My filling fell out!!!!!!!!?

Question

Has anyone used that temporary filling stuff from the drug store? If yes does it work and did your dentist say it was ok?

I am paranoid about my teeth. i can't go to the dentist until monday. i actually like going to the dentist....LOL

Answer 1

I've use the temp stuff it's better than nothing is all i can say.. tooth pain is the worst!!! make sure and keep it clean as possible and get into the dentist if you can ASAP If you gargle with 1/2 water 1/2 hydrogen peroxide it'll do wonders for keeping infection away...and make sure to have some oragel and IB Profin around handy..and the worst thing to do is to stop brushing it..I would brush my teeth when this happened to me and skip over the tooth that was hurting because i was afraid it would irritate it further ..but on the contrary, it would only hurt while I brushed it and then feel soooo much better after I thouroughly brushed it and did a mouth rinse..good luck.

Answer 2

As a dentist I can tell you that these products are better than nothing at all. Of course you should try seeing your dentist as soon as possible, but until then you may use these products as I have had many patients who have had success with using them to help relieve pain until they could come into the office. This is of a course a temporary fix and will need to be examined and treated by your regular dentist for a more permanent solution. Good luck!

Answer 3

Never tried it. Chances are, if you use it, you won't go to the dentist. Just make an appointment and get it fixed right.

Answer 4

HELLO,
I'VE TOLD MY PATIENTS THAT IF THEY HAPPEN TO BE AWAY FROM ACCESS TO A DENTAL OFFICE, THE USE OF TEMPORARY FILLING MATERIAL IS SOUND TO USE.
THE MATERIAL IS ALIKE TO THE THINGS WE HAVE AT THE OFFICE FOR TEMPORARY FILLINGS.
HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT BUT A TEMPORARY FILLING.

Answer 5

does it hurt?