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tooth fairy is away at her sister's, the seal fairy. she on furlough due to lack of work.
She is still working in Ireland, and we are in total lockdown, your not allowed to leave 2km from your home
 

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what about pre dentist days .where they tied a piece of string round tooth ,tied other end to door knob, and guess what ???????????/ yep slammed door shut:coldsweat::coldsweat::coldsweat::coldsweat::coldsweat::coldsweat::coldsweat:
 
Update:
Phoned my dentist last night
He came round this morning and jagged me with anaesthetic and pulled the offending tooth out
3 large gins later and I'm feeling no pain

He wore a mask, obviously i couldn't! Total time within 2 metres was less than a minute, so risk at a minimum...
I am fortunate that he is a friend, and clearly a good one...
 
Tried 111, they can't help as I'm registered with a dentist, called the dentist and got automated we are closed messaging, 111 advised to call back at 0800 tomorrow but can't advise if any practices with sedation will be open - No point getting an appointment if I can't be sedated, it would not be safe for either party and the slot could go to someone more in need, not saying I'm not but I know there will be others put there in worse state than me that could be worked on...

We'll see what Tommorrow brings...
You ok Lister?
 
I'm in the unlucky position of having issues with my teeth causing agonising pain but being unable to have anything done about it without IV sedation.

I've tried getting hold of emergency dentists but no luck at all and even when I do speak with them they can't do a damn thing; they explain what they would normally do; root canal, extractions and the like but I simply can't have work done while I'm conscious; it would not be safe for them more than anything - Extremely aggressive needle phobia, coupled with extremely pathetic pain threshold - You can understand why sedation is needed, for me and them.

I've had x-rays and a plan of action previously agreed (sedation referral) but now COVID has hit I can't get anything done (apparently missed the referral window but had zero contact from them), in the meanwhile I'm here in agony, did not sleep at all last night due to the pain, taken all manor of painkillers, stopping just shy of morphine.

I'm going to try again in the morning but over the feeling I'm stuck with this until COVID is over. I'm at my witts end and my poor partner and kids are in the firing line....
I am in the same situation, phoned up the dentist the appointment books have been closed till June,no emergency, but they said if I need they will give me antibiotics, gargling with salt water which has helped the pain, and a shot of whisky on the tooth.
 
Update:
Phoned my dentist last night
He came round this morning and jagged me with anaesthetic and pulled the offending tooth out
3 large gins later and I'm feeling no pain

He wore a mask, obviously i couldn't! Total time within 2 metres was less than a minute, so risk at a minimum...
I am fortunate that he is a friend, and clearly a good one...
I thought pirates pulled out their own teeth ?? anyway... what's with the gin ? shouldn't it be rum ??
 
I'm in the unlucky position of having issues with my teeth causing agonising pain but being unable to have anything done about it without IV sedation.

I've tried getting hold of emergency dentists but no luck at all and even when I do speak with them they can't do a damn thing; they explain what they would normally do; root canal, extractions and the like but I simply can't have work done while I'm conscious; it would not be safe for them more than anything - Extremely aggressive needle phobia, coupled with extremely pathetic pain threshold - You can understand why sedation is needed, for me and them.

I've had x-rays and a plan of action previously agreed (sedation referral) but now COVID has hit I can't get anything done (apparently missed the referral window but had zero contact from them), in the meanwhile I'm here in agony, did not sleep at all last night due to the pain, taken all manor of painkillers, stopping just shy of morphine.

I'm going to try again in the morning but over the feeling I'm stuck with this until COVID is over. I'm at my witts end and my poor partner and kids are in the firing line....
If you get toothache "OIL OF CLOVE" is a good remedy cheaper than Whiskey as well
 
I am in the same situation, phoned up the dentist the appointment books have been closed till June,no emergency, but they said if I need they will give me antibiotics, gargling with salt water which has helped the pain, and a shot of whisky on the tooth.

Hope tooth ache goes away, not pleasant.

As per my #12, wife works for NHS and provides support for our local trust dental services. All our dental services should now have provision for emergency dental treatment. Things should now be in place. But not necessarily at the local practice.

If yours is not playing the game, you should try NHS 111.

I had an abscess on a tooth, it didn’t respond to two consecutive treatments of antibiotics, and had to have it removed. As Westwood said, an abscess on a tooth can be dangerous.
 
Hope tooth ache goes away, not pleasant.

As per my #12, wife works for NHS and provides support for our local trust dental services. All our dental services should now have provision for emergency dental treatment. Things should now be in place. But not necessarily at the local practice.

If yours is not playing the game, you should try NHS 111.

I had an abscess on a tooth, it didn’t respond to two consecutive treatments of antibiotics, and had to have it removed. As Westwood said, an abscess on a tooth can be dangerous.
Thanks for that Middy, I know it can be dangerous,will keep an eye on it cheers.
 

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