my boyfriend's oral surgeon told him that one of his wisdom teeth is so impacted that he has a 20% chance of having permanent numbness in the area if the tooth is extracted. my bf is currently experiencing pain where that wisdom tooth is located.
he is trying to decide if he should risk taking the tooth out and having the area be permanently numb or delay the extraction until he gets a second opinion on the procedure. will the diffculty of the extraction and the chance of numbness be increased if he waits to get the tooth taken out?
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Will waiting to get a wisdom tooth extracted make it more difficult to remove it later on?
It not only can move the teeth but also, I ended up having my roots twist around my jawbone. If you do get a second opinion do not wait very long.
Reply:It could cause the other teeth to move if there isnt enough room for the wisdom teeth in his mouth
Reply:Wisdom teeth have the ability to grow into the jawbone (hence the term impacted). It is better to get them out as soon as possible because the deeper they grow into the jawbone the higher the chance of infecting the bone tissue. This might also have to do with the numbness he is expereincing. Pressure may be crushing or pinching a nerve, resulting in the numbness.
Reply:yes. the long you wait the longer the roots grow and twist around the jaw bone making it more painful to have it taken out and or after it's been taken out. if i were your bf id have it done ASAP! and not just 1 have them all done at the same time
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How long should i wait after i have my baby to get my wisdom teeth surgically removed?
I was supposed to get them out like a year and a half ago, but i couldn't afford the $1500. Now that i have insurance i would like to get them out asap. They are killling me! They are impacted and one of the roots is in my sinus. And it is affecting my TMJ. So the sooner the better, i just don't know how it will be with a new baby, and i know they wont cut my teeth out while i am pregnant. any advice?
How long should i wait after i have my baby to get my wisdom teeth surgically removed?
I would get them done as soon as you can after the baby is born. You can do it when the baby is about a month old. Then it will be on a schedule and you will be able to follow that routine. I think that it wuld be best to do it then. Don't think that the dentist won't pull them when you are pregnant, they were gonna take mine out when I was 7 months along, but I refused and got it done later when she was born. There are some crazy dentists out there.
But 2 of mine were impacted and the other 2 were out of the gum. I only got the 2 out of the gum removed as if I am put under it is hard to get me awake. I waited for the other 2 to come out of the gum and when they did my mouth was able to accommodate them and they are still in my mouth today and are not causing any pain or problems. The bottom teeth got crunched and became crooked, I want to get braces, but it is hard to afford and most insurances do not cover it.
Reply:Will you be nursing? That will make a difference in how long you have to wait to feed breastmilk to get the medicine out of your body. I would call the Dentist they will know.,
Reply:You may want to wait awhile after the baby is born, at least a month or so. I know when I had my wisdom teeth out all I did was sleep for 2-3 days. It wasn't necessarily an excruciating pain, more like an uncomfortable one.
Reply:when you are ready to do ...are you breast feeding ...if not anytime after baby comes
Reply:Talk to your doctor and the oral surgeon, they can tell you better than anyone. I was not pregnant, but after I had my done, I was no good for about 3 days. Of course I had mine done in the afternoon and then came home and slept. I know one of the rules for getting them done is that a friend or family member has to be present to drive you home. So if you are going to be breast feeding you may want to wait until you get the baby on formula.
Reply:you will have to talk to your doc cause there are many different situations
Reply:You'll be soooo incredibly sore afterwards. You won't be able to eat solid foods for a few days, and hot foods hurt. Talk to your doctors(ob and dentist) about the effects the drugs that get used could have on you, and baby if you're breastfeeding. You may have to pump and build up a supply, in case there are any negative side effects, to feed baby with.Then you'll have to pump and dump the effected milk to keep your supply up. Have lots of protein shakes, and soups to eat(I even ate baby food when I had mine removed). Anyways, to answer your question, I say make the appointment when you feel better. Having your teeth pulled after giving birth will seem like a breeze.
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How long should i wait after i have my baby to get my wisdom teeth surgically removed?
I would get them done as soon as you can after the baby is born. You can do it when the baby is about a month old. Then it will be on a schedule and you will be able to follow that routine. I think that it wuld be best to do it then. Don't think that the dentist won't pull them when you are pregnant, they were gonna take mine out when I was 7 months along, but I refused and got it done later when she was born. There are some crazy dentists out there.
But 2 of mine were impacted and the other 2 were out of the gum. I only got the 2 out of the gum removed as if I am put under it is hard to get me awake. I waited for the other 2 to come out of the gum and when they did my mouth was able to accommodate them and they are still in my mouth today and are not causing any pain or problems. The bottom teeth got crunched and became crooked, I want to get braces, but it is hard to afford and most insurances do not cover it.
Reply:Will you be nursing? That will make a difference in how long you have to wait to feed breastmilk to get the medicine out of your body. I would call the Dentist they will know.,
Reply:You may want to wait awhile after the baby is born, at least a month or so. I know when I had my wisdom teeth out all I did was sleep for 2-3 days. It wasn't necessarily an excruciating pain, more like an uncomfortable one.
Reply:when you are ready to do ...are you breast feeding ...if not anytime after baby comes
Reply:Talk to your doctor and the oral surgeon, they can tell you better than anyone. I was not pregnant, but after I had my done, I was no good for about 3 days. Of course I had mine done in the afternoon and then came home and slept. I know one of the rules for getting them done is that a friend or family member has to be present to drive you home. So if you are going to be breast feeding you may want to wait until you get the baby on formula.
Reply:you will have to talk to your doc cause there are many different situations
Reply:You'll be soooo incredibly sore afterwards. You won't be able to eat solid foods for a few days, and hot foods hurt. Talk to your doctors(ob and dentist) about the effects the drugs that get used could have on you, and baby if you're breastfeeding. You may have to pump and build up a supply, in case there are any negative side effects, to feed baby with.Then you'll have to pump and dump the effected milk to keep your supply up. Have lots of protein shakes, and soups to eat(I even ate baby food when I had mine removed). Anyways, to answer your question, I say make the appointment when you feel better. Having your teeth pulled after giving birth will seem like a breeze.
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Wisdom tooth removal. Any ideas on what this could be?
I had my wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon
11 days ago. Ever since the surgery I have had most of my pain on the lower right side. The oral surgon said that tooth was the most difficult to remove b/c it was coming in completely sideways. A few days after the surgery I went back to him because pain seemed to be increasing. It is a throbbing pain that was diagnosed as dry socket. The medicated dressing he put in the socket seemed to help a little at the time, but it was still painful. I don't know that he could see that the blood clot, b/c it is such a deep wound and it was stitched up for the most part. I am worried b/c it still hurts and all of my teeth on that side hurt. Perhaps they are shifting a little b/c all of my wisdom teeth were or impacted? Or I have nerve damage? Or does that sound like infection ( I was never put on an antibiotic after the surgery)? A few days ago I got a foul taste and when cleaning grey stuff came out. I haven't gotten any more but it worried me.
Wisdom tooth removal. Any ideas on what this could be?
ive had 2 cut out and 2 pulled out the lower 2 were cut out and were most painful the top 2 werent so bad, and i luckily didnt get dry socket but i have a friend that did (her dads a dentist too! lol youd think she would have listened to him) but she said dry socket was the most pain shes ever felt so its probably normal to have alot of pain b/c both times i got mine removed they warned me b4 and called me and warned me after the appt and gave me an info sheet on what not to do because your at risk for dry socket if you
a few were do not open or breath through your mouth in cold weather
do not suck through a straw do not suck your teeth do not smoke and dont eat or drink anything hot (might dissolve the stitches)
Reply:Sounds like an infection. You should have no pain by now. Go see the surgeon again. But try not to look to the worst. I had mine done a year ago--and they were black (but you don't want to hear this right now.) The doctor will set you right better than random people like me on the internet. but if you want to talk--drop me a line.
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11 days ago. Ever since the surgery I have had most of my pain on the lower right side. The oral surgon said that tooth was the most difficult to remove b/c it was coming in completely sideways. A few days after the surgery I went back to him because pain seemed to be increasing. It is a throbbing pain that was diagnosed as dry socket. The medicated dressing he put in the socket seemed to help a little at the time, but it was still painful. I don't know that he could see that the blood clot, b/c it is such a deep wound and it was stitched up for the most part. I am worried b/c it still hurts and all of my teeth on that side hurt. Perhaps they are shifting a little b/c all of my wisdom teeth were or impacted? Or I have nerve damage? Or does that sound like infection ( I was never put on an antibiotic after the surgery)? A few days ago I got a foul taste and when cleaning grey stuff came out. I haven't gotten any more but it worried me.
Wisdom tooth removal. Any ideas on what this could be?
ive had 2 cut out and 2 pulled out the lower 2 were cut out and were most painful the top 2 werent so bad, and i luckily didnt get dry socket but i have a friend that did (her dads a dentist too! lol youd think she would have listened to him) but she said dry socket was the most pain shes ever felt so its probably normal to have alot of pain b/c both times i got mine removed they warned me b4 and called me and warned me after the appt and gave me an info sheet on what not to do because your at risk for dry socket if you
a few were do not open or breath through your mouth in cold weather
do not suck through a straw do not suck your teeth do not smoke and dont eat or drink anything hot (might dissolve the stitches)
Reply:Sounds like an infection. You should have no pain by now. Go see the surgeon again. But try not to look to the worst. I had mine done a year ago--and they were black (but you don't want to hear this right now.) The doctor will set you right better than random people like me on the internet. but if you want to talk--drop me a line.
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I am getting my wisdom teeth pulled in 5 days, they are grown out completely and have cavitys, will it hurt?
will I have a lot of pain, I know its cant be as bad as when I had the bottom ones pulled, I was 14 and they were impacted and had not even shown up out of the gum line, they had to dig and crack in several places and it was a night mare..but i want to know if this will be as bad, my dentist told me that it will only take 30 min for the two teeth so I can imagine it wont be horrible...i'm scared
I am getting my wisdom teeth pulled in 5 days, they are grown out completely and have cavitys, will it hurt?
i can assure you it was much easier!! especially when they appear out of the gum. mine was so quick and when i woke up the only thing i didnt like was the blood. it tends to bleed a bit but they give you cotton balls. so dont worry you wil do fine!!! dont be scared i was too i cried into the dentists office and before i fell asleep.. no pain. promise!!
Reply:i had all four out 2day...theres almost no pain, but mine were not grown out at all and did not have cavities...i would think there would be more pain in ur case.
good luck
Reply:I had mine out a few years ago and the pain was much less than I'd expected. I was sore, definitely, but I think that was partially from having my jaw propped open for half an hour -- it certainly wasn't like the horrible pain I had from an abscessed molar, which was REAL pain. It was much better after about three days.
Reply:You will be fine. The cavities will not cause any more or less discomfort than if the teeth were totally healthy
Reply:So you already went through this... It's going to be better this time, don't worry. It's easier to pull out teeth than to "dig for them" like you said. Cheer up! And since you already have cavities in them, it will be better for you in the long run -- cavities hurt and most dentist won't do any work on wisdom teeth.
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I am getting my wisdom teeth pulled in 5 days, they are grown out completely and have cavitys, will it hurt?
i can assure you it was much easier!! especially when they appear out of the gum. mine was so quick and when i woke up the only thing i didnt like was the blood. it tends to bleed a bit but they give you cotton balls. so dont worry you wil do fine!!! dont be scared i was too i cried into the dentists office and before i fell asleep.. no pain. promise!!
Reply:i had all four out 2day...theres almost no pain, but mine were not grown out at all and did not have cavities...i would think there would be more pain in ur case.
good luck
Reply:I had mine out a few years ago and the pain was much less than I'd expected. I was sore, definitely, but I think that was partially from having my jaw propped open for half an hour -- it certainly wasn't like the horrible pain I had from an abscessed molar, which was REAL pain. It was much better after about three days.
Reply:You will be fine. The cavities will not cause any more or less discomfort than if the teeth were totally healthy
Reply:So you already went through this... It's going to be better this time, don't worry. It's easier to pull out teeth than to "dig for them" like you said. Cheer up! And since you already have cavities in them, it will be better for you in the long run -- cavities hurt and most dentist won't do any work on wisdom teeth.
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Has anyone had their wisdom teeth cut out?
What was it like? How was recovery? How long to heal? Etc.
I have to have all 4 done next week. Plus one of them is so impacted and coming in all crooked it has actually caused one of my molars to become abscessed. WORST PAIN EVER. I am on antibiotics and pain killers. So yes, I am having a grand total of 5 teeth out - more than my son has in his mouth! I have always been religious about my dental hygeine because I hate going to the dentist. I am worrying myself into a frenzy over it.
Has anyone had their wisdom teeth cut out?
I had all 4 of mine pulled the same day...my top 2 wisdom teeth were sooooo impacted, they were all the way up by my jaw bone. I would NOT have believed it if I didn't see the x-rays myself! My bottom 2 were half way sticking out and the other half were underneath of the "farthest back bottom row teeth". I have no idea how they got them out from the position that they were in and I don't think I want to know! I was under for about 1 and a half hours...they put the mask over my face and said count from 10 back...I made it to 8 and that was it! When i woke up my bottom jaw was a little sore but that was about it...they do give you pain medicine. Just make sure you have someone to drive you home and have some sherbert or ice-cream and some soup for a couple of days. The worst part about it was the anticipation and then the nasty bloody gauze that you will have to change once in a while. My stitches were disovable so no worries about getting the stitches removed. You'll be fine in a few days and you'll have alot less headaches and pressure in you jaw and face. You can keep them lil' stinkers too...I have mine in a Ziploc baggie because they cost about as much as my very first car!!
Reply:It hurts. Takes about 2 weeks to feel much better.
But better than the abscesses.
Maintaining the incisions are important.
Tea bags, and luke warm things are important.
Pudding, apple sauce, and jello are your friends.
Be careful how much pain medication you take as throwing up becomes even more painful.
Reply:I did. It hurt like the devil for the first couple of days, but in the long run, it was worth it.
Reply:Painful during the extraction, painful after. Now days, they'll most likely use anesthesia. It's painful afterwards. It took me about a week and a half to recover.
Reply:oh my god! i feel for you my cheeks swelled up, i had bruises pop up on my cheeks i looked horrible, was in alot of pain and it took a month to get over it. if i could do it all over i WOULD NOT DO IT
Reply:Relax,once it is done you will be happy.
Reply:yeah- i just had that done about 3 weeks ago. It took me a little over a week till there was no pain. Have them put you all the way under. They probably will anyway cuz you are getting them all cut out. (i had 3 cut out)
you can put certain teabags over the hole to cut the pain after you have stopped bleeding. Ask the dentist for more details on this. And put ice on your face as much as possible.
I was really scared too, but becuase they put me under it wasn't so bad. Take at least 3 days off work though- thats what I would recommend.
Reply:I've had all four cut out and am PAIN FREE now.Also wondered why I waited so long to have it done.It will be ok stop worrying
Reply:keep taking those antibiotics! use moistened tea bags (squeeze them first to help with bleeding and rinse with mild salt water it takes about a week or two to be able to eat start with soups soft foods then try harder stuff when pain is gone The pain isnt that bad afterwards just a few days then ibuprofen should help
Reply:Having your wisdom teeth taken out isn't that bad. You're going to be in pain afterwards, but the pain will go away. They usually give you pain pills, so even while you do hurt it;s not that bad. My facial swelling took a few days to go all the way down and I looked like a chipmunk.
The only bad thing about getting them out is that I got a dry socket (where the clot comes out of the hole) and little pieces of bone splintered and came out of my gums. Of course this isn't typical.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine cut out when my 8 y/o was about 5 months old and it was horrible. Mind that they put me to sleep and all so it was not so bad until it got dry socket and was swollen the size of a golf ball on my right cheek. My doctor told me when I was pregnant the first time that alot of times women's wisdom teeth start to come through during pregnancy, weird huh....
Reply:I also had four out at once when I was a teenager. For some reason or another I was not put under for it either. So the experience was pretty bad to say the least. One was quite impacted and they had to dig and dig to get it out. The recovery time with out going under is less though and they are simply more gentle while working on you. So I no puffy face or brusing....just lots of pain. I say within a week I felt fine. And boy are my teeth pretty now :) Good luck to you!
Reply:I was lucky, I only had 1 small one taken out and it was coming in straight. It was not a big deal at all. People I've talked to who have had more taken out have all survived! I doubt if it is a lot of fun, but you should get some good pain meds. I'm sure you will be just fine. Good luck with it...
Reply:I had all four wisdom teeth cut out at once. They put me to sleep but I woke up before they were done-ouch. It wasn't too bad though. My face was pretty swolen for a few days, but it was kind of funny. They gave me painkillers and in about 3 or 4 days I was beginning to feel better. Just follow their advice so you don't get a dry socket-I think that is what it is called. Don't stress. It will go fine.
Reply:It hurts!!! Plus, your mouth will be packed with gauze which is really uncomfortable. No solid food for a couple of days. You get so hungry that the Top Ramon that you do get to eat tastes like a steak. But, you'll get through it and be just fine. Keep tell yourself what I did..."soon this will all be a memory".
Reply:I had all 4 of mine taken out...they put you to sleep when they do it so you don't feel a thing. I actually ate solid foods later that evening, just chewed very carefully w/ the front teeth. I didn't think It was as bad as everyone claims. I just took the medication like they said to, after about 3 days i quit taking the pain killers. You'll be ok, I promise.
Reply:i had two done in one sitting at the dentist, if you are in pain because of the teeth than going to the dentist will be a relief for you, i am very scared of the dentist and require lots of gas for the pain, but it was immediate relief when i got them taken out, and it only took about a day to truly heal.....yes at first it was painful, like right after the visit, but once i slept and got up the next day, i felt great, i was suffering while the teeth where still in my mouth so going and having them pulled was the best thing i did, no more pain.....go to your appointment and just do it, maybe get some gas and they will give you a shot or two of Novocaine as well, it is really quick also, so you'll be done in a jiff....good luck...
Reply:first of all what dentist is going to take all 5 out at the same time?4 months ago i had 1 taken out , the worst part was when he held my head and would pull this way and that way. then no less than 20 mins. lter it was the worst when the meds wore off and it took like 45 mins for the framacy to fill my script, then another 30 for the pills to kick in, all over one tooth, so i feel sorry if your having all 5 pulled
Reply:I had 4 out recently. I didn't have any teeth impacted though so the procedure was fairly smooth. I took about a week to heal up and be on semi-regular foods again. It was about 2 days before I felt good enough to function normally.
I won't lie and say it didn't hurt, it did a lot, but it's better than haven't impacted and abcessed teeth.
I found it helpful to have my husband sit in on the procedure with me so I could hold his hand.
Also, drink chicken or vege broth after the procedure. It'll be warm and comforting as well as replace some of the salts/liquids lost.
Good luck!
Reply:I had all four done when i was 16. They give you "laughing gas" and you are out, dont feel a thing, and when its over i felt really sleepy, they put gauze in your mouth, and you can only eat liquids for a few days. You get a prescription for vicadin (spelling?) and i only used half of one, just slept a lot. It didnt hurt too bad until i went to school after i was mostly healed and people were making me laugh- and that hurt, i also looked like a chipmunk. But, it wasnt too bad. It only takes a couple days to feel normal again.
if you got through child birth this will be a breeze.
Reply:oooh i feel sorry or you. i had a molar pulled out not long ago and it really hurt, the needle they put in first to numb the pain was horiffic it fel like it was going into my brain and then the tooth pulling hurrt even more.
but i am a reall sook when it comes to any sort of pain so u might not want to take my advice on it. it took about a week for it to heal. but still i think it is going to hurt you
goo luck
Reply:If possible, have someone to come and watch your son for the first 48 hours and use icepacks and take your pain meds every XX hours (whatever it says 4, 6, 8) and don't miss a dose. -- don't do anything but sit and veg with the ice and the meds. I had 2 out-- cut out on top, and had virtually no pain with this regime. Your recovery may take a little longer if you can't keep yourself quiet and with cold packs, but it still shouldn't be too bad. I hope you have friends and family to be there and help you out in a pinch.
Good luck
Reply:i had mine out about 3 years ago, my top ones were pretty much out but my bottoms were severally impacted and only a tip was out of each. the dentist had to cut them out.
dont worry about having them out, ur dentist knos what he/she is doing and just think of it this way - once they r out, they can no longer cause u pain
i kept mine when i got mine out, i like looking at them at times and knoing that they can never cause me pain again, plus i dont have to worry about brushing them again (my mouth was too small and i wasnt able to get a brush back there far enough)
Reply:Yes, I've had six teeth pulled - four wisdom teeth and two others that were too rotten to save (and had bridges made). I was awake for the two single extractions but they were a piece of cake. One was abcessed and I practically kissed the oral surgeon when he finished, he was so good and it came out so easy just like butter and MAN it felt so good to get that itchy throbbing painful tooth out. I was dying before I got the tooth out, I couldn't sleep - but afterwards all I took was a few Motrin.
Two of my wisdom teeth were impacted, two were in all the way, I had all four out, they knocked me out entirely and it was exactly ok. I didn't have too much pain, the worst part is biting on those pieces of gauze and drooling bloody saliva for the first day and having your mouth taste like blood, metal and antibiotics. Again I never took anything but Tylenol or Motrin but I had no drugs for childbirth either so I guess I have a high pain tolerance.
Take a few days off and lie around eating ice cream and pudding. You can't use a straw, smoke, have hot stuff or chew much for the first week or so but you are pretty much back to a normal soft diet within 2-3 days.
If they are hurting you, you'll be glad when it's done!
Reply:I had the exact same thing. One of mine came in sideways.
1.) What was it Like - It was OK, I was knocked out completely
2.) Recovery - As long as you take your meds they give you it will be OK.
3.) Healing - It took a couple of weeks for the stitches to close completely just make sure that you drink/eat soup, nothing to hot or cold, brush carefully, change your cotton every couple of hours or so. It will be OK.
Make sure that you follow the dentist 's instructions and you will be fine.
Reply:First and foremost - relax! To be completely honest, you blink and its done. I'm looking at a career in medicine so I knew a bit too much going into it - but I was escorted into the room where they were going to remove them, had a brief discussion with the doctor about what was being done. After that, the assistants started preping by starting an IV with the meds to knock me out as well as put an oxygen device on my face so that I would be getting oxygen, but not detracting from the doctor's ability to work - and finally a clip on my finger so that they could monitor my vital signs. Mostly just precautionary stuff. I had all four removed, the bottom ones were impacted and quite painful. After they started the IV, I blinked twice and the third time I opened my eyes - my mouth was full of gauze and I was just laying in the chair. It was the weirdest feeling ever because it was like "what happened??" but the actual surgery took about a half an hour and I was out for about 20-25 minutes. After I came to, the nurse escorted me to an area where I was told I could lie down and just relax while they got my designated driver (yes someone else has to drive you home). Suprisingly, I wasn't very groggy after getting up from the chair and was very eager to get up and move about, which is okay. The gauze needed to be changed out a few times until it had for sure stopped bleeding, and chewing much of anything was pretty much out of the question (which was quite a a pain because I love steaks and such) but I could have like mac %26amp; cheese because it didn't need to be chewed. Mostly what I did for that week was sleep, eat, and when needed go to the bathroom. I wasn't able to do a lot because of the groggieness factor - but it gave me a lot of time to just relax....truely relax.
It took a few weeks for me to really be able to eat without any discomfort as well as play my instrument in band - but with the medicine they gave me, I was able to make a full recovery. I really wouldn't worry too much because it really isn't that bad, and its way better than being in pain. The biggest pain - is having your mouth packed with gauze to stop the bleeding....because it makes you get cotton-ball mouth and dry.
Good luck and I'm sure everything will go just fine.
Reply:Ha! You think you have pain now!!! I too had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled plus one. I would have rather been shot and then pulled by a truck tied to a rope on broken glass. OK maybe that is little extreme but it hurts like hell. I couldn't talk for two or three days and I couldn't swallow the antibiotics or pain pills they gave me because my mouth was so extremely swollen. My husband had to crush the pills and put them into ensure. I barely got that down due to the numbness in my mouth. Sometimes the drug cocktail along with my ensure lunch would just dribble out the side of my mouth because I had so very little control of it. I cried and spit blood into the sink endlessly. Keep towels close by with a trash can by the bed along with some ice....and buy straws cause that is the only way anything is getting down for a week. Aside from the pain you will look like you have been beaten with a baseball bat in the face. On the plus side however I lost 7 pounds in two weeks. Let me know how it goes! I am going to give birth to my new baby boy tomorrow and I already feel better about it now that I am reminded of that dreadful trip to the dentist last year. P.S. The teeth are great now but I couldn't feel my mouth completely till 6 months later. Good Luck!
Did I mention I was awake during this process with just local anesthetic?
Reply:I had all of mine taken out too. It is painful, I'm not going to lie. But they will give you pain medicine. Your face will swell up like a blow-fish, or at least mine did. As the swelling decreases you will be able to eat better. I had to keep gauze in my mouth to keep from getting what they call "dry socket". But I healed up just fine and now my teeth have room. I ate soft foods. I did stay in bed for the first couple of days. It has been about 6 years ago since I had mine out.
Reply:i got mine out almost a week ago.. a week exactly at 6pm.. half an hour to go lol.. its gross at the moment.. i have a bit of food stuck at the back (wont my dentist b grossed out!) and antibiotic thingies stitched in i think.. i cant c that much.. but i got a week off school :) i was sick on friday n saturday coz i hadnt had a full stomach when taking my antibiotics.. i can eat toast n bacon again thank god.. ice cream was awesome to eat.. and rice and soft hashbrowns.. dont think u can jus eat jello.. soft food is good ok.. prayers r with u and use icepacks as well for swelling and pain :) have fun!
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I have to have all 4 done next week. Plus one of them is so impacted and coming in all crooked it has actually caused one of my molars to become abscessed. WORST PAIN EVER. I am on antibiotics and pain killers. So yes, I am having a grand total of 5 teeth out - more than my son has in his mouth! I have always been religious about my dental hygeine because I hate going to the dentist. I am worrying myself into a frenzy over it.
Has anyone had their wisdom teeth cut out?
I had all 4 of mine pulled the same day...my top 2 wisdom teeth were sooooo impacted, they were all the way up by my jaw bone. I would NOT have believed it if I didn't see the x-rays myself! My bottom 2 were half way sticking out and the other half were underneath of the "farthest back bottom row teeth". I have no idea how they got them out from the position that they were in and I don't think I want to know! I was under for about 1 and a half hours...they put the mask over my face and said count from 10 back...I made it to 8 and that was it! When i woke up my bottom jaw was a little sore but that was about it...they do give you pain medicine. Just make sure you have someone to drive you home and have some sherbert or ice-cream and some soup for a couple of days. The worst part about it was the anticipation and then the nasty bloody gauze that you will have to change once in a while. My stitches were disovable so no worries about getting the stitches removed. You'll be fine in a few days and you'll have alot less headaches and pressure in you jaw and face. You can keep them lil' stinkers too...I have mine in a Ziploc baggie because they cost about as much as my very first car!!
Reply:It hurts. Takes about 2 weeks to feel much better.
But better than the abscesses.
Maintaining the incisions are important.
Tea bags, and luke warm things are important.
Pudding, apple sauce, and jello are your friends.
Be careful how much pain medication you take as throwing up becomes even more painful.
Reply:I did. It hurt like the devil for the first couple of days, but in the long run, it was worth it.
Reply:Painful during the extraction, painful after. Now days, they'll most likely use anesthesia. It's painful afterwards. It took me about a week and a half to recover.
Reply:oh my god! i feel for you my cheeks swelled up, i had bruises pop up on my cheeks i looked horrible, was in alot of pain and it took a month to get over it. if i could do it all over i WOULD NOT DO IT
Reply:Relax,once it is done you will be happy.
Reply:yeah- i just had that done about 3 weeks ago. It took me a little over a week till there was no pain. Have them put you all the way under. They probably will anyway cuz you are getting them all cut out. (i had 3 cut out)
you can put certain teabags over the hole to cut the pain after you have stopped bleeding. Ask the dentist for more details on this. And put ice on your face as much as possible.
I was really scared too, but becuase they put me under it wasn't so bad. Take at least 3 days off work though- thats what I would recommend.
Reply:I've had all four cut out and am PAIN FREE now.Also wondered why I waited so long to have it done.It will be ok stop worrying
Reply:keep taking those antibiotics! use moistened tea bags (squeeze them first to help with bleeding and rinse with mild salt water it takes about a week or two to be able to eat start with soups soft foods then try harder stuff when pain is gone The pain isnt that bad afterwards just a few days then ibuprofen should help
Reply:Having your wisdom teeth taken out isn't that bad. You're going to be in pain afterwards, but the pain will go away. They usually give you pain pills, so even while you do hurt it;s not that bad. My facial swelling took a few days to go all the way down and I looked like a chipmunk.
The only bad thing about getting them out is that I got a dry socket (where the clot comes out of the hole) and little pieces of bone splintered and came out of my gums. Of course this isn't typical.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine cut out when my 8 y/o was about 5 months old and it was horrible. Mind that they put me to sleep and all so it was not so bad until it got dry socket and was swollen the size of a golf ball on my right cheek. My doctor told me when I was pregnant the first time that alot of times women's wisdom teeth start to come through during pregnancy, weird huh....
Reply:I also had four out at once when I was a teenager. For some reason or another I was not put under for it either. So the experience was pretty bad to say the least. One was quite impacted and they had to dig and dig to get it out. The recovery time with out going under is less though and they are simply more gentle while working on you. So I no puffy face or brusing....just lots of pain. I say within a week I felt fine. And boy are my teeth pretty now :) Good luck to you!
Reply:I was lucky, I only had 1 small one taken out and it was coming in straight. It was not a big deal at all. People I've talked to who have had more taken out have all survived! I doubt if it is a lot of fun, but you should get some good pain meds. I'm sure you will be just fine. Good luck with it...
Reply:I had all four wisdom teeth cut out at once. They put me to sleep but I woke up before they were done-ouch. It wasn't too bad though. My face was pretty swolen for a few days, but it was kind of funny. They gave me painkillers and in about 3 or 4 days I was beginning to feel better. Just follow their advice so you don't get a dry socket-I think that is what it is called. Don't stress. It will go fine.
Reply:It hurts!!! Plus, your mouth will be packed with gauze which is really uncomfortable. No solid food for a couple of days. You get so hungry that the Top Ramon that you do get to eat tastes like a steak. But, you'll get through it and be just fine. Keep tell yourself what I did..."soon this will all be a memory".
Reply:I had all 4 of mine taken out...they put you to sleep when they do it so you don't feel a thing. I actually ate solid foods later that evening, just chewed very carefully w/ the front teeth. I didn't think It was as bad as everyone claims. I just took the medication like they said to, after about 3 days i quit taking the pain killers. You'll be ok, I promise.
Reply:i had two done in one sitting at the dentist, if you are in pain because of the teeth than going to the dentist will be a relief for you, i am very scared of the dentist and require lots of gas for the pain, but it was immediate relief when i got them taken out, and it only took about a day to truly heal.....yes at first it was painful, like right after the visit, but once i slept and got up the next day, i felt great, i was suffering while the teeth where still in my mouth so going and having them pulled was the best thing i did, no more pain.....go to your appointment and just do it, maybe get some gas and they will give you a shot or two of Novocaine as well, it is really quick also, so you'll be done in a jiff....good luck...
Reply:first of all what dentist is going to take all 5 out at the same time?4 months ago i had 1 taken out , the worst part was when he held my head and would pull this way and that way. then no less than 20 mins. lter it was the worst when the meds wore off and it took like 45 mins for the framacy to fill my script, then another 30 for the pills to kick in, all over one tooth, so i feel sorry if your having all 5 pulled
Reply:I had 4 out recently. I didn't have any teeth impacted though so the procedure was fairly smooth. I took about a week to heal up and be on semi-regular foods again. It was about 2 days before I felt good enough to function normally.
I won't lie and say it didn't hurt, it did a lot, but it's better than haven't impacted and abcessed teeth.
I found it helpful to have my husband sit in on the procedure with me so I could hold his hand.
Also, drink chicken or vege broth after the procedure. It'll be warm and comforting as well as replace some of the salts/liquids lost.
Good luck!
Reply:I had all four done when i was 16. They give you "laughing gas" and you are out, dont feel a thing, and when its over i felt really sleepy, they put gauze in your mouth, and you can only eat liquids for a few days. You get a prescription for vicadin (spelling?) and i only used half of one, just slept a lot. It didnt hurt too bad until i went to school after i was mostly healed and people were making me laugh- and that hurt, i also looked like a chipmunk. But, it wasnt too bad. It only takes a couple days to feel normal again.
if you got through child birth this will be a breeze.
Reply:oooh i feel sorry or you. i had a molar pulled out not long ago and it really hurt, the needle they put in first to numb the pain was horiffic it fel like it was going into my brain and then the tooth pulling hurrt even more.
but i am a reall sook when it comes to any sort of pain so u might not want to take my advice on it. it took about a week for it to heal. but still i think it is going to hurt you
goo luck
Reply:If possible, have someone to come and watch your son for the first 48 hours and use icepacks and take your pain meds every XX hours (whatever it says 4, 6, 8) and don't miss a dose. -- don't do anything but sit and veg with the ice and the meds. I had 2 out-- cut out on top, and had virtually no pain with this regime. Your recovery may take a little longer if you can't keep yourself quiet and with cold packs, but it still shouldn't be too bad. I hope you have friends and family to be there and help you out in a pinch.
Good luck
Reply:i had mine out about 3 years ago, my top ones were pretty much out but my bottoms were severally impacted and only a tip was out of each. the dentist had to cut them out.
dont worry about having them out, ur dentist knos what he/she is doing and just think of it this way - once they r out, they can no longer cause u pain
i kept mine when i got mine out, i like looking at them at times and knoing that they can never cause me pain again, plus i dont have to worry about brushing them again (my mouth was too small and i wasnt able to get a brush back there far enough)
Reply:Yes, I've had six teeth pulled - four wisdom teeth and two others that were too rotten to save (and had bridges made). I was awake for the two single extractions but they were a piece of cake. One was abcessed and I practically kissed the oral surgeon when he finished, he was so good and it came out so easy just like butter and MAN it felt so good to get that itchy throbbing painful tooth out. I was dying before I got the tooth out, I couldn't sleep - but afterwards all I took was a few Motrin.
Two of my wisdom teeth were impacted, two were in all the way, I had all four out, they knocked me out entirely and it was exactly ok. I didn't have too much pain, the worst part is biting on those pieces of gauze and drooling bloody saliva for the first day and having your mouth taste like blood, metal and antibiotics. Again I never took anything but Tylenol or Motrin but I had no drugs for childbirth either so I guess I have a high pain tolerance.
Take a few days off and lie around eating ice cream and pudding. You can't use a straw, smoke, have hot stuff or chew much for the first week or so but you are pretty much back to a normal soft diet within 2-3 days.
If they are hurting you, you'll be glad when it's done!
Reply:I had the exact same thing. One of mine came in sideways.
1.) What was it Like - It was OK, I was knocked out completely
2.) Recovery - As long as you take your meds they give you it will be OK.
3.) Healing - It took a couple of weeks for the stitches to close completely just make sure that you drink/eat soup, nothing to hot or cold, brush carefully, change your cotton every couple of hours or so. It will be OK.
Make sure that you follow the dentist 's instructions and you will be fine.
Reply:First and foremost - relax! To be completely honest, you blink and its done. I'm looking at a career in medicine so I knew a bit too much going into it - but I was escorted into the room where they were going to remove them, had a brief discussion with the doctor about what was being done. After that, the assistants started preping by starting an IV with the meds to knock me out as well as put an oxygen device on my face so that I would be getting oxygen, but not detracting from the doctor's ability to work - and finally a clip on my finger so that they could monitor my vital signs. Mostly just precautionary stuff. I had all four removed, the bottom ones were impacted and quite painful. After they started the IV, I blinked twice and the third time I opened my eyes - my mouth was full of gauze and I was just laying in the chair. It was the weirdest feeling ever because it was like "what happened??" but the actual surgery took about a half an hour and I was out for about 20-25 minutes. After I came to, the nurse escorted me to an area where I was told I could lie down and just relax while they got my designated driver (yes someone else has to drive you home). Suprisingly, I wasn't very groggy after getting up from the chair and was very eager to get up and move about, which is okay. The gauze needed to be changed out a few times until it had for sure stopped bleeding, and chewing much of anything was pretty much out of the question (which was quite a a pain because I love steaks and such) but I could have like mac %26amp; cheese because it didn't need to be chewed. Mostly what I did for that week was sleep, eat, and when needed go to the bathroom. I wasn't able to do a lot because of the groggieness factor - but it gave me a lot of time to just relax....truely relax.
It took a few weeks for me to really be able to eat without any discomfort as well as play my instrument in band - but with the medicine they gave me, I was able to make a full recovery. I really wouldn't worry too much because it really isn't that bad, and its way better than being in pain. The biggest pain - is having your mouth packed with gauze to stop the bleeding....because it makes you get cotton-ball mouth and dry.
Good luck and I'm sure everything will go just fine.
Reply:Ha! You think you have pain now!!! I too had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled plus one. I would have rather been shot and then pulled by a truck tied to a rope on broken glass. OK maybe that is little extreme but it hurts like hell. I couldn't talk for two or three days and I couldn't swallow the antibiotics or pain pills they gave me because my mouth was so extremely swollen. My husband had to crush the pills and put them into ensure. I barely got that down due to the numbness in my mouth. Sometimes the drug cocktail along with my ensure lunch would just dribble out the side of my mouth because I had so very little control of it. I cried and spit blood into the sink endlessly. Keep towels close by with a trash can by the bed along with some ice....and buy straws cause that is the only way anything is getting down for a week. Aside from the pain you will look like you have been beaten with a baseball bat in the face. On the plus side however I lost 7 pounds in two weeks. Let me know how it goes! I am going to give birth to my new baby boy tomorrow and I already feel better about it now that I am reminded of that dreadful trip to the dentist last year. P.S. The teeth are great now but I couldn't feel my mouth completely till 6 months later. Good Luck!
Did I mention I was awake during this process with just local anesthetic?
Reply:I had all of mine taken out too. It is painful, I'm not going to lie. But they will give you pain medicine. Your face will swell up like a blow-fish, or at least mine did. As the swelling decreases you will be able to eat better. I had to keep gauze in my mouth to keep from getting what they call "dry socket". But I healed up just fine and now my teeth have room. I ate soft foods. I did stay in bed for the first couple of days. It has been about 6 years ago since I had mine out.
Reply:i got mine out almost a week ago.. a week exactly at 6pm.. half an hour to go lol.. its gross at the moment.. i have a bit of food stuck at the back (wont my dentist b grossed out!) and antibiotic thingies stitched in i think.. i cant c that much.. but i got a week off school :) i was sick on friday n saturday coz i hadnt had a full stomach when taking my antibiotics.. i can eat toast n bacon again thank god.. ice cream was awesome to eat.. and rice and soft hashbrowns.. dont think u can jus eat jello.. soft food is good ok.. prayers r with u and use icepacks as well for swelling and pain :) have fun!
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I am getting my wisdom teeth pulled...?
What does it feel like to be put under the anesthetic? does it feel like you blink and wake up?! im scared....is it reallly painful?!
i have to get them pulled because 3 are impacted..and i just got my braces off in november. so if i want to keep my teeth straight. i have to have them removed...
I am getting my wisdom teeth pulled...?
I got four wisdom teeth cut out a few days before thanksgiving a few years ago. The anesthetic wasn't painful at all, I don't even remember them putting the needle in, as soon as they did I was out. I don't remember waking up either.. I remember kinda stumbling out to the car. You hardly have any thoughts and you can't really feel anything.
I only took one of the pain pills they gave me (hydrocodone aka vicodin) and then took ibuprofen.
I don't think it is bad at all but don't suck out of a straw!
Reply:Get them pulled and ask for Vicodin! Vicodin is the best ever!
Reply:NO WORRIES
Reply:It's a pretty freaky feeling to be 'put under' but once you're knocked out you don't feel a thing. You don't feel anything when they're putting you under either. I felt a little bit of tingling in my arms and face but it's nothing you can't handle.
When you wake up it's a weird feeling and you're REALLY tired and groggy...almost like you're DRUNK!!
But it's really an ok experience. nothing to be scared of and it's not painful at all. The only pain you'll feel is a few hours later because your teeth had been pulled out. But the anaesthetic doesn't hurt.
Reply:I had mine removed also. Its more annoying than painful. The anesthetic is weird. Your more or less out instantly and wake up feeling kind of drunk for a while. Dont worry youll be fine
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth done while awake (of course with shots), and it wasn't bad.
I later had sinus surgery while under, and it was MUCH better. You fall asleep, feel and know nothing, and wake up. It didn't hurt me at all, I didn't even take the pain medicine.
Reply:i have to go in this thursday to get the rest of mine pulled you dont feel nothing but i suck afterwards!!i just want to get mine over with!!!
Reply:No. I had mine pulled at about 30 years old. It is quick and pain less. It will be uncomfortable for a while.You do not have to worry.
Reply:I am having mine done too!! =(
I don't know what it is like but I can tell you about anesthetic. First they will put an IV into your wrist, and then wheel you into the room where the surgery will take place. The anaethetist (spell?) will then come and inject anesthetic into your IV-it sometimes feels uncomfortable, and you can literally taste it before you pass out. You will start seeing a bunch of spots and then pass out within 5 seconds. When you wake up you will be very shakey-completely normal. I have heard that it is painful afterwards, but recovery time is different depending on the person. Good luck to you and me!
Hmmm why am I getting negative feedback? I have been under a million times in a million different cities and 2 different countries...I think I know what I'm talking about here...
Reply:Okay been in your situation and having the laughing gas calms you down and makes you feel a little sleepy. I would certainly ask the dental office where you are having them taken out if you can take some tylenol before hand so that you aren't in alot of pain and can keep it controlled. Some people have alot of swelling afterwards make sure you take the antibiotics if they give them to you. Eat real soft foods afterwards and if they tell you to swish after eatting do so.. Also try to avoid straws.. can take out the blood clots.
Good Luck I bet your teeth look awesome!!
Reply:If you're actually seeing an anesthesiologist they'll put you to sleep and you'll wake up without feeling the pain of the procedure, but you'll naturally hurt for a while after.
If they're just numbing it they put you on oxygen for a while and the only bad thing you feel is when they inject the numbing stuff which is just like a pinch on your gum. Then you feel all floaty and cool for an hour and you just have to deal with the numbness like from a cavity filling. :)
Reply:My story...I'll give you the short version. I walk in and sit in the chair. The put all kinds of heart monitors on me and start an IV. Then after chatting up the doctor a little bit he then walks over to my IV bag and says you're going to feel a little sleepy now to which I reply, "all right we'll see you later." The last thing I remember is the novacane shot inside my mouth. After that, nothing. In fact the next thing I remember after that is the nurse saying that we were done. And I was thinking, "huh, nothing happened yet." I was completely unaware that some two hours had passed. But sure enough, when I tried to sit up, I knew that something had just happened. I was in no pain at all. I was very groggy and needed help getting to and in the car. Bottom line, you have nothing worry about. It'll be over before you know it.
Reply:great question. i was put under anastectic last week.. for me. it was like this.
injection.. wake 10 seconds.. my throat kinda fet wierd.. i then said .. hey my throat is feeling funny. 5 seconds later i passed out. i dreamed of nothing. not one thought was processed thru my brain. i then woke up. i knew i passed out.
it was about 43 minutes for me.. i remember the time that the injection was injected into me.. about 12:14.. then in woke at 1:01 think of it like this.. remeber the time you get the injection, then when u wake. ask asap what time it is. your brain will put combine time+(the action that accured) together and you can remeber every thing that happened after the injection. it doesnt hurt, when you wake, you will just feel like you entered a mircosleep. for example......
if your really tired and you just cant keep you eyes open, you fall asleep so fast. OR you are getting ready for work and you lay in bed for a couple of seconds. then the next minute you 2 hours late for work/school.. its fast and you cant realy pin-point the axact time you fall into your trance. but u know axactly wut time you wake, cuse you consuois alerts ur brain that you are infact awake.
Reply:it doesn't hurt they just numbed my mouth really well it was numb for at least 6 hours. The sound of the teeth being removed was a little scary i felt no pain. My other wisdom had to be cut out and they just numbed my mouth again, no pain at all just a little discomfort the next couple days
Reply:Everything will be fine. I had mine pulled a year ago in January (bottom two impacted). Anesthesia was fine. You can talk to the nurse or whoever and you will barely remember going out. My boyfriend (who had his removed a couple of months after me) compares it to taking a nap in the afternoon. You fall asleep in front of the TV and wake up three hours later than you intended to. You might not even remember falling asleep. When they wake you up, you will be groggy for most of the day (had mine done in the morning and was out of it for most of the day).
As for pain relief (it's more of an ache than a sharp pain), remember to ice one side for 15 minutes and then ice the other side for 15 minutes. 15 on 15 off. That's what my oral surgeon told me to do. I suck with it for a couple of days and had minimal swelling. Could not even tell that I had them removed.
The ice along with prescription strength ibuprofen was all I needed for pain relief. Just follow the directions of the oral surgeon and you should be fine.
Reply:If you are really scared, you could request for "conscious sedation", normally this will help you feel relaxed and even drowsy before injecting the anesthetic, but you have to make sure that somebody is going home or drive for you after. The process of injecting itself is not really painful, it is after the anesthesia wears off , when you will feel the pain ( and also when paying the bills! ) , but normally this is avoided because pain relievers will be prescribed....
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i have to get them pulled because 3 are impacted..and i just got my braces off in november. so if i want to keep my teeth straight. i have to have them removed...
I am getting my wisdom teeth pulled...?
I got four wisdom teeth cut out a few days before thanksgiving a few years ago. The anesthetic wasn't painful at all, I don't even remember them putting the needle in, as soon as they did I was out. I don't remember waking up either.. I remember kinda stumbling out to the car. You hardly have any thoughts and you can't really feel anything.
I only took one of the pain pills they gave me (hydrocodone aka vicodin) and then took ibuprofen.
I don't think it is bad at all but don't suck out of a straw!
Reply:Get them pulled and ask for Vicodin! Vicodin is the best ever!
Reply:NO WORRIES
Reply:It's a pretty freaky feeling to be 'put under' but once you're knocked out you don't feel a thing. You don't feel anything when they're putting you under either. I felt a little bit of tingling in my arms and face but it's nothing you can't handle.
When you wake up it's a weird feeling and you're REALLY tired and groggy...almost like you're DRUNK!!
But it's really an ok experience. nothing to be scared of and it's not painful at all. The only pain you'll feel is a few hours later because your teeth had been pulled out. But the anaesthetic doesn't hurt.
Reply:I had mine removed also. Its more annoying than painful. The anesthetic is weird. Your more or less out instantly and wake up feeling kind of drunk for a while. Dont worry youll be fine
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth done while awake (of course with shots), and it wasn't bad.
I later had sinus surgery while under, and it was MUCH better. You fall asleep, feel and know nothing, and wake up. It didn't hurt me at all, I didn't even take the pain medicine.
Reply:i have to go in this thursday to get the rest of mine pulled you dont feel nothing but i suck afterwards!!i just want to get mine over with!!!
Reply:No. I had mine pulled at about 30 years old. It is quick and pain less. It will be uncomfortable for a while.You do not have to worry.
Reply:I am having mine done too!! =(
I don't know what it is like but I can tell you about anesthetic. First they will put an IV into your wrist, and then wheel you into the room where the surgery will take place. The anaethetist (spell?) will then come and inject anesthetic into your IV-it sometimes feels uncomfortable, and you can literally taste it before you pass out. You will start seeing a bunch of spots and then pass out within 5 seconds. When you wake up you will be very shakey-completely normal. I have heard that it is painful afterwards, but recovery time is different depending on the person. Good luck to you and me!
Hmmm why am I getting negative feedback? I have been under a million times in a million different cities and 2 different countries...I think I know what I'm talking about here...
Reply:Okay been in your situation and having the laughing gas calms you down and makes you feel a little sleepy. I would certainly ask the dental office where you are having them taken out if you can take some tylenol before hand so that you aren't in alot of pain and can keep it controlled. Some people have alot of swelling afterwards make sure you take the antibiotics if they give them to you. Eat real soft foods afterwards and if they tell you to swish after eatting do so.. Also try to avoid straws.. can take out the blood clots.
Good Luck I bet your teeth look awesome!!
Reply:If you're actually seeing an anesthesiologist they'll put you to sleep and you'll wake up without feeling the pain of the procedure, but you'll naturally hurt for a while after.
If they're just numbing it they put you on oxygen for a while and the only bad thing you feel is when they inject the numbing stuff which is just like a pinch on your gum. Then you feel all floaty and cool for an hour and you just have to deal with the numbness like from a cavity filling. :)
Reply:My story...I'll give you the short version. I walk in and sit in the chair. The put all kinds of heart monitors on me and start an IV. Then after chatting up the doctor a little bit he then walks over to my IV bag and says you're going to feel a little sleepy now to which I reply, "all right we'll see you later." The last thing I remember is the novacane shot inside my mouth. After that, nothing. In fact the next thing I remember after that is the nurse saying that we were done. And I was thinking, "huh, nothing happened yet." I was completely unaware that some two hours had passed. But sure enough, when I tried to sit up, I knew that something had just happened. I was in no pain at all. I was very groggy and needed help getting to and in the car. Bottom line, you have nothing worry about. It'll be over before you know it.
Reply:great question. i was put under anastectic last week.. for me. it was like this.
injection.. wake 10 seconds.. my throat kinda fet wierd.. i then said .. hey my throat is feeling funny. 5 seconds later i passed out. i dreamed of nothing. not one thought was processed thru my brain. i then woke up. i knew i passed out.
it was about 43 minutes for me.. i remember the time that the injection was injected into me.. about 12:14.. then in woke at 1:01 think of it like this.. remeber the time you get the injection, then when u wake. ask asap what time it is. your brain will put combine time+(the action that accured) together and you can remeber every thing that happened after the injection. it doesnt hurt, when you wake, you will just feel like you entered a mircosleep. for example......
if your really tired and you just cant keep you eyes open, you fall asleep so fast. OR you are getting ready for work and you lay in bed for a couple of seconds. then the next minute you 2 hours late for work/school.. its fast and you cant realy pin-point the axact time you fall into your trance. but u know axactly wut time you wake, cuse you consuois alerts ur brain that you are infact awake.
Reply:it doesn't hurt they just numbed my mouth really well it was numb for at least 6 hours. The sound of the teeth being removed was a little scary i felt no pain. My other wisdom had to be cut out and they just numbed my mouth again, no pain at all just a little discomfort the next couple days
Reply:Everything will be fine. I had mine pulled a year ago in January (bottom two impacted). Anesthesia was fine. You can talk to the nurse or whoever and you will barely remember going out. My boyfriend (who had his removed a couple of months after me) compares it to taking a nap in the afternoon. You fall asleep in front of the TV and wake up three hours later than you intended to. You might not even remember falling asleep. When they wake you up, you will be groggy for most of the day (had mine done in the morning and was out of it for most of the day).
As for pain relief (it's more of an ache than a sharp pain), remember to ice one side for 15 minutes and then ice the other side for 15 minutes. 15 on 15 off. That's what my oral surgeon told me to do. I suck with it for a couple of days and had minimal swelling. Could not even tell that I had them removed.
The ice along with prescription strength ibuprofen was all I needed for pain relief. Just follow the directions of the oral surgeon and you should be fine.
Reply:If you are really scared, you could request for "conscious sedation", normally this will help you feel relaxed and even drowsy before injecting the anesthetic, but you have to make sure that somebody is going home or drive for you after. The process of injecting itself is not really painful, it is after the anesthesia wears off , when you will feel the pain ( and also when paying the bills! ) , but normally this is avoided because pain relievers will be prescribed....
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What is the percentage of numbness/paralysis for people who get lower wisdom teeth removed?
And also what is the average time it lasts? My lower third molars are coming out tomorrow and I'm scared because my teeth are pretty much entwined in the nerve and very impacted.
What is the percentage of numbness/paralysis for people who get lower wisdom teeth removed?
Nicole,
I wouldn't worry about it. These days, it is very uncommon that there is any nerve damage. You will be asked to sign a waiver stating that you are aware of that risk, because anything CAN happen... but it is VERY uncommon.
Be sure to discuss your fears with your surgeon before the surgery, and I'm sure he/she will be happy to show you the x-rays and explain how they intend to avoid complications.
Good luck, and I hope your surgery goes well.
Craig
Reply:don't worry about a thing, they will put you asleep probably and I don't think it will last more than an hour.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed and didn't have any trouble.
Reply:don't have it done!!!!!!!!!!!! you are going to DIE-DIE-DIE-DIEEEEE!!!!
Reply:I got my wisdom teeth out in March. My doctor told me all the risks of getting these teeth removed and he said that the risk is low. If your nerves are all around your teeth and the doctor told you this, he can't make you go through with the surgery unless you agree. I would wait awhile if I were you. Some peoples wisdom teeth will never come in. I waited until they started to bother me alot and we surfacing. I can tell you that two of mine were impacted and those hurt a lot. Obviously they will put you to sleep but its the after. I was in and out within an hour. The pain lasted a good couple of days. But i was given painkillers that helped alot. Well good luck tomorrow. You should call your doctor and talk to him/her about all the risks again and decide if this is something you need to do right now.
Reply:See a dentist!
For a very good article on wisdom teeth, visit:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
Reply:I had the lower ones removed at 19. Then I got dry socket because I didn't follow instructions and sloshed beer on it all weekend because the doctor's office was closed. He packed it with meds 3 times that week and the infection went away and I was fine. Just follow the advise of the doctor. My 20 year old son's wisdom teeth pain lasted 2 weeks until I got back home and I bought tea tree oil for him. It tastes awful, but it works. You can get a bottle at Sun Harvest or a natural food store. Our local grocery started carrying it to because of the demand.
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What is the percentage of numbness/paralysis for people who get lower wisdom teeth removed?
Nicole,
I wouldn't worry about it. These days, it is very uncommon that there is any nerve damage. You will be asked to sign a waiver stating that you are aware of that risk, because anything CAN happen... but it is VERY uncommon.
Be sure to discuss your fears with your surgeon before the surgery, and I'm sure he/she will be happy to show you the x-rays and explain how they intend to avoid complications.
Good luck, and I hope your surgery goes well.
Craig
Reply:don't worry about a thing, they will put you asleep probably and I don't think it will last more than an hour.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed and didn't have any trouble.
Reply:don't have it done!!!!!!!!!!!! you are going to DIE-DIE-DIE-DIEEEEE!!!!
Reply:I got my wisdom teeth out in March. My doctor told me all the risks of getting these teeth removed and he said that the risk is low. If your nerves are all around your teeth and the doctor told you this, he can't make you go through with the surgery unless you agree. I would wait awhile if I were you. Some peoples wisdom teeth will never come in. I waited until they started to bother me alot and we surfacing. I can tell you that two of mine were impacted and those hurt a lot. Obviously they will put you to sleep but its the after. I was in and out within an hour. The pain lasted a good couple of days. But i was given painkillers that helped alot. Well good luck tomorrow. You should call your doctor and talk to him/her about all the risks again and decide if this is something you need to do right now.
Reply:See a dentist!
For a very good article on wisdom teeth, visit:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
Reply:I had the lower ones removed at 19. Then I got dry socket because I didn't follow instructions and sloshed beer on it all weekend because the doctor's office was closed. He packed it with meds 3 times that week and the infection went away and I was fine. Just follow the advise of the doctor. My 20 year old son's wisdom teeth pain lasted 2 weeks until I got back home and I bought tea tree oil for him. It tastes awful, but it works. You can get a bottle at Sun Harvest or a natural food store. Our local grocery started carrying it to because of the demand.
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