Creating a Dental Emergency Kit: What You Need at Home

Dental problems don’t always happen during office hours. A dental emergency kit can help you manage discomfort and protect a tooth temporarily until you can see a dentist.

This is first aid, not a substitute for treatment.

What to Include in a Dental Emergency Kit

Keep these items together in a labeled container:

• Over-the-counter pain relief (as directed by your physician)
• Gauze pads and cotton balls
• A small sealed container (for a broken piece or knocked-out tooth)
• Dental wax (to cover sharp edges)
• Temporary dental filling material (pharmacy option for lost fillings/crowns)
• Saline or clean water for rinsing
• Disposable gloves

Also keep your dentist’s phone number in the kit.

How a Kit Helps in Common Situations

A kit can help you manage:

• Tooth pain: temporary relief while you schedule care
• Chipped/broken tooth: protect soft tissue and save fragments
• Lost filling/crown: cover sensitive areas until repair
• Minor mouth injury: control bleeding with gauze

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