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The owners of a cruising sailboat currently in the Vavaʻu group of Tonga are managing a dental infection while navigating local waters.▶ 6:13 After ten days of antibiotics failed to resolve an abscessed tooth, a local dentist performed an initial assessment and root canal attempt, but determined that advanced surgical treatment is unavailable in Tonga.▶ 10:27 The crew has opted to monitor the condition and continue cruising locally, with plans to seek definitive care in Fiji if the infection worsens.▶ 10:42 The transit to a remote anchorage involved motoring against 40-knot thermal gusts that caused significant stress to the boat's bimini and solar panel installation.▶ 18:46 The vessel is currently anchored in 16 meters of water with 60 meters of chain deployed.▶ 18:56 While the crew notes that medical facilities in Tonga are clean and free of charge for minor issues, they emphasize the necessity of reaching Fiji for complex medical procedures.▶ 10:59

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