Severely impacted wisdom teeth will it hurt?

both of my upper ones are severely impacted so what does that mean? my dentist also said he never seen them up that high and that they are big well i am going to get them (4) out i think they are all impacted i was having tmj discomfort. my question is .. is it going to hurt while getting them out i am getting just numbed in the mouth i will be awake do they put a mask on you to calm you down? and would they put me under iv sedation if they find out they are really bad? my aunts roots were in here sinus cavitey ouch... well any info would help my nerves... i have them done september 28th. thank you

Severely impacted wisdom teeth will it hurt?
I highly recommend that you get sedated. I was sedated and I woke up with my dentist up on the chair hammering trying to dislodge my wisdome teeth.





I have found that novicane (sp?)gives me a rush.
Reply:Depends on the doctor. You should ask him how he likes to prepare you. My husband was completely knocked out and had no pain but he was very dopey from the anesthesia. I had a local anesthetic which prevented me from feeling dopey, but the downside to that is that I could hear everything going on and had to consciously keep my mouth open all that time - the muscles in my jaw cramped up....ooo, it was awful. My advice would be to get knocked out, and be sure to get ice packs and Tylenol ready - in fact, bring the ice packs to the dr's office with you. You will swell.
Reply:Everyone is different, and your dentist will probably offer you a choice of local (numbing) or general (gas) anesthesia. It won't hurt while you're teeth are extracted, but you'll feel pressure. Mine were impacted, and it really hurt after the anesthesia wore off. You may experience less pain than I did.
Reply:Mine were impacted as well. Some dentists will knock you out. I on the other hand didn't have that luxury. I was in the Navy at the time. Impacted means they aren't growing in the right direction, mine were sideways and pushing all of my other teet forward. They gave me shots to numb and then broke them and took them out piece by piece. It sounds terrible but I didn't feel it at all. I could feel a little pressure when they were pulling but not like any pain what so ever. I could tell they were doing something, no pain. They will cover your face with a cloth. My dentist played really relaxing music and would check to make sure I was ok. Its not bad at all, just make sure you take every precaution not to get dry socket cause that is a little painful. No sucking on straws, cigerettes, etc. Your dentist will tell you all of that!
Reply:You should see an oral surgeon. Your dentist should not be attempting extractions of severely impacted wisdome teeth in his office under local anesthetic. Generally, if the teeth are "severely impacted" an oral surgeon would highly recommend sedation. Also, wisdom teeth do not generally affect tmj discomfort, as tmj (tempor mandibular jaw) is related most often to bruxing (grinding of your teeth). A professional dentist would most likely refer you to an oral surgeon for at least a consultation regarding your surgery. If the oral surgeon agrees to extract the teeth with local anesthetic (a shot), then you will not likely experience any pain during the procedure. You may have some discomfort afterwards, when the anesthetic wears off. Your dental professional will likely prescribe a pain reliever such as tylenol 3 or vicodin, that will manage your pain. Using a heating pad set on low can also help with healing and pain management. In five years as a dental assistant, I have never heard of anyone having severe pain during or after extraction of wisdom teeth. Good luck to you.
Reply:No more pain than the other normal ones to have removed. It's just the proceedure they use to remove them that is different. You might need more numbing is all.





Impacted simply means they did not come in normally, they may have come in sideways or at an improper angle.





You can choose to be sedated to have them out. I wish I had....my kids did though and they had no problems. they can give you gas to help you relax and stay calm....tell the dentist or oral surgeon about your fears and wishes and see what they can do for you.





it will hurt some afterward, but the dr should give you something for pain to take home and instructions on oral care till they heal up.



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