Dental Care Away From Home
Prepare well in advance to avoid a dental emergency!
Going on holiday to somewhere in the UK or somewhere in Europe or an English speaking country like America, means that dental care is relatively easy. You know how to get medical attention for an emergency, you know supermarkets will have appropriate supplies, and you’re comfortable with your own oral care routine on the trip.
However, when a more exotic holiday comes along, a little more preparation is needed. Dental care or supplies might not be guaranteed or easy to access, and your routine could even be widely disrupted. To keep your smile looking great wherever you go on holiday, take a look at Abbey Road Dental’s best exotic travel tips. Principal dentist Dr Diana Spencer, shares some basic advice below:
Before You Go
Before you go away, we would love to see you here at our NW8 clinic. We can give you personalised tips on keeping your teeth fresh on your holiday, and we can check there are no current issues which might cause you problems during your stay. Any irritated gums, broken fillings or signs of infection could easily start causing pain and problems. If we can treat any issues, or carry out preventative work like tartar removal before you go, your smile will be in the best possible shape for your far flung adventure.
We would also recommend that you be as diligent as possible with your ‘at-home’ regimen, so that your oral care is kept in good order day-to-day, before you travel.
During Your Holiday
During your holiday try to have at least one set of toothbrush and toothpaste; but ideally, you would have a spare set as well. This kind of precaution is only necessary when you’re travelling somewhere you might not have easy access to a replacement, or where you may really struggle to read ingredients on packaging for example.
It is also important that when you do brush, you brush using bottled water as often water systems can be less ‘westernised’ and the water could give you some tummy problems.
Lastly, do take care to do everything you can to avoid a toothache or injury. Lots of us take risks on holiday that we wouldn’t take at home, and no risk is worth an injury that could ruin your holiday and potentially cause a lot of pain and long term costs and complications. If you do happen to get toothache or an injury that doesn’t require emergency care, if suitable, take paracetamol and ibuprofen as per the manufacturer’s instructions, and seek medical attention as soon as you are able.
Book A Pre-Holiday Checkup At Abbey Road Dental
If you are going on a particularly exotic holiday, a dental checkup should be part of your routine trip preparations along with inoculations and buying insurance. It means we can ensure your smile is in the best possible shape to cause you no problems whilst you’re on the adventure of a lifetime. Please call us on 02076241603 and we will be more than happy to book you an appointment at a time to suit your schedule.