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Surgical instrument left in gum by dentist

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moiflan | 21:21 Wed 23rd Nov 2011 | Health & Fitness
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My daughter went to a dentist and the x ray showed what he guessed(can't be definite without opening her gum up)a spiral shaped tiny bit of a surgical instrument that was probably left in when she had extensive root canal work done in Crete 3 yrs ago.He said she would have to go to a specialist dental surgeon to have it taken out which would be very expensive.As she is a low earner it would seem restrictive.Anyone out there any experience of this or are you a dentist and have any advice to offer?Is it harmful?Could it dislodge and cause trouble?
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can she not be referred to the max fax taem at the local hospital?
Try her local doctor .. who may refer through NHS?
If she is a low earner she may be eligible for working tax credits and then maybe eligible for free dental treatment.
I wouldn't think it could go anywhere or cause long-lasting problems.
They leave bullets in some victims bodies!
the Cretian dentist was obviously a temp, as he/she was filling in

I would think it could be left alone esp. if it hasn't caused her any discomfort. Just keep an eye on it.
Double lol : )
I agree with Albags/DT....leave well alone.

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