I broke a tooth last week and tonight I got some of it out with pliers. What can I do ?

Question

There are no NHS dentists around here and its too painful to get the last bit out

Answer 1

You have courage. Yes on the get drunk and continue idea. But you have already come quite a distance. Be sure you use antiseptic mouthwash to keep the field as clean as you can... are(is) the remnant(s) loose enough so you could get in there with a pair of tweezers? I hesitate to criticize anyone so determined to get the job done. That area has been irritated a bit, so your body is already at work to reject the rest of the tooth fragments. You didn't say which part of your mouth it is in, but it would appear you are making progress, here. I also like the idea of quit for today and try again tomorrow to remove few more pieces. You are a bit outside the normal dental protocols. But after all, this is your tooth. You have a right, if you know what I mean. I certainly wish you luck. I have successfully removed a tooth or two, so I know it can be done. Hold positive thoughts and when it quiets down, gently proceed in a professional manner to get the remaining bits. A Q-Tip will help absorb some of the excess wetness right at the site. Make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy to stuff in there to absorb blood or saliva if needs be. Good luck to you, and I hope you have a good report fairly soon. Sent to you with "Get 'er done" energies from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. Happy Thanksgiving, by the way, from over five thousand miles away from that darned tooth! - C.

Answer 2

Ooooh you have really put my teeth on edge just thinking about it, well if you can pull bits out with pliers then you should be able to file down the remaining sharp bits. If there are no nhs dentists in your area try going to you local a+e or your doctor for treatment after all you have paid in advance through you wages haven't you? It's got to be worth a try as not everyone can afford to go private and why the hell should you suffer?

Answer 3

You poor thing...you'll have to go to the hospital. The pliers were probably not the best idea. If I have a tooth ache (although I know what you are going through is heaps worse) I rub tooth paste or lemon juice over it for temporary pain relief...but I doubt that will help you. Just get to the hospital and I hope you have some relief soon. Oh yea... with the lemon juice don't just rub it over actually get a mouth full and swish it all around.

Answer 4

Do you live in the boonies? How about taking a little road trip to find the NEAREST Dentist? Think that might be a good idea...considering the piece of tooth left in your jaw could result in a major infection. I'd hate to be kissin' you...can only imagine how poor your dental hygiene must be. What else do you have in your medicine cabinet besides pliers? Toothbrush, maybe?

Answer 5

There should be an emergency NHS dentist you can access - my dentist has a sign outside saying who it is and how to contact them.

Answer 6

pain killers and ring nhs direct. they got my mate sorted out when she needed a dentist.

Answer 7

go to the emergency room tell them u have a migraine and tell them u think its triggering from a toothache they take care of it and u will be bill copule weeks later but so what u feel better might fact tell them u left in a rush forgetting ur id give them a bogus name and address u get free service and feel better (ITS AGAINTS THE LAW FOR THEM NOT TO SERVICE YOU) when they ask you the level of pain tell them 10 you get service right away

Answer 8

Put the piece you pulled out under your pillow n wait for the tooth fairy then maybe u can go private

Answer 9

Best thing is to consult a doctor. He could provide you the best solution. Meanwhile you take Ice Cream for relief.

Answer 10

you need a good dentist to remove the remaining pieces.tooth aches can be very painful.get referred to the nearest dentist