Honestly, dental wax is hit or miss for me. If you’re not eating, it can help smooth out the sharp edge, but once food’s involved, I always end up swallowing half of it by accident.
Funny enough, dental wax actually worked pretty well for me—even with eating and talking a lot. Maybe it depends on the chip or how much wax you use? I pressed it in a bit firmer and it stayed put most of the day. The DenTek kits are good in a pinch, but I found them a bit bulky for front teeth. It’s such a relief to have something between your tongue and that sharp edge though...
I’ve noticed the same thing with the DenTek kits—they’re just kinda clunky, especially if you’re dealing with a front tooth. I tried using a smaller bit of wax and warming it up a little first, which helped it mold better. Still, eating with it in is always a gamble... I’ve definitely swallowed my fair share.
Still, eating with it in is always a gamble... I’ve definitely swallowed my fair share.
I totally get what you mean—chewing with that stuff in place is a challenge. Did you ever try using orthodontic wax instead of the DenTek material? I found the ortho wax a bit softer and less likely to come loose, but it’s not exactly made for busted teeth. Curious if anyone’s had luck with temporary filling materials from the pharmacy, or is it just as awkward?
Yeah, I’ve messed around with both DenTek and the ortho wax. Honestly, the wax is comfier but it just doesn’t hold up when you’re trying to eat anything that’s not soup. The DenTek stuff is a pain to get in right, but at least it stays put a little better for me. Pharmacy temp fillings are hit or miss—sometimes they set too hard and feel weird, sometimes they just crumble out. It’s always a bit of a hack job, but better than raw nerve pain, I guess.
I get what you mean about the wax—it’s like a comfy little pillow for your tooth, but the second you try eating anything more ambitious than broth, it’s gone. I actually have better luck with the DenTek stuff if I dry the area with a tissue before sticking it on. It’s not perfect, but it does hang in there through a sandwich. Honestly though, I’d skip the temp fillings unless you’re desperate. Had one set so hard once, I thought I’d accidentally installed a pebble in my molar... not a vibe.