The totally off-topic thread

[rogerkambah]

Used to happen in the 50s too.

But we have all survived.

 

[rogerkambah]

The Aussie dentists will change over as a matter of routine from amalgam to composite when it’s required. My dentist says no reason to change if the filling is solid

My dentist last year was in his first year out of uni. I had part of a tooth break away from an amalgam filling. I had read up on amalgam fillings and was quite impressed when he said the filling was fine and firm and he would just build up the missing part of the tooth with composite rather than drill all the amalgam out. The amalgam is probably 50 years old.

 

[Pushka]

My dentist last year was in his first year out of uni. I had part of a tooth break away from an amalgam filling. I had read up on amalgam fillings and was quite impressed when he said the filling was fine and firm and he would just build up the missing part of the tooth with composite rather than drill all the amalgam out. The amalgam is probably 50 years old.

Yep. I reckon mine are all that age too. I seem to have needed a few during childhood but nothing much since then. Two codeine tonight. Guess it means I’ll sleep better tonight.

 

[Quickstatus]

My dentist last year was in his first year out of uni. I had part of a tooth break away from an amalgam filling. I had read up on amalgam fillings and was quite impressed when he said the filling was fine and firm and he would just build up the missing part of the tooth with composite rather than drill all the amalgam out. The amalgam is probably 50 years old.

That’s exactly what happened to mine. Large filling in the core of the tooth so eventually a part (side) of the tooth will tend to break off due to the massive pressure on molars during chewing and did. He drilled out the rest of the amalgam which was still solid after nearly as many years as yours and rebuilt with composite - hopefully won’t need a crown.

 

[Flying mermaid]

That’s exactly what happened to mine. Large filling in the core of the tooth so eventually a part (side) of the tooth will tend to break off due to the massive pressure on molars during chewing and did. He drilled out the rest of the amalgam which was still solid after nearly as many years as yours and rebuilt with composite - hopefully won’t need a crown.

After I had two teeth break, I got my dentist to have a good look at any other candidates for breaking. He said there were 3 with cracks that were potentials, so we put crowns on those and I haven’t had a problem since (touch wood).

 

[Flashback]

Made it home...

 

[OZDUCK]

1)A neighbour is not automatically liable for tree damage. Giving a warning is not necessarily going to help either.



2)Post extraction pain: look up “dry socket”

I had "dry socket" after my last extraction - incredibly painful.

 

[JohnK]

I'm not sure I understand why people think that all dentists in Thailand cut corners and are inferior.

I need 5-6 fillings if I'm lucky. That will be a minimum cost of $600 to my local dentist + the Medibank private rebate or around half the cost to a reputable dentist in Thailand.

I also need 3 implants, possibly 4 implants. My dentist wants ~$5,500 for each implant after Medibank rebate. The cost in Thailand is ~$1,700-$2,000 per implant.

I know @MEL_Traveller has used dentists in Thailand without issues. I personally know people who have used dentists in Thailand and are extremely happy with their work.

 

[Flashback]

Put a smile on your face and let them smile! Isn't that what the Thai do?

 

[JohnK]

Made it home...

Finally! How long was the delay?

 

[love_the_life]

I'm not sure I understand why people think that all dentists in Thailand cut corners and are inferior.

I need 5-6 fillings if I'm lucky. That will be a minimum cost of $600 to my local dentist + the Medibank private rebate or around half the cost to a reputable dentist in Thailand.

I also need 3 implants, possibly 4 implants. My dentist wants ~$5,500 for each implant after Medibank rebate. The cost in Thailand is ~$1,700-$2,000 per implant.

I know @MEL_Traveller has used dentists in Thailand without issues. I personally know people who have used dentists in Thailand and are extremely happy with their work.

My brother and SIL regularly go to Bangkok for dental work. They’ve had no problems. Think the important bit is to choose a well resourced practice and experienced dentist.

 

[love_the_life]

Made it home...

At last! Still snowy?

 

[serfty]

But we have all survived.

Of course we did; otherwise we wouldn't be posting.

 

[Denali]

Made it home...

Welcome back and you dont have to do the laundry asap as most of your clothes are clean.

 

[RooFlyer]

I'm not sure I understand why people think that all dentists in Thailand cut corners and are inferior.

I need 5-6 fillings if I'm lucky. That will be a minimum cost of $600 to my local dentist + the Medibank private rebate or around half the cost to a reputable dentist in Thailand.

I also need 3 implants, possibly 4 implants. My dentist wants ~$5,500 for each implant after Medibank rebate. The cost in Thailand is ~$1,700-$2,000 per implant.

I know @MEL_Traveller has used dentists in Thailand without issues. I personally know people who have used dentists in Thailand and are extremely happy with their work.

Just think how much looking after your teeth as you go, would have cost ....

 

[Pushka]

I had "dry socket" after my last extraction - incredibly painful.

I’ve been reading up. They sound dreadful. One female forum described the pain as being worse than childbirth. And that codeine didn’t touch it.
I took 2 codeine last night hoping for a good night sleep. Also put one of the packings in which were given to me in case of bleeding. That packing helped enormously as it gave the same feeling of being able to compress against it which is what I wanted to do. I thought codeine would help me sleep but I woke every hour. Just another bad night I guess. Anyway I’m sure I don’t have dry socket as it seems better today. Just a bit weary.

 

[blackcat20]

I’ve been reading up. They sound dreadful. One female forum described the pain as being worse than childbirth. And that codeine didn’t touch it.
I took 2 codeine last night hoping for a good night sleep. Also put one of the packings in which were given to me in case of bleeding. That packing helped enormously as it gave the same feeling of being able to compress against it which is what I wanted to do. I thought codeine would help me sleep but I woke every hour. Just another bad night I guess. Anyway I’m sure I don’t have dry socket as it seems better today. Just a bit weary.

The pain I had when I had my wisdom teeth out was some of the worst I've ever felt, to the point where my doctor wanted to put me on morphine. No dry socket though.

 

[Pushka]

The pain I had when I had my wisdom teeth out was some of the worst I've ever felt, to the point where my doctor wanted to put me on morphine. No dry socket though.

Yeah. MrP was on liquid diet for a week after his which is why he was surprised I was being so normal the day afterwards. Maybe he derived just a sliver of satisfaction (nah, not really) when he rang from Melbourne last night and said I felt a bit poorly. I try not worry him when he is away.

 

[Denali]

Every now and then when I scrounge up enough QF points I use them via Points for Purpose to claim sleeping bags to give to people living on the streets.

I was at a camping outlet yesterday and noticed the bags from the QF site on sale for $40 (only 2 left), usually $100 (or 20K points when not on sale) so bought them to donate.

But first I told hubby that for Scotland, Ive hired a camper and bought sleeping bags so we can camp through Scotland

 

[Quickstatus]

Made it home...

Now they are running out of water due to freezing water pipes bursting