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GoCubsGo

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21. I did something similar back in April.

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 04:21 PM

Jul 2020

Only it was one of my lower front teeth. I chipped off about quarter of the front of the tooth, The dentists were closed at the time, and I wasn't in any pain. So, I just put a bit of orthodontic wax over it, as the rough bottom edge of the break was kind of bothering the inside of my lip. I also rinsed with mouthwash + a bit of hydrogen peroxide after brushing my teeth. I was able to get in right after they opened back up. It took him around 5 minutes to fix it. He used a resin bonding. I didn't even require numbing. If your break is superficial, they might be able to do the same on your tooth.

This sounds like not quite an emergency, but you probably don't want to put off getting it fixed for too long. If you can, keep your nose covered once you're in there.

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Would you go to the dentist in this case? [View all] LuckyCharms Jul 2020 OP

I have an appointment to get a tooth pulled. murielm99 Jul 2020 #1

Best of luck to you... LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #4

There are OTC temporary tooth repair kits if you're super worried about COVID renate Jul 2020 #2

That's right, no pain yet. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #3

Does it hurt? soothsayer Jul 2020 #5

No pain. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #6

Ha it took me so long to compose my thoughts four others has posted soothsayer Jul 2020 #8

dude Skittles Jul 2020 #7

Thanks, Skittles. I hope your treatments LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #9

thanks Skittles Jul 2020 #19

Call your dentist, ask what precautions they are taking. LisaL Jul 2020 #10

Thanks, Lisa. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #14

Have you tried brushing with baking soda? GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #24

I'm going to try that next. I've been watching youtube LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #25

I wet the brush and dip it the baking soda so that it covers the ends of the bristles. GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #28

EDIT: Sorry, I see your answer on frequency. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #33

Once a week. GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #34

Yes, I'm sorry I asked when you already answered. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #35

No biggie. GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #46

y dentist recommended hydrogen peroxide for stains. It won't whiten but is good with stains. CTyankee Jul 2020 #29

You may be risking infection if you don't get it taken care of dflprincess Jul 2020 #11

"Last night (Friday), I snapped off a good portion of a wisdom tooth..." Iggo Jul 2020 #12

Yes. customerserviceguy Jul 2020 #13

I have been to two a couple of doc appts and a dentist... Thomas Hurt Jul 2020 #15

Mine too Freddie Jul 2020 #18

Here's the truth malaise Jul 2020 #16

Yes Freddie Jul 2020 #17

I have been told by a dentist Steelrolled Jul 2020 #20

I did something similar back in April. GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #21

I think that sounds like a dental emergency mvd Jul 2020 #22

I definitely would not go womanofthehills Jul 2020 #23

SO recently lost an entire crown in the upper front. Niagara Jul 2020 #26

Thanks, Niagara. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #36

Yes PCIntern Jul 2020 #27

Thank you... LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #30

mic drop... handmade34 Jul 2020 #31

My dentist is following many precautions but chowder66 Jul 2020 #47

Now or later, you're gonna be there. PCIntern Jul 2020 #48

Thank you. chowder66 Jul 2020 #51

I have to go next Tuesday...ughhh! Some pain in a molar that has a really old filling Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #32

All depends of the dentist and the precautions the office is taking. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2020 #37

I would go because there's a heart risk maybe dawg day Jul 2020 #38

I would go unless the dentist is an idiot and takes no precautions. Vinca Jul 2020 #39

I had a filling and new crown put on 3 weeks ago and I'm fine. AJT Jul 2020 #40

I've been in twice. tavernier Jul 2020 #41

Dentists are the best people, along with those performing intubations... LAS14 Jul 2020 #42

Here in Indy OverBurn Jul 2020 #43

Man up, get some pliers and yank that sucker out. panader0 Jul 2020 #44

I get my dental care at the dental school of large university teaching hospital. Grasswire2 Jul 2020 #45

Give them a call and ask about their Coronavirus procedures inside the office. Blue_true Jul 2020 #49

Try to be the first patient they have that day and the only one there while you are there JI7 Jul 2020 #50

UPDATE: WENT TO DENTIST THIS MORNING. HE PULLED THE TOOTH. LuckyCharms Jul 2020 #52