Dental Preparedness

What will you do when you have a toothache and there is no dentist? When the grid goes down or there is a disaster that lasts for a very long time, there will be no functioning dentists as they will not have the necessary supplies, anesthetics, antibiotics, dental filling materials, drills, needles, and a lot more. Most of these supplies are made overseas, including China. If there is a war or economic crisis, these dental supplies will most likely be cut off. Dentists will still have pliers and will be pulling teeth rather than fixing them. 
 
To keep your teeth and avoid toothaches - Do all you can to prevent cavities and gum disease.
 
Disclaimer: We are not medical or dental professionals. We do research to find ideas from others. We share this only as educational materials. It is up to you to do your own research from competent professionals and make your own informed decisions. We do not endorse the videos below or the products. In the information below are suggestions to begin your research. The more you learn, the better informed you are to be able to make better decisions, and the better prepared you will be.
 
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https://youtu.be/9SSPMCDCI1k
https://youtu.be/MeesTgYylmY
https://youtu.be/4wlRM-YgRQ8
https://youtu.be/mKWDaUjEORs,
 
Alternate Opinions and suggestions:
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https://youtu.be/U1T_-eyjCAo
https://youtu.be/Ny73K2xDiD8
https://youtu.be/XOiYCuHif9Q
One concern mentioned in this video is that Xylitol can cause bloating and diarrhea. If you do not swallow it, it will not get to the gut. Think of Xylitol as a mouth wash.
 
Here is another approach without Fluoride - Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste 
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Important considerations:
Stay well hydrated so you will have adequate saliva.
Avoid drinking Reverse Osmosis and Distilled Water
Eat foods that provide your body with the right nutrients to support your teeth.
Keep in mind that most foods are acidic and harmful to teeth.
Minimize the amount of time your teeth are exposed to acidity. 
Avoid sugary drinks, store-bought fruit juice, starchy foods, and foods with added sugar.
Avoid coffee, tea, tobacco, and alcohol.
Eat only two or three meals during the day with no snacks in between.
Brush, or at least rinse your mouth, or use Xylitol after each meal.
 
Consider taking a mineral supplement.
Use floss (string), a water floss (Waterpik) or other flossers.
Brushing with an electric toothbrush may be more effective than a manual toothbrush.
Keeping gums healthy helps prevent tooth decay.
Have dental checkups every 6 months.
 
Stock up on basic dental supplies:
Toothpaste
Floss
Toothbrushes
Bacteria-killing mouthwash (without alcohol or maybe with alcohol that is safer for teeth and gums)
3% Hydrogen Peroxide (it becomes less potent after a couple of years)
Baking soda
Granular Xylitol (health food stores)
 
Consider this book, “Where There Is No Dentists” by Murray Dickson (1983). It was written for 3rd world countries where there is no access to dentists. Updated editions are available. https://en.hesperian.org/hhg/Where_There_Is_No_Dentist
This is one of a series of books https://store.hesperian.org/ or https://en.hesperian.org/hhg/HealthWiki
 
If you want to go all out:
https://youtu.be/cV7MaiWIBnM
https://youtu.be/EBBhXEB3mAE
https://store.doomandbloom.net/first-aid-kit-dental-grab-n-go/