2006-09-22 09:27:28 · 8 answers · asked by pauhop 1 in Health ➔ Dental
no- just don't mess with it- and don't party too hard- you might swallow it-j/k
2006-09-22 09:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by gabby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds Kooky but seeing as I have 20 years experience in the dental field you might want to think of it as an option. The temporary cement that the dentist uses for the temporary crowns often breaks down before the patients next appt. therefore leaving the patient with their temporary crown sitting in their hand and the patient scratching their head wondering what to do. Here's a little trick.........chewing gum. Yup, that's what I said chewing gum. If there's no other way for you to get your temp crown stuck on your tooth betwen now and your next dental appt. well, then here's the trick. Just chew up some chewing gum very well, take a small amount and fill the temp crown with it and then put the temp crown back in your mouth on the appropriate tooth, bite down firmly, wipe or pick away any gum that leaks over the egdes of the crown and WALAH!!! One temp. crown temporarily stuck on your tooth! I would be very careful when eating and I would take the temp crown out when I sleep so as to avoid accidentilly swallowing it and choking. You might want to avoid having it in your mouth when you eat also now that I think about it. It's to bad that your dentist doesn't have weekend hours so they could use some temporary cement on it for you to carry you through til your appt. Oh well, I hope my suggestion works as well for you as it has for hundreds of other people I've suggested it to over the past 20 years. Good Luck
2006-09-22 10:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a dentist, so I'm not guessing. If you have no sensitivity, just leave it out until Monday. Yes, teeth MOVE when the temp is out, but 2-3 days shouldn't present a problem.
If it IS sensitive, you can put a little gob of toothpaste in the temp and see if it makes enough suction to hold it in place. If not, the drug store sells a few brands of temporary dental cement. Just buy a pack and follow the directions. Be sure to flick as much of the old cement out as you can befreo you start.
2006-09-22 11:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your temporary is loose, but hasn't come off, I would just try chewing everything on the other side, just for the weekend, since you'll be going in for your permanent on Monday. As far as brushing & flossing goes. I would brush the area carefully & when I floss, just press the floss down into the area & slide it thru, DON'T POP IT UP !!! Remember, don't eat anything sticky or chewy. You may want to just take a chance & give your dentist a call, sometimes they get their lab cases in a few days early..........
2006-09-22 09:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Charlotte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the pharmacy and get Recapit cement (near the dental floss). I think it is made by Dentek. Follow directions and it will hold it on all weekend with no problems. It is less than $5 and works like a charm!
2006-09-22 09:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't use chewing gum cause you can make a nasty infection set in from mouth bacteria in 72 hours and you do need to get that covered right away. Call your dentist emergency line and tell him what happened. You can use a little clove oil diluted then swab the gums next to the tooth nub to keep it from aching.
2006-09-22 14:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by funschooling m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't be a problem, but you will probably experience sensitivity on the tooth.
2006-09-22 10:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by Indianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
going to the pharmicist should be number 1
but if you can't find the product recommended
and you really feel you have to go with the
chewing gum - please make sure it is
sugarless... Thank you.
2006-09-22 11:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by Bogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋