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How to Temporarily Replace a Tooth Filling

Fear not. You can temporarily fill a tooth or hold a dislodged crown in place for up to a couple of weeks.

Things You'll Need

  • Premixed Temporary Filling Compound
  • Advanced First Aid Certification
  • Evacuation Plan
  • First Aid Books
  • Wilderness First Aid Classes
  • Candle Wax
  • Sugarless Gum
  • Antibacterial Soaps
  • Dental Floss
  • First Aid Kits
  • Latex Gloves
  • Oil Of Cloves
  • Soft-bristled Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Zinc Oxide Powder
  • Dental Exam
  • Dental Insurance
  • Evacuation Insurance
  • First Aid Classes
  • Ski Wax
  • Water Bottles
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Instructions

    • 1

      Look for the early signs of having lost a filling or dislodged a crown: pain when cold air, food, liquids or your tongue touch the tender area.

    • 2

      Wash your hands thoroughly with antiseptic soap.

    • 3

      Put on latex gloves if you are treating someone other than yourself.

    • 4

      Prepare a mixture to use as temporary filling if you do not have a premixed temporary filling compound from your dentist. A standard mixture available with some first aid kits is a mix of zinc oxide powder and oil of cloves, but you can improvise by rolling a ball of sugarless gum, ski wax or candle wax.

    • 5

      Rinse the mouth thoroughly with disinfected water.

    • 6

      Apply a drop of oil of cloves (also known as "eugenol") to the hole in the mouth. This will reduce the pain.

    • 7

      Roll the temporary filling into a small ball and place the ball gently into the exposed area, making certain to cover any exposed tissue.

    • 8

      Bite down, lining the tooth up with the tooth above or below it.

    • 9

      Wait for the filling to harden if you are using a premixed filling or a mixture of zinc oxide powder and oil of cloves.

    • 10

      Evacuate immediately and see a dentist.

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