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Dental help needed for elderly neighbour

An elderly neighbour desperately needs dental help to repair a dental bridge ( I think it just needs sticking back). Please does anybody know where she can get help in current climate? Naturally, she is reluctant to go to a hospital which has been suggested. Many thanks.

Vanessa Cobb ● 2373d6 Comments

Her usual dentist should have an emergency triage service.

Susan Kelly ● 2373d

I am afraid it has to be the hospital, dentist are only allowed to give advise via phone call or send out prescriptions. This is regulated by BDA and GDC and not in the the hand of the practitioner.

Silvia Kinner ● 2373d

Thanks both. I'll pass on.

Vanessa Cobb ● 2373d

Unless there is serious infection or acute pain,I doubt a hospital will do anything.I've found this product which can be used to fix bridges albeit temporarily.'With a Dentanurse kit you have everything you need to dress broken teeth, fix dislodged fillings and inlays and repair broken crowns or bridges. The specially formulated temporary cement helps to prevent thermal shock to exposed nerves and to restore appearance and function quickly.https://dentanurse.co.uk/product/emergency-dental-filling/

Ben Gemmingen ● 2373d

King’s College Hospital have set up an emergency helpline – you can call: 0203 299 5608 at 8am, and you will be allocated a timeslot to attendGuy’s Hospital have expanded their dental A&E to 3 floors. There is no phone line, they are offering a first come first served walk-in service for able, disabled and special care patients.St Thomas’ Hospital – all children are to be directed to St Thomas’ for walk in, not King’s or Guy’sThe Royal London Dental Hospital – Phone triage onlyAdult dental emergencies – Please phone 020 3596 6869 between 9.30 – 12pmPaediatric Dental Emergencies- Please call 020 7377 7321 between 9.30am – 12pmWhipps Cross Hospital-between 9am to 11am. Please phone 020 8535 6437

Rob Reynolds ● 2372d

That is all very useful to know Rob.Thanks.

Ben Gemmingen ● 2372d