![]() ![]() If the tooth can't be reinserted, place it in a small container of milk or water with a pinch of salt, and get to a dentist as soon as possible. To do so, rinse off the tooth with warm water (do not scrub it!), holding it by the crown and not the root. Then, be sure the tooth is facing in the correct direction, and place it back in its proper place. Knocked-out tooth: Believe it or not, you can actually place a knocked-out tooth right back into the jaw if you're in a pinch.A cold compress can also be used on the cheeks to keep down swelling. If there is bleeding, gauze or a tea bag can be used to enforce clotting. Chipped or broken tooth: First, save any remnants that can be found, and have your child rinse their mouth and the pieces with warm water. ![]() If, however, despite the best of planning you still encounter an emergency while on the road, here are a few steps you can take until you can see your dentist: There is a lot going on in your child's mouth that can be seen in a physical exam and through X-rays, so this really is your best course of action. So, about a month prior to departure - or at least two weeks before you go - schedule a visit to your dentist. The best advice here is, of course, prevention. ![]() If your child were to lose a tooth, develop an abscess, or pop a wire in their orthodontics while on vacation, what would you do? Or, you could have a dental emergency, which for some, could make the bear and the thief scenarios seem like child's play. A thief could steal your purse as they zoom by on a Vespa. You can have a hungry bear rummage through your campsite at night. There are many things that can go wrong when your family is on vacation. ![]()
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