Dentist opening

[alotmentqueen74]

I Know it's not to do with Thyroid problems but when the dentist open on the 8 June will they be able to drill your teeth if needed.

I have had a filling drop out for several weeks and have been told by my dentist he cannot do any drilling of teeth .

I hope it is ok to post this.

By the way I have had a thyroid problem for over 30 years and I am now 75 and have lived with different problems connected to this terrible decease .

[jimh111]

This was on TV yesterday, BBC1 Breakfast if I remember. It is most unlikely they will be able to do any drilling for quite some time. It creates an aerosol and needs a very high level of protection. I believe temporary fillings can be done either at your dentist or an emergency dental clinic.

[alotmentqueen74 in reply to jimh111]

Thank you jimh111 perhaps he will be able to give me a temporary filling for the time being. Take care and keep safe ( hugs)

[Zephyrbear]

I was also listening to a dentist on Vanessa Feltz’s show the other day and she was saying that the only procedure that does not produce an aerosol effect is extraction, and that a lot of people are losing teeth that could, under normal circumstances, have been so easy to fix. Not a good time to get toothache, methinks... 🤔

[helvella Administrator]

The Guardian suggested there are issues with personal protective equipment (PPE):

Shortage of PPE may force reopened dentists to limit treatments

Despite relaxing of lockdown rules, patients in pain could still have to resort to DIY fillings

theguardian.com/society/202...

[Ellie-Louise]

For the time being we must all take extra care looking after our teeth.

A year or so ago, probably more the way time flies these days, I had to have one taken out on the right at the bottom jaw which left a big gap. Now I can only really eat on the left side and if I were to lose one of those...well I can’t bear thinking about it.

[serenfach]

I only have teeth to chew one side. The dentist wanted to take out a tooth, and I pointed out I would not be able to chew. He said "a modern diet does not need chewing". I replied that I dont eat processed food and left.

5 year waiting list to see an NHS dentist here...

[tattybogle in reply to serenfach]

He sounds like he may be a friend of my old GP, who told me ''how much sugar you eat has no effect on your health " I left at that point too.