{"id":181,"date":"2023-06-20T02:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T02:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/?p=181"},"modified":"2023-07-20T02:53:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T02:53:56","slug":"dont-let-a-dental-emergency-ruin-your-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/dont-let-a-dental-emergency-ruin-your-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Dental Emergencies When You\u2019re on Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pain-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with dental pain\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pain-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pain-5.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Summer is here! It&#8217;s time to pack your bags to take a vacation. The last thing you&#8217;d expect to interrupt your travel plans is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a>; however, they are more common than you might think. A stressful situation can be more challenging if it happens when you\u2019re out of town. You can&#8217;t wait until you get back home to see the dentist. Don\u2019t worry. Here\u2019s what you should do if a dental emergency happens while you&#8217;re on vacation.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 in 6 Americans have a dental emergency annually, often from underlying oral health issues that haven&#8217;t been treated, like decay. Although there&#8217;s never a good time for one to happen, a dental emergency can quickly ruin your vacation. Here&#8217;s what you should do if the unexpected should happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toothache:<\/strong> Take an over-the-counter pain reliever and rinse your mouth with salt water to manage discomfort. Eat soft foods and avoid late-night snacking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chipped or Broken Tooth:<\/strong> Bite on a piece of gauze to control any bleeding and avoid chewing on that side of your mouth. If the break is minor and you&#8217;re not having any discomfort, you can wait a day or two to see your dentist. If the damage is significant, contact an emergency dentist right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lost Crown: <\/strong>A lost crown will need to be replaced. You can apply a small dab of toothpaste to provide a temporary fix until you can get to a dentist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broken Denture: <\/strong>Never use over-the-counter repair kits to fix a denture. Stop wearing it immediately to prevent oral injuries. Use an old denture if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knocked-Out Tooth:<\/strong> Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse it with water. Do not use any soaps or cleaners. Try to reinsert the tooth back into the socket. If you&#8217;re not successful, place it in a cup of milk and get to a dentist right away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t always stop a dental emergency from occurring, but there are many things you can do to lessen your risk, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create an Emergency Kit: <\/strong>Pack an emergency oral hygiene kit with essential items, like gauze and pain relievers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit Your Dentist: <\/strong>Visit your dentist for a cleaning and checkup before you leave. They\u2019ll ensure there aren&#8217;t any untreated dental issues hiding in your mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find an Emergency Dentist:<\/strong> Find an emergency dentist near your destination to have a phone number handy, just in case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect Your Smile: <\/strong>Wear an athletic mouthguard if you&#8217;ll be participating in any sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is of the utmost importance when facing a dental emergency. Do not wait until your vacation is over to see a dentist, or it can be too late to save your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Megan McInnis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. McInnis<\/a> earned her dental degree from the Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center and regularly continues her education in many specialties to provide up-to-date services. She provides high-quality care to promote the mouth and body connection. If you need an emergency dentist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">request an appointment<\/a> online or call (503) 822-6045.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here! It&#8217;s time to pack your bags to take a vacation. The last thing you&#8217;d expect to interrupt your travel plans is a dental emergency; however, they are more common than you might think. A stressful situation can be more challenging if it happens when you\u2019re out of town. 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