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Ten inexpensive items that handle 95% of after-hours dental worries.
Age-appropriate paracetamol and ibuprofen (weight-dosed). A chilled silicone teether. Sterile gauze pads. A small container with lid for a knocked-out tooth. Orthodontic wax for pokey braces. Cold packs. A pediatric fluoride toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. Floss picks. Kids' xylitol mints. And your pediatric dentist's after-hours number saved in your phone.
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