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Dental trauma ongoing

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Aveline Mon 27-Jan-25 16:33:48

Any update Bea65? We're worrying about you

Oregano Mon 27-Jan-25 14:06:41

There should be an emergency dentist that can see you and it sounds like you might need antibiotics. I'm so sorry you're in this much pain and hope you get sorted asap.

Chocolatelovinggran Mon 27-Jan-25 13:37:58

How are things today, Bea?

Sadgrandma Mon 27-Jan-25 10:46:37

I was also going to suggest 111 you can also contact them on line for help

Aldom Mon 27-Jan-25 10:39:30

I'm very sorry to hear of your prolonged, painful experience. May I suggest that you ring 111 if you are unable to find a dentist to help you today.
I hope you are pain free as soon as possible. It's miserable living with mouth pain. flowers

Shelflife Mon 27-Jan-25 10:38:22

I do hope you are able to see your
( Or another) dentist today, although I recognize that is not an easy task. You are in so much pain that if all else fails a visit to A &E is necessary.
You seem to have lost faith in your dentist so hope you are able to find another who can treat you.
Thinking of you , please keep us posted on progress. 💐

forrest Mon 27-Jan-25 10:28:57

I'm so sorry you're going through this—it sounds incredibly painful and stressful. You're absolutely right to feel concerned, especially about the bruising, sensitivity, and the sharp shard left behind. While bruising and swelling can sometimes happen after dental trauma or extractions, a yellow-purple bruise and prolonged sensitivity to all lower teeth might indicate something like lingering inflammation, tissue trauma, or even nerve irritation.

Definitely call the practice manager tomorrow and explain everything in detail. Insist on being referred to someone who can see you sooner—waiting until February 10 is too long, especially with your symptoms. You could also try calling a dental hospital or an emergency dentist for advice, as they might be able to provide interim care or at least some reassurance. Regarding the shard, it’s often best to remove it as it could cause irritation or prevent proper healing—“healing over” doesn’t seem like a sufficient long-term solution. If you feel distrustful of your dentist, seeking a second opinion or changing practices may be worth considering for future treatment. You deserve proper care and peace of mind.

Floradora9 Sun 26-Jan-25 21:41:44

I looked like a hamster after having wisdom teeth extracted and my mouth felt horrible . Turned out the dentist had damaged a nerve and it took me over a year to persuade the dental hospital to do something . When they opened it up the nerve was all drawn down which accouted for the terrible pain I experienced . Sadly this has never fully reolved so keep at them . They need to take out the bit that is left it has probably worked it's way out .

Primrose53 Sun 26-Jan-25 21:11:29

Poor you. Hope you get sorted tomorrow.

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 26-Jan-25 21:08:48

Oh Bea, poor you. Please try the practice manager tomorrow. I wish you a good night's sleep.

Aveline Sun 26-Jan-25 20:52:55

You poor, poor thing. What a dreadful time you've been having. I hope you can speak to the practice manager and have another appointment as soon as possible - preferably tomorrow! Good luck. I hope you can have a good night's sleep too.

Bea65 Sun 26-Jan-25 20:49:32

Have had severe dental issues this past 12mths.. had to go to Dental hospital after my NHS dentist couldn’t remove a root pulp from a molar which had been filled and crowned (expensive) and after viewing x-rays 3 upper molars needed to be removed or replaced…
So after a long procedure of inhalation and sedation @hospital, pulp removed,,,and healed well within a week but now, last Monday was supposed to have 2remaining molars removed- 1tooth broke off and exerted so much pressure on my face was nearly screaming. Whole right side of face swollen and on Saturday noticed a yellow purple bruise on lower face and all my lower teeth on this side are sensitive .

I’ve had all my wisdom teeth removed and a couple of others so know it takes time for healing … but I’ve never had facial bruising..has anyone else experienced this.
Have contacted the surgery only to find he’s on holiday and there is no other NHS dentist to see me till 10FEB.
I also queried why I still had a sharp shard of tooth in mouth and what happens to that ? Receptionist said she asked dentist and told me it would be ok once healed over??? Surely this is not ok?
Am planning on phoning surgery tomorrow to speak to practice manager feel I can’t cope with more appointments and the pain and don’t trust the dentist I was seeing.
Anyone had an experience I’ve described… this past week I’ve been in a fog of pain relief and warm salt water gargling to prevent any infection but know I’m going to need replacements on upper right side as no pre molars or molars left - . have taken photos of face so if I don’t get to surgery which I actually don’t even want to go into, so they can see..😢