To reduce the likelihood of requiring dental treatment while on holiday, one specialist has recommended visiting the dentist prior to the trip.
Suzy Press from the Children’s Dentistry of Morristown explained how everyone should have their oral health assessed before a period away from home, New Jersey Today reports.
She advised: “Get a complete dental check-up and a ‘good-to-go’ clearance from the dentist before you leave.”
Ms Press also stressed the importance of not only being checked in advance but also pre-empting where to go and what to do if an urgent dental situation arises while out of town.
In support of the idea was dentist Scott Navarro, who urged individuals not to forget about their teeth when planning their journey, as doing so could significantly increase the chance of problems.
Experts at WorlDental recently warned parents that children should have immediate treatment for mouth injuries or they could lead to speech impediments and damage to their appearance.