have been putting off going to the dentist...last time they checked my teeth werent impacted...but he said my mouth was probably too small
except now i am constantly biting into my cheek
Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed?
Not everyone has to have them removed, but they most likely will if the dentist sees that they are starting to come in crooked, or if you have a small mouth.
My brother had to have half of his removed due to a small mouth- 2 weeks later I started getting symptoms, and mine would have come in crooked so went to an oral surgeon and was put under and had them all removed.
Reply:not everyone, but most likely 90 percent of all, bc they do get infected and tend to grow out wrong!
Reply:Not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed. Some people can go their whole lives with them. it depends on wether or not you are being bothered by them. Generally, those with smaller mouths will experience more pain, and thus have them removed. It just depends on how it is affecting you. Small mouth, pain.
Reply:Not everyone has to have their wisdom teeth removed but a lot of people do. I need mine removed because like you, they were rub on the inside of my cheek and often this leads to infection. Go to your dentist and get this problem sorted because its a quick and simple operation and it will be much more comfortable and better for you in the long run.
Reply:Not everyone needs to have the wisdom teeth extracted, but if they are bothering you a lot and your dentist suggested your mout might be too small (which could cause your teeth to become crooked), then... well, it's really more about what you are prepared to do rather than what is common. The removal of the teeth won't be as bad if they have broken through the gums; you won't need surgery in this case. It might still be costly though, It's all up to you!
Reply:Everyone doesn't need to have their wisdom teeth removed. Some people do have quite small mouths so wisdom teeth cannot come up properly without causing adult over-crowding. my friend had that and the dentist decided not to remove the wisdom teeth but the one in front of it to allow more room in her mouth - she had to wear braces for a year to correct her teeth, but she has a lovely set now!
Personally I think 3 of my wisdom teeth have come up, and they hurt like hell at first, and I too kept taking chunks out of the inside of my cheek, but that was just because I wasn't used to them being there - but they are fine now! I am lucky enough to have really naturally straight teeth. My childhood friend consoles himself by telling me that this is because I have always had a big mouth!!!
You're best off going to the dentist and seeing what he says - not as if you can really do anything about it yourself, and you could be stressing and worrying about nothing!
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How long does one have to wait to eat after having wisdom teeth extracted?
I just had my wisdom teeth, two of which were horizontally impacted, removed on Tuesday the 31st. My surgeon said that because my mouth is small, my swelling is probably worse than most, but he gave me no time frame in which to expect being able to actually EAT again.
I have college band camp starting Sunday the 12th. I already know I can't play, but does anyone think I'll be able to eat by then? Right now my jaw opens so that there's a fingerwidth of distance between my top and bottom teeth. My swelling has almost halved since the first day and I'm taking Ibuprofen, which I heard may help reduce the swelling faster, and occasionally putting an ice pack to my cheeks.
Thanks for any and all responses!
How long does one have to wait to eat after having wisdom teeth extracted?
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years and yes you can play in the band on the 12th if you do this. Listen carefully. You are talking about 2 weeks so work on this now, it only the 4th.
3-4 times a day rinse with warm very salty rinses, the last one at night for at least 1 minute...gently.
Now how to ice down. BUT do this first. Get your ice pack. Now sit quitely and open your mouth as far as you can, do not stress. Gently massage the area for 5-10 minutes with circular motions with finger pads not tips. Your nails will hurt. Pretend to yawn when you do this. THEN immediately apply ice packs for 20 minutes. Take pain meds or Motrin as needed. Do this 3-4 times a day. Sleep with an extra pillow and don't push or pull anything over 10 pounds. In one week the swelling should be almost totally resolve, then you are okay to play. Remember, eat lost of ice cream and cool and old foods, nothing spicy, pizza, bagels, chewy or sticky for the next 7 days. Now one more thing. Chew sugarless gum for 20 minutes. Ice down. This will lossen the muscles and reduce the swelling even more. You should be back to normal in 10 days. I promise. Marie
Reply:Hi! That is find, just do the ice pack for 10 minutes or wrap in a cloth. Don't apply directly to your skin. Keep up the good work, I think you will back at band sooner than you think! Glad to have helped!!! Marie Report It
Reply:I stuck with jello for about a week afterwards. Good luck!
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed 4 years ago. Two of mine were also horizontal. I think you should eat when you feel ok to eat. I had no swelling or pain, so I ate within like 4 hours of getting it done. And I was eating pretty normal foods at that time, nothing hard like chips though. Just wait until you feel ok to eat again.
Reply:I think you can eat when you are able to. Stay away from anything acidic -- you have open wounds in your mouth. This means anything citrus (orange juice, lemonade) AND also anything with tomato sauce. I made the terrible mistake of eating Spaghetti-Os (thinking the soft mushy noodles would be OK for my mouth). It felt like I was swooshing acid in my mouth. Be careful, and hope you feel better soon.
Reply:Your blender and straws are your very best friends right now. I suggest buying a few cans of soup and putting them through the blender until they are mashed thoroughly, then warming them just enough to take the chill off (extremely hot and cold things will hurt your swollen gums). Using the widest straw that you can find and fit in your mouth, draw SLOWLY until you have a mouthful, then swallow. Do not try to chew. Do not suck hard as it might dislodge your blood plugs in your extraction sites.
Do this every time you get hungry--if that means six small meals a day, then so be it!
Reply:It takes about a week until you can start eating solid food again. I got 4 wisdom teeth pulled out and had to stay on liquids for a week. The time between ur removal and band camp seems 12 days, so i'm sure you can start eating by then.
Reply:Sounds like you're doing a lot of good things to recover as quickly as possible. Yay, you!
When I had my wisdom teeth out, one of which was sideways and they had to take it out in pieces, I remember getting very tired of smooshy food by about the 5th day... I couldn't get my mouth open very far either, but I was going nuts, so I went to Taco Bell and got myself a Burrito Supreme (if you don't remember, it's basically a beef and bean burrito with everything on it including sour cream; yum.) I couldn't open my mouth to bite it, so I spooned it in with a spork (sporked it in?). I kind of just mooshed it with my tongue and swallowed it. It was probably the best Burrito Supreme I ever had... I made sure to rinse really well so there were no particles of food in the canyons where my teeth had been. And I'm here 30 years later to tell the tale.
Each day that goes by will reduce the swelling more and more; I would really, really think you'll be almost back to normal by the 12th. : )
Reply:I also had impacted wisdom teeth that had to be cut out... and boy when i got home i was hungry... i couldnt chew stuff but i was eating won-ton soup like an hour or so after i got home!! also milk shakes and other broths were best to eat!
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I have college band camp starting Sunday the 12th. I already know I can't play, but does anyone think I'll be able to eat by then? Right now my jaw opens so that there's a fingerwidth of distance between my top and bottom teeth. My swelling has almost halved since the first day and I'm taking Ibuprofen, which I heard may help reduce the swelling faster, and occasionally putting an ice pack to my cheeks.
Thanks for any and all responses!
How long does one have to wait to eat after having wisdom teeth extracted?
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years and yes you can play in the band on the 12th if you do this. Listen carefully. You are talking about 2 weeks so work on this now, it only the 4th.
3-4 times a day rinse with warm very salty rinses, the last one at night for at least 1 minute...gently.
Now how to ice down. BUT do this first. Get your ice pack. Now sit quitely and open your mouth as far as you can, do not stress. Gently massage the area for 5-10 minutes with circular motions with finger pads not tips. Your nails will hurt. Pretend to yawn when you do this. THEN immediately apply ice packs for 20 minutes. Take pain meds or Motrin as needed. Do this 3-4 times a day. Sleep with an extra pillow and don't push or pull anything over 10 pounds. In one week the swelling should be almost totally resolve, then you are okay to play. Remember, eat lost of ice cream and cool and old foods, nothing spicy, pizza, bagels, chewy or sticky for the next 7 days. Now one more thing. Chew sugarless gum for 20 minutes. Ice down. This will lossen the muscles and reduce the swelling even more. You should be back to normal in 10 days. I promise. Marie
Reply:Hi! That is find, just do the ice pack for 10 minutes or wrap in a cloth. Don't apply directly to your skin. Keep up the good work, I think you will back at band sooner than you think! Glad to have helped!!! Marie Report It
Reply:I stuck with jello for about a week afterwards. Good luck!
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed 4 years ago. Two of mine were also horizontal. I think you should eat when you feel ok to eat. I had no swelling or pain, so I ate within like 4 hours of getting it done. And I was eating pretty normal foods at that time, nothing hard like chips though. Just wait until you feel ok to eat again.
Reply:I think you can eat when you are able to. Stay away from anything acidic -- you have open wounds in your mouth. This means anything citrus (orange juice, lemonade) AND also anything with tomato sauce. I made the terrible mistake of eating Spaghetti-Os (thinking the soft mushy noodles would be OK for my mouth). It felt like I was swooshing acid in my mouth. Be careful, and hope you feel better soon.
Reply:Your blender and straws are your very best friends right now. I suggest buying a few cans of soup and putting them through the blender until they are mashed thoroughly, then warming them just enough to take the chill off (extremely hot and cold things will hurt your swollen gums). Using the widest straw that you can find and fit in your mouth, draw SLOWLY until you have a mouthful, then swallow. Do not try to chew. Do not suck hard as it might dislodge your blood plugs in your extraction sites.
Do this every time you get hungry--if that means six small meals a day, then so be it!
Reply:It takes about a week until you can start eating solid food again. I got 4 wisdom teeth pulled out and had to stay on liquids for a week. The time between ur removal and band camp seems 12 days, so i'm sure you can start eating by then.
Reply:Sounds like you're doing a lot of good things to recover as quickly as possible. Yay, you!
When I had my wisdom teeth out, one of which was sideways and they had to take it out in pieces, I remember getting very tired of smooshy food by about the 5th day... I couldn't get my mouth open very far either, but I was going nuts, so I went to Taco Bell and got myself a Burrito Supreme (if you don't remember, it's basically a beef and bean burrito with everything on it including sour cream; yum.) I couldn't open my mouth to bite it, so I spooned it in with a spork (sporked it in?). I kind of just mooshed it with my tongue and swallowed it. It was probably the best Burrito Supreme I ever had... I made sure to rinse really well so there were no particles of food in the canyons where my teeth had been. And I'm here 30 years later to tell the tale.
Each day that goes by will reduce the swelling more and more; I would really, really think you'll be almost back to normal by the 12th. : )
Reply:I also had impacted wisdom teeth that had to be cut out... and boy when i got home i was hungry... i couldnt chew stuff but i was eating won-ton soup like an hour or so after i got home!! also milk shakes and other broths were best to eat!
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Wisdom teeth removed without being sedated?
I'm deathly afriad of being sedated (put to sleep) and I may need to have my wisdom teeth removed soon. None of them are impacted, they've all almost fully grown in like my other teeth. Have any of you ever had any wisdom teeth extracted on just local anaesthesia and not had to be put to sleep? I have a pretty high threshhold for pain, and I don't mind the gore at all (had teeth pulled before %26amp; root canal done while awake). But everyone tells me to get put to sleep for my wisdom teeth for some reason. I think I'd rather just let the dentist punch me in the face as hard as he could to knock me out!
Wisdom teeth removed without being sedated?
hey u dont have to put to sleep to go for any tooth extraction ( even wisdom tooth ) its just ur tooth which shud be sedated .... if local anesthisa can do the job then why to go for general ...we put the patient to sleep only when the surgery has to be done to a special patient(handicap pt.)otherwise NO NEED ...n about the pain ... it varies from patient to patient ... few complain of pain n few dnt after the extraction of wisdom tooth ... but analgesic can do wonders .... n ur dental surgeon will definately prescribe u the medicine after surgery ...so dont worry ... no get ur wisdom extracted while u r awake .. !
Reply:I have had one wisdom tooth removed. It was fully erupted. I was not knocked out, just the regular local shot. The pain really kicks in later in the day when the shot has worn off and you have a gaping hole in your mouth. But, if the doctor gives you a script for pain killers have it filled before the numbness wears off. You'll be fine being awake.
Reply:NO, you dont have to be put under to have your wisdome teeth removed. your dentist may prefer otherwise as their standard procedure. but since their is no impaction or infections it should be straight forward to complete under local anethesia/freezing
Reply:I work for a dentist and we never put anyone out for wisdom exts. It isnt a big deal. I myself had one taken out a couple months ago. Never needed pain killers or anything.
Reply:If you are having all 4 of your wisdom teeth removed, I would highly recommend sedation. And it is just that... IV sedation. Most patients are under the impression that they are totally put to sleep as if they are having surgery in the operating room when this is not the case. An IV is administered to the patient to put them into a 'twilight' sort of sleep. The patient is still able to open their mouth wider if the dentist asks them to do so, etc... yet generally they never remember a thing that happens during the procedure... just as you don't remember life as an infant... it happened... and you reacted... you just don't remember it. Of course, there is some risk... there is risk with any procedure.. there is even risk in just receiving a dental injection of anesthetic to numb you... but the risk is minimal. And another good thing about the sedation is that once you get home you sleep for a really, really long time so you're not awake to have to deal with the soreness, numbness, etc. I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon when I was 20 years old... way before I entered the dental field and I was scared to death myself... I even sat in the chair before the procedure crying and telling the dentist how scared I was... I had a very good doctor and he talked to me in a very soothing voice while he administered the IV and before I knew it I was waking up and the procedure was over. Really, you have nothing to worry about. Hope this helped put you at ease.
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Wisdom teeth removed without being sedated?
hey u dont have to put to sleep to go for any tooth extraction ( even wisdom tooth ) its just ur tooth which shud be sedated .... if local anesthisa can do the job then why to go for general ...we put the patient to sleep only when the surgery has to be done to a special patient(handicap pt.)otherwise NO NEED ...n about the pain ... it varies from patient to patient ... few complain of pain n few dnt after the extraction of wisdom tooth ... but analgesic can do wonders .... n ur dental surgeon will definately prescribe u the medicine after surgery ...so dont worry ... no get ur wisdom extracted while u r awake .. !
Reply:I have had one wisdom tooth removed. It was fully erupted. I was not knocked out, just the regular local shot. The pain really kicks in later in the day when the shot has worn off and you have a gaping hole in your mouth. But, if the doctor gives you a script for pain killers have it filled before the numbness wears off. You'll be fine being awake.
Reply:NO, you dont have to be put under to have your wisdome teeth removed. your dentist may prefer otherwise as their standard procedure. but since their is no impaction or infections it should be straight forward to complete under local anethesia/freezing
Reply:I work for a dentist and we never put anyone out for wisdom exts. It isnt a big deal. I myself had one taken out a couple months ago. Never needed pain killers or anything.
Reply:If you are having all 4 of your wisdom teeth removed, I would highly recommend sedation. And it is just that... IV sedation. Most patients are under the impression that they are totally put to sleep as if they are having surgery in the operating room when this is not the case. An IV is administered to the patient to put them into a 'twilight' sort of sleep. The patient is still able to open their mouth wider if the dentist asks them to do so, etc... yet generally they never remember a thing that happens during the procedure... just as you don't remember life as an infant... it happened... and you reacted... you just don't remember it. Of course, there is some risk... there is risk with any procedure.. there is even risk in just receiving a dental injection of anesthetic to numb you... but the risk is minimal. And another good thing about the sedation is that once you get home you sleep for a really, really long time so you're not awake to have to deal with the soreness, numbness, etc. I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon when I was 20 years old... way before I entered the dental field and I was scared to death myself... I even sat in the chair before the procedure crying and telling the dentist how scared I was... I had a very good doctor and he talked to me in a very soothing voice while he administered the IV and before I knew it I was waking up and the procedure was over. Really, you have nothing to worry about. Hope this helped put you at ease.
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I had my two lower wisdom teeth surgically removed 5 days ago...?
both teeth were impacted so i know that makes it a little more complicated but the pain hasn't let up at ALL, it's unbearable. My mouth is extremely swollen, and i can't open it more than half an inch. The oral surgeon gave me loritab and when they didn't work i got percocets and they haven't helped either. Am i the only one or has anyone had a similar experience that could give me some hope?
I had my two lower wisdom teeth surgically removed 5 days ago...?
ok you need to go back to the dr, when your wisdom teeth are impacted sometimes you can have what is called a dry socket it is extremely terrible pain and swelling, basically you have a empty hole. Call the dr they will pack it up and you feel better almost instantly dont take meds they wont help you need to get to the dr ASAP
Reply:take 4 ibuprofen that helped me i just had all four out 6 days ago and it helps also put ice on it
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Reply:The only thing that worked for me is going to the hospital and having them put me on an IV with torodol in it. At least it was only two you had out. I had my bottom teeth out thursday of one week, and then had to go to the dental surgeon to get the other two out because of where they were the following thursday. All 4 of mine were impacted.
Reply:put ice on it and tell me the pain because my teeth needs to be pulled out from the gum did u need stiches cause i do then
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I had my two lower wisdom teeth surgically removed 5 days ago...?
ok you need to go back to the dr, when your wisdom teeth are impacted sometimes you can have what is called a dry socket it is extremely terrible pain and swelling, basically you have a empty hole. Call the dr they will pack it up and you feel better almost instantly dont take meds they wont help you need to get to the dr ASAP
Reply:take 4 ibuprofen that helped me i just had all four out 6 days ago and it helps also put ice on it
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Reply:The only thing that worked for me is going to the hospital and having them put me on an IV with torodol in it. At least it was only two you had out. I had my bottom teeth out thursday of one week, and then had to go to the dental surgeon to get the other two out because of where they were the following thursday. All 4 of mine were impacted.
Reply:put ice on it and tell me the pain because my teeth needs to be pulled out from the gum did u need stiches cause i do then
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How long should the pain and swelling last after wisdom teeth extraction?
I'm 16 years old and I had four wisdom teeth removed three days ago (1 impacted). My cheeks have swelled up more than twice than normal size and my gums where the teeth were removed have been throbbing. I was told that the pain and swelling subside after a few days but a remain skeptical as the pain in my mouth doesn't feel any better. Does anybody have any extra information or advice about the pain and swelling?
How long should the pain and swelling last after wisdom teeth extraction?
Your sugeon should have givin you pain medication for you to take. And don't worry about the pain. I know that it is uncomfortable and its not fun so just eat some smoothies...no straws though, and relax!
Reply:hi there, don't worry i just had 2 lower wisdom teeth removed a few days ago -- one impacted. I swelled up a little but no bruising. Just ice it daily -- 10 min on each cheek and rotate. You had 4 done so it will take awhile...just eat plenty of baby food.....do not use a straw and just plenty of rest.
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How long should the pain and swelling last after wisdom teeth extraction?
Your sugeon should have givin you pain medication for you to take. And don't worry about the pain. I know that it is uncomfortable and its not fun so just eat some smoothies...no straws though, and relax!
Reply:hi there, don't worry i just had 2 lower wisdom teeth removed a few days ago -- one impacted. I swelled up a little but no bruising. Just ice it daily -- 10 min on each cheek and rotate. You had 4 done so it will take awhile...just eat plenty of baby food.....do not use a straw and just plenty of rest.
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I had both bottom wisdom teeth removed a week ago tomorrow, am having pain....?
Both teeth were impacted badly and one of them were sideways in my mouth.I am 33 years old.I was doing Ok the first couple days(in alot of pain now).I went back to the oral surgeon today and he told me I have dry socket,he put something in my left side where the extraction was removed and it felt better right away.I was wondering why is my other side hurting now? I havent really had problems with it until today, and whatever he put in there, is that going to help it heal or is that just to take away the pain.I will try to explain it, it was like a little gauze and he placed it in the area and it had a funny taste to it.I still can taste it in my mouth 7 hours later.Please Help...
I had both bottom wisdom teeth removed a week ago tomorrow, am having pain....?
He probably put clove oil in it. That works wonders with dry socket pain. You may be developing it on the other side, too. I would call your oral surgeon again, and you may need to go in for multiple treatments.
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I had both bottom wisdom teeth removed a week ago tomorrow, am having pain....?
He probably put clove oil in it. That works wonders with dry socket pain. You may be developing it on the other side, too. I would call your oral surgeon again, and you may need to go in for multiple treatments.
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Help! dental worries! Me and my "wisdom teeth"?
I recently had a dental checkup about odd pains in the back of my gums. It turns out that i have wisdom teeth popping up, and they are impacted.
They dont hurt me 90% of the time, but i get an occasional twinge. I may get them removed, but i want to know details, such as do i really need them removed, or can i just leave them in.
Im not bothered about having the operation, but mucus and blood in my mouth doesn't sound exciting to be honest..
Any help given is welcome
Help! dental worries! Me and my "wisdom teeth"?
I had mine removed like a year ago. It kinda hurts more if you don't get them removed. I had mine a couple of months before the pain got so bad the dentist had to take them out. You get stitches in your gums but they don't hurt and then in a couple of days your fine.
Reply:If they are impacted, they will not come in and pain will only increase.
Get it done on a school break. You will be tired a few days, and have to eat mooshy food, but it's usually not a big deal for most.
Reply:if you can live with them then you don't have to have the surgery alot of people keep their wisdom teeth.
Reply:Mucus and blood will be there for a couple days and then you will be alright. You will be spitting and drooling a lot.
Reply:I made the choice to wait and ended up with crowded teeth and migraines. I had to have the surgery anyway and it was much, much worse than if I would have had it done when they first suggested it. Just get it over with!
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth pulled with the same symptoms as you. The dentist recommended it because over time wisdom teeth can caus the rest of your teeth to move and become crooked because your jaw is small. Also, i didnt enjoy biting my cheeks every now and then. The surgery is nothing, but the pain after is horrific! I was swolen for about 3 days and was on constant pain medication. the leakage of blood was digusting. But I'm glad I did it because I dont bit my cheeks anymore....
Reply:well... all four my wisdom teeth grew in and i dont have to get the m pulled because they aren't pushing my teeth forward... if your dentist said that they will make you an overbite, its up to you after they grow in to get them removed.... but sooner it depends because they do hurt when they grow in really bad... its the worst feeling EVER!!! but two of my wisdom teeth grew in overnight so i didnt feel those... just be careful because its worst than a basic toothache!!!!
Reply:Just get it done.. I waited and they ended up doing it while I was in the Marines. They only gave me two shots to numb it and pulled four teeth, the next day I was back to training. So at least they might knock you out first. Plus 10 Min's of pain is better than crowded teeth any day.
Reply:If they are impacted, you'll need to get them out. I'd suggest sooner rather than later to save you the pain they will cause you by trying to come in...
I got mine out 12 years ago. I was sore for 5 days. Some of my friends were only sore for a day. It depends on the person. Just camp out on your parents couch for a week, your mom will love to take care of you - ;)
Reply:Presumably there aren't any dentists who have looked at your x-rays to give an informed decision. It really depends on where they are and what problems they are likely to cause if left in place. If you are really unsure, go see another dentist or oral surgeon for a second opinion.
I got mine out when I was 17 and really it was no biggie. Hardly any blood or mucus. The most annoying part was food getting caught in the suture area.
Reply:As a dentist and former wisdom tooth patient, I can understand your concerns. If your teeth are partially in, the procedure will likely be much easier than if they are bony -impacted. When I had mine out at age 14--three erupted,1impacted-- I had IV sedation. The surgery lasted about 20 minutes and three hours later, I was playing basketball in my backyard. I threw away the pain meds because I didn't need them. I may have been an exception, but I've had lots of patients with more difficult extractions that did just as well post-operatively. To be safe, allow 2-3 days after your surgery to get back on your feet. Excessive bleeding is not normal--what most people experience is blood-tinged saliva that for whatever reason they are less willing to swallow. I hope this helps and that your surgery goes well.
Reply:ok, well there are two possible answers to your question, one: if no part of your wisdom teeth are poking through on the bottom then yes you can keep them in with very few problems other than a little pain here and there because they are applying pressure on your other teeth, however the ones that are on top will eventually elongate if they "poke through" and because they don't have anything to chew on. second answer: if they are poking through GET THEM OUT!! if you leave them in and any part of them are poking through you are going to have a hard time keeping those areas clean and the teeth will become decayed and if you let it go on to long you can end up with an abscess which can kill you, not to mention will end up costing you a lot more money, pain, and healing time..more money because the dentist will end up having to pull the teeth out in many sections because its gonna fall apart, more pain because the infection is acidic and the lidocaine the dentist is going to use to get you numb is a base (chem. 101..acids and bases neutralize each other)so your not going to get very numb and there is only so much of the drug the doc can give you, and finally more healing time because its going to be a real pain for the dr. to go in and pull out all the little fragments of tooth out plus you will have to be on anti-biotics for a while to kill the infection...my advice get them all out at the same time if your young (younger than 25)if older get them out one at a time. as for the "mucus and blood" there wont be any mucus if you take care of yourself properly (e.g. follow the dentists post operative instructions which i will post along with this)but there will be a little blood that will turn your saliva pink or red for a few days its nothing to worry about its normal if it wont stop bleeding get a wet tea bag (like Lipton iced tea type tea bags) and clamp down on it on the sites where you are bleeding, there is something (cant remember what)in the tea that helps stop the bleeding or apply a damp rolled up piece of gauze to the sites and clamp down applying pressure so it works like a pressure dressing. now how to take care of yourself: 1. after surgery apply a ice pack 15 min on 15 min off for a few hours to help reduce swelling during the first 24 hrs after 24 hrs apply a warm compress to promote blood flow to the area which will promote healing. 2. NO SMOKING!!! smoking will cause negative pressure, negative pressure will suck the blood clot out, sucking the blood clot out exposes the bone, exposed bone in your mouth causes dry socket which is considered by some women worse than child birth. 3. no drinking through a straw (see #2)4. no carbonated beverages like soda, beer, champaign, ect.. the carbonation can dissolve the blood clot and you will get dry socket. 5. no spitting, yes your gonna bleed a little, yes it tastes nasty, ect.. spitting creates negative pressure (see #2) negative pressure = dry socket just swallow it its not going to hurt you, if you must spit lean over the sink and let the stuff fall out of your mouth like you are drooling. 6. no swishing, swishing = negative pressure = dry socket (see a pattern?). 7. no mouth wash for about a week, will burn like hell. 8. avoid brushing the affected area, you don't wanna brush the clot out..dry socket, yeah...thats about all i can remember from the script i had to memorize and recite daily for 2 years hope it helps
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They dont hurt me 90% of the time, but i get an occasional twinge. I may get them removed, but i want to know details, such as do i really need them removed, or can i just leave them in.
Im not bothered about having the operation, but mucus and blood in my mouth doesn't sound exciting to be honest..
Any help given is welcome
Help! dental worries! Me and my "wisdom teeth"?
I had mine removed like a year ago. It kinda hurts more if you don't get them removed. I had mine a couple of months before the pain got so bad the dentist had to take them out. You get stitches in your gums but they don't hurt and then in a couple of days your fine.
Reply:If they are impacted, they will not come in and pain will only increase.
Get it done on a school break. You will be tired a few days, and have to eat mooshy food, but it's usually not a big deal for most.
Reply:if you can live with them then you don't have to have the surgery alot of people keep their wisdom teeth.
Reply:Mucus and blood will be there for a couple days and then you will be alright. You will be spitting and drooling a lot.
Reply:I made the choice to wait and ended up with crowded teeth and migraines. I had to have the surgery anyway and it was much, much worse than if I would have had it done when they first suggested it. Just get it over with!
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth pulled with the same symptoms as you. The dentist recommended it because over time wisdom teeth can caus the rest of your teeth to move and become crooked because your jaw is small. Also, i didnt enjoy biting my cheeks every now and then. The surgery is nothing, but the pain after is horrific! I was swolen for about 3 days and was on constant pain medication. the leakage of blood was digusting. But I'm glad I did it because I dont bit my cheeks anymore....
Reply:well... all four my wisdom teeth grew in and i dont have to get the m pulled because they aren't pushing my teeth forward... if your dentist said that they will make you an overbite, its up to you after they grow in to get them removed.... but sooner it depends because they do hurt when they grow in really bad... its the worst feeling EVER!!! but two of my wisdom teeth grew in overnight so i didnt feel those... just be careful because its worst than a basic toothache!!!!
Reply:Just get it done.. I waited and they ended up doing it while I was in the Marines. They only gave me two shots to numb it and pulled four teeth, the next day I was back to training. So at least they might knock you out first. Plus 10 Min's of pain is better than crowded teeth any day.
Reply:If they are impacted, you'll need to get them out. I'd suggest sooner rather than later to save you the pain they will cause you by trying to come in...
I got mine out 12 years ago. I was sore for 5 days. Some of my friends were only sore for a day. It depends on the person. Just camp out on your parents couch for a week, your mom will love to take care of you - ;)
Reply:Presumably there aren't any dentists who have looked at your x-rays to give an informed decision. It really depends on where they are and what problems they are likely to cause if left in place. If you are really unsure, go see another dentist or oral surgeon for a second opinion.
I got mine out when I was 17 and really it was no biggie. Hardly any blood or mucus. The most annoying part was food getting caught in the suture area.
Reply:As a dentist and former wisdom tooth patient, I can understand your concerns. If your teeth are partially in, the procedure will likely be much easier than if they are bony -impacted. When I had mine out at age 14--three erupted,1impacted-- I had IV sedation. The surgery lasted about 20 minutes and three hours later, I was playing basketball in my backyard. I threw away the pain meds because I didn't need them. I may have been an exception, but I've had lots of patients with more difficult extractions that did just as well post-operatively. To be safe, allow 2-3 days after your surgery to get back on your feet. Excessive bleeding is not normal--what most people experience is blood-tinged saliva that for whatever reason they are less willing to swallow. I hope this helps and that your surgery goes well.
Reply:ok, well there are two possible answers to your question, one: if no part of your wisdom teeth are poking through on the bottom then yes you can keep them in with very few problems other than a little pain here and there because they are applying pressure on your other teeth, however the ones that are on top will eventually elongate if they "poke through" and because they don't have anything to chew on. second answer: if they are poking through GET THEM OUT!! if you leave them in and any part of them are poking through you are going to have a hard time keeping those areas clean and the teeth will become decayed and if you let it go on to long you can end up with an abscess which can kill you, not to mention will end up costing you a lot more money, pain, and healing time..more money because the dentist will end up having to pull the teeth out in many sections because its gonna fall apart, more pain because the infection is acidic and the lidocaine the dentist is going to use to get you numb is a base (chem. 101..acids and bases neutralize each other)so your not going to get very numb and there is only so much of the drug the doc can give you, and finally more healing time because its going to be a real pain for the dr. to go in and pull out all the little fragments of tooth out plus you will have to be on anti-biotics for a while to kill the infection...my advice get them all out at the same time if your young (younger than 25)if older get them out one at a time. as for the "mucus and blood" there wont be any mucus if you take care of yourself properly (e.g. follow the dentists post operative instructions which i will post along with this)but there will be a little blood that will turn your saliva pink or red for a few days its nothing to worry about its normal if it wont stop bleeding get a wet tea bag (like Lipton iced tea type tea bags) and clamp down on it on the sites where you are bleeding, there is something (cant remember what)in the tea that helps stop the bleeding or apply a damp rolled up piece of gauze to the sites and clamp down applying pressure so it works like a pressure dressing. now how to take care of yourself: 1. after surgery apply a ice pack 15 min on 15 min off for a few hours to help reduce swelling during the first 24 hrs after 24 hrs apply a warm compress to promote blood flow to the area which will promote healing. 2. NO SMOKING!!! smoking will cause negative pressure, negative pressure will suck the blood clot out, sucking the blood clot out exposes the bone, exposed bone in your mouth causes dry socket which is considered by some women worse than child birth. 3. no drinking through a straw (see #2)4. no carbonated beverages like soda, beer, champaign, ect.. the carbonation can dissolve the blood clot and you will get dry socket. 5. no spitting, yes your gonna bleed a little, yes it tastes nasty, ect.. spitting creates negative pressure (see #2) negative pressure = dry socket just swallow it its not going to hurt you, if you must spit lean over the sink and let the stuff fall out of your mouth like you are drooling. 6. no swishing, swishing = negative pressure = dry socket (see a pattern?). 7. no mouth wash for about a week, will burn like hell. 8. avoid brushing the affected area, you don't wanna brush the clot out..dry socket, yeah...thats about all i can remember from the script i had to memorize and recite daily for 2 years hope it helps
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