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fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

On Sunday, I was eating at my favourite restaurant. I was biting hard on some Chicken and a filling came out from one of my teeth.

The outside of what remains of the tooth is very sharp. Last night, I found out the phone numbers of all dentists in the local area.

I told my co-teacher this morning. I am allowed to go to the dentist after 2pm this afternoon.

They know I'm coming. Cool

The other native at my school was told he must use his paid vacation time to make up for any time used outside school during work hours.

I didn't ask if this would be done to me as well today.

I think it is just posturing. Why? Because the other native, a relative newbie, hasn't been told he can't take the full 2 weeks off school for summer vacation.

In fact, we will both unofficially get an extra week off after summer camp. I've confirmed that with my co-teacher.

I wouldn't care if my school called me on my first day of vacation next week and asked me to come in for 2.5 hours. Laughing

But if they are giving us both an extra week off, no questions asked, I'd conclude they were acting tough with the newbie.

I will be glad to see my tooth fixed today. It is awkward when I speak and very sharp. Laughing

For the first time, the Principal acknowledged me. Previously, he has kind of ignored me. I nodded his way, he then waved and greeted me by name.

Silence Dogood · Joined: 09 Jul 2009

A filling in tooth is like a diamond in a ring, it must be forever or for nothing.

Kikomom · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject:

Good to get that taken care of right away, UK. Otherwise the sharp edge will rub against your tongue or inside your cheek and cause a very annoying sore there.

Shouldn't a trip to the dentist get charged to sick leave?

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

Good point about the sick leave. I will say that if the issue was raised again, thanks.

I'm also eager to get this done right away, it feels very precarious using my tongue while eating.

I am due to leave at 2pm. I'm looking forward to getting this over with. Laughing

pentheus · Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Location: Korea

Good Luck.

I hate the dentists..

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

It took just 10 minutes and costed only 8000 won. Laughing

Kikomom · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:38 am Post subject:

Save your receipt to prove you were at the dentist in case the subject of being charged vacation time comes up again. But like you said... "IF the issue is raised again."

No sense opening that can of worms if they're being benevolent to let you take care of an emergency. Just hush up and don't brag about it.

pootle · Joined: 05 May 2008

Agree, keep records and keep quiet.

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

Thanks. I've kept the receipt in case. Laughing

Yesterday · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:13 pm Post subject:

Kikomom · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:13 am Post subject:

Well, Yesterday, you're about half right. Fillings don't usually last forever. 10-20 years is more like it though. But some can last forever if you stay healthy and keep your teeth perfect from that day on.

And root canals aren't redone unless they weren't done properly the first time. A root canal REMOVES the root, so essentially what you have is a dead tooth there--no pain ever again unless it's a gum absess inside the surrounding area.

Yes, they can still decay, splinter, chip away, and need to be refilled or recapped or eventually removed altogether.