We used one of those temp kits on my kid’s molar when his filling fell out right before a weekend. Honestly, I was nervous too—kept checking for swelling or any weird smell. He said it helped with the cold air pain, but I worried about trapping bacteria under there. Did you have to reapply it? Ours kept coming loose after meals, which was pretty frustrating. I barely slept that first night just waiting to see if things got worse...
That’s exactly what happened to me when I tried the temp stuff—kept popping out after eating, especially anything warm. I was worried about food getting stuck or making things worse, honestly. Did you notice any bleeding around the tooth or just pain? I always stress about infection because I’ve had a few bad ones before.
- Had a similar issue when I tried using temp filling kits—especially after soup or coffee, it’d just slip out.
- For me, there was some minor bleeding at first, but mostly just a dull ache unless I chewed on it.
- Infection’s always in the back of my mind too... I rinse with salt water after eating to play it safe, but honestly, the anxiety’s worse than the pain half the time.
Salt water rinse is my go-to too, but I always worry it’s not enough. When I chipped a molar last year, I tried those temp kits from the drugstore and honestly, they never lasted more than a day—especially if I had anything warm. Ended up just chewing on the other side and eating soft stuff until my appointment. The anxiety about infection is real... I kept checking in the mirror for redness or swelling. It’s wild how much it messes with your head, even if the pain isn’t that bad.
I totally get the anxiety—waiting for a dental appointment with a busted tooth is the worst. But honestly, I’m not convinced those temp filling kits are even worth the hassle. I tried one after cracking a premolar and it just made me more paranoid. It kept popping out every time I drank coffee, and then I started worrying about swallowing the stuff or making things worse. In my case, salt water rinse and just keeping the area clean felt like less stress overall.
I know everyone says to avoid chewing on that side, but sometimes it’s almost impossible, especially if you’re not used to it. I ended up biting my cheek a few times, which just added to the misery. What helped me more than anything was sticking to cooler foods—nothing hot, nothing sticky. Yogurt, smoothies, even cold soup. Not glamorous, but it kept things calm and I felt like it lowered the risk of aggravating the tooth or causing more pain.
The infection fear is real, though. I spent way too much time checking for swelling or weird smells. But, to be honest, unless you see obvious redness, pus, or get a fever, it’s probably just your brain going into overdrive. I’ve had a couple of chipped teeth now (clumsy, I guess), and both times it turned out fine as long as I kept things clean and didn’t poke at it.
One thing I do disagree with is using those over-the-counter dental cements for more than a day or two. They seem like a quick fix, but I actually felt better just leaving the tooth alone and focusing on hygiene until I could get in. Less stuff in my mouth to worry about, you know?
It’s wild how something so small can take over your headspace. I try to remind myself that most dental stuff moves slow—if you’re not in agony, a few days won’t make or break things. Easier said than done, but that’s been my experience.
