How to Temporarily Repair a Lost Filling
If you've ever lost a filling, you undoubted know that dentist rarely consider the occaision a dental emergency. Some lost fillings can be painful to endure in the interim. Here is a quick fix to sustain you until you can make it to your dental appointment for repair.
Instructions
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Get yourself to your nearest drug store and pick up a kit of Den Tek Temparin Loose Filling Repair. There are two varieties, one is for normal applications and the other is for maximum hold. Neither kit should run you any more than $6. Pick up a bag of sterilized cotton balls as well.
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When you get home you'll want to brush your teeth in order to dislodge any food particles that may be stuck in the cavity.
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Open up the filling kit and fashion an appropriate sized ball to fill the cavity. Basically, this involves rolling the material up with your fingers.
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Use the spoon like gadget included in the kit to smooth out the material into the cavity.
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Gently grind or mash your teeth together to get a good fit between the filling and the top or bottom row of your teeth.
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Place a cotton ball over the filled tooth and gently bite down in order to keep the loose material in place until it seals. This also helps to prevent the swallowing of the material until it sets. The package suggest that you stay away from food or drink for a few hours but I have it easier to let it set overnight. That's it, you're finished. This should hold for about two weeks or so.
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Tips & Warnings
This is only meant to be a temporary fix. Get yourself to your dentist as quickly as you can.
Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands before beginning your repair
If you choose to let your filling set overnight, be sure to take out the cotton ball while you sleep. Safety First!
Before you go through with this activity you should consult your dentist first for two reasons. One, she/he is the professional and may not approve of this repair. And Two, the dentist might realize the "emergency" in your particular situation and schedule an immediate appointment, then you won't need to do the temporary repair at all.
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