JohnnyD
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Mayenne (53) When Covid allows..........Which isn't very often these days........
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Dentist
Sept 17, 2023 14:37:27 GMT 1
Post by JohnnyD on Sept 17, 2023 14:37:27 GMT 1
I think I might need to go and find a dentist this week, i have a back tooth very loose and i think about to depart its current location......
How does one go about finding one in France for a visitor? Just ringing round? What are the chances of an appt for an extraction this week ?
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Post by Gigi on Sept 17, 2023 14:49:03 GMT 1
I had a tooth break and a dentist in a nearby village was recommended by a friend. I rang up, it was regarded as an emergency and dealt with the same morning. Excellent service, although I know from friends that appointments must normally be booked well in advance, just like at our practice here in the UK.
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curtis
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Charente Maritime
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Post by curtis on Sept 17, 2023 15:22:13 GMT 1
I guess it depends where you are. Around here all dentists /kiné/ etc are all fully booked. If you can't get an introduction from a neighbour then just start ringing at 09.00. Bon courage
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Post by ajm on Sept 17, 2023 15:55:22 GMT 1
Years ago, when we just here on holiday, I had a problem, went to the local guy and asked the receptionist if I could see the dentist and she said "sure - can you wait about 5 minutes? I paid, got a receipt which I put into Denplan back in UK and got fully reimbursed. I'd go to a dentist rather than phoning - I think you stand a better chance turning up in person
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suein56
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Southern Morbihan 56 Brittany
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Post by suein56 on Sept 17, 2023 16:30:39 GMT 1
I'd go to a dentist rather than phoning - I think you stand a better chance turning up in person Can only agree .. All Dentists have, or should have, an Emergency appt system. Are you good at getting up early ? My emergency appt was at 8:30am after I rang them at 8am.
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JohnnyD
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Mayenne (53) When Covid allows..........Which isn't very often these days........
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Sept 17, 2023 17:32:03 GMT 1
Post by JohnnyD on Sept 17, 2023 17:32:03 GMT 1
I will be up early I think, i want to get it sorted, are many English speaking?
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Post by ajm on Sept 17, 2023 17:52:19 GMT 1
J'ai une dent qui bouge beaucoup.
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Post by cernunnos on Sept 17, 2023 18:26:14 GMT 1
Surely , best way is to let it come out on it's own ? Our dentist has a sign that says "appointments only made per telephone " so we went , the assistant pointed at the sign , pulling out our mobile , we asked what the number was, we made an appointment without phoning !
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suein56
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Post by suein56 on Sept 17, 2023 20:32:10 GMT 1
I will be up early I think, i want to get it sorted, are many English speaking?Ah .. that I would doubt. Google translate (and its ability to enunciate its translation) might be of help. Edit : You can only ask .. you never know.
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Post by mangetout on Sept 18, 2023 7:44:08 GMT 1
My dentist doesn't do emergency treatment. If needed I would have to phone the emergency dentist in our area. There might be something similar where you live. Can you speak to your neighbours, perhaps they can help? Good luck.
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Dentist
Sept 18, 2023 8:08:29 GMT 1
Post by ajm on Sept 18, 2023 8:08:29 GMT 1
Everybody seems to be different. Earlier this year I broke a tooth at breakfast. I rang the surgery and got an appointment at 1500h the same day.
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JohnnyD
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Mayenne (53) When Covid allows..........Which isn't very often these days........
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Sept 18, 2023 8:14:10 GMT 1
Post by JohnnyD on Sept 18, 2023 8:14:10 GMT 1
I have decided to leave it until later in the week in the hope it might fall out, its quite loose and not causing me much pain unless I catch it while chewing on the other side of my mouth.
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Dentist
Sept 18, 2023 8:23:21 GMT 1
Post by cernunnos on Sept 18, 2023 8:23:21 GMT 1
I had the same problem last year ,it solved itself ,no pain,the dentist ( who speaks English) was quite suprised that I didn't need professional help!
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Post by annabellespapa on Sept 18, 2023 8:25:11 GMT 1
JD download the free app SayHi it is a translating app that you can actually pre-load questions and answers that will speak for you if necessary, the Dentist can also speak at your phone and it will translate, absolutely essential for me in technical situations. Have a play with it so that you are familiar with what it can do and then it is easy.
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Post by mangetout on Sept 18, 2023 11:10:47 GMT 1
Try france.dentiste,com/dentiste mayenne. It lists dentists available for emergency work by Town in Mayenne.
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