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Eric
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 Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject:
Elmer's Glue as a temporary filling
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I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Thanks,
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Arthur Shapiro
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:00 pm Post subject:
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In article <1151084251.480277.113050@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, "Eric" <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? 
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That certainly is a novel question! Sorry about your misfortune, of course.
I don't think the product is particularly water-resistant, let alone
waterproof, so this sounds unlikely to be a good stopgap (no pun) solution.
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Mark A
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:31 pm Post subject:
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"Eric" <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1151084251.480277.113050@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Thanks,
-Nanomid
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If you are talking about Elmer's Glue All, it is generally non-toxic, but
according to the Material Safety Data Sheet it has an acetic odor, and a PH
of 5 (7 is neutral). So probably not a good idea. |
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Beeblebrox
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:
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Eric wrote:
| Quote: | I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Thanks,
-Nanomid
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it's water soluble. Even if you managed to hold your mouth open long
enough for it to dry, it would dissolve in your saliva. |
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Al Bundy
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Joined: 23 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:14 pm Post subject:
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Eric wrote:
| Quote: | I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Thanks,
-Nanomid
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A good drug store will have a patch kit for making temporary repairs.
Call around before screwing something up. |
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Lorenzo L. Love
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Joined: 23 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject:
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On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:37:31 -0700, Eric <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Thanks,
-Nanomid
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You can get stuff at any drugstore for temporary fillings. One is Dentemp
which is zinc oxide powder and eugenol (oil of cloves) which you mix
together like mortar and spackle over the broken tooth where it dries
hard. There is also Dent's Tootache Gum which is eugenol impregnated wax.
That may be better for filling holes like lost fillings. Sounds like you
need Dentemp or something similar. It's fairly inexpensive.
Lorenzo L. Love
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Ron Peterson
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:57 pm Post subject:
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Lorenzo L. Love wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:37:31 -0700, Eric <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
You can get stuff at any drugstore for temporary fillings. One is Dentemp
which is zinc oxide powder and eugenol (oil of cloves) which you mix
together like mortar and spackle over the broken tooth where it dries
hard. There is also Dent's Tootache Gum which is eugenol impregnated wax.
That may be better for filling holes like lost fillings. Sounds like you
need Dentemp or something similar. It's fairly inexpensive.
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I used that on my SO and the dentist said that it worked fine.
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JimSocal
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:39 am Post subject:
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On 23 Jun 2006 15:57:53 -0700, "Ron Peterson" <ron@shell.core.com>
wrote:
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Lorenzo L. Love wrote:
On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:37:31 -0700, Eric <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
You can get stuff at any drugstore for temporary fillings. One is Dentemp
which is zinc oxide powder and eugenol (oil of cloves) which you mix
together like mortar and spackle over the broken tooth where it dries
hard. There is also Dent's Tootache Gum which is eugenol impregnated wax.
That may be better for filling holes like lost fillings. Sounds like you
need Dentemp or something similar. It's fairly inexpensive.
I used that on my SO and the dentist said that it worked fine.
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Alexander Vasserman DDS
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:52 am Post subject:
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Just go to a dentist as soon as you can.
Temp stuff in the drugstore is ok but no guarantee it will stay for any
length of time.
Also if you are getting a tooth coloured filling, I would stay away
from anything that contains eugenol since risidual eugenol incorporated
in your tooth can inhibit the bond between the permanent tooth coloured
filling and your tooth.
Also you may need a crown so be prepared.
Eric wrote:
| Quote: | I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Ok.
Super glue is toxic,
No it is not. It is used to glue skin together after cosmetic |
surgery/gum surgery or during trauma.
Just breathing on super glue will make it set up. Moisture accelerates
the set of the glue. Also Prolonged moisture makes the glue dissolve so
for this reason it is not a good material of choice.
but can I use elmer's glue?
huh??? it won't set in the mouth.
| Quote: | It's made out of bones already, isn't it?
Not sure what this glue is made of.
I do not recommend it for dentistry. |
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Mark & Steven Bornfel
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject:
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JimSocal wrote:
| Quote: | On 23 Jun 2006 15:57:53 -0700, "Ron Peterson" <ron@shell.core.com
wrote:
Lorenzo L. Love wrote:
On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:37:31 -0700, Eric <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
You can get stuff at any drugstore for temporary fillings. One is Dentemp
which is zinc oxide powder and eugenol (oil of cloves) which you mix
together like mortar and spackle over the broken tooth where it dries
hard. There is also Dent's Tootache Gum which is eugenol impregnated wax.
That may be better for filling holes like lost fillings. Sounds like you
need Dentemp or something similar. It's fairly inexpensive.
I used that on my SO and the dentist said that it worked fine.
What's an SO?
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Significant Other
Steve
(BTW, I agree with Dentemp guy.)
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001 |
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Stormin Mormon
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| Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:45 am Post subject:
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Dental practice manequin. Or "signifigant other". Whichever works for
the moment.
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Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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"JimSocal" <jimsocal@hottmail.com> wrote in message
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On 23 Jun 2006 15:57:53 -0700, "Ron Peterson" <ron@shell.core.com>
wrote:
There is also Dent's Tootache Gum which is eugenol impregnated wax.
| Quote: | That may be better for filling holes like lost fillings. Sounds
like you
need Dentemp or something similar. It's fairly inexpensive.
I used that on my SO and the dentist said that it worked fine.
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Stormin Mormon
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| Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:50 am Post subject:
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How about five bucks for the dental temp filling stuff? I've never
used it. But supposed to be similar to what dentists use to prep the
filling before the real filling. However, I think it's mostly for
cavities. Not for a piece broken off the edge.
I'm not a dentist, so if the package says something different, believe
the package. Any dentists out there, please correct me. Chance for us
all to learn.
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Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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"Eric" <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1151084251.480277.113050@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Thanks,
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Shawn Hearn
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| Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:48 pm Post subject:
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In article <1151084251.480277.113050@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
"Eric" <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it?
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Elmer's glue melts in water, so I am sure it would fall apart in your
mouth due to your spit. Your best option is to see a dentist. |
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Beach Runner
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| Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:
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Shawn Hirn wrote:
| Quote: | In article <1151084251.480277.113050@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
"Eric" <eric.lindahl@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a pit where a piece of tooth broke off and I don't have the
ability to see a denstist quickly.
There's no pain, and I rinse it with hydrogen peroxide.
Super glue is toxic, but can I use elmer's glue?
It's made out of bones already, isn't it? :-)
Elmer's glue melts in water, so I am sure it would fall apart in your
mouth due to your spit. Your best option is to see a dentist.
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People can be penny wise and pound foolish. If the filling is broken,
it is very likely you already have active decay, if not, you have
opened
a path for bacteria.
Should you delay, it is quite likely instead of replacing a filling you
will
need a root canal, canal or even an extraction. In any case, the work
will be more intrusive. There's only so many times a dentist can do
fillings
or even replace a crown.
If you don't have money, many dentists subscribe to a plan with no
interest
payments.
On really major work, it is wise to get a second opinion, as many
dentists
are not honest. |
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Alexander Vasserman DDS
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| Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:09 pm Post subject:
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Beach Runner wrote:
| Quote: | On really major work, it is wise to get a second opinion,
That's fine but be ready to expect many different solutions for your |
problem AND OR concern which is very subjective. Teeth are not an
engine that if one component breaks down everything stops working. The
mouth is a fluid and harsh environment where anything can happen.
as many
| Quote: | dentists
are not honest.
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How do you figure that? Did you do a study? Do you have numbers as to
what you consider many? Is it just in your neighbourhood or worldwide?
And if you have doubts about doing major work because of trust why do
you even do simple treatment wih a dentist you do not trust.
A dentist is like having a spouse, if your spouse cheats on you even
once why do you stay with them??? So if your spouse is going to be
alone for a long time to cheat many times on you are you going to wait
for this before getting a devorce??? You either trust your dentist in
your mouth or you don't it does not matter how much work you need to
get done. Remember after this major work is done you are married to
your dentist whether you like it or not. |
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