Temporary filling has fallen out...

greenbee

... or more accurately, fallen off.

The side came off a root-filled tooth on Tuesday, and I had a temporary filling put on. I'm booked for a crown on (I think) 12th Jan so was expecting the temporary filling to last until then!

However, has fallen off, so I'm a little worried that I might have been doing something wrong (I'm guessing tooth grinding probably won't have helped, and I've certainly been a bit stressed and clenching my teeth over the last few days.

I've picked up a tooth repair kit from the pharmacy, and left a message with my dentist.

Other than starving myself until I see the dentist, is there anything I should or shouldn't be doing to protect the remains of the existing tooth so that there is enough left to crown it?

Graciexo

greenbee wrote: »

... or more accurately, fallen off.

The side came off a root-filled tooth on Tuesday, and I had a temporary filling put on. I'm booked for a crown on (I think) 12th Jan so was expecting the temporary filling to last until then!

However, has fallen off, so I'm a little worried that I might have been doing something wrong (I'm guessing tooth grinding probably won't have helped, and I've certainly been a bit stressed and clenching my teeth over the last few days.

I've picked up a tooth repair kit from the pharmacy, and left a message with my dentist.

Other than starving myself until I see the dentist, is there anything I should or shouldn't be doing to protect the remains of the existing tooth so that there is enough left to crown it?

Hi
I found that when a similar thing happened to me (i didnt actually have a temporary filling but rather my tooth fell apart over a weekend and so I couldnt get in anywhere - and wasnt even registered with a dentist due to being a whimp!) I used one of those kits and they work quite well just be careful with your chomping and stress clenching(!!) I also bought a mouthwash called oraldene its a bright pink colour and is designed to stop any infection etc in the area just incase. You can rinse your mouth with it but I like sticking it on a cotton bud and really getting in there (yuk!) Keep brushing normally but softly around the area to avoid any more breakage (or pain).

The most important thing is to get them to take a look at it asap otherwise you do run the risk of it getting worse.

Good luck x

Fluff15

I've used one of those kits too, avoid sugary/fizzy drinks at all costs with it in, even the sugar free ones as for me it completely destroyed the thing I'd put in.

greenbee

Thanks both! I've just stocked up with a spare kit in case... Luckily I don't do fizzy or sugary drinks, so hopefully this will last until I can see the dentist. I can see that it is probably sensible to have a spare kit in the house at all times just to be on the safe side!