Broken Tooth

I had a bad toothache recently, a bit of filling had fallen out. The dentist advised using Sensodyne Rapid Repair toothpaste to see if it helped with the pain and I couldn’t believe the difference, pain was gone within two days.It might not last but it will keep me out if the dentist in the meantime,

Dentists open. Don't leave it.

Where do you all live who were seen during the first lockdown?? I broke a molar last March just after the first lockdown started, half of the tooth just broke off. My dentist said if it's not giving me any pain there's nothing they can do. When I eventually saw my dentist to fit a crown in October he said they will remain open even if there's a new lockdown as they have all the PPE and procedures in place now. I have since needed another crown and it's been fine. The only thing is you have to wait outside until they can see you as they can't have anyone waiting indoors (and my dentist always seems to run late). I live in Central Bedfordshire.

i phoned my dentist yesterday and got a appointment for tomorrow, crown fell off over Christmas. so they are working for any one in need.

There is no need to be nervous of going to the dentist. I think the dentist and staff are much more nervous than the patients! You can always ask for an explanation of their protocols. I’ve been 3 times since the first lockdown. I’ve had a check up and seen the hygienist. My view (shared by my dentist) is that regular check ups are vital for the health. Gum disease is bad for your heart. Also dentists look for possible signs of cancer. I believe that it’s more dangerous not to go than it is to stay away even for those who are especially vulnerable.

Dentists will deal with emergencies eg tooth infections, broken teeth if causing chronic pain. A lot of treatments will be by extraction with very little treatment involving aspiration. Temporary filling will be the order of the day unless severe pain being experienced. Dentists have been requested to assist with Covid vaccination so they may be in even shorter supply than in the last lockdown.

We had to ring 111 because could not get appointment at the dentist they got us appointment. The next day because it was a emergency our dentist could not see us for 2 months.

I managed an appointment a couple of weeks ago as one tooth very sensitive to hot or cold liquids.

I was told,to apply sensitive toothpaste to affected tooth but it didn’t work. Am going to put up with it for now as very likely won’t be seen anytime soon.

When I arrived at the dentist I had to put my coat and bag into a box. Also it was the policy of one in and one out.
No waiting room as such. We had to wait outside too.

I now have two broken teeth - luckily not painful.
No hope of seeing anyone anytime soon.
you need to tell them that you are in pain with it otherwise dentists give you no priority.

I had an email from my dentist last night saying that they are still open. I had a routine check up last week.
She is doing manual scrape and polish work rather than using the water pick but other than that and the elaborate cleaning/PPE etc all is normal as it has been for the last seven months.

Definitely contact your dentist. I'm sure you will be seen.

I have no idea what my dentist is doing, and it's become clear that neither do they.
I saw a dentist after a week of strong antibiotics, and she referred me to a clinic in London for sedation!

Dentists are open. Please don’t leave it. I had a back tooth that was wobbly but didn’t really hurt. When I finally got to dentist, she x-rayed and said it had to come straight out. Turned out to be massively infected, all way up to cheek bone. She was rather cross with me for leaving it so long!

Just attended my dental practice for a routine appointment with the hygienist.

I have the same shizam and will need to sort out all the admin myself, by the looks of it.

Most dentists are open by prior appointment only for patients who are in pain. I had to go a few weeks back and they had every safeguard in place. Appointments were being spaced out so cleaning could be carried out between patients and I felt totally safe. They are reluctant to take out a tooth unless absolutely necessary but I am sure they can give you advice as to whether this is required in your situation.x

Only emergency work done at my practice ,as my broken crown isn't causing pain its not a priority ,I'm happy to wait if people who are in pain can get theirs fixed quickly

My back tooth broke a couple of weeks back and I’ve got an appointment for the 19th so they obviously don’t consider it an emergency. I was advised to make sure I use a luke warm salt water rinse after brushing my teeth to avoid infection. I was due my regular 6 monthly check up last March which they cancelled and I haven’t been back since

I’ve had a sore tooth since beforeXmas.went to the dentist today having made an appointment before Xmas.
Unfortunately it’s got to come out.and I’ll need a lot of work as it’s a front tooth. But it’s going ahead.

I had an e-Mail from my dentist today saying that dentists can remain open as usual, so just ring your dentist to find out.

I had a front tooth fall out in the summer - a legacy of a head butting child and then a grandchild topped off with a bang on the teeth by binoculars?!.... I phoned to register my need for dentistry. I was assured I would be put on the list for treatment and kept in touch by email by the local dentistry coordinator until I was offered an appointment in October. Impressions were taken for partial dentures as my other teeth are pretty shaky now. Apparently they can add extra teeth to the plates as necessary.... Now waiting for first fitting, apparently there will be 4.... My worry is that my dentist now seems to be 'private', judging by the forms I was required to fill in on line. The NHS logo has disappeared from the site and my regular (very nice) dentist was evasive about cost .... although she did mention an implant would have been £2,000.... I found it impossible to raise the subject at the time as her hands were in my mouth most of the time as well as a load of moulding plastic stuff.... I will ask about it at the next appointment, having had another look at the website. Meanwhile I am very glad I have to wear a mask outside!...

Dentists are open and we can see our Dentists. I have an appointment this week. Assumed it would be cancelled, but I was wrong!

I’m just back from my dentist

She told me it’s unlawful for the government to close dentists !

A front crown came off just after first lockdown. Dentist said to use a kit which worked after a few failures.
But then the next tooth had started to crumble away so I handwrote a polite pleading letter asking for an appt. I got one about 2 weeks later.
Not wanting to alarm other worrying Grans, but I think it's important to get a broken tooth seen to before pain starts and infection sets in.

I am home again after having a Dental Appointment about my broken tooth.I now have a temporary filling and another appointment for Jan.29th when it should be permanently fixed.
Lot's of Covid precautions in place and each Treatment room is cleaned and left vacant for 20 minutes between appointments so that this can be done effectively.

You will be feeling reassured about that avitor1.
Good to hear all precautions were taken re:sanitising.
Best wishes. ?