A 38-year-old manicurist in Moscow attempted to treat her own tooth…
A 38-year-old manicurist in Moscow attempted to treat her own tooth decay at home using nail gel, a nail drill, and an UV lamp, resulting in pulp damage and severe pain that required complex dental treatment to save the tooth.
Consensus
- The woman is a manicurist from Moscow.
- She suffered from toothache for about two weeks.
- Instead of visiting a dentist, she attempted to treat her own tooth at home.
- She used a nail drill, UV lamp, and nail gel to remove decayed tissue and fill the cavity.
- The homemade filling lasted only two days before pain returned.
- She eventually sought professional dental care.
- Dentists found that she had damaged the pulp of her tooth during self-treatment.
- Treatment included cleaning and sealing root canals, followed by restoration of the crown.
- Without timely medical intervention, the tooth might have needed to be removed.
Points of divergence
- The incident occurred on Saturday, 25 July, according to 'MK'. — vm
- The woman is named Julia and is 38 years old. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (2 sources)
- Moscow woman puts a gel nail polish seal on herself and almost loses her tooth — Вечерняя Москва
- Nail technician saved money by placing a gel nail filling in her own tooth — ended up needing the tooth extracted — Baza