Imagine waking up abroad with a terrible tooth ache! Or perhaps you’re in an accident and damage your teeth or lose a filling.

Coverage for a dental emergency is one of the most significant advantages of travel insurance. This benefit usually covers urgent dental care, including extractions, root canals, repairs, and temporary fillings.

However, some travellers continue to purchase policies for their previously known dental conditions, and travel solely for the purposes of getting their condition fixed at the expense of the insurance company. To combat this fraudulent activity, many insurers will only cover dental situations in the case of an accident.