take your insurance. Taking the time to find information about who to contact if something happens can ensure your safety in a worst-case scenario, and also offer you some comfort in an unfamiliar location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It An Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be hard to know what kind of problem requires relief right away and what can wait until you get back home from your travels. After all, you don\u2019t want to waste your vacation in a dentist\u2019s office, but you also don\u2019t want to put your oral health in jeopardy! Minor dental emergencies like a lost filling or chipped tooth can wait to be seen by your regular dentist back home, however, it is imperative that you seek an emergency dentist if you experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n