Temporary tooth fillings

[gavgav]

Yes and they are hopeless! I ended up buying some filler of my own from Boots and topping it up when it came out a number of times after the dentist had used some as a temporary filling after the first stage of a root canal job.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I bought some. It's stayed in so far. Six hours and quite a bit of chewing been done, but so far so good. Which is better than the last dentist's one.

 

[lutonloony]

My amalgum filling has been in for 20 yrs, unfortunately some of the surrounding tooth broke off, but the filling is resolutely staying put. 10 yrs since last visit to dentist, but feel a trip coming on. Kind of odd really considering wifey is a dental nurse!

 

[Globalti]

I've had some amalgam fillings for over 40 years and they're fine. One did break up and I knew about it pretty soon; the dentist replaced it with white, which has lasted about 15 years. Generally the attitude to amalgam seems to be similar to that with asbestos pipe lagging in old buildings - the removal does more harm than just leaving alone because you spread bits all over the place.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Given the number of dentists (allegedly) riding Pinarellos these days, I'm surprised that none have stepped forward to contribute to this thread.

 

[Lee_M]

the temporary stuff doesnt last, but you can buy more permanent diy fixes

I did one of mine until I could get a proper crown and it ended up lasting until the dentist had to drill it out

try this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Permanent-...=1490426280&sr=8-1&keywords=diy+tooth+filling

 

[Drago]

A blob of J B Weld should do the trick.

 

[MarkF]

I'd not been to the dentist in nearly 30 years... ..

Interesting, I haven't seen a doctor for over 30 years but see the dentist every 6 months, I pay £35 a month and haven't had anything done, apart from cleaning & polishing, in over 10 years. Over £4k for that, will have to reconcile dentist with doctor.

 

[vickster]

Interesting, I haven't seen a doctor for over 30 years but see the dentist every 6 months, I pay £35 a month and haven't had anything done, apart from cleaning & polishing, in over 10 years. Over £4k for that, will have to reconcile dentist with doctor.

£35 a month?!

I pay the private dentist practice £13 a month for their plan, 2 thorough (compared to the cursory glance I used to get from the NHS dentist before) checks (with X-rays if needed) and two hygienist torture sessions a year

@Accy cyclist sounds like you need a more competent dentist or perhaps something more than a filling if it's a huge one that keeps falling out (such as a crown)

 

[KnackeredBike]

Never had a filling and haven't been to the dentist in over fifteen years (and that was to refuse to have a brace fitted) except about ten years ago when they had a freebie check up bus in the city centre and I was told I needed fillings.

Fast forward to now and my teeth seem to be all present and correct. Amongst my friends it is those who drink fizzy drinks daily who seem to have the worst trouble.

 

[MarkF]

£35 a month?!

I pay the private dentist practice £13 a month for their plan, 2 thorough (compared to the cursory glance I used to get from the NHS dentist before) checks (with X-rays if needed) and two hygienist torture sessions a year

@Accy cyclist sounds like you need a more competent dentist or perhaps something more than a filling if it's a huge one that keeps falling out (such as a crown)

Who are you with? I know I am being ripped off, I'd be far better off cancelling it and going NHS as and when required.

 

[Drago]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kzw1_2b-I7A

 

[vickster]

Who are you with? I know I am being ripped off, I'd be far better off cancelling it and going NHS as and when required.

Mine's called Practice Plan through the dental surgery I use locally - it's not a national scheme like Denplan. I did look at adding to my Bupa but that worked out very expensive unless I was going to need lots of expensive treatment to claim back on! I pay them oodles every month already (although I do get my money's worth!!)

I was NHS, but the dentist changed and I couldn't stand the new one. I also just felt that everything was rushed as well. I don't begrudge the money I spend, the gnashers I have ideally need to last me another 30 years or more

 

[Accy cyclist]

£35 a month?!

I pay the private dentist practice £13 a month for their plan, 2 thorough (compared to the cursory glance I used to get from the NHS dentist before) checks (with X-rays if needed) and two hygienist torture sessions a year

@Accy cyclist sounds like you need a more competent dentist or perhaps something more than a filling if it's a huge one that keeps falling out (such as a crown)

I think they're either newly qualified or trainees. Every time i go it's a different one. I've asked them to take the tooth out but they say i'd have to have it done at the hospital because my jaw bone wont heal properly. I think i should ask them to whiten my teeth as well,. What do you reckon?

 

[MarkF]

Mine's called Practice Plan through the dental surgery I use locally - it's not a national scheme like Denplan. I did look at adding to my Bupa but that worked out very expensive unless I was going to need lots of expensive treatment to claim back on! I pay them oodles every month already (although I do get my money's worth!!)

I was NHS, but the dentist changed and I couldn't stand the new one. I also just felt that everything was rushed as well. I don't begrudge the money I spend, the gnashers I have ideally need to last me another 30 years or more

I am with DenPlan.

My dentist retired, I think I was paying about £12 a month, the new dentist (owner) has ramped up the prices each year, seemingly using his customer base as cash cow to refurb the premises, at the same time as "churning" us, I am 54 with decent teeth and good smile but I apparently I need a Hollywood smile. I have seen how daft this looks on middle aged people, might as well wear my underpants outside of my trousers.