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IaninSheffield

Veteran
Location
Sheffield, UK
We saw those two live in 1985.
I think they need adding into the daily Covid update mix. Might spice things up a bit. In fact I think I'd rather have them asking the questions than the regular journos.
 

BoldonLad

Not part of the Elite
Location
South Tyneside
And so a sh*tty week gets more sh*tty.
I eventually got through to the dentist via email (they are not accepting phone calls). After much pleading they referred me to some panel to try and get me some emergency care. This morning I have been notified that they have rejected me ie they do not class me as in serious need.
I have a crown that is hanging off.
I am in constant pain.
I can only eat rice pudding or porridge etc.
I am worried about infection setting in.

These are difficult times and I have no idea what pressure these people are under so I fully understand the problems. However, I am thinking "I have paid into this for over 50 years, now I need some help and they are refusing".
I have messaged them back to ask if there is anyone who will accept me as a private patient.
I may just go and get p*ssed.

Don't get me wrong. I am normally a positive half full type person and have never suffered any sort of depression. But I am sat here with no idea where to go next as my gob is not going to get any better.

Have a good day and stay safe everyone.

Suggesting a DIY repair must be the "thing". Eldest daughter (Nurse Practitioner, just returned to work after testing positive for Covid-19), got same advice, yesterday, when she lost a crown off a tooth.
 

12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
Pull the wagon with a bike maybe a little hopeful. Unloaded it may weigh 500 lbs. With water, a little stove, clothing, food etc maybe 750. I have a 20 ft 1972 travel trailer with stove, fridge, shower, tub and a heater I bought off a friend 18 years ago mouldering in the driveway for that time. Really improves the curb appeal of Chez 12boy, I can tell you. Lots of mouse poop, failing siding etc. My plan was to use the little wagon as practice then make this monstrosity into a tiny house. When I brought this home I told my eldest who was in high school that he was out of the house and would be living there henceforth. He'd been going out with a girl from a wealthy and very religious family who had been rebuffing his attempts at carnal delights. His response to the trailer residence was then he could get his girlfriend naked in there and enjoy the fruits of life. My response was....if you could get any normal woman to take off her clothes in that festering, filthy, mouse poopy mess, let alone be romanced, more power to you. Pretty sure she never got within 10 feet of the trailer.
 

Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
Even Irish dancers have to self isolate. Just love this, brilliant!.....



I remember a newspaper headline a few years after " Riverdance" had run its course. It had a photo of an overweight Michael Flatley captioned "Michael Fatley, Lard of the dance"
 

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Suggesting a DIY repair must be the "thing". Eldest daughter (Nurse Practitioner, just returned to work after testing positive for Covid-19), got same advice, yesterday, when she lost a crown off a tooth.
Are you saying that cementing it back is the way to go?
The dentist recommended that but when I asked about infection she changed and tried to get me the emergency appointment. The emergency people have said they will only do extractions.............they will not re-fix a crown, only pull it.
I have said I will accept an extraction and am waiting for a slot. The cap/crown is now hanging by a thread so I have emailed to ask should I try and pull it off? bit worried as I don't understand how it is hanging on and frightened of doing some more damage.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
@Dave7, you been given anything for the pain or infection. If not, try two teaspoons of salt, in a cup of warm water. It'll sting a bit, but will help in easing the pain and any possible infection. It's the best I'm able to use.

You'll have to hope if it does work it's way loose you don't swallow it. Trying to explain teeth marks at the exit point at an A&E is not easy do.
 

BoldonLad

Not part of the Elite
Location
South Tyneside
Are you saying that cementing it back is the way to go?
The dentist recommended that but when I asked about infection she changed and tried to get me the emergency appointment. The emergency people have said they will only do extractions.............they will not re-fix a crown, only pull it.
I have said I will accept an extraction and am waiting for a slot. The cap/crown is now hanging by a thread so I have emailed to ask should I try and pull it off? bit worried as I don't understand how it is hanging on and frightened of doing some more damage.
Personally, not qualified to answer. But, my oldest daughter, had Crown come off yesterday. She spoke to dentist who advised she cement it back in place. She is married, with own house, so, have not actually seen her, but, as far as I known, she drove to dentist surgery, was given the cement, and, has now Re-attached the crown herself. Successfully, so far. ;)
 
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