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Toothache after dental work
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It didn't seem too bad yesterday and I thought it was easing off but I've woke up this morning with pain again
Seems to be in my crown above where I had the filling and in teeth near the filling. Wish I'd gone back before they went on holiday - another lesson not to put off the Dentist! Eeeek 0 -
It didn't seem too bad yesterday and I thought it was easing off but I've woke up this morning with pain again Seems to be in my crown above where I had the filling and in teeth near the filling. Wish I'd gone back before they went on holiday - another lesson not to put off the Dentist! Eeeek
It's always hard to localise a toothache accurately.
I would say you were as entitled as anybody to access their emergency locum.
Ring up and get in.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
'm really scared of going to the dentist but my usual one puts me at ease. Silly as it is I'll wait it out til she gets back unless it starts keeping me awake.
32 years old and I'm getting more nervous as I get older!0 -
If it is the start of an infection, the sooner you are on antibiotics, the better they will help it.
I would be very surprised if a locum did much more than either tell you it will be OK, or prescribe you antibiotics to take if it takes a turn for the worst.
Be a big brave girl!! You never know - he could be a really dishy George Clooney lookalike!! (Although that would mean there were two of us, and that's not likely!!)How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »Be a big brave girl!! You never know - he could be a really dishy George Clooney lookalike!! (Although that would mean there were two of us, and that's not likely!!)
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Toothsmith wrote: »If it is the start of an infection, the sooner you are on antibiotics, the better they will help it.
I would be very surprised if a locum did much more than either tell you it will be OK, or prescribe you antibiotics to take if it takes a turn for the worst.
Be a big brave girl!! You never know - he could be a really dishy George Clooney lookalike!! (Although that would mean there were two of us, and that's not likely!!)
Even the thought of a George Clooney lookalike wouldn't get me there! haha
It seemed to be going - didn't need any pain killers last weekend up until Wednesday this week and it's starting up again. My dentist is back on Monday although I haven't got an appointment I'm going to ring and ask if she'll just look at it.
I've found that it only hurts if I eat on that side and only half an hour or so later not whilst I am actually eating on it. I'm avoiding eating on that side and it seems to be doing the trick. I'm also finding that it's sore when I wake up too but I also seem to be clenching my jaw when I'm waking up for some reason. This morning it tastes metally too. The sooner I get to the dentist the better. I'm sick of moaning about it!! lol
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I've had metallic taste too after new filling if that's any help though it does settle down after a while...
good luck at the dentist...0 -
I survived the dentist lol
It's actually been okay for the last couple of days but I went anyway. She checked it out and gave it a few taps and she thinks it may have been infected with an absess and has given me a prescription to cash in should it flair up again before my next appointment in early September.
I ate on it last night and it didn't bother it at all so fingers crossed it's fixed itself. 0 -
:T Glad to hear things are better for you!July Win: Nokia 58000
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