Basic Field Dental Kit

Some tortures are physical And some are mental, But the one that is both Is dental. - Ogden Nash

You want to select a dental kit or product that utilizes a single component compound for filling cavities and repairing teeth. "Cavit" is the best such product. It is easy to use and hardens after contact with saliva. Those which require you to mix two compounds together, a powder and a liquid catalyst, are much more difficult to use.


TOOTHACHE: This generally means a badly decayed tooth. As the pain affects the tooth's nerve, treatment involves gently removing any debris lodged in the cavity being careful not to poke deep as this will cause severe pain if the nerve is touched. Next rinse vigorously with warm water. Then soak a small piece of cotton in oil of cloves and insert it in the cavity. This will give temporary relief until a dentist can be reached.


At times the pain may have a more obscure location such as decay under an old filling. As this can be only corrected by a dentist there are two things you can do to help the pain. Administer a pain pill (aspirin or some other analgesic) internally or dissolve a tablet in a half glass (4 oz) of warm water holding it in the mouth for several minutes before spitting it out.


DO NOT PLACE A WHOLE TABLET OR ANY PART OF IT IN THE TOOTH OR AGAINST THE SOFT GUM TISSUE AS IT WILL RESULT IN A NASTY BURN.


Medications:


  • Salt
  • Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
  • Aspirin or Acetaminaphen (Tylenol)
  • Oil of cloves
  • Orabase with benzocaine, (like Orabase Oral Protective Paste with Benzocaine on sale at your local pharmacy).
  • Eugenol

Supplies:


  • Cotton Balls
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Gauze Pads
  • Tea Bags
  • Toothbrush
  • Dental Floss
  • Toothpicks
  • Tweezers
  • Paraffin or Candle Wax
  • Ice Pack

Instruments:


  • Dental Mirror
  • Dental Probe
  • Compactor
  • Extraction Forceps
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