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Temporary filling that you buy in the chemist:Is it any good?

  • 28-10-2008 1:28am
    #1
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭


    I have managed to break a filling I had in a back tooth and it is incredibly sore now. I can't go to a dentist this week as I've something very important on that I can't get out of. Is the temporary filling you buy in a tube in the chemist any good or will I just be making things worse by trying it?
    Any opinions or experience appreciated.


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  • #2
    ebmma
    Closed Accounts Posts: 631 ✭✭✭ebmma


    It is a handy temporary solution. At least it keeps crap away from the insides of the tooth until you can get to dentist.

    My husband used stuff from boots, don't remember the brand anymore. It was kind of like a little kit.


  • #3
    thegame
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭thegame


    its called Dentek.i used it and its great.


  • #4
    knuth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 469 ✭✭knuth


    I used it for 4 years on a tooth :)


  • #5
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,894 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    I have some in a hole in tooth right now. Its great stuff, it can last for weeks/months depending what tooth it is.


  • #6
    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    Is there not a risk that teh decay will get worse under the filling,seeeing as it hasnt been drilled out?


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  • #7
    ebmma
    Closed Accounts Posts: 631 ✭✭✭ebmma


    Degsy wrote: »
    Is there not a risk that teh decay will get worse under the filling,seeeing as it hasnt been drilled out?

    It is only meant as a temporary solution. Something to make you feel a little more comfortable until your dentist's appointment.

    Just skipping going to the dentist would be quite irresponsible.


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