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How Do You Do An Emergency Dental Filling Replacement?

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How Do You Do An Emergency Dental Filling Replacement?

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Losing a dental filling when you’re without access to a dentist can be not only painful and embarrassing but stressful, because it increases your chances of dental infection. It also limits your ability to chew on the side of your mouth from which you lost the filling, stressing the teeth on the opposite side. While a lost filling isn’t an immediate emergency according to Dr. David Leader, it does require attention. With the right tools, you can easily, if temporarily, replace Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap. Rinse your mouth with the mouthwash. If you’re experiencing pain from an exposed nerve where the filling was, numb it with the eugenol and the dropper. If you bought a dental repair kit, go to Step Five. If you’re using a vial of dental compound, soft dental wax, or chewing gum, scoop out a small amount of any of them. Roll it into a ball and pack it into the cavity. Bite down and scrape away any excess. Rinse the tooth with sterile lukewarm water to keep your m

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