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Broken tooth

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FuckinghellthatsUnbelievable · 22/12/2023 21:05

I’ve always had good teeth but there is one tooth which has needed filled repeatedly and a root canal over years. Honestly not sure how much of the original tooth is left.

Anyway the minute dentists closed for a long break a chunk of the tooth broke off. It looks normal from the front but the back there is just a couple of mls of tooth then the metal filling. It’s all a bit sharp.

The filling looks intact. It doesn’t really hurt but I’m not sure I can leave this for weeks? My dentist doesn’t reopen till January. Any advice on temporary fillings or emergency dentists?

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FuckinghellthatsUnbelievable · 22/12/2023 21:17

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qnwlap · 22/12/2023 21:28

You can get temporary filling repair kits, either that or call 111 and they can put you through to the emergency dentist.

FuckinghellthatsUnbelievable · 23/12/2023 11:11

Updating in case anyone finds this. I called 111 and they made me an appointment with emergency dentist for 9:15. Popped in temporary filling on. Back out the door in 10 minutes and I didn’t have to wait. Cost £15.78 which feels reasonable.

I’ll need a crown from my regular dentist though but I thought it was going to be a complete Pita given all the horror stories about the NHS but it was actually very straightforward.

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