That weird texture is exactly what bugged me too. I used one of those kits on myself after a bracket popped off and took a chunk of tooth with it—definitely not my proudest moment. It sort of worked for a day, but I kept worrying it’d come loose while I was eating or even just talking. I get what you mean about being nervous your kid might swallow it. Did you notice if it irritated his gums at all? Mine felt kind of sore around the edge after a few hours.
I wonder if the way baby teeth are shaped makes the stuff stick better? Or maybe it’s just less pressure from chewing. Either way, I agree, I wouldn’t trust it for more than a quick fix. The taste is awful, though—like chewing on chalk mixed with plastic. Did your dentist say anything about using those kits? Mine was kind of unimpressed and said to stick to wax if possible... but honestly, when you’re desperate in the middle of the night, you do what you have to.
The taste is awful, though—like chewing on chalk mixed with plastic.
I actually didn’t mind the taste as much, but the gritty feeling drove me nuts. Funny thing, my dentist was more open to those kits than yours—she said they’re not ideal, but better than leaving a sharp edge if you’re in a pinch. I do wonder if using them too often could make things worse, like trapping bacteria or something. Wax always falls off for me overnight, so sometimes I just go with whatever sticks.
That gritty texture is the worst, I totally get it. I’ve tried a couple of those kits—one was so sandy, I felt like I’d just bitten into a beach. My dentist said pretty much the same as yours: not perfect, but if you’re desperate and can’t get in right away, it’s better than slicing your tongue on a jagged edge.
About using them too often, yeah, there’s definitely a risk. If the material isn’t sealed well or gets loose, food and bacteria can sneak in underneath. I remember once thinking my temp fix was holding up fine, but when I finally got to the dentist, she found a bit of gunk trapped under there. Not a huge deal since it was only a few days, but it made me wary of stretching it out too long.
Wax never stays put for me either—by morning it’s gone and I’m back to square one. Sometimes I’ll use orthodontic wax just during meals or sleeping, then switch to the kit if things get really rough. None of it’s ideal though... just trying to make it until the actual appointment.
That gritty feeling is the worst, totally agree. I’ve had that “beach sand” sensation too—makes me wonder if any of these kits are actually comfortable for anyone. I do think the risk of bacteria getting trapped is real, but I’d rather deal with that than a sharp edge slicing my mouth up. Has anyone tried using those temporary filling kits from the pharmacy instead of the actual tooth repair ones? I’m curious if they’re any smoother or if it’s just more of the same.
makes me wonder if any of these kits are actually comfortable for anyone
Tried the pharmacy filling kit on my kid’s chipped tooth once—honestly, it was less “beach sand” and more like chewing on Play-Doh. Not sharp, but definitely not smooth either. He kept poking at it with his tongue all day.
