Start Your Dental Emergency First-Aid Kit

More than likely, you have a first-aid kit somewhere. You don’t want your family or friends to get injured, but you also want to be prepared in case something happen.

What if that something was a dental emergency? Do you have what you need to provide first aid in that situation?

Today, we are offering some suggestions for the dental first-aid kit. Also, call 510-990-9650 Marina Landing Family Dentistry if you need emergency dental care.

Medical Gloves

Gloves are essential if you are helping with any issue that could be considered a dental emergency. Likewise, you want the other person to have gloves if they need to assist you.

Dental Floss

Flossing is important in your daily life. It can be just as indispensable if you urgently need to remove something stuck in your teeth or between your teeth and gums.

Pain Reliever

Dental problems are often painful. Depending on the situation, an over-the-counter pain relieving like ibuprofen or acetaminophen or a topical gel can ease your pain until you are able to get treatment.

Sugar-Free Gum

This can act as a temporary adhesive if you have a restoration that has come loose. The gum can also be used to cover a broken or cracked tooth until you can make it to our office.

Small Container

This can be helpful if a tooth is knocked out. If you can find the tooth, you should rinse it off and try to place it back where it was in your mouth. You can put it in the container and cover it with milk or saliva if the tooth won’t stay in its socket.

Don’t hesitate to call Marina Landing Family Dentistry at 510-990-9650 for your dental emergency in Alameda, CA. For preventive care, you can request an appointment online, too.