BasilRathbon   10 #1 Posted October 5, 2008 The filling has just fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on.  As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chopsie   10 #2 Posted October 5, 2008 The filling has jut fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on. As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect?  Is the sharp end the filling, or your tooth?  Either way, I don't know if that's such a good idea - all the sanded off bits will go in your mouth for a kick off, which I imagine would be fairly unpleasant. It might make it worse and balls things up for your dentist too.  Leave well alone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Rivelin6   11 #3 Posted October 5, 2008 The filling has jut fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on. As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect? I wouldnt think so Basil, how about an emergency dentist or most dentist will get you in within a day if necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
arachnophobe   10 #4 Posted October 5, 2008 Get thee to the emergency dentist. And don't try any DIY first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Grandad.Malky   11 #5 Posted October 5, 2008 Don’t roll your tongue over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mathom   10 #6 Posted October 5, 2008 Hands up who read the thread title and instinctively licked their teeth and winced! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kenthack   10 #7 Posted October 5, 2008 be a man and pull it out with a pair of pliers men today just a bunch of lager drinking ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kenthack   10 #8 Posted October 5, 2008 Hands up who read the thread title and instinctively licked their teeth and winced!  what teeth? see above post:rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kenthack   10 #9 Posted October 5, 2008 the daily mail is a lot better for wiping your rrrrs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #10 Posted October 5, 2008 I had a similar problem with a chipped incisor and managed very well with a nail file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ghostrider   11 #11 Posted October 5, 2008 Or do what my dentist suggested - superglue the filling back in !  And no, im not joking.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dozy   11 #12 Posted October 5, 2008 Don't be silly, of course you can't sandpaper your tooth - the sandpaper would go all soggy.  A better solution would be to make a protective cover for your tongue, out of something nice and sturdy, like leather. If you haven't any leather to hand, perhaps you could cut some off a bike saddle?  This would prevent your tongue getting damaged by the sharp edge quite well and you wouldn't have the bother of spitting out bits of soggy sandpaper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...