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Dental Emergencies can be Treated with Your First Aid Kit

All Businesses, Homes, Schools and Municipalities have a first aid Kit. You treat minor bumps and bruises scrapes and cuts with the supplies from your standard First Aid Kit but did you know you can easily equip that same kit for Dental emergencies.

According to leading Dentists, with just a few items you can make your first aid kit dental friendly. Dental Injuries and emergencies are common in both children and adults. Dentists recommend including; Dental floss, Dental Mirror, Cotton Balls, Cotton Swabs, Sterile Gauze, Toothbrush, Tweezers, Wash Cloth, Aspirin or Aspirin Substitute, an oral Protectant, Instant Ice Pack, Bottled Water, Salt, Paraffin or Dental Wax, Medical Exam Gloves and Oxygenated Oral Cleaner in your First Aid Kit.

Treating a toothache you need to rinse the mouth with warm water, Use Dental floss to remove any food trapped between the teeth them rinse. If there is swelling place an ice pack or cold compress on the outside of the cheek, (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off). Do not use Heat. Take Aspirin Orally to relieve pain. Do not place Aspirin directly on the Gum. See your dentist as soon as possible.

Many other mouth and tooth emergencies can be treated with common sense. A properly equipped First Aid Kit can help with Dental emergencies. Always seek medical attention as soon as possible.