Toothache
Tooth pain or swollen gums that stop you from enjoying your trip.
Services
Dental care during your trip.
If you have a toothache, break a tooth or lose a filling during your trip, we guide you in your language and coordinate your care with the dentist.
What we handle
Common dental emergencies
Broken or cracked tooth
From a knock or biting on something hard.
Fillings and crowns
If a filling or a crown comes out, or your denture breaks.
First aid
If you break a tooth
While we coordinate your care, these steps help protect the tooth.
What to do
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Keep the fragment, crown or filling, if you have it.
- Avoid chewing on that side and very cold or very hot food.
- Message us to arrange your care with the dentist.
When to see a doctor
When to see a dentist
- If you have tooth pain that keeps you from sleeping or eating.
- If a tooth broke or feels loose.
- If a filling or a crown came out, or your denture broke.
If your face or neck is swollen, you have a fever or you find it hard to swallow or open your mouth, call our emergency line.
Do you have a dental emergency?
Message us on WhatsApp and we will help you arrange your care.
Message us on WhatsAppIf you are traveling
A dental emergency during your trip?
We arrange your care with the dentist, in your language, and check with your insurer whether your policy covers the dental emergency.
- We guide you on WhatsApp, in Spanish, English or Portuguese.
- We coordinate with your insurer or travel assistance company.
- We tell you where and when the specialist can see you.
How it works
How we coordinate your care
1
You message us
Tell us what happened and where you are.
2
We guide you
We tell you what to do in the meantime.
3
We coordinate with your insurer
We check with your insurer whether your policy covers the dental emergency.
4
Your appointment
The dentist assesses you and tells you the treatment.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does my travel insurance cover dental emergencies?
It depends on your policy. Send us the name of your insurer and your policy number, and we will check with them.
What should I do if a crown comes out?
Keep it, avoid chewing on that side and message us to arrange your care. Do not glue it back with household adhesives.
Can I be seen if I don't speak Spanish?
Yes. We guide you in Spanish, English or Portuguese and support you while we arrange your care.
What to have at hand
When you call or message us, these details help us arrange your care faster.
- Your passport or ID.
- Where you are: your hotel or a landmark.
- Your policy or your travel assistance details.
- A list of the medicines you take and any allergies you have.
Services
Other services
Need a doctor now?
Whether you are at your hotel, in Cusco or by Lake Titicaca, we are here for you 24 hours a day with bilingual medical staff.