Dental emergencies have the potential to happen at any time or in any place, even when you’re traveling abroad for work. Sometimes the local fare can be more sugary than you anticipated, which can lead to toothache. Other times the local community has limited access to dental care, meaning you should know where a good dentist is ahead of time. Luckily, there are steps you can take to be prepared for such an occasion. Read on to learn about how you can be ready for a dental emergency while working overseas.
Schedule Preventative Care Beforehand
If you’re concerned about having a dental emergency while traveling, keeping up with good oral hygiene and your biannual dental visits is a great place to start managing the associated risks. If you are about to be away on business for an extended period of time, you might want to schedule an appointment before your departure. Your dentist can catch developing problems and treat them before you leave. This will give you peace of mind when you go on your journey.
Pick a Provider Ahead of Time
Before you arrive at your destination, do an internet search to find dependable dentists in that area. Your usual dental care provider might be able to provide you with some recommendations. Make sure your dentist at home and your provider abroad have some means of sharing documents with one another. Your employer or insurance provider might offer an overseas dental care policy to keep you covered when you’re out of the country.
If a Dentist Isn’t Available, Go to an Emergency Room
An untreated toothache can have dire consequences for your overall health. Toothaches happen when a dental infection reaches the pulp of the tooth. Since this pulp contains blood vessels, an infection allowed to fester there can spread to other parts of the body, leading to potentially life-threatening secondary infections.
If you experience a toothache that doesn’t go away after one day, you should see a dentist. If one is not available, the emergency room is the next best thing. The staff will be able to provide you with painkillers and antibiotics to control the pain and the infection until you can get to a dental care provider.
If you’re traveling abroad for work, don’t get caught unprepared when a dental emergency strikes. By taking a few steps before leaving and knowing where to go should something happen, you stand to spare yourself much suffering while preventing any emerging dental issues from getting much worse than they have to be.
About the Practice
Clear Coast Dental has provided high-quality dental care for decades to the community of New Bedford, MA. Led by Drs. Akbar, Herr, and Luccio, the skilled staff is dedicated to courteous and compassionate service using the latest technology. Services include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. If you have concerns about getting dental care while travelling abroad for work, contact the office online or dial (508) 812-9294.
