ever need a dentist in london. paris, italy or Switzerland??

Our dentist has recommended getting to Switzerland if we needed dental care. France comes after that, then Germany. Fortunately we haven't had to use his advice.

Not in those countries but I did need a dentist in Munich. I was in the process of getting a crown made and went off to Europe for two weeks with a temporary. It came off the first night there. I asked at the hotel for a recommendation and they sent me to a Klinik für Zahn right up the street, in what looked like a residence. Everyone was very nice, they put me in right away, but it was a good thing I speak German, as the dentist, a young woman, said she did not know English. The whole thing cost me a whopping 36 Deutsche Marks ( this was the last year before the euro). We have also had need for a doctor in Switzerland and that was very easy; there is a clinic in the Luzern train station! I certainly would have Jo qualms about visiting a dentist in Switzerland, or Italy for that matter. Can't say about London or France, as I have never needed anything in either country. You could ask for referrals to an English-speaking dentist at you hotel or at a pharmacy. Rick used to list some in his books but I don't know if he still does. You may experience some pain from pressure changes in the aircraft, but don't let that alarm you. It should go away as soon as you land.

I had toothache when I was a student in Germany. I don't know who found my dentist, but someone did. ; ) It was tough though because his English wasn't very good. But he solved the problem! Actually. when I was sick in the UK, I went to the tourist information office and they helped me make an appointment. I have also asked hotels for help when I needed a doctor out of town. Pam

THanks.. we are in a hotel in London but the rest are apts we are renting -- we know someone in Paris and London so have someone who may be able to help but Venice,Florence and San Gimigano might be a challenge and we are not in a major swiss town (Lauterbrunnen) so that too could be interesting.. oh well..I guess I willl have to wait and pray all is fine.. thanks

Barbara, pack a bottle of ibuprofin or aleve. I had two crowns installed last week and it was surprisingly difficult, recovery has been surprisingly slow. It is getting better, but I am not bouncing back quickly like I usually do after dental work of this kind, and I'm leaving in 2 days for about 2 1/2 weeks in Croatia and Slovenia. If I experience any dental issues over there, I'd just try and tough it out with pain meds until I could get home. It would have to be pretty bad for me to go looking for a dentist in Dubrovnik.

When I needed one I got it through my hotel. As you will be in apartments, i would try the local pharmacy for recommendations.

I would try the Trip Advisor forums. There are lots of English-speaking locals who would surely be able to give you names and numbers of local English-speaking dentists. You should also check with your travel insurance to see what dental coverage may be included and how to get it.

For London try this service: http://www.24hour-emergencydentist.co.uk/

Also a note about the billing if you do have to see a medical professional. Many clinics (medical and dental) that see vacationers do not bill insurance. They want cash on the spot, some do/don't take a credit card. Twice in the last few months we had large emergency room visits while vacationing in another country and we had to pay cash to get released. Our insurance paid us back eventually, but the hospitals/clinics mostly do not bill tourists.

I've used a dentist in Bath, England and the general hospital in Venice, Italy. Both went well. I would particularly recommend the hospital, but don't know if they have any oral surgeons. Kathy is right, the private dentist wanted cash, but it was much, much less than Iwould pay for the same procedure in the USA. Thehospital charged nothing saying I was their American guest.

thanks for all that info and the link to dentists in UK very helpful...re: toughing it out.. when I have had severe pain from root canal issues there is no toughing it out -for a day or two perhaps but we will be away for three weeks and if it happened early on aleve is not going to get me through that long.. But in most places I am sure it would be fine.. Fingers crossed I don't need it:) Good luck with the crowns btw.. you should be fine with that
I have been sore from that stuff its the severe root canal nerve pain that really gets me!

Does Anbesol or clove oil help?

that only numbs the gum.. good for babies who are teething:)