17 items you should keep in your dental kit for exceptional oral hygiene (1)

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17 Items You Should Keep In Your Dental Kit for
Exceptional Oral Hygiene
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If asked to name a single item that has made the
greatest impact on overall oral hygiene, what
would you name? Most of you would probably say a
dental kit. Dental kits not only play a major
role in maintaining regular dental discipline and
having a well-groomed smile, but they also come
as a rescue in emergency situations like a sudden
toothache or unexpected dental problem. Its good
to have dental supplies close to you always. So,
here are the items that you cant afford to not
have in your homemade kit.
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TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTHBRUSH
Toothpaste is the most common item that is used
to promote oral hygiene by preventing tooth decay
and gum diseases. They also help in freshening
breath and leave your teeth clean and polished.
Toothbrush is one of the most important oral
hygiene products that you must have of your own.
Invest in a suitable-size toothbrush with soft
bristles for your mouth. Also, keep an additional
toothbrush in your kit for emergencies.
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TONGUE SCRAPPER
Debris, dead cells, and bacteria build-up on the
tongue can lead to a negative impact on oral
health. As the name suggests, tongue scrapers are
used to clean the tongue thoroughly to maintain
good oral hygiene.
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MOUTH RINSE
Mouth rinse is an important component of oral
health care regime. Antiplaque and antiseptic
mouth rinses kill germs and bacteria responsible
for gingivitis, bad breath, and other dental
problems. Always have a mouth rinse in your kit,
and you can ask your dentist to recommend a
mouthwash for better care.
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DENTAL FLOSS
Dental floss is something that we should have as
it helps in eliminating plaque, and food debris
stuck between the teeth, ensuring they are free
from infection. Additionally, flossing also helps
prevent tooth decay and lessen the risk of
developing gum disease.
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SANITIZERS, COTTON BALLS AND GAUZE
You would never want to use your hands for
anything like eating, especially when you have
dealt with some dental problems or where water is
not available. It is a good idea to keep a small
bottle of hand sanitizer in your dental kit.
Cotton balls and gauze will be necessary during
blood loss due in your mouth. The balls can also
be soaked in various medicines and applied to gum
area or abscess. 
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SALT
Salt, a common household item, is an essential
part of your dental kit. You can use salt to
rinse mouth if food particles are caught in.
Plus, swishing your mouth with warm salt water
also helps in reducing toothache.
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CLOVE OIL
Clove oil has been used since ages as a natural
pain reliever. The oil is analgesic, antiseptic,
and antibacterial. You can get clove oil
processed and packed especially for dental use at
your nearest drugstore.
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GLOVES
Gloves are one of the key items in a dental kit.
Before taking care of an emergency situation, you
need to protect yourself from any body fluid or
blood. So, always keep at least one pair of
gloves in your dental kit.
PS It is better to have Nitrile gloves rather
than latex gloves as these gloves offer better
protection.
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TEETHING PAIN RELEIVER AND ORAL GELS
Non-narcotic analgesics are the most common and
widely used drugs for relieving tooth pain.
Medicines like ibuprofen can be used in dental
pain emergencies after getting them prescribed by
a dentist. So, get these medicine prescribed in
advance to manage emergencies.
Always remember to stock up instant pain relief
gels to soothe sudden toothache fast. You can get
these gels at any of your local drug stores.
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BAKING SODA AND CARDEMOM
Baking soda is a natural tooth whitener and can
also be used as temporary toothpaste. You can mix
it with water to form a paste and use it to clean
stains from your teeth.
Cardamom is loaded with a lot of health-promoting
nutrients like calcium and flavonoids. Chewing
cardamom can help eliminate bad breath and also
aids in reducing bad bacteria.
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COLD PACKS
Your dental kit must not be devoid of ice packs.
Whether you are suffering from toothache or you
have your wisdom tooth removed a few days ago,
ice packs or any other cold packs will be of
great help. So, keep one available every time.  
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COTTON SWABS AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
You may be wondering what cotton swab can do for
maintaining oral health. Well, these swabs can
serve a lot of purposes. These can be used to
apply oil to our molars or gums and can also be
used to massage oral muscles.
Hydrogen peroxide can come in handy in the case
of dental emergency and reducing the number of
bacteria in the mouth. You can also occasionally
swish with dilute hydrogen peroxide solution to
whiten your teeth.
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It is hard to imagine exceptional oral hygiene
without having a dental kit. Include these
essentials in your homemade dental kit.
Alternatively, you can assemble it with the help
of dentists, pharmacist, and other medical
professionals. Else, there are a number of dental
clinics in Chennai from where you can buy a
ready-made dental kit. The choice of assembling
the kit is yours, but you must have one at home.
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