Lost Gold Filling-Advice If Possible

[Mrsspagnoli57]

Gold filling has just come out (back tooth bottom teeth) No possibility of getting dentist to re-fix until Mon/Tue at earliest. Problem being that there are two sharp points of tooth left surrounding the space where filling goes. Its a 'dead' tooth so no other pain. Could I get anything from chemist to temporarily cover these sharp points or temporarily re fix filling as I know from past experience that I'll end up with huge ulcers on tongue where it catches. Would poly grip or similar work as a temp measure?

[Brinjal]

Just leave it alone. As long as there is no sin, as you say , then just leave it.

[grasscarp]

The chemist will have gutta perka. Not sure of spelling. This is a bit like blue tak consistency and is to make temporary fillings.

[Mrsspagnoli57]

Last dental check up I mentioned this to Dentist and explained about how it cuts up my tongue when it comes out and he did say there was something I could get from chemist as 'temp filling' but didn't say what. I've got cotton wool over the point at present-believe me when I say the ulcers are a real mess and were very painful when it happened before.

[naomi24]

You can get emergency dental kits from the pharmacy - with stuff to plug the tooth temporarily. If I'm going to a country where medical services aren't great, I take one with me - just in case.

[DaisyNonna]

Dentek from the chemist. Lost filling and cap repair. Fast drying, no mix. Safe to eat on. Applicator to easily reach back teeth. Good lick.

[Mrsspagnoli57]

Grasscarp. Thanks very much- think its called gutta percha- I have heard that name before=I'll go to chemist tomorrow.

[Gizmonster]

I'm sure there is something around such as "temporary filling repair kits".

[Mrsspagnoli57]

Thanks to everyone

[naomi24]

Google 'emergency dental kits'. I just did and there are lots.