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    jobear22 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 27, 2008, 07:08 AM
    Is it OK to use a dental emergency kit?
    I have been experiencing bad pain from my very back tooth. It is cracked. I went to the emergency dentist last week who said it nees to be taken out. However it was too infected and so I went on anti-biotics. I am due to fly on Tuesday and the dentist said he cannot remove it because of that until I get back. It is now really jumping again and is very painful, I think maybe a nerve is exposed. Does anyone know if it is safe for me to use a temporary filling kit or could this make things worse?
    Thank you, don't want it to ruin my holiday
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    Jul 27, 2008, 07:14 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jobear22
    I have been experiencing bad pain from my very back tooth. It is cracked. I went to the emergency dentist last week who said it nees to be taken out. However it was too infected and so I went on anti-biotics. I am due to fly on Tuesday and the dentist said he cannot remove it because of that until I get back. It is now really jumping again and is very painful, I think maybe a nerve is exposed. Does anyone know if it is safe for me to use a temporary filling kit or could this make things worse?
    Thank you, dont want it to ruin my holiday

    I flew once with an infected tooth and the pain was beyond control. I don't know why with pressurized cabins but it was terrible.

    What did the Dentist suggest?
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    Jul 27, 2008, 07:17 AM
    He said the anti-biotic should stop it,I have 2 days left of them, but its jumping so wondered whether a temp filling would help
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    Jul 27, 2008, 09:22 AM
    Closing off the tooth with a temporary filling could make the pain worse and cause your face to swell up. I'd try to find a dentist who can take the tooth out today or tomorrow. You may need another about of antibiotics after it's removed.
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    Jul 27, 2008, 09:49 AM
    I would suggest pain meds until then, or get it taken out today or tomorrow. I flew the day after getting five teeth pulled... It wasn't that bad...
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    Jul 27, 2008, 09:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
    I would suggest pain meds until then, or get it taken out today or tomorrow. I flew the day after getting five teeth pulled...It wasn't that bad...


    Take enough pain meds and you can fly without a plane - :D
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