I do wonder if these kits might actually make things worse if you’re not careful.
I used one of those kits when I chipped a molar, mostly because I was panicking and didn’t want to feel the sharp edge anymore. It worked for like a day, but honestly, I kept worrying I was just hiding a bigger problem. Ended up going to the dentist anyway because the ache wouldn’t quit. My dentist said it’s fine as a stopgap, but not to rely on it—especially if there’s pain or swelling. I get being nervous though. Sometimes just having the kit on hand feels reassuring, even if you don’t use it.
I totally get the urge to slap some goo on a busted tooth and hope for the best—been there, done that, regretted it when I tried to eat chips later. Those kits are kind of like putting duct tape on a leaky pipe. It might hold for a bit, but you know it’s not really fixing anything long-term.
Has anyone ever had one of those kits actually last more than a day or two? I swear mine just crumbled the first time I brushed my teeth. Also, is it just me, or do those temporary fillings taste weird? I kept thinking I was chewing on chalk. Maybe I just got a cheap one, but still... not exactly gourmet.
I’m curious if anyone’s had luck using one of these kits while waiting for an orthodontic appointment. Like, does it mess with braces or wires? I always worry I’ll end up gluing my lips together or something.
Those kits are kind of like putting duct tape on a leaky pipe.
That’s a pretty spot-on comparison. I’ve seen people try them with braces and it gets messy—sometimes the goo sticks to the wires more than the tooth. It never lasts long, and yeah, that chalky taste is real. If you’re waiting for an ortho appointment, best bet is to leave it alone unless something’s really sharp or painful. Otherwise you might just end up with a sticky mess and an even weirder bite for a few days.
I actually tried one of those repair kits once when I chipped a molar late at night and couldn’t get in to see my dentist for a couple days. I remember thinking it’d be a quick fix, but all it did was make my mouth feel gritty and weird. The stuff never really hardened and I kept worrying I’d swallow some of it. Did anyone else notice how the “putty” doesn’t really stay put? I had to keep reapplying it after every meal.
One thing I wonder—do those kits work any better if you don’t have braces? I’ve only used one without wires, but even then, it felt like a temporary band-aid at best. I get the idea behind them, but honestly, I’d almost rather deal with the rough edge than have that chalky taste in my mouth. Maybe they’re more helpful for a front tooth where looks matter more?
Curious if anyone’s had success keeping one in place for more than a few hours. For me, it just added to my dental anxiety instead of helping.
My kid chipped a tooth last year and I panicked, tried one of those kits in the middle of the night. Honestly, I get what you mean about the weird texture, but for us it actually held up okay until the dentist could see him. Maybe it’s different with kids’ teeth? Still, I was so nervous he’d swallow a chunk in his sleep... Not sure I’d trust it for more than a day or two, but it did help with the sharp edge. The taste is pretty gross though, I’ll give you that.
