Over The Counter: Cement For Tooth

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Christopher Lusardi - 09 Apr 2009 19:09 GMT

Hello, yesterday I had an emergency root canal, and because I am
wearing braces, the doctor only put cement on it. I will see him again
next Wenesday. Is there anything I can buy at a store to replace
disappearing cement. I'm afraid of losing my cement and getting pain.

Thank you,
Chris

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Dartos - 09 Apr 2009 19:34 GMT

There is some type of do-it-yourself temporary filling material
at most pharmacies.

That said, the temp that the dentist places doesn't usually
wear away *enough* to matter. I have patients call every once
in a while saying "the temporary filling fell out". When I see
them, there might be 1/2 mm missing and they feel the edges of
the access prep. Rarely is it completely gone.

Should be a problem that your dentist should handle anyway. They
can find a minute or two of chair time where at least an assistant
can place more temp material for you, if needed.

JMO,
D

> Hello, yesterday I had an emergency root canal, and because I am
> wearing braces, the doctor only put cement on it. I will see him again
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> Thank you,
> Chris

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New B. - 10 Apr 2009 02:36 GMT

What kinds of temps do you place ?
As in materials.

Yes, Amatus, we know....WsAT ?

Just curious.

>There is some type of do-it-yourself temporary filling material
>at most pharmacies.
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>> Thank you,
>> Chris

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Steven Fawks - 10 Apr 2009 13:27 GMT

> What kinds of temps do you place ?
> As in materials.

Most endo is done in one appointment, but when I get an old, long time
necrotic tooth, or one with lots of swelling, pus, and drainage, it
gets spread out to two (and sometimes even three) appts.

When it's a week or less, I use septodont's version of cavit. If it's
one that goes longer, I'll use GI or composite.

Steve

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