Teeth are the most important part of our mouth, which help us to bite, cut, or chew food. The protective outer layer of the teeth is the enamel, which is the hardest substance in the body. We have four types of permanent teeth:
- Incisors – The most visible teeth of our mouth. We have four incisors on the upper jaw and four on the lower. They help us in cutting while biting food.
- Canines – They are more pointed than other teeth. We have four canines, one in each quadrant. They help us in tearing vegetables, which are crunchy, as well as meat.
- Premolars – These are located between the canine teeth and the molars. They help in tearing, crushing, and grinding food into tiny pieces.
- Molars – They are located at the very back of our mouth. Most of the chewing process takes place there. Adults have 12 molar teeth. These include wisdom teeth, too.
Proper oral hygiene is the key to healthy, gleaming teeth and gums. Smile Zone Speciality Centre offers the best specialists to guide you about oral health and the necessary items to be included in a dental first aid kit for intensive care at the time when you are unable to visit the centre.
Basic but Crucial Items for a Dental Emergency Kit
When you feel a sharp or stabbing pain while eating something at home late at night or while travelling, when it is not possible to manage to visit a dentist, the dental first aid kit proves to be very beneficial at that time. We seek relief, but to no avail. The basic but crucial emergency kit needs to be there for such cases. The kit should include –
- A dental mirror for a closer look at the tooth that is affected.
- A small flashlight to watch the area of the mouth that is difficult to see.
- An ice pack for relieving inflammation resulting from the injury of the tooth, as it has an analgesic effect and can reduce pain for some time.
- Sterile gauze pads are used if there is any bleeding in the tongue or lip, or if the tooth is broken.
- Clove oil or an ache-relieving gel for getting a numbing or anesthetic effect.
- An antibacterial mouthwash or a solution of sodium chloride and hydrogen peroxide can be used to make a rinse for the wound or infection of the mouth, helping it to remove the bacteria in the mouth.
- Cotton swabs to apply gel or oil to the affected tooth or area of the mouth.
- Dental floss and toothpicks are used for the removal of particles stuck between the teeth, causing pain and swelling.
- Temporary dental cement for covering the affected area, such as a missing filling, a crown, or a broken tooth.
- Pain relievers like ibuprofen
- Contact numbers of the dentists prove useful in cases of emergency, if you want to ask about any medication, or if you want to avoid going to any unfamiliar dentist while you are not in your region.
Conclusion
Smile Zone Dental Speciality Centre practices the best dentistry crafted to provide suitable professional treatment for the actual dental issues to provide you with a healthy, bright, and gleaming smile. Our expert team guides the patient with utmost care and helps them get rid of various bothersome teeth issues, thereby getting a happy smile.