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 Floss
- Toothpaste
- Dental Exam
- Dental Insurance
- Evacuation Insurance
- First Aid Classes
- Ski Wax
- Water Bottles
- Ski Wax
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Step 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.
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Step 2
Wash your hands thoroughly with antiseptic soap.
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Step 3
Put on latex gloves if you are treating someone other than yourself.
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Step 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.
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Step 5
Rinse the mouth thoroughly with disinfected water.
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Step 6
Apply a drop of oil of cloves (also known as "eugenol") to the hole in the mouth. This will reduce the pain.
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Step 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.
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Step 8
Bite down, lining the tooth up with the tooth above or below it.
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Step 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.
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Step 10
Evacuate immediately and see a dentist.
