There’s never a good time to experience a dental emergency, but if one happens while you’re overseas, a stressful situation can be much worse. 1 in 6 Americans will suffer a dental emergency this year. Although you can’t always stop them from occurring, there are several things you can do to lessen your risk. If the worst should happen, here’s how to handle a dental emergency while you’re abroad.

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If you haven’t suffered an injury or experienced trauma to your mouth, facial swelling can be alarming. It can be localized to one area or become more severe to the point it may be life-threatening. If you have facial swelling, do you know what to do? Here’s when it’s time to see an emergency dentist or head to the closest hospital ER.

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No one ever expects to experience a dental emergency, but it’s more common than you might think. 1 in 6 Americans will experience an oral health emergency this year. If you’re one of the unlucky few, instinct might tell you to head to the closest hospital, but that may not be the best idea. With time of the utmost importance, here’s when you should skip the ER and head to the closest emergency dentist.

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