Temporary filling & tooth pain

[AmyD24]

Has anyone used Tesco's home kit temporary filling? i've used some about an hour ago but wondering if its worked for others? I simply cannot afford to go to a dentist to have it filled but also have a phobia of needles which i know will be used. i'm so worried its going to get worse and unbearable.

p.s. i've had 2 kids and i'd rather go through labour and birth than deal with tooth pain lol

The filling kits may fill holes but also just trap in decayed tissue, which can still spread down the tooth and cause severe toothache (needing root canal). This is all reliant on you having the dexterity and sight to completely fill any cavity in the first instance. A dentist will remove decayed tissue as needed. I think you need to find a way to see one by any means possible.

i'm just struggling so much to get over the fear of the needle to numb the area first. and financially i'm struggling as it is

Honestly just get yourself to the dentist. Let them know you're frightened, keep your eyes closed and ask them to numb with gel before any injection and you won't notice anything more than a bit of pressure. I was terrified of the dentist and needed diazepam to get in the door but thanks to very understanding and patient dentists have been able to have treatment with multiple injections and no diazepam. It's only going to get worse if you don't get it sorted.

You can ask for numbing gel before
i was a total mess at the dentist but I’ve managed to get over my phobia mostly now, and it’s been helped by realising how gentle some of the injections are - I haven’t even felt some of them!

Yes, reiterate to them it's the LA you're most worried about and any good dentist will take steps to relieve this. I always apply it particularly slowly so my patient feels it as little as possible, and I've had many patients say they haven't even felt it.

If you'll struggle to get in the door get a GP appt for something to calm you down first to help you tolerate it.

If you don't get it seen to it will only get worse and it's much harder numbing or treating a tooth once there is an active infection.

My sympathies about the cost though; I hope you find some way to address that, it really is terrible it's like this...

Major fear of dentists here, so totally get it but honestly please get it seen to properly. I had a filling fall out a few months ago and wasn't registered with a dentist, it was a total nightmare and I can't tell you how relieved I am to have managed to get registered with a lovely, calm and understanding (NHS) dentist who has sorted it out for me. Currently still have some anxieties but absolutely will be going to regular checkups now! Good luck getting sorted!

Thank you everyone. I will get it sorted asap... I really hope the numbing gel beforehand really does help

You can actually buy orajel which is a numbing mouth gel for toothache- you could take it with you to put on as you go in - and try some at home first so you know its effective.