Monday, March 15, 2010

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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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!





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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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Does getting your wisdom teeth out hurt?

they're not impacted and i only need to get them out because i just got my braces off and if i don't then my teeth will get crowded because my mouth is to small.

Does getting your wisdom teeth out hurt?
Not when they put you to sleep, its afterwards that hurts, but no more than any other tooth that has been pulled.
Reply:Yup I got all 4 of mines out the same time.Man it hurted sooo muchhh I was actually crying after wehn I got home.



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Teeth extraction questions?

i have wisdom teeth (4) and 4 regular teeth for braces. i had it done yesterday so the 4 regular teeth has black on them which i guess is normal since its just blood but when does it go away? how long does swelling last? how do i brush my teeth i also have stitches in the back of my lower jaw because i have 2 small impacting teeth.

Teeth extraction questions?
Didn't your dentist go through this with you? That's a bit harsh to leave you with no instructions. The discolouration should go away in a few weeks, gradually it will return to the normal pink colour. The swelling also will be gone in a few weeks. When you brush your teeth, be SO careful. Stay away from the area for a week or so. It may even be better just to rinse gently instead of brushing. Good luck with the discomfort, just think how great your teeth will look once they are all healed and straight!



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Wisdom teeth? Please answer?

I have i think got my wisdom coming through, is it normal for them to ache and hurt.


I heard they only hurt when they are impacted





Im really worried please put my mind at rest





p.s im 16

Wisdom teeth? Please answer?
YES, even if they are coming out, they are going to hurt. I am sure you have seen a crying baby and heard its mother say, "he's just teething" - cutting teeth hurt no matter how old you are. And to be honest, they don't really hurt when they are impacted b/c they aren't moving (all 4 of mine were impacted before I had them removed at 21). So, at your age, they are probably just pushing through - and they will ache and hurt...sometimes pretty bad. Sorry you're going through that!
Reply:yep...it's normal that they will ache. if they don't grow out correctly, then that is when you feel the pain. it's nothing to be worried about at all.
Reply:Generally it is normal for them to hurt - mine hurt like hell for a while and I have all four healthy in my mouth.
Reply:it is normal for them to hurt a little
Reply:They can hurt impacted or not impacted. I suffered really bad pain and still do on occasions. Go to your dentist and have an x-ray. If they are impacted, they need to be removed.. Mine were not impacted but he gave me antibiotic tablets to numb the pain.
Reply:no not true my daughters hurtb like that they are fine now go get them checked at dentist if you still worried
Reply:Yes they will hurt when they come through- even if they are not impacted. Think of a baby cutting teeth. They are pushing through your gums- and that just hurts!
Reply:mine used to hurt every time i had a cold so no they dont just hurt when they are impacted. best thing to do is go to a dentist and set yr mind at rest
Reply:They can hurt even if not impacted as they have to break through the gum. Sometimes of course there are the rare cases where they get impacted or can't break through the gum. Try taking an Advil when you can to ease some of the pain, don't chew on things that put pressure, and have a parent or yourself make an appointment to see a dentist to take an xray to determine if it really is wisdom teeth and not something else.
Reply:HELLO,





WISDOM TEETH NORMALLY COME IN BETWEEN 17-23 YEARS. ASK YOUR DENTIST TO TAKE X=RAYS AND TELL YOU ABOUT YOURS.
Reply:Yes don't worry its normal...But in time get a Dentist to Remove them as you will find out that they are Useless To us...But only causes pain in ya life....Just keep ya teeth clean of plaque and all will be fine...:)
Reply:You should ask your dentist. They can tell you.
Reply:if they have just started to come up, but haven't poked through the gums yet, then yes they are going to hurt. the rest of your teeth have to move slightly so they can fit through. if so, that is why they are achy.





but if they have been half poking out of your gums for a while, aka "partially erupted," then you could have cavities in them. food gets under the gum area where its half covering the tooth because there's no way you could brush under there. GROSS but its true.





either way you're probably going to ahve to get them out, which seriously is NOT as bad as you think. the first day you're just groggy from the anesthetic, but the next day you're almost back to normal. so really its just one crap day then you're almost totally fine. i put off getting mine out for like 2 years because i was worried sick, but it ended up being not bad at all
Reply:Mine werent Impacted, nor were my husbands and when they came out, they hurt BAD.





Keep a clove on the spot where it hurts and press a little with your gums so that its juice comes out. It will help ease the pain.
Reply:Yes... they will hurt, but you should check yr dentist to make sure that they're not coming out impacted, which happened to me as my jaw was too small to accommodate them when they came out and I had to have them extracted, and you better believe me that's hurt you realllly don't want to meet
Reply:My wisdom teeth (all 3 of them! 1 impacted 2 normal) came through in my late 20's and I remember saying that now I knew why babies cry when teething.





You will probably find that your gums are sore and swollen, being able to feel the tooth as a lump under the gum, possible light bleeding or metallic taste, excessive saliva and sore bottom.





I found it a very painful process especially when each tooth started to break through the gum but the excess saliva was the worst part - I would wake up to find my pillow soaking wet and sore red lines running down from the corners of my mouth.





I would recommend buying a teething gel to rub onto your gums to help. Sucking/chewing ice helps too.
Reply:Wisdom teeth can be down right painful regardless of whether their impacted or not, the pain is normally where the bone lining the tooth socket becomes inflamed as the tooth is erupting through the gum.


Another common complaint with wisdom teeth is Pericoronitis, this is an inflammation of the gum overlying the erupting teeth, food/debris become trapped in the flap of gum and an infection surfaces, rinsing the mouth with warm salty water helps as it will wash away the food/debris and the salt will act almost like a disinfectant.


Try and get an appointment with your dentist, he/she will be able to xray your teeth and put your mind at rest.
Reply:its normal, they are cutting thru the skin in same way as a baby's do. take some ibuprofen or paracetamol to help
Reply:it's normal don't worry my bro just got one it hurt him alot
Reply:Ever seen a baby toothing? They're trying to massage their gums because it hurts for those teeth to break through their gums!





My brother's really hurt before he got his pulled; I'm not sure if they were impacted.



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Wisdom teeth. Should I pull all 4 or 2 @ a time?

Keep in mind they are impacted and sideways and all 4 need to come out. No question about them coming out cuz my teeth are starting to get crooked. But, some say don't do all 4 at once. What do you think?

Wisdom teeth. Should I pull all 4 or 2 @ a time?
Thats exsactly how mine were! Plus i waited literally 9 yrs after the dentist told me to have them removed to actually get it done. Get em all out at the same time. Im telling you get it all over with at once. Spend a couple days off work drugged out on the couch. Good luck, I feel for you...
Reply:take them all out at the same time
Reply:Get them all at once because you most likely won't want to go through it a second time.
Reply:Do it four at once. Get it over with.
Reply:Yes, all 4...get it over with...
Reply:Take them all out at the same time. That's what I did.
Reply:Get it all done in one shot
Reply:I had all four of mine out at once and I didn't have any problems.





Good Luck.
Reply:Take them all out at the same time and get it over with. That's what I did and I was fine.
Reply:I had all four and it wasn't bad, they just put you to sleep and its pretty much normal in a couple days... I didnt even take any pain pills
Reply:yep all 4 out if I had to go twice for that I would have never went back. It was not an experience I would care to discuss
Reply:If they're impacted, get them all done at the same time. You already know it won't be a picnic, so why need to go back again?
Reply:Take them all out at one time. You probably won't want to do it again (I didn't). Plus, there is a possible chance that you would have to pay more...some dentists do that for some strange reason...
Reply:I did all four at once, but mine weren't impacted. I would probably ask the dentist/dental surgeon his advice
Reply:don`t take them out till you have done your exams.lol
Reply:I've had one pulled out and it does hurt a lot but I would say t have all 4 done at the same time to get it over with. A friend of mine did that had all 4 done and said she is glad she did now.
Reply:All at once
Reply:Had I done all four at once it would have been two weeks of down time instead of all summer. I don't like long prolonged pain...I say go for them all at once. I wish I had.
Reply:I had all mine taken out at once as well. They were also impacted and growing in sideways at the top, and the ones at the bottom were already in, just under the gumline. Dont worry about pain, they keep you doped up enough.
Reply:I had three removed at once, ( the first was taken a few years back) and it was not a good feeling. Can't eat, but if your trying to lose weight its great, mouth is swollen when you remove that many teeth at once. You may be out of work for a couple of days. But the advantage of it is you don't have to go back and go though that ordeal again. It all depends on how much you believe you can take at once. And your general health condition is a factor too. I hope this helps.
Reply:If they are impacted I would suggest doing only 2 at time. Only one side was impacted for me and it was a real hassle. Recover from the first side before you do the second.
Reply:all 4 at once!! that way you dont have to go back...



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Got wisdom teeth surgery need help.?

I had 2 wisdon teeth pulled out by surgery like 5 days ago, they were not fully impacted. I was prescribed the antibiotic for 7 days 4 pills a day but i only taken it for 3 days i didnt complete the course and today is the 5th day. so would i be ok rinsing my mouth with salt water? i just didnt like the side effects of that antibiotic. my stiches are coming off on tuesday 2 days from today so i just need to know what else i can do to prevent infection? by the way i dont chew with my jaws i use my front teeth. any help? Thanks.

Got wisdom teeth surgery need help.?
I had all 4 wisdom teeth out in surgery and I wasnt given any antibiotics was only told to wash my mouth with warm salt water 3 times a day and i never got any infections!
Reply:you should be fine to rinse with salt water
Reply:Yes, you are probably fine to rinse with antibiotics. However, not completing the antibiotics can cause antibiotics resistance. This is the reason for the huge outbreak of resistant staph infections killing people. If you do not take all of the antibiotics, not all the bacteria that should have been killed die. This results in regrowth of these bacteria and when prescribed this antibiotic again, it will not work. You are asking for trouble.



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