Let off steam in here thread.

Toothache has been driving me mad for days now. I got some temporary relief from it in an emergency dental appointment mid week. But whatever was put  in place to cover the fracture must have crumbled away again as it’s agony. Even with painkillers. I’m supposed to make it to June like this - that’s when the permanent filling will be done - but I’ll be insane by then if this level keeps up. It’s an 11/10 level of pain. I think I’ll beg them to see me this week again. In the meantime, the greater crossness I would otherwise be feeling has been tempered by the nicer parts of my day - especially some characteristically very  kind words from a truly thoughtful online friend. 

Didn't they give you antibiotics? In my experience that's the only cure for toothache as it's an infection. Painkillers won't do much except reduce the pain a little. Once the infection is gone then even a gaping hole is not a huge problem unless it has sharp edges, as long as you keep it clean. If it can't be kept clean then it would need a temp filling to stop food getting in, but they are fragile so don't eat crunchy food with that side.

Didn't they give you antibiotics? In my experience that's the only cure for toothache as it's an infection. Painkillers won't do much except reduce the pain a little. Once the infection is gone then even a gaping hole is not a huge problem unless it has sharp edges, as long as you keep it clean. If it can't be kept clean then it would need a temp filling to stop food getting in, but they are fragile so don't eat crunchy food with that side.