June Newsletter | We've answered 5 of the most interesting questions we've received.

"You can't ask that!" We've answered the top 5 most interesting questions we've received.

1. Can I just stick my tooth back on with super glue?

We find this question relates to crowns, fillings and dentures. The answer to this one is no. Super glue is not good to put in your mouth. It will stick things very well for a while, but is toxic. Please do not use super glue. We are open 7 days a week and until 9pm at night, it would be rare we can’t see you promptly. Call the clinic on 8267 1894 for emergency assistance.

2. Should I put my filling/tooth piece in milk?

A piece of tooth or filling that has come off, is likely not going to be useful. Please feel free to bring it in a small container or snap-lock bag, but don’t be disappointed it can’t be “re-stuck”. They are rarely used. The filling/tooth is not living tissue, and putting it in milk will not preserve it. Call the clinic when possible to be seen 8267 1894.

3. My tooth has come out, should I put my tooth in milk? Can it be saved?

This is a very difficult question for our reception team to answer-they aren’t dentists. However, the best method to save a tooth is make sure it is clean-in saliva is fine, then put it back in the socket -gently, but firmly and come into the clinic for assessment. If it can be saved will depend on the viability of the tooth, socket and the circumstances of it’s loss from your mouth. Placing a tooth in milk is an old-school solution. Call the clinic immediately on 8267 1894.

4. What is soft food after an extraction?

The best soft food would be pasta, rice, soup, yoghurt, ice-cream, jelly, bread without crusts, baked beans, tinned spaghetti and the like. Anything you like and doesn’t require too much chewing. It is best for it to slide down, or be eaten on the other side.

5. My gums bleed a bit, that’s ok right?

No, it’s not normal for gums to bleed. You would be worried if blood came out of your eye, the same worry should apply for gums. Healthy gums are pink, stippled and firm and don’t bleed. If disease is present, you will often get bleeding with brushing or flossing. This should be investigated and treated by your hygienist. Call the clinic on 8267 1894 to book with a hygienist. 

We hope this helps with some of your questions. Do you have more? Contact us at
reception@adelaidedentist.com.au or on 8267 1894 and we will happily answer them.

Keep smiling,

The North Adelaide Dental Care Team