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Any dentists on the org? Rugrat tooth injury question My son had an accident today at vacation care, and one of his main front upper teeth is wobbly ( he is 10)
due to work being crazy arse busy, nobody answered the phone when daycare tried to call, and when my mum tried to call Hence, i didnt find out until 6.30 when i got home, too late to take him to my local dentist. my question is, do i try and find an after hours dentist tonight (who will charge like a wounded bull), or will he be fine until tomorrow. the tooth isnt chipped 
pissed off at work, but thats another story  [Edited 12/21/09 0:02am] seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before   | |
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prb said: My son had an accident today at vacation care, and one of his main front upper teeth is wobbly ( he is 10)
due to work being crazy arse busy, nobody answered the phone when daycare tried to call, and when my mum tried to call Hence, i didnt find out until 6.30 when i got home, too late to take him to my local dentist. my question is, do i try and find an after hours dentist tonight (who will charge like a wounded bull), or will he be fine until tomorrow. the tooth isnt chipped
pissed off at work, but thats another story
[Edited 12/21/09 0:02am] i think it will be ok for the night hun, but im no dentist. just make sure he doesn't grind his teeth while asleep [Edited 12/21/09 0:07am] | |
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missmad said: prb said: My son had an accident today at vacation care, and one of his main front upper teeth is wobbly ( he is 10)
due to work being crazy arse busy, nobody answered the phone when daycare tried to call, and when my mum tried to call Hence, i didnt find out until 6.30 when i got home, too late to take him to my local dentist. my question is, do i try and find an after hours dentist tonight (who will charge like a wounded bull), or will he be fine until tomorrow. the tooth isnt chipped
pissed off at work, but thats another story
[Edited 12/21/09 0:02am] i think it will be ok for the night hun, but im no dentist. just make sure he doesn't grind his teeth while asleep [Edited 12/21/09 0:07am] thats a problem, because he does grind his teeth seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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prb said: missmad said: i think it will be ok for the night hun, but im no dentist. just make sure he doesn't grind his teeth while asleep [Edited 12/21/09 0:07am] thats a problem, because he does grind his teeth ah ok, can u buy a mouthguard so he doesn't do a lot of damage? not sure if it will help but it might. if u can't get him 2 sleep on his side and place cotton over the tooth? [Edited 12/21/09 0:22am] | |
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missmad said: prb said: thats a problem, because he does grind his teeth ah ok, can u buy a mouthguard so he doesn't do a lot of damage? not sure if it will help but it might. mouth guards usually have to be bitten down on to make indentations thanks anyway Mihad  seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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prb said: missmad said: ah ok, can u buy a mouthguard so he doesn't do a lot of damage? not sure if it will help but it might. mouth guards usually have to be bitten down on to make indentations thanks anyway Mihad wrap it in cotton 4 the night? oh forgot bout that, woops, its ok. | |
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Maybe try a local GP or hospital for tonight if they're open until you can see a dentist?
Google might help for ways to stop the teeth grinding too  | |
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purplesweat said: Maybe try a local GP or hospital for tonight if they're open until you can see a dentist?
Google might help for ways to stop the teeth grinding too Thanks Jess, i think i might ring the after hrs dr seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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purplesweat said: Maybe try a local GP or hospital for tonight if they're open until you can see a dentist?
Google might help for ways to stop the teeth grinding too  I hope your lil'boy will be allright, Tracy | |
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This happened to one of my nephews, you need to get him to a dentist, try an after hours one.
I think that they just push it back in - and he'll have to be very careful until it holds in place. Don't leave it much longer because if you do it can't be pushed back in. I'm no dentist but have had a similar family experience. Good luck. | |
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just give him a glass of whiskey and then pull it out with a pair of plyers, give him another glass of whiskey and he'll be fine. if it's still painfull in the morning, give him another glass of whiskey, and if the pain continues give him another glass of whiskey until the pain goes away | |
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unique said: just give him a glass of whiskey and then pull it out with a pair of plyers, give him another glass of whiskey and he'll be fine. if it's still painfull in the morning, give him another glass of whiskey, and if the pain continues give him another glass of whiskey until the pain goes away
failing that drink the whiskey yourself and you will find it's suddenly not so important any mmore 
seriously, is it one of his adult teeth?  | |
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I would say take him to a dentist. That way the dentist can actually see his teeth and go from there.
Hope your son is ok 
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thanks for all the advice. 
i called the after hours doctor, and as the tooth is still in place, they said tit could probably wait til morning. i have left a msg on my dentists ph, waiting for an appt. his top lip is very swollen this morning, and he said the gum behind the tooth is swollen as well
and Charlotte (and Uni)   seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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prb said: thanks for all the advice.
i called the after hours doctor, and as the tooth is still in place, they said tit could probably wait til morning. i have left a msg on my dentists ph, waiting for an appt. his top lip is very swollen this morning, and he said the gum behind the tooth is swollen as well
and Charlotte (and Uni) maybe put some ice on his lip? | |
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missmad said: prb said: thanks for all the advice.
i called the after hours doctor, and as the tooth is still in place, they said tit could probably wait til morning. i have left a msg on my dentists ph, waiting for an appt. his top lip is very swollen this morning, and he said the gum behind the tooth is swollen as well
and Charlotte (and Uni) maybe put some ice on his lip?good idea the dentist has a cancellation today, thank goodness 
i have been giving him Panadol, to help with the pain wish me luck...i dont like dentists  seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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prb said: missmad said: maybe put some ice on his lip?good idea the dentist has a cancellation today, thank goodness
i have been giving him Panadol, to help with the pain wish me luck...i dont like dentists Good luck! And hey - it isn't YOU that's seeing the dentist. By the way, today is my dentist's birthday, so that's bound to be a good omen! And yes - he turns 50 on the day the world is supposed to end in 2012. How cool is that! | |
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RodeoSchro said: prb said: good idea the dentist has a cancellation today, thank goodness
i have been giving him Panadol, to help with the pain wish me luck...i dont like dentists Good luck! And hey - it isn't YOU that's seeing the dentist. By the way, today is my dentist's birthday, so that's bound to be a good omen! And yes - he turns 50 on the day the world is supposed to end in 2012. How cool is that! Thanks!! i know im not the one in the chair, but im still in that claustrophobic room, putting on a brave face for my son- its the school dental service, who have all his records/history. thank goodness they havent closed for the school holidays
my dentists room is HUGE....but that doesnt stop the fact that they have to hover over you while your stuck in the chair  seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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prb said: RodeoSchro said: Good luck! And hey - it isn't YOU that's seeing the dentist. By the way, today is my dentist's birthday, so that's bound to be a good omen! And yes - he turns 50 on the day the world is supposed to end in 2012. How cool is that! Thanks!! i know im not the one in the chair, but im still in that claustrophobic room, putting on a brave face for my son- its the school dental service, who have all his records/history. thank goodness they havent closed for the school holidays
my dentists room is HUGE....but that doesnt stop the fact that they have to hover over you while your stuck in the chair can you at least smile and look relaxed for his sake? My dad was my dentist, he was always so gentle and nice 
his best friend is now my dentist (and also his) so I know I can trust him to be just as good if not better | |
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prb said: missmad said: maybe put some ice on his lip?good idea the dentist has a cancellation today, thank goodness
i have been giving him Panadol, to help with the pain wish me luck...i dont like dentists god yay good
good luck, so do I yuck! try and look calm, drink water that calms me [Edited 12/21/09 16:09pm] | |
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No fracture at the root
dentist said there could be nerve damage, but cant tell. will only know if his tooth changes colour. she also said Rugrat did the right thing by pushing it back into its correct alignment, and going there any early wouldnt prevent possible nerve damage if it occurs.. thanks for all you advice and well wishes...and giggles seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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hope he's feeling better! | |
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ZombieKitten said: prb said: Thanks!! i know im not the one in the chair, but im still in that claustrophobic room, putting on a brave face for my son- its the school dental service, who have all his records/history. thank goodness they havent closed for the school holidays
my dentists room is HUGE....but that doesnt stop the fact that they have to hover over you while your stuck in the chair can you at least smile and look relaxed for his sake? My dad was my dentist, he was always so gentle and nice
his best friend is now my dentist (and also his) so I know I can trust him to be just as good if not better i do, im not as bad as i used to be... i have always had good experiences (except for wisdom teeth socket infection after removal and my molar being removed, like i said, its the claustrophobia my old dentist retired...he was excellent. my new dentist is good, but i cant understand her, she has a very thick Asian accent, which is hard to understand thru a mask seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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kimrachell said: hope he's feeling better!
grumpy coz he cant drink anything for half an hr as he just mouth washed, but apart from that the swelling has gone done. seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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Your son | |
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Alej said: Your son
Thanks Alej, although i could quite easily ring his little neck at the moment 
oh i wish i drank  seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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prb said: Alej said: Your son
Thanks Alej, although i could quite easily ring his little neck at the moment
oh i wish i drank ! | |
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prb said: No fracture at the root
dentist said there could be nerve damage, but cant tell. will only know if his tooth changes colour. she also said Rugrat did the right thing by pushing it back into its correct alignment, and going there any early wouldnt prevent possible nerve damage if it occurs.. thanks for all you advice and well wishes...and giggles glad all is good hun YAY! | |
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