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Filling worn out but can't go to dentist for the next week. what can i do in the mean time?
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Not much.: If the area is not sensitive at all, you just wait until next week and let the dentist fix it. If it is sensitive to air or cold liquids, etc., drugstores will have a temporary filling material sold to the public that you can try.
Answered 12/24/2012
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Be careful: Keep the tooth clean and stay away from eating on it.
Answered 12/24/2012
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