one of my front teeth has just fallen out which is rather embarrasing, the dentist put it in today temporarily but now it has fallen out again and he doesnt want to see me anymore untill 29th jan, so in the mean time i nead something to hold it in place to cover up my embarrasment what do you suggest
2007-01-04 09:33:42 · 16 answers · asked by Rose Farman 1 in Health ➔ Dental
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2007-01-04 09:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dava 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can buy something called Dentemp from pharmacies (& the section with toothpaste etc in supermarkets may have it too) which is supposed to temporarily stick crowns & fillings. I have some in my first aid box, but I've never tried it so I don't know if it works. Most towns should have a walk in emergency NHS dentist so I would see if you can find one. I think it is unacceptable for your dentist to refuse to see you for so long when it is a front tooth.
2007-01-04 09:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your Dentists duty to leave you in an aesthetic and functional state you should demand to see him again asap to do something temporarily. Its a joke that he expects you to go on with no front tooth until the end of the month if he refuses contact the health authority to find someone else who will help you! Good luck
2007-01-05 02:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by donch03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a loose cap or crown that has fallen out you can use den temp. Its available from all good chemists. Its an adhesive to hold it temporarily until you can see your dentist again. Fixident for holding in dentures works too. Call your dentist and explain the situation and they might fit you in sooner.
2007-01-04 09:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lovewilltearusapart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi , being a dental nurse I know that your dentist will have to see you whether he wants to or not. It is in the NHS guidelines that if a patient is in need of a dentist that they have to be seen within 24 hours, obviously asap if in pain. He need to replace the temporary bridge, if not go see an emergency dentist and they will fix it. Good luck, this should not happen when you have the permanent one fitted. If it does change your dentist!.
2007-01-07 21:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by clairewENSLEY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a temporary crown cement available from boots etc
you said your dentist put the tooth in as a temporary measure until the 29th jan i wouldn't go marching in and demanding to be seen as some people have suggested it wont get you anywhere
an emergency dental appointment is server swelling that can constrict you breathing or server bleeding that you cannot stop so as for people saying demand an emergency appointment i wouldn't bother but if you ring and explain they might help but don't go shouting cause i know if i was booking your appointment and you started shouting and demanding to be seen i wouldn't bother trying to help
2007-01-04 10:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by Twin mummy *** 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell your dentist you need a emergency appointment,thats what i done and i was in exactually the same situation as you,if he says no then get another dentist.
2007-01-04 10:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by Spook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doc Martins mouth concrete.
2007-01-04 09:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy something from the chemist to put it back on, really if he had done it right it shouldn't have come off so soon go back and say you want it back on
2007-01-04 10:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would see if you could go to another dentist
any why doesnt he want to see you until the 29th it should be delt with ASAP
2007-01-05 00:43:18 · answer #10 · answered by tmswainyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋