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Chipped back tooth

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  • #32
    [Deleted User]
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    Barney224 wrote: »
    Last night I broke my back tooth and at least a 3rd of it is gone. I'm not in extreme pain, but it's very sensitive. Reading previous threads, is it still not deemed essential to get this fixed by a dentist?

    No. Keep it clean and avoid biting hard things on it.


  • #33
    Barney224
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭Barney224


    Dav010 wrote: »
    No. Keep it clean and avoid biting hard things on it.

    OK thanks.


  • #34
    Barney224
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    Dav010 wrote: »
    No. Keep it clean and avoid biting hard things on it.

    Quick question....what's the best way to keep it clean? I accidentally touched my toothbrush against it last night and it was quite sore. Should I just use mouthwash?


  • #35
    sudzs
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    Barney224 wrote: »
    Quick question....what's the best way to keep it clean? I accidentally touched my toothbrush against it last night and it was quite sore. Should I just use mouthwash?

    You could try something like Sensodyne to brush very very gently. The Sensodyne might then help ease the pain you are feeling. Otherwise I suppose a good mouthwash like Corsodyl might be next best option.

    I cracked a filled tooth myself and spoke to my dentist but they are doing nothing that involves creating aerosols. They can only do extractions as anything else is too high risk to them. Makes sense but I hope my tooth can hold out.


  • #36
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
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    Barney224 wrote: »
    Quick question....what's the best way to keep it clean? I accidentally touched my toothbrush against it last night and it was quite sore. Should I just use mouthwash?

    Sound like its getting sensitive. You might put some temp filling from a chemist if there is a well defined hole in the tooth. This doesnt add strength to the tooth so be really careful to stay off it eating and choose soft foods.

    Your dentist is itching to get back to work, trust me, as soon as its ok to do so get it sorted.


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  • #37
    Barney224
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭Barney224


    Thannks for the advice!


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