Aftercare once you're home
Looking after new crowns, veneers and implants, and what to do if something goes wrong after you fly back.
Plan my tripKey points
- Bring home copies of your X-rays, treatment notes and implant details.
- Book a check-up with your dentist at home within a few weeks.
- Contact the treating clinic first if something goes wrong, and keep their warranty terms to hand.
The work doesn't end when you fly home. Good records and a check-up with your own dentist make it much easier to deal with any problem later.
Take your records home
Before you leave the clinic, ask for:
- before and after X-rays
- a written summary of the work done on each tooth
- the materials used for crowns and veneers
- implant brand, model and batch details
- the warranty terms, in writing
See your dentist at home
Book a check-up a few weeks after you return. Your dentist can check the fit and the bite, and you'll have a local contact if something needs attention later.
If something goes wrong
Contact the treating clinic first, with photos if you can. Many clinics can advise remotely and will say whether the problem is covered by their warranty. If you're in pain or have swelling or a fever, see a local dentist or doctor straight away.
Frequently asked questions
My new crown feels high. What should I do?
Contact the clinic and describe the problem. A high bite can make the tooth sore. If you're already home, a local dentist can usually adjust it, and you can ask the clinic whether the warranty covers the cost.
Will my local dentist treat work done abroad?
Most will, especially if you bring records showing what was done and which materials were used.
Sources
This article is general information, not medical advice. A dentist who has examined you is the right person to recommend treatment.