Dentist shortage leads man to superglue own tooth

A guy fixed his front tooth with superglue after neglecting to locate an NHS dental professional.

Gordon Prepare, 55, has utilized the bizarre "DIY dentistry" technique on the loose crown during the last 3 years - with every fresh use of glue lasting about 2 several weeks.

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The daddy of seven, who had been removed from his original dentist's register after moving to a different home in Tranmere, Merseyside, stated he switched to glue after losing hope to find a dental professional.

He stated: "I attempted to locate a new dental professional however they had all gone private.

"Many of them stated they'd take me on being an NHS patient, but only when I agreed to achieve the loose crown fixed like a private patient, which may cost around ?100.

"Ultimately, I simply made the decision to consider matters into my very own hands. I'd read somewhere that super glue was invented for medical use, to bond skin, and so i gave it a try.

"I attempted a couple of different brands however the one I personally use now, that is just known as Industrial Super Glue, is the greatest.

"You will never taste it but you have to take care not to use an excessive amount of, just in case you glue the mouth area shut."

Mr Prepare, a burglar manager, has found an NHS dental professional and hopes to achieve the crown fixed appropriately.

Councillor Chris Blakeley, chairman of Wirral Council's social care and health overview and scrutiny committee, stated: "Mr Cook's solution was rather extreme but he isn't alone if this involves dentistry horror tales.

"Individuals are discovering it very difficult to get an NHS dental professional, and we're presently gathering evidence to evaluate the size from the problem, which isn't unique for this area."