Learn how travel insurance may cover emergency dental treatment abroad.
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This page is for all travellers except for: Americans, Australians, Brazilians, Canadians, Irish, New Zelands and British.
One minute you’re enjoying the local Kashmir bread, olives in Santorini… the next you’re in agony from a broken tooth as you unexpectedly chomp down on an extra pebble the locals threw in for good luck.
It’s hard to enjoy the sights when you can’t eat without gasping in pain which is why you need Dental Travel Insurance.
If you start experiencing pain to what were healthy natural teeth our policies cover pain relieving treatment as a result of:
Policy limits, terms and conditions of cover vary depending on the policy you buy and your past dental history. It's a good idea to read through your policy, so you're not caught out with uncovered expenses.
Travel insurance is there for dental emergencies. That’s why we won’t cover:
This is not a full list of what's covered and what's not covered. There are limits and conditions that apply, so for more information check out our article on dental cover and read your policy carefully before you buy.
It’s essential that you get in contact with our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team as soon as possible so that our teams can support you from the time you fall sick or have a dental emergency, until the time you get home.
So that our 24/7 Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
If you've already visited a dentist and received emergency treatment, you can submit your claim online.
Had a terrible inflammation/soreness, with several pain in one tooth (molar). Had took antibiotics and had to go to the dentist.
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Take the pain out of medical costs while traveling overseas.
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Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
Here are our most frequently asked questions about overseas medical insurance. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team. If you’re looking for general travel advice, you can ask our community at Ask a Nomad.
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.