I learned the hard way that dentist emergency lines can be a lifesaver. My kid chipped a tooth at a birthday party (bouncy castles—fun but risky...), and having that number handy saved me from an expensive ER visit. Definitely beats fancy dental gadgets.
Had a similar scare last summer—my daughter slipped at the pool and cracked her tooth pretty badly. Luckily, our dentist had given us an emergency number at her last checkup. Quick call, quick advice, and we avoided the ER hassle (and cost). Definitely agree it's way more practical than those fancy dental kits you see online... just keep that number handy and you're good.
Glad your daughter was okay, that must've been scary... I'm always a bit anxious about dental emergencies myself. Our dentist also gave us an emergency number, but honestly, I still keep one of those dental kits around just in case. Probably overkill, but it helps me feel a little more prepared. Thankfully haven't had to use it yet—knock on wood—but knowing there's a plan (and backup plan) really helps ease my mind.
I totally get the anxiety around dental emergencies, especially with kids involved... but honestly, those dental kits might not be as helpful as you'd think. I bought one too, thinking it'd ease my worries, but when my son chipped his tooth at soccer practice, it was way more complicated than the kit instructions made it seem. Ended up just calling the dentist anyway. Having a reliable emergency number handy is probably more practical in the long run—at least from my experience.
