{"id":750,"date":"2024-03-04T18:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T18:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/?p=750"},"modified":"2024-04-03T18:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:45:06","slug":"emergency-equipment-what-to-keep-in-your-dental-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/04\/emergency-equipment-what-to-keep-in-your-dental-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Equipment: What to Keep In Your Dental Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_409694523-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Fake tooth next to a red emergency bag containing dental instruments\" class=\"wp-image-751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_409694523-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_409694523-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_409694523-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_409694523-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_409694523-2048x1357.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people have a designated kit at home, in the car, and at work to handle any urgent medical problems they may run into, but neglect to make one for their teeth! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">Dental emergencies<\/a> can strike at any time, and being properly prepared can help you avert potential disasters. If you\u2019re not sure what needs to be included, you\u2019re not alone! Thankfully, your dentist has put together the following information, so you\u2019ll be ready if you ever find yourself in the middle of an oral crisis. Keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Include in My Dental Emergency Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try though you might, you can never entirely anticipate when you might have a dental accident. A few items that can help get you through some typical dental emergencies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>A toothbrush.<\/strong> It\u2019s always a good idea to have a toothbrush available in case you need to clean your mouth after something happens or before placing a temporary restoration.<\/li><li><strong>Floss<\/strong>. If you have something that gets stuck in your teeth while you\u2019re out and about, this might be just what you need to remove it.<\/li><li><strong>A dental mirror<\/strong>. This allows you to view areas of your mouth that you wouldn\u2019t be able to see otherwise to identify potential issues like cavities, chips, or cracks.<\/li><li><strong>Tweezers.<\/strong> Teeth and restorations can chip or fracture, and this small device can easily grasp any broken pieces.<\/li><li><strong>Dental wax.<\/strong> For those with braces, this material can be used to cover the brackets, so the metal doesn\u2019t rub sores into the soft tissues inside your mouth. It can also be applied if your tooth breaks and leaves behind jagged edges.<\/li><li><strong>Temporary restoration material.<\/strong> This can be purchased over the counter and used to temporarily fill the space left behind by a dislodged filling or restoration.<\/li><li><strong>Gauze.<\/strong> If you sustain a blow to the face or have a cut in your mouth, you can apply clean gauze to the wound and bite down gently but firmly to slow down any bleeding.<\/li><li><strong>Tea bags.<\/strong> Tea contains tannins that can constrict your blood vessels and can also slow down bleeding if you have an accident.<\/li><li><strong>Small container.<\/strong> If your tooth or dental work falls out, you\u2019ll need somewhere to store it until you can get to your dentist\u2019s office. Keeping a waterproof container in your emergency kit ensures you\u2019ll have a safe place when you need one.<\/li><li><strong>Pain management options<\/strong>. If you\u2019re hurting, you\u2019ll want fast relief. Keeping ice packs, oral anesthetic, and pain medications like Tylenol and ibuprofen are all great ways to alleviate your aches. Try to avoid aspirin, though, because it can cause excess bleeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping these items easily avaialble means that you\u2019ll be ready should you ever have an unexpected dental emergency!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Raj Vekariya strives to eliminate stress from his patients\u2019 lives by providing a wide range of top-quality dental services, including emergency care. He first worked as a dentist in India and then attended New York University\u2019s College of Dentistry after he moved to the U.S. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree there and completed his Certificate program in Esthetic and Comprehensive Dentistry. That means he\u2019s an expert who can handle all your dental needs, whether you require simple preventative care or more complex procedures. If you\u2019ve had an emergency and need to be seen urgently, you\u2019re welcome to contact the office on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (724) 300-3700.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people have a designated kit at home, in the car, and at work to handle any urgent medical problems they may run into, but neglect to make one for their teeth! Dental emergencies can strike at any time, and being properly prepared can help you avert potential disasters. 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