Dental Emergencies While Traveling

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics

www.adelbergpediatricdental.com

You finally have the whole family off from work and school and it's vacation time; a road trip to a family reunion, camping in the great outdoors, or maybe some cruise ship adventures. Regardless, the last thing your child wants to deal with - or what you want to wake up with yourself - is some kind of dental calamity. 

So before your next trip try these before and on-the-spot tips to remedy the situation until you can seek medical help:

Prior to departure

• Get a routine check-up and have your teeth cleaned. If there are major dental problems, like a tooth pulling, it's best to have them done a month-3 weeks prior to the vacation
• Bring a "Dental Emergency Kit" - you can buy one (most are under $30) or create your own consisting of:
• Mouth guards - In case you plan any sporting activities, better safe than sorry!
• Pain Relievers - Both topical and ingested
• Orthodontic Wax (for those with braces - you know how important this is)
• Cotton & Gauze
• Floss
• Our contact info (phone and email)

On-The-Spot Tips

• Toothache: Rinse mouth with warm water and apply an icepack to the cheek if swelling. It may be helpful to apply a topical pain reliever. If the pain persists - contact us
• Broken or Knocked Out Teeth: Save the pieces or tooth in milk or salt water and get to an emergency care quickly. If there's bleeding, put some gauze over the wound
• Something Caught in Your Teeth: Rinse with warm water and gently floss. If it still feels like something is stuck, avoid probing with a sharp object. Contact us or seek an emergency care for what to do

Don't let a dental problem spoil your vacation! Have you experienced any dental woes while traveling? Let us know how you handled it on our Facebook page!