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« on: January 07, 2011, 11:24:35 AM » |
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One of my teeth has become really sensitive. The one right at the side on the top. I can't see a dentist for a couple of weeks, so any tips on how to stop it hurting?
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2011, 11:35:35 AM » |
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Numb the pain I reckon. Keep eating ice cream.
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2011, 11:46:36 AM » |
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Can you not get an emergency appointment?
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2011, 12:40:21 PM » |
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Can you not get an emergency appointment?
I don't currently have a dentist. NHS waiting times in Leeds are usually ages apparantly but managed to get myself an appointment in a couple of weeks. Would I be able to get an emergency appointment elsewhere? What'll it cost me? |
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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2011, 04:29:59 PM » |
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Rinse your mouth with warm salt water can help also helps keep any infection down.
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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2011, 04:36:01 PM » |
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far headingley dental centre are good (but private obv)
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2011, 04:54:46 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2011, 05:00:02 PM » |
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Rinse your mouth with warm salt water can help also helps keep any infection down.
This. Cocodomol also good. Even better if you can get a prescription for the 30/500 strength stuff rather than the over-the-counter 8/500. My GP prescribed Morphine when my wisdom teeth were driving me up the wall before Xmas. Pain, what pain? Sure did find out the attraction of class A drugs then. Whisky is also a good local anesthetic; use it like mouthwash. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2011, 05:14:57 PM » |
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My Uncle Sam Locke used to undo the spark plug end of a distributor lead while the engine was running and touch it to the offending tooth.
He said it killed the nerve.....
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2011, 05:16:41 PM » |
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This is gunna seem like a really strange question but do you brush your teeth with your left hand?
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« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2011, 05:18:31 PM » |
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This is gunna seem like a really strange question but do you brush your teeth with your left hand?
I do not. Why? Cheers everyone else for the other suggestions. Will give them a go  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2011, 05:20:17 PM » |
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Can you not get an emergency appointment?
I don't currently have a dentist. NHS waiting times in Leeds are usually ages apparantly but managed to get myself an appointment in a couple of weeks. Would I be able to get an emergency appointment elsewhere? What'll it cost me? Look up emergency dentist services locally. The NHS will run 1 or 2 clinics out of hours in your area. Usually costs about £20 |
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2011, 05:24:34 PM » |
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The Uni dental hospital will see you try to get a 4th or 5th year student though. Other options are the hospitals can put you in touch and get an appointment for emergency treatment i think its 40 quid. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2011, 05:28:00 PM » |
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This is gunna seem like a really strange question but do you brush your teeth with your left hand?
I do not. Why? Cheers everyone else for the other suggestions. Will give them a go I misread the OP, I thought you meant the top of your tooth was sensitive. I have one where the top of it near the gum is worn down and sensitive. Dentist told me it was because I brushed with my left hand and you tend to brush the opposite side more than the near side to the hand that you're using so I was over-brushing it and wearing it away making it sensitive. Uni dentist is a very good shout, probably your best option imo |
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« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2011, 05:29:53 PM » |
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This is gunna seem like a really strange question but do you brush your teeth with your left hand?
I do not. Why? Cheers everyone else for the other suggestions. Will give them a go I misread the OP, I thought you meant the top of your tooth was sensitive. I have one where the top of it near the gum is worn down and sensitive. Dentist told me it was because I brushed with my left hand and you tend to brush the opposite side more than the near side to the hand that you're using so I was over-brushing it and wearing it away making it sensitive. I've done exactly the same thing. |
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