{"id":960,"date":"2025-01-23T15:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/?p=960"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:13:38","slug":"how-to-prepare-a-dental-emergency-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/23\/how-to-prepare-a-dental-emergency-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Prepare a Dental Emergency Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Just like first-aid kits help you respond quickly to common injuries, like scraped knees, dental emergency<\/a> kits help you respond quickly to common dental emergencies, like a loose dental crown. So, if you don\u2019t have one already, now is the perfect time to put one together! If you\u2019re not sure where to start, you can read on to learn 7 staples to include as well as when you should go to the ER or your dentist\u2019s office for further help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

First, The Importance of Creating a Dental Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental injuries aren\u2019t just painful to experience and stressful to handle; they can also happen at a moment\u2019s notice. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to be prepared! Although first-aid kits often contain clean gloves, OTC pain medication, and other products that can be used in a dental emergency, they also lack several key ones, including your dentist\u2019s contact information. That\u2019s why it\u2019s worth taking the time to create a dental emergency kit too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Things to Put in Your Dental Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend adding the following items into a bag that\u2019s clearly marked \u201cdental emergency\u201d and putting it next to your first-aid kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n