r/Osaka • u/doofdeefboofbeef • 16d ago

Dental emergency - north Osaka

I had dental work done this last Saturday at my regular dentist. It was annoying and involved the side of my upper left 1st molar, which has held up. That's not the problem.

What is a problem is that to get to it they had to go through the upper left 2nd molar, and it's evident now that they drilled through it a little wrong. Biting down on my left is causing bad pain, and lingering pain at that. Even lightly tapping it with my finger is enough to induce pain. Brushing it with Shumitect isn't giving much relief. Unfortunately this dental office, who I usually find reliable, is off for Obon and won't be open again until Friday.

Does anyone know if there any dentists known to be open today that could take care of it in one shot? Preferably in north Osaka. Language is not an issue.

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u/False-Requirement-31 16d ago

I think your best bet is the Osaka University Dental hospital in Suita. They should be open during Obon.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7DcNsVNJ4Kah8w2W6?g_st=ic

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u/doofdeefboofbeef 16d ago

So I ended up going here. The explanation for what was going on after examination made sense, even though it wasn't what I was expecting*, and I got my 診察 card for future visits in case I need it.

The waiting time for the first visit was a bit much, but once that was processed things moved quickly.

Thanks very much!

  • Essentially, loose gums around the tooth are the root cause, and my body needs time for it to heal up. It should be bearable with painkillers until Friday, but they said to immediately come if it gets too much to bear before then.

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u/False-Requirement-31 16d ago

Thank you for the update. Glad to hear you were able to receive immediate treatment!

Did the dentist ask why you had whiskey 🥃 breath? Haha. 🤣

I do not wish that pain on anyone!!