Diary - Thursday 4th June

[Mowsehowse]

There is message on my own dentist's phone simply stating I should call the emergency service at a Plymouth surgery.  Which I did.

They were laughing while I was talking, and then they told me there are NO dentists working at all, but I should buy a DIY kit from Boots, and call them again if I need a prescription for antibiotics.

I bought the kit, but haven't used it due to fear of trapping infection in it.  Up to now it has been pain free, but over night definite signs of a problem escalating again, despite meticulous cleaning and a disgusting hemp mouth wash. 

[Roobarb]

I agree with Ruskie, if you think it's getting infected it would be best to ring again and ask for the prescription. The sooner you start on the antibiotics the sooner it will clear. Hope you get sorted out soon, things like this are so much more upsetting in the current situation.

[Mowsehowse]

Fair comment. Thanks Roobarb.

[Ruskie]

Seems unfathomable that there are no emergency dentists in your area mousehowse.

A DIY dental kit sounds like a recipe for disaster - I've got an image of drills and putty and little mirrors and scraping tools. 

 

I would say that if you suspect you are brewing an infection it is probably worth taking a course of antibiotics. I know that they are over used these days but your pharmacist can provide them it probably won't do any harm. Infections in the mouth can be very nasty, so better to be safe than sorry.

I hope it settles down and doesn't cause you any problems until you can get it seen to. 

[Gadget]

Was it this one, mowsehowse:

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/news/2020/04/14/new-urgent-dental-care-centre-opens-in-plymouth

It sounds as if you really need antibiotics.

Just to add that I had an excellent dentist in Mannamead Road when I lived down there.

[Mowsehowse]

Thanks Ladies.
Don't know to which surgery in Plymouth I was re-directed.... only that they couldn't be bothered with me.

I shall probably go to a pharmacist tomorrow, and shall definitely try and get hold of my own dentist on Monday as they will probably get a better reaction in Plymouth, even if they can't do anything here.

[River Tyne Lass]

Oh mowsehowse, I am sorry to read on my way to work about all this trouble you are having with your tooth. 

I would agree with others that you need to push them to help you somehow and to give antibiotics.   

My dentist is open for emergencies - this is awful that there are none open in your area.  Try and nip things in the bud if you can and also perhaps try eating garlic and other natural foods which help fight infection.

Take care I hope it all gets sorted out soon.

[Mowsehowse]

Thank you RTL, and All, for your concern. 

This morning the situation is under control, but I promise I shall attempt contact with my usual dental practise tomorrow.

[Skoosh]

In Glasgow the Dental Hospital has catered for emergencies but extraction was the solution on offer to somebody I know. Back to the good old days, the choices then were gas or a jag! 

Skoosh.