Today, my brace broke and due to Covid-19, I can't get it fixed for another month and a half. Four brackets have come off, the wire is sinking into my gum, giving me tooth and jaw pain. I can't eat and I'm spending excessive amounts of money on pain relief. The cause of all this? A cheese pasty. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my orthodontist thought it would be a good idea to put braces on the teeth in the very back. One bracket popped off twice, after which he shoved a metal band in my mouth onto one of my teeth, cutting my gums, and causing gushing blood. Now, I can’t eat anything unless it’s baby food and I have a lisp. FML
Today, after having my jaw wired shut for 2 months, I finally got to eat. During the first bite of my sandwich I pulled my jaw out of place. FML
Today, I woke up to the most excruciating pain in my jaw. No dentist that takes my insurance has any openings, and the one doctor I can see to get antibiotics isn’t in. FML
Today, I had to spend £200 at the dentist for fillings and repairs to my teeth. Why do I need them? Because I'm stressed about money and grind my teeth in the night because of it. FML
Today, I lost a tooth and got my jaw wired shut after my toddler managed to break my jaw by whacking me with a plastic toy. Hello at least 8 weeks of being unable to talk while only eating meals that have been thoroughly blitzed into a liquid form first. FML
Today, I canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML
Today, I got hit in the mouth with a hockey stick and lost four teeth. Yesterday I got my braces of six years removed. FML
Today, after waking up from a bad migraine which caused my teeth to clench, I found out that I broke a molar. A dentist told me it split down to the bone, so I need root canal and an extended crown. Then they told me the tooth below had also broke and has to be pulled. FML
Today, I broke a tooth. It’s Friday. Not a single dentist office is open. The good news? I might lose those last few pounds as I can’t drink or eat without excruciating pain. Needless to say, it’s going to be a long weekend. FML
Today, while enjoying breakfast, my teeth took a chunk out of my cheek. This happens regularly, even when I'm talking. Both my doctor and dentist have no idea why, and I'm in utter agony. FML
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motoikkyu 13
Please make some telephone calls. I am in the center of the most infected place in the country, but we are still seeing patients for emergency situations. There is no reason for you to be in pain, any practitioner can adjust the wire to get you resolved. This happens more than you can imagine.
Kurliez408 32
surely there are dentists available for emergencies? my dad's crown fell out and he was able to see his dentist to get it fixed during lockdown.
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motoikkyu 13
Please make some telephone calls. I am in the center of the most infected place in the country, but we are still seeing patients for emergency situations. There is no reason for you to be in pain, any practitioner can adjust the wire to get you resolved. This happens more than you can imagine.
littl3storm 30
I've rang multiple times and have been told "I just have to wait "
samomaha 17
If your orthdontist's office is telling you to wait, I'm afraid that it's time to call a different orthodontist.
AmbrosiaFan 19
Time to find another orthodontist to take care of you... and stick with the one who helped you.
Inkoseh 33
Call someone else!! 100% CALL SOMEONE ELSE! Tightening isn't critical, but broken braces and wires and pain ARE!
Kurliez408 32
surely there are dentists available for emergencies? my dad's crown fell out and he was able to see his dentist to get it fixed during lockdown.
Susan Yee 9
Emergency dentist appointment should be still available. At least in my area they are.
Kyle DE Hildebrand 3
The the pastry frozen ?!?
RichardPencil 32
Get a needle-nose pliers and eat soup until the pandemic ends.
DarkAngelsBlade 25
Worst comes to worst wire clip the wire and remove it. I had to do that once, just have pliers on it so it doesn’t snap into you.
AmbrosiaFan 19
This is an emergency. Talk to your orthodontist or a dentist to get that looked at before you ruin your mouth.
mekiswrite 21
Pick up some wax- it's available in the oral care section of grocery stores. It's only a temporary fix but it might help.
Tiffani Carter 6
Most dentists are still available for emergencies, which it sounds like this would qualify.
clair_brodie 35
As someone who's had braces twice, get some wire cutters and cut the offending wire.