Plugging A Jagged Broken Toot

[trixilator]

Broke a chunk off a tooth leaving a jagged edge thats lacerating my tongue.
I packed it with a bit of silicone ear plug I found just to keep tongue off it but wonder is this stuff safe in my mouth, Waiting for dentist appointment...

[chrissa1]

I bought this. A bit fiddly but it did the job.

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/dentemp-refilit-filling-material/prd-iab?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&;utm_term=&;utm_campaign=Shopping%20%7C%20Complete%20Feed&utm_content=sKQzx8F2g%7Cdt_pcrid_58920133642

[Old_Geezer]

You want to watch you don't swallow it !

When I had a similar issue I was glad my dentist had convinced be to get a tooth guard to stop me grinding my teeth in my sleep. Saved my tongue until the dentist was free to sort the tooth out.

[Prudie]

You can temporary filling stuff in any chemist. Will help in the short term

[Hypognosis]

Internet search concensus is silicone earplugs are non-toxic if swallowed but still a choking hazard if inhaled.

I was going to suggest cutting a piece of wine cork to shape because it's food-grade but the choking hazard would be the same.

You would have to avoid sleeping while any temporary protection was at risk of coming loose.

That most recent A&E advert on telly singled out broken tooth victims and that really annoyed me because you can't sleep with a tongue-cutter.

I hope someone posts with advice about emergency dentistry.

[Sqad]

Nothing would happen if you swallowed it........don't worry.

Inhaling it might give you problems.............