powerdesal Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I need information.My wife and I have never needed a dentist since coming to France but now.......A serious accident has happened to the lower set of my wifes dentures, now totally unwearable. Of course it had to happen on Friday evening.My question is can one go directly to a dental laboratory and get a new set made or do you have to go via a Dentist.Any info will be very appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I cannot give any chapter and verse on this but I would have thought an emergency appointment with a dentist on Monday (cost max 50€) would be the best and probably quickest course. He might also be able to effect a temporary repair at least leaving the OH with something until a replacement can be constructed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks for the suggestion Andy, unfortunately a temporary repair is not possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I believe that the lab making the new appareil will need instructions from a dentist:http://sante-medecine.journaldesfemmes.fr/faq/7757-prothese-dentaire-amovible-dentierIn any case that is likely too be the case if you need to claim for re-imbursement:http://sante-medecine.journaldesfemmes.fr/contents/1147-protheses-dentaires-remboursement-par-la-securite-sociale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereford Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 My Dad lost just one tooth from a denture and I telephoned a dental mechanic. Non, non - you must see a dentist, we do not take jobs direct was the answer.Luckily a friend had met and used an English dental mechanic working here in France and, having telephoned him, Dad took denture and tooth to him and it was repaired in a jiffy. He told us that in France (using a French d. m.) one always has to go via a dentist but that if Dad wanted a new denture he was quite happy to make one. Dad has since had a couple more repairs.Although no re-imbursement was available the English chap charges so much less than getting a denture via a dentist that it is still cheaper.Mrs H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Went to a lab in Coutances this morning who said come back tomorrow at 9 AM and they will see what they can do, they are a bit short staffed at the moment due to holidays. No mention of needing a dentist - so far ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Update:The lab did not need a referral from a dentist, really put themselves out to help, produced a new denture plate very quickly - all sorted, extremely good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 03/03/2018 at 12:52, powerdesal said: I need information. My wife and I have never needed a dentist since coming to France but now....... A serious accident has happened to the lower set of my wifes dentures, now totally unwearable. Of course it had to happen on Friday evening. My question is can one go directly to a dental laboratory and get a new set made or do you have to go via a Dentist. Any info will be very appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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