We tried one of those “glue” kits last year when my kid’s crown popped off during a popcorn incident (why is it always popcorn?). Honestly, it was more like a sticky mess than actual glue. Lasted about as long as a popsicle in July—one bite and it was history. I get wanting to dodge another emergency bill, but I’d only use those kits as a super temporary fix. If you’re eating or drinking anything besides air, don’t count on it staying put.
Popcorn is honestly the nemesis of dental work—I swear! Those kits are definitely more “wishful thinking” than a real solution. I tried one when my bracket popped off during a road trip, and it barely held up through a single snack. It’s wild how sticky yet useless that stuff can be. I get the temptation to avoid another bill, but yeah, it’s just a quick patch. Eating anything more than soup? Forget about it.
Popcorn is the archvillain, no joke. One rogue kernel and suddenly you’re living that “diy dentist” life with a kit that costs more than it’s worth. I tried one of those instant repair kits when a filling fell out (of course, right before my insurance reset). The stuff tasted like putty and lasted about as long as my willpower at a dessert buffet. I get the appeal though—who wants to drop $200+ for a five minute fix?
But honestly, has anyone actually had one of these kits work for more than a day? I feel like the packaging should just say “good luck, hope you like smoothies.” Maybe it’s just me, but every time I’ve used one it’s ended up being a temporary mess that’s more stress than it’s worth. Has anyone found a brand or trick that actually holds up until you can get in to see the dentist? Or is this just wishful thinking for all of us trying to dodge another bill?
