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Have cracked my bottom left tooth & its cutting my tongue. is there anything i can do until i get in at the dentist? thanks.
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Putty: There is an OTC dental putty material at pharmacies that you can cover the sharp edge with until you see DDS.
Answered 11/4/2016
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Cracked tooth: Check with your pharmacy for a dental repair kit. Or, try packing the fracture with some soft wax.
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