2006-06-12 22:16:39 · 16 answers · asked by emeraldisle2222 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Filling has now been replaced - as well as another one!
Sincere thanks to everyone for their help.
Am all numbed up now, but I really appreciate all the answers.
2006-06-13 04:01:56 · update #1
Yes, but exagerate slightly and tell them it hurts a lot just to be sure to get in quicker
2006-06-12 22:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by smsgreaves 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Two answers...
1) if it's an emergency to you, then it's an emergency to the dentist, especially if you are a patient of record and even more so if your dentist placed that filling
2) if it's 3 in the morning and you call a dental office, and it says on their answering machine "if you are experiencing an emergency, hang up and call 911", in that case, it is not an emergency, do not call 911, do not go to the hospital or do not try to page a dentist during the night.
2006-06-13 06:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lemme_show_ya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not.
an emergency is reserved to swellings, fever, and extreme pain. a little soreness from a filling that falls out is an urgency, not an emergency. my guess is that you haven't been to a dentist in the last six months as you should have. also, i would guess that the tooth is totally rotten because filling don't just fall out. you can avoid things like this by going to the dentist twice a year.
2006-06-13 09:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by tomh311 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be considered an emergency- but i would schedule an appointment with the dentist as most dentists do not take after hours calls. if you can't get in within a week. they sell this stuff over the counter that is temporary that will fill the hole in your tooth- its in the dental aisle in most stores that carry toothpaste etc. i cant' remember the name of it though- but it says on it emergency repair. and its usually near the denture stuff.
2006-06-13 05:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by tiggerkitty3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, also a little drama helps too.
If you call in for an emergency and can wait more than 30 minutes before coming in then it's not an emergency.
2006-06-13 12:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by dre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would b considered an emergency since u are displeased wit ure appearance.
A temporary filling can be made and a future appointment made to do the whole job nicely and neatly.
2006-06-13 05:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by medhruv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your dentist is still open now, go right away to fill it. if not, go first thing in the morning.
if it is a surface filling that fell out, it wouldn't be as urgent than if a deep filling fell out and exposed the inside of the tooth. but that said, do go as soon as possible.
2006-06-13 08:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by tris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you must say you in bad pain with it or else it maybe classed as cosmetic and not be able to get it refiled on nhs.
2006-06-13 05:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would only be an emergancy if it feels ugly.. if it looks ugly you still have to go to the dentist.
2006-06-13 05:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by she 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is causing you pain because air is hitting a nerve when you open your mouth to talk or eat.
2006-06-13 05:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by Margie M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋