Sunday, August 2, 2009

Scared about getting Wisdom Teeth out!?

I'm 19 years old and I'm getting all 4 of my impacted wisdom teeth out on Tuesday and I'm really nervous. I've never gone through surgrey before and I feel like I'm going to panic. Does anyone have advice?

Scared about getting Wisdom Teeth out!?
When people ask for encouragement about getting their wisdom teeth out, I like to share this story about my three children.





I removed two of my older daughter's wisdom teeth at 2:00 in the afternoon and told her to go home and lie down until dinner time. Before I got home, she had already left for the mall! I was rather angry, because I figured that she'd be moaning all night long and asking me what to do for the pain. Much to my happy surprise, she seemed just fine. She said that she waited until the numbness started to go away and she felt pretty good, so she decided to get up and go.





Same thing with my son. We were actually headed home from a drum lesson and he asked if we could stop in the office to check out the sore place in his mouth. It turned out to be an erupting wisdom tooth. He asked if I felt like taking it out right then, so I did. (I was afraid he might change his mind if he thought about it overnight.) His mom didn't even know he had a wisdom tooth taken out until he had to take the gauze out of his mouth to eat dinner. His uppers were both kind of difficult and he had trouble healing with one of them (sinus involvement), but that didn't last for more than 3 or 4 days.





With my third child, I took her to the oral surgeon, because the roots were sort of close to the nerve and _I_ didn't want to be the one to cause her any trouble if things got difficult. She had nitrous oxide and little bit of iv sedation and had all four removed at once. I wanted to get her right home, but she asked me to stop off at the mall before we went home. She insisted that she was okay. Instead of going home and lying down, she walked through the mall. Yes, she was biting on her gauze packs (in the mall!), but still she was a lot more active than I would recommend. She had no trouble at all healing. I think she went out that night, too. (It was 1999, so I don't remember the details.)





I'm not saying that they are ALL like this, but there are wisdom teeth and then there are w*!`S^D@m TEETH!!! I always say that wisdom teeth (and root canals, by the way) are like teenagers. At least 90% are no trouble at all, but everybody talks about the bad ones.





Also, see http://www.webmd.com/hw/dental/tm6328.as...
Reply:I'm glad it went well. I hope I helped you get some sleep! NOW - take it easy and follow all of your directions and you'll be fine. Merry Christmas! Report It

Reply:atleast they put u too sleep. I did it, i woke up and it hurt a lil. But later on in the day it hurts like hell. but ull be fine
Reply:It is really not that bad because you will be out of it... I found the worse part of having them out was the taste in my mouth from the dried blood for about a week after ... good luck to you and don't panic...it is not to bad.
Reply:Well, the best thing for you to do is to not worry. I had mine taken out in January, and they did a very good job of keeping out of pain. I didn't feel them take any out, actually. the only thing you'll feel is numbness for the first few hours.





Eat soft foods afterwards, and keep it cleaned out, and you won't have to worry about anything bad.
Reply:It was HELL for me!





Sorry, but it's true.





The good thing is that not too many people have died from this proceedure.
Reply:Don't worry, you wont remeber a thing. They put you under. Just make sure you take your pain pills afterward, and watch what you eat. I slept for like 4 hours right after I got home.
Reply:You can now have it done while you sleep. my wife went to a dentist that gave her eneral anntisia
Reply:Just don't think about it. It's not so bad, especially if you have them put you under- Just make sure you have someone to drive you home and take care of you for a few days afterwards. Jello and spaghetti-O's will be your best friends for about a week or so after you get it done. Seriously, though, after I had mine out, I only needed to take the vicadin they gave me one time, and 2 of mine were impacted too.
Reply:don't get scared be brave i had lots of surgerys on my face my hands and everywhere and im only 13 i got burned when i was 4 years old ive been having surgerys sinse then
Reply:I had no problem with the removal of my four. I wasnt asleep either.
Reply:Make sure you don't do anything strenuous to get your heart rate up for a few days after the oral surgery or you can dislodge the clots where the teeth were. Then you get a painful condition called "dry socket" that I guess is just the worst thing ever.





Don't drink milk or milk products right after because milk can settle in the holes where the teeth were and goes sour and smells bad!





Use a Water Pic on the lowest setting to gently clean the area with salt water while everything is sore and you can't brush.





You'll want to have some jello and other soft things around to eat for the first couple of days.
Reply:just relax. i did it and afterwards i was happy i did. nothing to be afraid of. i was in my 30's when i got mine out. i was in my late 20's before mine came in. if i knew then what i know now i would have had them removed sooner. you will be ok.
Reply:I truly believe you are doing the right thing, getting them all out at once. I did, and have known others that have done the same.


I don't see the point in doing it two or more times.


You will heal up the same regardless, and it'll all be over with that way.


Yes, you may experience some swelling, and possible dry sockets, but the dental people are well experienced in dealing with these issues. You'll be fine. Been there done that. Just follow there instructions to the "T" you will be Okay. Time will resolve everything. They will put you to sleep, and when you wake it all will be over. You have my vote of confidence. In a couple weeks, it won't matter too much anymore and you will be on your way without those bad teeth damaging your beautiful smile any further. You'll be fine sweetheart. Email me in a couple weeks and let me know how you are doing.
Reply:my daughter had hers done when she was13. two on top two on bottom oral surgery is the ticket.she did not want to get knocked out. she chose novacaine. she was in a great deal of pain that night .the pain killers are not that strong. but after three or four days things turned for the better today and a lot of money later she has beautiful teeth. I'll never forget that the poor kids teeth grew in crooked and upside down one was into her sinuses.there is nothing to be scared about it's over in about 20-30 MINS after the novacaine takes effect good luck
Reply:CAITLIN,





CALL YOUR DENTIST AND HAVE HIM CALL IN AN ANTI-ANXIETY MEDICATION FOR YOU TO TAKE BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT. IN THIS WAY, YOU'LL BE RELAXED AND CALM BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT.


GOOD LUCK!
Reply:it's not so bad, had the same thing. You can't feel any pain, but what they are doing is so extreme that there is some pain later but they give you pain killers. It's not so bad, really.



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Has anyone had their wisdom teeth removed all at once under local anaesthetic?

I have to get mine out next month as I have impacted wisdom teeth. I've been on the waiting list for a while and since then 3 of them have grown out a little but 1 is still wedged in there. My teeth are crowded as it is, so I'm gonna go ahead with it, but I've opted to go for the local rather than the general. I have two little girls so can't afford to be groggy for the rest of the day. I want to know what's it like having them all taken out at once while being wide awake? I know it'll be numb, but what's the experience like, with them bending over you with the tools, pulling and tugging....

Has anyone had their wisdom teeth removed all at once under local anaesthetic?
It's weird actually...it definitely doesn't hurt but you basically KNOW what's going on. And your whole head moves each time they pull and twist and such. I was unlucky...one of mine had a cavity in it and when he was pulling it out, it basically exploded. So he had to go in there and get it piece by piece. Still didn't hurt though. And afterwards, even though they gave me pain killers, I was able to get by just using 800mg ibuprofen tablets.
Reply:Yes I got all 4 pulled while i was put to sleep i did a great job and i dnt even like dentist. I got the general I think...but even witht the general i wasnt all that grogy but everyone is diffrent they give u pain medicince anyways good luck and i think that it may be a liitle strang eot have them doing it widew awake i had 2 teeth pulled when I was little while i was wide awake...It wasnt too bad from what I remember. With my wisdom teeth I never took the pain killers.. It didnt hutr that much really
Reply:I have to say in all honesty, I do think you will need help with your girls for the remainder of the day, even with local anesthesia...it is extremely likely that the pain and side effects may be more than you expected, plus the experience itself can be frightening (as you said, having the staff bending over you with tools, the cracking sounds you will likely hear, the other noises and procedures, etc.etc.). I had 4 impactions done and was completely wracked with pain and disorientation from the anesthestic for the entire day thereafter. Good luck and hope it turns out ok.
Reply:I had 4 of mine removed at NDC within 20 minutes. The process was fast and it won't hurt abit. But, your lips will me numb after the operation. They will issue you painkillers to consume whenever u experience pain. I had a fever and a headache the first day and they say is usual. Consume the painkiller and slept for quite a while. The nurses will even call your home to check on your progress or any symptons of infection. Its a good experience, remove it all at once and save the time to remove one by one. Hope
Reply:that's how i had mone out. my dentist had headphones so i could listen to music and there was absolutely no pain. it took an hour to remove 4 wisdom teeth, fill a cavity, make another appointment, AND drive home. he was quick.


just make sure you have ice packs ready.....a bag of frozen peas works well. and have plenty of soft foods. they will reccommend ice cream, but applesauce is good, too.


good luck and you will feel so much better afterward.
Reply:I had mine removed under local at age 17 while I was in Nursing School. Since I couldn't miss any classes, I had it done on a Friday evening. I spent the weekend in my dorm room recovering. You will need someone to drive you home after the procedure and assist you at your home at least through the day they are removed. You will be unable to eat anything but liquids for several days afterward and no tooth brushing-they had me rinsing my mouth with salt water several times a day. By Monday AM, I was back in class but was still swollen and on a liquid diet for most of that week.
Reply:I did have all 4 taken out under local and I don't recommend it. Try to get a child care provider for the entire day because you will also need rest as you will be in pain for a couple of days. You don't want to take any pain meds that my make you drowsey either. I had to keep my eyes closed during it because I couldn't take seeing them work in my mouth......they have to be sooo close to your face, they are right there in your face. And to me it seemed to take forever because of all 4 needing to be removed. It wasn't a great experience.
Reply:I had all four of my impacted wisdom teeth removed about 20 years ago and only had local anesthesia at that time. Someone will need to drive you home and take care of you at least for the remainder of the day while you are on pain killers. Each person's experience is different, but I was in quite a bit of pain and recovery time was slow. I heard everything that went on and wish I had known more what to expect. I hope you will have someone there to take care of your children while you recover. I really wish you the best.



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Question about pain with wisdom teeth.?

I have impacted wisdom teeth and have a a lot of pain lately, the problem is i cant get them out for another 2 months. If i am feeling pain right now and wait two months will there be any damaged caused? Because if i'm feeling pain something must be going on... I just want to make sure it will be ok to wait the two months. also the dentist took xrays and said if i didnt get them removed they would cause my other teeth to move, can it do this in just two months?

Question about pain with wisdom teeth.?
I would recommend you go to an oral surgeon to have these teeth removed. Is it your choice to wait 2 months, or can you not get an appointment? Yes, your wisdom teeth can actually shift your other teeth. They can cause an infection, or even damage to your adjacent teeth. Sooner is better than later, especially since you are hurting.
Reply:Why don't you just find a dentist who can do it sooner?
Reply:Whats happening is your teeth are trying to come in through the bone. It's okay to wait 2 months, if they move otehr teeth in the mean time, it's okay, as soon as they are removed the other teeth will fall into place. Chances are in 8 weeks your teeth won't move THAT much.





I would take advil or motrin to deal with the pain until then.
Reply:I don't think there will be any damage. Maybe the tooth is making sure that its fully in its place. Ouch! I hope my advice helps! :)



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Panicking about sedation options for wisdom teeth extraction?

22/m here. The oral surgeon told me that I have need to have 3 impacted wisdom teeth extracted. During the procedure, he said he could give me either local anesthesia, light sedation, heavier sedation, or general anesthesia. I opted for general anesthesia because I'm really nervous about the effects of the sedatives and the thought of being "half conscious" makes me very uneasy. He then said only 5% of people choose that option and that I'd have to do the surgery at the hospital with a "Level 4" anesthesia and a breathing tube in my throat!! When I heard that I got even more nervous!! A breathing tube for a wisdom tooth extraction just seems like complete over kill to me and it's making me panic here. When I was in high school I had arthroscopic knee surgery and I was put to sleep but I didn't have a breathing tube in my throat (unless they didn't tell me about it). I thought it was going to be like that! I'm panicking here because now all my options are scaring me. Advice?

Panicking about sedation options for wisdom teeth extraction?
Why are you panicking? Calm down. It's not a big deal. I recommend being put to sleep with general anesthesia. You do not want the "half sleep" and you don't want to be awake at all for this. Trust me, I had it done. You want to be completely knocked out.





I had it done in the oral surgeon's office. No hospital. No breathing tube. You need to find the right oral surgeon to do this. It's done in the office EVERYDAY and you'll be fine.
Reply:Don't worry about it, If they give you the option of twilight... take it. I had a upper GI done and I was only in twilight, and new nothing was even going on.
Reply:since you chose general anesthesia, they must put a breathing tube in because there is a slight risk that your tongue might block your airway. If there is no way for you to go back on your decision, take comfort knowing you will be in a hospital. I do find it a little extreme, i had mine (3 also) removed when i was 33 and they lightly sedated me. It's not such a big deal, the only "weird" thing that might happen is you listening to your roots crunching, and that's it.


If you can still change your option, ASK your dentist what he recommends and follow it.
Reply:I'm deathly terrified of anesthesia, so I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed with a local anesthetic. The injections in my jaw joint hurt like mad, but once the numbness took over I didn't feel a thing. Although I did pass out when I heard the crunch of a stuck tooth being broken away from the jaw bone. But it really didn't hurt at all.


Later I had a root canal that I was very nervous about. They gave me Valium before the proceedure. I have no idea what happened after that! If there was any pain it doesn't matter because I don't remember any of it anyway. In fact, I don't remember anything that happened during the next 2 days!


Maybe your dentist could give you something like that to relax you.
Reply:Don't worry... if he kills you off, then it will be in the news and he will also kill off his dental practice and license too.





I usually go for just a few shots of novocaine, but if you have to have teeth cut out..and three of them at that, then perhaps you have chosen the better option for you. The hospital is good because they have lots of backup people there and equipment to monitor your vital signs and oxygenation and to revive you better if need be. It is just a precaution to avoid lawsuits and the loss of his dental surgery license. The dental board went gung ho after an oral surgeon in my area (a good one who did surgery on me)...because a man he was operating on died in his office of heart trouble that the surgeon didn't know about ahead of time....



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Just got Wisdom teeth out 1 week ago. can i run?

I know your not supposed to drink through straw, sneeze, blow balloons because of sinuses. but can i play soccer? it has been one week since surgury and i was feeling OK after the 2nd day.





to be more specific i had impacted wisdom teeth. but after the 3rd day i was fine. theres very little swelling left.





anyway just wondering, if i run and play soccer will i be doing any damage or anything?





thanks.

Just got Wisdom teeth out 1 week ago. can i run?
It should be fine. Most people are doing their regular activities within a day or two. I can't see what damage could be done. Just don't get hit by a soccer ball in the mouth.
Reply:go for it
Reply:I'm not sure that would be a good idea. The more your blood gets to pumping, the more chance of it hurting, starting to bleed, or even worse, dislodging the blood clot which hurts more than you can imagine. Wait until you see your dentist to be sure. You could try and play just a bit and if it starts hurting -STOP.
Reply:sure, the drinking thru a straw and blowing balloons is to prevent dry socket, running wont hurt
Reply:If it was a week ago, you will be fine. You can do all that stuff.
Reply:Ask the dentist who did the extractions. I sort of doubt if playing soccer would hurt anything, even though it can get to be a rough game. When I had wisdom teeth pulled, I went to a party the same night -- never had any aftereffects. You should be all healed in a week's time.
Reply:Id check with dentist to be sure:)
Reply:yes go for it , im going to be a future dentist
Reply:After a week, if you are feeling normal otherwise, go ahead and run.
Reply:you can enjoy any sport, if swelling %26amp; pain has gone as in your case.



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Should i get my wisdom teeth out before boot camp?

i have impacted wisdom teeth and unfortunatly they are ALL impacted. My cousin went into the navy and said that his had to be pulled before he started basic. just wondering if this was true for all branches. i am goin AF

Should i get my wisdom teeth out before boot camp?
Do they bother you now? If not, there is no reason to have them yanked before Basic. If you can wait until after Tech School that would be best. I had mine pulled in Hawaii. The dentist gave me a general anesthetic (sodium p) and I was out for the whole thing. I got 4 days off to recover just laying around the barracks.
Reply:ha...i would...
Reply:They will only make you get them pulled before basic if they think there might be problems through training.





But if you can get them out before you join, do it.





Plus most civilian dentists will put you out like a light for wisdom teeth, military dentists..... local aneasthetic only.
Reply:If they're not bothering you why not wait until you graduate and are at your first duty station. Let Uncle Sam pay for it. Air Force dentists are just as good as civilian ones perhaps better in some cases.
Reply:yes. definately. you get an infection and miss enough training and you could get recycled. seen it first hand. Would not trust the medics checking your teeth in reception, not exactly the most reliable.
Reply:if not and you get halfway through training and have to have them pulled you could get held back, pushed forward, or get stuck with a boatload of paperwork
Reply:I didnt. I was sent to a local (off base) dentist and they put me under and all went well. Apparently at some bases going by the other guys in here they try to push you into having it done on base.
Reply:Both of my kids had theirs pulled during Navy Boot Camp this year. I'm not sure what the AF does.
Reply:If you can afford it I would. If they pull them in boot camp for you, you will get bed rest but you will be miserable the first 2 weeks.
Reply:Mine were pulled at sea...


I strongly recommend you get it done 'outside'.
Reply:my husband had to get his pulled while stationed at camp lejuene after bootcamp, they gave him a few free days and he spent his time on some sweet prescription meds while all his friends were in the field or sweating their asses off in formation.. haha so either way it doesnt really matter. you wont have to run laps an hour after gettin them pulled, they will give u a break



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All four wisdom teeth extracted -- but I was told not to rinse my mouth out for 24 hours?

I had all four impacted wisdom teeth extracted earlier this morning. I'm doing alright...the wounds are taking a while to stop bleeding and my jaw is sore and tender to the touch, but the pain meds and icepacks are definitely helping.





My after-care instruction sheet said to not rinse my mouth out for 24 hours. But it also says that I should eat soft foods and liquids (scrambled eggs, soup, pudding, ice cream, milk, jello, etc.) I want to eat but I don't want anything getting stuck in the wound or causing an infection, and if I can't rinse, how can I avoid this?





I don't see how swishing around some warm water in my mouth would hurt. Anyone have experience with this? Any general tips about recovery, avoiding infection/dry socket, and reducing swelling would also be GREATLY appreciated! =D

All four wisdom teeth extracted -- but I was told not to rinse my mouth out for 24 hours?
You can't rinse or spit, but you can gently swish and just let the water run out of your mouth.





Smoking, anything carbonated, and drinking through a straw is what you need to avoid right now.. the suction from the straw may cause the clot(s) to dislodge, leading to a really uncomfortable dry socket





If the bleeding persists, bite on a moist tea bag with gentle pressure.





Tomorrow you can start actual rinsing with warm salt water.. and gently brush the areas with a soft toothbrush.





The better you follow your post-op instructions, the sooner you'll heal and be as good as new!





Relax this weekend!





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Reply:the reason they say not to rinse for the first 24 hours is to help the wounds clot and stop bleeding. same reason for eating soft foods.


once it's okay to do so, make sure you rinse. i had a bad experience because of not rinsing properly and it was very painful because food got caught in it. be careful and follow the aftercare instructions as written. good luck
Reply:It's true. Don't rinse or you'll end up in terrible pain.
Reply:I think that you can't rinse because when you spit, you might cause some suction that could take out the blood clots. Why don't you get a milkshake or some icecream, something that won't get stuck???





Oh, also, I don't think that anything soft could get stuck... the holes should be full of a big clot, as long as it's not food that you have to bite on, it shouldn't get stuck.
Reply:You don't want to do anything that dislodges the clots that form over the wounds. If you dislodge these clots, you get what is called a 'dry socket'. It will be very painful for one or two days if this occurs. As well, don't take anything that forces you to chew on these wounds. Do not use a straw as this can result in clots dislodging as well.





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http://www.guyettesurgery.com/oral_surge...
Reply:glad to hear your feeling alright after this a.m.'s appointment. it true though if you rinse out vigorously you will disturb the extraction site and that in turn will hurt the clotting. if you do this, what you may end up with is a "dry socket" and that my friend is far worse then what you are dealing with now. the procedure is a sinister one to remedy a dry socket. you'll have to go back to your dentist, you'll have to be anesthetize agian, and the dentist will have to poke around the extraction site to make it bleed some more in order to form a new blood clot. sounds bad right? so be patient and do what your instruction sheet tells you. it won't be too long until your back to your normal eating habits.
Reply:Rinsing right now would probably dislodge the newly forming clots causing a dry socket to develop. Tomorrow we tell you to rinse! rinse! rinse! with the warm salt water. You will need to do that until you are sick of it, or until the extraction sites cover over well enough. Just do your self a favor, take your medications, relax and follow the "proven" instruction sheet so you can heal quickly and safely. It's better to wait the 24 hours before doing any rinsing, rather than deal with the excruciating pain of a dry socket. Need I mention you would probably have to make the dentist come in for an emergency appointment to pack your socket area off? That in itself may be excruciating pain! Hope I've been of some help and good luck with healing, you’ll feel more like your old self in a day or two.



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Pain after wisdom teeth!!?

2 weeks ago, i had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth pulled. And I am getting gum swelling and pain on my left side of my jaw... Called the Doctor-- havent heard back- should I be worried?

Pain after wisdom teeth!!?
you might have an infection on the left side of your mouth, then again it might still be healing call the doctor and make another appt. for him/her to check it out
Reply:No, don't worry. Every persons' symptoms are different after pulling teeth, but it's normal to have pains. Take some advil or ibueprofen.


Good luck, and feel better.
Reply:Only on your left side? Swelling is normal for a couple of days to 1 1/2 weeks... but it helps to visit the doctor who did it. You can take pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs for the mean time if you are not allergic...



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Question about wisdom teeth recovery and dry socket?

I am on my third day of healing and had two lower impacted wisdom teeth removed. They're all stitched up. Today I was walking home and I spat (I totally forgot). It was a pretty good spit so now I am worried about developing dry sockets after three hard days of recovering. Will I develop dry socket?

Question about wisdom teeth recovery and dry socket?
You might. I had a dry socket in January. They are very painful. If you get one, call your doctor %26amp; they have some type of herbal pack they can put into the socket. It helps heal it %26amp; has something in it that reduces the pain.
Reply:You should be ok three days after the fact. Still, try and keep your spitting in check. lol. You'll know if you develop a dry socket. It usually occurs 3-4 days after surgery and the whole side of your face will just throb.
Reply:Dry sockets usually develop after 3 days post-op. You will know if you have one as it feels like a toothache. It is probably o.k. to spit after 3 days of healing.
Reply:Hi Chris! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years and I don't think after 3 days one spitting will cause an issue. However, to be sure do this.


Rinse gently with warm salty water rinses 3-4 times a day for the next 3-4 days. The last one at night before bed. Second, eat soft things and cold or cool drinks ( NO STRAW) for another 2 days. That should do it. If you feel ANY pain in the jaw, use an ice pack for 15- 20 minutes 2-3 times a day and that should be okay. I think you are fine. If you have any other questions, please ask. and ps. women really hate when men spit in public...so think about that. Not the most romantic thing. LOL If you have any other questions, ask for me. M
Reply:No you won't develop a dry socket. If you want to find out more on dry socket, and what causes them, go to http://www.oceansurgical.com.au/. The site is very good at explaining about wisdom teeth generally.



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My daughter having wisdom teeth removed. Questions?

My daughter is 19, her dentist noticedc last year that her impacted wisdom teeth needed to be removed but didn't tell her until this year. All 4 are impacted.We've had a consult with an oral surgeon, who told us he'd use general anesthesia. My daughter was born with a hole in her heart. It has since closed up and she has palpitations and is under a cardiologists care.She's worried as I am , after seeing all of these plastic surgery nightmares, plus the fact that the oral surgeon told me, in front of my daughter, that 'there are always risks'.OMG, that terrified us both. The date of her surgery is Dec 28 and she's worried already, Christmas will be a disaster.I mean, she faints over blood being drawn. I'm scared for her. Any advice? The doc mentioned laughing gas, she cannot have any epi .Do you know of anything that could work besides general?I know I have a fib, a heart condition and I cannot have general.HELP!

My daughter having wisdom teeth removed. Questions?
take her to her cardiologist and tell the doctor what she is having done and ask the cardiologist.. they may have to run some tests.. I have a murmer and had several surgeries without any problems.. but my surgeon always sends me to the cardiologist just in case.. so i would do that if the oral surgeon didnt reccommend..
Reply:First of all calm down. This isn't brain surgery.


Now, call her cardiologist ASAP. Talk to him about your fears.


Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is great. It gives you an "I don't care" feeling. And she will be numb. Can he give her a sedative before hand? If she goes with the Gas tell her if she's stressed to breath deep through her nose.


She will be fine.
Reply:Ok, I guess I can't understand why you scheduled this without discussing it with the cardiologist first?





Wisdom teeth removal is pretty brainless and it's good to do it now before they cause real problems.





I had four impacted and had all removed when I was about 15 during Christmas break. It's no fun, you can take pills for pain and use black tea bags to control any bleeding (which usually does not happen). Keeping the mouth clean with salt water wash (or something else to keep away infection) is helpful too.





Natural medicine usually recommends that you take vitamin C in high dose (1000) to help with infection if their are heart issues.





Get some answers BEFORE she goes in, or cancel it until you have gotten enough information so you can make an educated decision for your daughter. Also, being calm and not freaking out certainly will help your daughter much more than anything.
Reply:When he meant general anesthesia, did he mean that your daughter would be put *completely* under, or did he refer to "conscious sedation", or IV sedation?





I do not have any kind of heart condition, but I did have my four impacted wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon. It was a relatively complicated case because I waited until I was older as well.





The dentist did not put me under the same type of anesthesia that happens when you have surgery in a hospital -- like to remove an appendix. Instead, he gave me an IV that contained a strong narcotic and a benzodiazapine called "Versed". This creates pain relief and amnesia for the procedure, but leaves the patient able to breathe on their own and respond to the dentist's requests to some degree.





It's also sometimes called "Twilight sleep".





I am not sure if this is appropriate for patients with a heart condition, but I have heard it is less risky for healthy patients than true general anesthesia where you are monitored and sometimes breathed for by an anesthesiologist.





It may also be that due to your daughter's heart condition he would rather have "general anestheisa" - being moniored by an anesthesiologist the whole time - instead of risking putting her even partially under outside of a hospital.





I would speak to your dentist about your concerns and ask if an anesthesiologist will be assisting in the case. If an anesthesiologist will be assisting or monitoring your daughter continiously during the procedure, or administering the anesthetic, you could then direct your concerns to him about the specific chemicals and procedures he will use and what is safest for your daughter.





ALL surgery has risks, even removing a splinter has risks. Doctors are required to tell you these risks in order to not be accused of malpractice, but they are relatively rare or people would be dropping dead a lot more often during surgery than they do and surgeons wouldn't be making so much money because people would be even more afraid to have surgery than they are now. Don't let the Christmas season be ruined by your anxiety.





To give you something to be happy about, within three days of my surgery I was able to travel over 1,000 miles to meet my fiance's grandparents -- in a car! As long as your daughter doesn't smoke or drink through a straw, and follows her other post-care instructions, she shouldn't be laid up in bed at New Year's!
Reply:When the surgeon mentioned a general anesthetic, he more than likely means they will give her something via an intravenous line, not that they will use gas. That will mean she is out entirely, so they don't have to use a local anesthetic. That eliminates the need to avoid epinephrine, which local anesthetics for dental work contain. Since she will recieve anesthetic, she will have to have a monitor in place for the entire procedure. Since they know going in that there is a heart condition, they will be watching her quite closely for anything that might come up. This procedure should be done in a hospital setting, so everything will be close at hand should the need come up. Unfortunately, the laws regarding counselling patients mean you have to disclose all the risks, even those which are highly unlikely. The truth is, there are always risks with anesthesia, and nobody can absolutely promise there won't be any. It's not likely to happen with the anesthetics used in a dental surgery- but you have to be informed all the same. Laughing gas is used by some dentists to get a patient to relax enough to be able to proceed with a procedure that stresses them- in her case I suppose that means inserting the IV needle. I had oral surgery done this way, using an IV to sedate me for the procedure. It's a very small needle, and I hardly noticed the prick. The anesthetic made me simply drift off to sleep, and I awoke about an hour later back in my bed again. My husband took me home about an hour after that, and I was just fine. I've assisted with iv sedation many times in my career, and I have never seen any problems from that even with very elderly or very young patients. Those are usually the ones most likely to have problems. There are no magic words to give you that will erase all your fears, but there is no reason to let you or your daughter get yourselves too upset. The fact remains that the teeth are impacted, and need to be removed. Leaving them in place puts your daughter at risk for developing an oral infection- and that is much more hazardous to her heart than the sedation will be. The only other option would be to use a local anesthetic, and do the procedure on one side or tooth at a time. That just drags out the misery, honestly. This way, the oral surgeon can get it all done at once, in a safe atmosphere, with the least amount of risk and trauma to your daughter possible. Yes, there are always risks, but you can't get much safer than having it done in the hospital where everything is readily available to deal with it. The benefits to her health far outweigh whatever risk the sedation poses. And honestly, that risk is not that high. The anesthetic doesn't last that long, she will be on a monitor, and if anything doesn't look right, it's easily reversed. So please, enjoy your holidays and don't focus so much on a minimal risk. Like as not, it will all go just fine. She will part company with the teeth, be miserable for about a week, and then move on just fine. This procedure is done all the time, even on patients with serious heart problems, and there's no reason to suspect it will go any differently for your daughter. If the oral surgeon thought the risk were that great, he wouldn't have even suggested it. And although he could have put the risks in a little better sense of proportion, most surgeons skills at procedures far exceed their patient sensitivity. Try to stay calm, and look for the best- enjoy your holidays and remember, it's a common procedure with very few actual complications.
Reply:First, you and your daughter need to calm down. Take a few deep breaths and think about it; every time you walk out of the door or cross the street there are risks. Considering the nervousness of your daughter, I think Nitrous Oxide (Laughing gas) would be the way to go. Having been born with a defective heart (even now healed) I would premedicate with an antibiotic. Enjoy Christmas and have a positive attitude. If necessary, you can have general anesthesia. I have atrial fibrillation and have had surgery with general anesthesia six times.
Reply:My 16 year old daughter--severe heart murmur--had her wisdom teeth remove with a combination of demerol and versaid. (Don't know the spellings on these drugs, but she remembers nothing of the surgical procedure.)


The biggest scare reducer is a calm mom and all the TLC you can give her after--I found that Cream of Rice was about all she could eat after.


Good luck and make sure that everything you do is closely monitored by her family doctor.
Reply:I only had three wisdom teeth. All of mine were also impacted and Abcessed. I had my regular Dentist take them out when I was 23 years old with about six shots of Novocaine. After this Dentist, who had treated me since I cut my first few teeth, began extracting my badly infected, deeply impacted wisdom


teeth, he said he wished he would have sent me to an Oral Surgeon. First of all, the Oral Surgeon specializes in cases just like this, so let's hope that helps to ease some of your concerns. I didn't even have the option of the 'laughing gas.' This should help your daughter tremendously because it will make her very goofy and help her to relax. If you or your daughter cannot have general anethesia or epi's, then why not give the 'Gas' a try without totally 'knocking her out?'


General Anesthesia can be a big concern for heart patients.


All doctors and surgeons HAVE to tell you to be prepared for the absolute worse case scenario and protect themselves from a potential lawsuit, so don't let the fact that the Oral Surgeon said, 'there are always risks' bother you all that much. If your daughter was having surgery to where she needed to be put to sleep, then I would begin to really worry. While this kind of surgery is bearable, it can still be painful afterwards, especially if you don't follow the post-op orders.


The fact that these teeth are impacted means that the teeth cannot be taken out cleanly in one piece. The Surgeon is going to have to cut into the gums and very likely remove each of these teeth in several pieces, just like mine. One of my teeth was taken out in six pieces, one in four pieces, and


the other one in two pieces because they were so far under


the gum line, and I remind you that with my teeth being badly


abcessed, the local anesthetic, Novocaine, only worked to a


certain degree without me feeling pain, but it did not make


me pass out. I was told to use Mercurechrome on my gums


(not available anymore), plus I rinsed with warm salt water several times daily, was given Percodan, and only ate soup,


mashed potatoes and foods that did not have to be chewed


for the first three or four days. My wisdom teeth turned out to


be a big pain and uncomfortable surgery, but it was not totally


unbearable. I've had lots of surgery since then that was much


worse and way more painful! One tip! Don't let the Surgeon give her Percodan...it is really bad stuff and it caused me to


have hallucinations and horrible nightmares while I was taking it. Ask for a different pain medication such as Vicodin ES (Vicodin 10/650). It contains synthetic codeine and lots of arthritis strength Tylenol in it and does wonders for pain of this nature. Even my Dad could take Vicodine with his heart being bad as it was for extreme pain.


Many people, including my two older, completely healthy 18 %26amp; 19 yr old children were given 'Gas,' or several shots of a local anesthesia, as opposed to being put to sleep, and had all four of their wisdom teeth taken out. Within about ten days, they hardly had any pain and were doing just fine, plus they said they remembered very little. I, however, remembered everything, including how long it took to have these 3 teeth extracted, the pain that could be numbed only to a certain degree, plus I was given Percodan pain pills every six hours. Even though it took me about a three weeks to really recover, my kids 'bounced back' at 18 %26amp; 19 years old, probably twice as fast as I 'bounced back.' I was only able to take one day off work, but the next day, my supervisor sent me home after he saw how pale I was and just how much I was hurting. He told me to go ahead and take another two days off, take my awful pain meds like I was supposed to take them, spend those days in bed and I still kept my job.


I truly think that if your daughter is given something to help relax her, perhaps some Valium or Versed, both are types of


relaxing medications or the 'laughing gas,' then shots of local anesthesia, and pain pills to take home with her (whatever she can tolerate because of her heart condition) for after-wards, and some ice packs for the swelling that she will probably tolerate this procedure without having to suffer that much. Doctors now have so many malpractice suits against them these days that the Dr's are compelled to let you know


about every little possible thing that could go wrong which does tend to scare people -- a lot! I think that perhaps the doctors go too far in saying that anything can happen, but in most of the cases, as long as the doctors or dentists don't over-sedate or over-medicate the patients, especially the ones that have other serious health problems, the patient will


usually come out of the procedure just fine -- very, very sore


for a few days, but fine overall.


Ask the Oral Surgeon what effects a Valium pill or a Versed injection and a local anesthetic to numb her would have on your daughter's heart or if it is even necessary, since she will be given 'laughing gas.' And be sure to consult with her Cardiologist before having this done. The Cardiologist can tell you what is safe and what is considered to be a high risk procedure.


My Dad had two major triple by-pass surgeries and there were many medications he could not take and lots of his surgeries after the by-passes had to be done under a local type of anesthesia, plus he was able to take Versed to calm him down. Now, you probably need a Valium for yourself until your daughter gets through this surgery! ;) Try not to worry and make sure you get prior consults before having this done to help put your mind at ease!! See? Gramma knows about this, too!!



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Do impact wisdom teeth cause weight loss or any other health problems?

I started to loss weight around the time my wisdom teeth started to come in and any ideas on gaining weight

Do impact wisdom teeth cause weight loss or any other health problems?
No....it is not related to weight loss..may be u r diet is less due to pain in the teeth...
Reply:Your wisdom teeth do not normally cause severe health issues. However, if you have overcrowding, they can result in a lot of pain. Migraines and sinus problems are not uncommon. Eating soft foods is easier when wisdom teeth are troublesome, and that can affect your diet. As long as the teeth around your wisdom teeth are in good shape, they should be fine. People who have bad teeth are often encouraged to remove them to prevent them from decaying under the gumline and resulting in bone loss.



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ARRGGGH Impacted Wisdom Tooth!?

I thought that I just had normal wisdom teeth but today i realized that they are impacteddd! I am soooo scared cuz i've heard, soooooo many times that it hurts real bad!!!


I'm like in a panic, I'm gonna get a heart attack!! (lol)


Can anyone help me to feel better?

ARRGGGH Impacted Wisdom Tooth!?
Ask for Conscious Sedation. They give you a drug called versed and you won't remember a thing or care what's being done to you. It's good stuff :) The only thing that hurts is the IV needle going in!
Reply:I had them too. No big deal. Be glad you live in the age of modern anesthesia and painkillers.
Reply:If I were u, Id go to the dentist before your mouth gets infected because that would be very serious but Dont worry, I was 12 when I got my wisdom teeth taken out. The surgery is quick and u wont feel a thing.But the recovery is somewhat painful. Be prepared with cold ice packs and u should only eat soft foods. Mashed potatoes, ice cream, soup, yougurt, mac an cheese are some good suggestions for food that helped me. The pain will only last about a week or a week and a half. Good luck!!!!
Reply:Hi Erika-chan!





I had 3 impacted wisdom teeth. It is scary, but you will be able to survive. For me the needle was the worse, but after that you don't feel a thing. After the anesthesia wears off, you just take some additional pain killers and ice packs. Within a couple of days, you'll probably feel better.





Keeps your teeth from moving (to have them removed). Good luck.



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Help! Wisdom Teeth Extraction Post Op Questions!?

Ok, I'm 19 and just had all four impacted wisdom teeth removed on Wednesday. It is now Sunday and I notice a stinging when I rinse with the salt, a like sticky coating over my 2nd molars even though I have been brushing (maybe from the salt), kind of a nasty taste coming from one of the stitches and I can barely open my mouth. I can barely even yawn but the funny thing is that I have no pain really on the extraction sites themselves. Anyone know any reasons for this or am I just being paranoid!

Help! Wisdom Teeth Extraction Post Op Questions!?
I think the tightness you feel in your jaws is normal -- probably some swelling. It will be awhile before you're comfortable opening your jaws all the way. I remember feeling all of that, and the nasty taste thing too. Your stitches are probably the kind that will dissolve on their own. You may have a piece or two that poke up and come out that you'll wind up spitting out. Since yours were impacted, the soreness will probably take some time to clear up. There may be some bruising --- your face may even look a bit discolored from the bruising. Be patient -- it takes time to feel right again. :)
Reply:Your symptoms are common post-op surgery symptoms. Just hang in there with your healing time. You're muscles are going to be sore for a few weeks after your surgery that's why it's hard for you to open. Everything just takes time. Watch for post-op swelling and discomfort if you're this late out--signs of infection. If that happens call your surgeon they need to evaluate you. Best of luck.



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Can Wisdom Teeth actually make biting an issue by causing mis-alignment of the jaw/bite?

I have impacted Wisdom Teeth and have now started to have this symptom on only one side/ I have an appointment this week, but I am curious since I have only seen jaw stiffness mentioned before.

Can Wisdom Teeth actually make biting an issue by causing mis-alignment of the jaw/bite?
absolutely! part of the problem is that once they come in, they are wedged in a tight spot, and depending on their orientation in the pocket, exert pressure in several directions, misaligning all teeth and jawbone, making a mess.





Getting the wisdom teeth out is a major surgery in itself, usually requiring a hammer and chisel (to break the tooth into pieces), and other details. Surgery is usually the only way to extract impacted wisdom teeth.
Reply:impacted wisdom teeth can cause a lot of problems.





These problems include:





Gum disease.


Bacteria and food can get trapped under a flap of gum that can grow over wisdom teeth, creating infections. Gum disease may be initially mild (gingivitis) or progress to a more severe form (periodontitis).





Crowding.


A wisdom tooth can push on other teeth, damaging them or moving them out of position.





Decay.


Because they're hard to reach, wisdom teeth may not get fully cleaned during brushing, making them vulnerable to decay and cavities.





Cysts.


The crown of a wisdom tooth grows in a sac. If the sac remains in the jawbone, it can fill with fluid, forming a cyst that can damage the jawbone, teeth and nerves. Very rarely a tumor, usually benign, also may develop, which may require removal of tissue and bone.



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Post wisdom teeth extraction?

it's been exactly 5 days since i had all my non-impacted wisdom teeth extracted, and the swellings gone down, but today (sounds gross) i was getting food out of the area and i noticed it was a little bloody. but like gushing blood but just a little bloody, like i said. and the general area feels a little funny... do you think it feels funny because the swelling has gone down and theres no more cushioning? and about the bloodiness.....is that normal?


any info is appreciated.


thanks in advance.

Post wisdom teeth extraction?
As a dentist myself I can assure you that minimal bleeding/oozing can last several days after an extraction, if the bleeding continues or worsens then you will want to give your regular dentist a call. A dry socket will usually present itself within the first 72 hours after an extraction, usually after those first 72 hours the chances of dry socket decreases considerably. It can actually take months for the extraction site to completely heal and even then there may always be an indentation. Continue taking any medications your dentist may have prescribed and continue with warm salt water rinses, this will insure that food debris does not get into the socket and will also help fight off infection. Good luck and hope you are feeling better soon!
Reply:call your surgeon.
Reply:Call your dental surgeon ASAP.
Reply:to prevent infection and to help with the tenderness rinse your mouth with warm salt water a few times a day and especially after you eat to make sure none of the food gets stuck in your sockets. If they really start to hurt or the taste in your mouth gets like cotton, get to your dentist, you might have dry sockets and they will pack them before it gets too painful. take care of yourself.
Reply:oh yeah its actually good that it is, that way you dont get dry sockets, which I did. It also feels funny because whether you noticed it or not, you were used to the feeling of having teeth. I had mine out 14 months ago and I still have the holes in the back of my mouth and my jaw wont open all the way



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Brushing my teeth after wisdom teeth extraction?

I got two bottom impacted wisdom teeth removed and they were stitched up. Today (3rd day), I finally resolved to brush my teeth as gently as possible. I think I might have accidentally scraped the surgical site and there's a little bit of blood but nothing gushing out. Now I am afraid that I might have messed up the clotting process and that I might gt dry socket. You think i'll be ok?

Brushing my teeth after wisdom teeth extraction?
Dry sockets suck! I had them in both my bottom ones, and I know what a pain in the butt they are. But you know, most people I know do end up getting them. It's very, very hard to not move that clot since our mouths are designed for sucking and moving. It's important to brush your teeth, (infections!) not to mention bad breath, but I would really take it easy on the surgical site. Good luck, and hope you end up without dry sockets. If your mouth starts to hurt worse within the next few days, do call your orthodontist and schedule a check up if you can. They can check the area for infection and do a slight rinse-out that can help.
Reply:I had that done, and yes, it should be fine. but it may be an idea to try and just brush the front teeth for a few days, and use a lot of mouth wash. Or get a softer tooth brush- you can get ones for babiest hat are really gentle on the teeth that shouldn't wrip any of the stitches!
Reply:Most likely the bleeding has stoped by now so just be careful for a few more days.





Rinse your mouth with peroxide. Not the kind used for bleaching hair but the medicinal peroxide.
Reply:Keeping the area clean is important. Light brushing shouldn't cause a problem. Don't drink thru a straw or spit, because this causes a negative suction.



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Is having your wisdom teeth removed painful?

I have four impacted wisdom teeth, and I am going to have them taken out soon. Is there any need to worry about them? How long is recovery time for wisdom teeth removal? Have any of you had a bad experience such as dry socket when you or a relavtive had them removed?

Is having your wisdom teeth removed painful?
Not really, the pain is more when the teeth are impacted. It should be tender for a few days, usually having them removed should be a relief, trust me!
Reply:Not if they knock you out completely. That's what I did and it was fun waking up high as a kite. There is some minor pain for then next day or two, but nothing prescription IBProufin can't handle.
Reply:My son had his removed and with all the freezing he didn't feel a thing and had no after effects. Some people have them removed in a hospital under a general anethetic.
Reply:definately escpeicially when ur teeth are close together they have to spread it out and it hurts more like a sting
Reply:YES IT KILLS AFTERWARDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...


BE BRAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Ask your dentist for a Vicodin prescription. You'll still feel the pain, but you won't care!
Reply:It should not be painful. u may have some discomfort afterwards but nothing that a few painkillers cant cure.


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Reply:I had mine removed about 5 years after it was recommended by my dentist. One of the crowns was pushing into the roots, so I was under anesthesia the whole time. They had to chisel that one tooth out in 3 pieces. I remember hearing the drill noise while being knocked out.





I had no pain during surgery or afterwards. I didn't use painkillers either. I also did not experience dry socket or any other problems.
Reply:if it's done under general anesthetic, you won't feel a thing. Afterward, the dentist will probably prescribe painkillers, they should help.


I had a horrible pain with 1 tooth, and painkillers helped a lot. With the other, I had no pain at all, so I guess it depends.
Reply:It depends, everyone is different. The upper teeth shouldnt be too uncomfotable, since for the most part they pop right out. The lower ones might be a little more tough, depending on how impacted they are. My oral surgeon gave me ibuprofin before he started, which kinda helped when the anesthetic wore off. I had a dry socket and it wasn't as painful as others described, once they put in the medicated dressing for it, it feels better and heals right up. As long as you take it easy and follow the directions they give you for aftercare, you should be ok.





Good Luck
Reply:No it isn't that bad at all. I had all 4 and 1 extra tooth taken out by a oral surgeon. They knock you out and it is all over in about 20 minutes or so.If you get some pain meds take one before the numbness wears completely off and it won't hurt much at all. One important thing DO NOT use a straw cause that is what causes dry socket and that is very painfull. Don't eat anything with seeds for while and avoid anything you think might get stuck in the incision. Really you will do great and you will be glad cause if your teeth are bothering you then that will be gone.



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Wisdom Teeth Help Please!?

I got my all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed on Friday Morning (its now Monday) After they were removed on Friday i went home and was in and out of sleep after all the anesthesia..sp? anyways i don't remember anything. Plus i didn't want to keep the cold ice packets on my face which would have probably helped me out a lot. Well its now Monday and my face is still VERY swollen. Huge! i look like a 400 pound chipmunk! and tonight is New Years Eve and i was hoping to party with my friends, but it seems that that idea has been shot to hell. I'm over not being able to go out tonight, but i was just wondering how much longer I'm going to be swollen. I even had to call in and take off work. Thats how horribly swollen it is. Anyways Can someone tell me how long i will be swollen for, and how long will it be tell I'm in the safe zone of dry socket? thank you so much! all answers are greatly appreciated!

Wisdom Teeth Help Please!?
I was swollen for a week! Take some Advil to help with the swelling. You can get dry socket until the stitches have completely disolved. Rinse with warm salt water after every meal and before bed.


I worked for a law firm that handled divorces at the time I had mine out. The one lawyer didn't want to to work while swollen and bruised. She was afraid her clients would think I was a battered woman.
Reply:3-4 days after surgery will be the peak day of what ever type of swelling occurs. If your health allows you to take ibuprofen and Tylenol than do so. Rotate them every 2-3 hrs being careful not to exceed the recommended daily dosage for each. If things don't improve for you by Wednesday I would encourage you to see your dentist again to rule out dry socket. If you have excruciating pain that extends into your ears than that could be the obvious sign of a dry socket. Also a bad taste in your mouth and swelling that wont go down is something to make your dentist aware of also. You should have gotten a syringe to take home with you. On day 5 use that syringe to gently flush out any food getting trapped in your sockets. Salt water is preferable when using your syringe. Also try using salt water to gently rinse out your mouth after meals and in the morning and evening hr before going to bed. Stick with soft mushy foods such as pasta, mashed potatoes, puddings, ice cream, yogurt, etc. for about 4-5 days or until soreness goes away. My office actually doesn't mind having patients using straws as long as they don't use them for anything thick like milk shakes or slushies. I'm sure your dentist sent you home with a pamphlet to refer back to. If not just take this advice. I'm an assistant for an oral surgeon. good luck and happy new year to you.





I might add though if you are in doubt you should contact your dentist any how. There should be someone on call for you if they performed a procedure like this.
Reply:HELLO,





IT WILL TAKE A FEW DAYS FOR THE SWELLING TO BEGIN T DECREASE.


WHAT WILL NOW HELP BRING DOWN THE SWELLING IS A COMBINATION OF 2 THINGS.


WARM, MOIST COMPRESSES APPLIED TO THE SWOLLEN FACE USING MOIST MICROWAVED WASHCLOTHS AND TAKING 2-3 IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN) TABS EVERY 4-6 HOURS.


THE IBUPROFEN IS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY.



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Wisdom Teeth Removed 2 Days Ago - QUESTIONS ABOUT BODY ACHES!!?

I had all 4 my impacted wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago (I am 28 - doc said I should have had them done AGES ago). I'm not going to try sound tough with this one and am more than willing to admit that I am in incredible PAIN at the moment. I spend my days counting down the hours until I can take my next pain meds. As far as I'm concerned, I am doing everything "by the book" - no HOT food/drink, ice packs on the area, soft foods, lightly rinsing with antibacterial wash OFTEN and no sucking anything ( I even gave up smoking). The problem I'm having now though - is fever and body pains. This only started later yesterday. My muscles feel stiff and I can't move my neck. My ears and throat are sore and I have a slight temperature. My fiance has flu at the moment. My syptoms feel much like flu symptoms but I have also heard that the anasthetic can cause body aches. Do I have flu on top of all this or is this normal response to the operation %26amp; anasthetic???PLEASE HELP!!!

Wisdom Teeth Removed 2 Days Ago - QUESTIONS ABOUT BODY ACHES!!?
You need to get to the Dr right away, you have an infection. I had the same surgery and I got better every day, no fever, none of that
Reply:its a normal reaction


if it herts were they removed the teeth try rinsing with salt water
Reply:this is normal after any surgery, it is your body fighting off the effects of the anastesia. take a pain pill to help in this but dont wait for the 4 hours to pass before yo take another, you can take another 3 hours from the time you took the previous one.


get up and move around, and drink lots of clear fluids...


this will pass......
Reply:Get to the doctor immediately. It could be something else, but it sounds too much like infection to risk waiting any longer than you have to.
Reply:You're body is busy healing from your extractions. Meanwhile you're fiance's flu virus has probably invaded you. Are your extraction sites hurting or getting better? Since you have alot of work for your immune system to take care of, everything will heal slower and with risk of complications. Like everyone else told you, the doctor visit is required. The stress you felt leading up to your extractions probably helped lower your immune system to allow easier access for the flu. Don't avoid food if you have no appetite, you need the nutrients. Call your dentist or oral surgeon and you general doctor, they both may want to examine you. Sorry you're sick. Sounds miserable.
Reply:I just had 4 wisdom teeth removed through oral surgery. My bottom two were impacted (still under the gum) and the top two were through the gum. The dentists usually recommend that you have both the top and bottom wisdom teeth removed at the same time. If you have the bottom removed but leave the top the top wisdom teeth come in more because they don't have the lower ones to hit against when you close your mouth and the same goes for removing only the top ones. I'm 43 and my bottom impacted wisodom teeth started to push the gum up and the top wisdom teeth would dig into the gum when I closed my mouth, it was very painfull and got to the point that I could not eat normally or talk normally. Since the bottom were impacted it required oral surgery and I was asleep for the entire operation (about 40 minutes). It has now been 6 days and I can honestly say that the most pain I ever experienced in the whole ordeal was when they put the IV in my arm, and that was nothing more then a small bee-sting-type-pain. Since the operation I followed the post-op care instructions they gave me, and I took the pain medicine the dentist perscribed but no longer needed it after 4 days. Oh yea, the cost for removing all four wisdom teeth, the anesthesia, and everything else combined came to $1,500.00. I wish you well, and remember the whole ordeal probably seems much scarier than it will really be



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Wisdom teeth- how long is the operation??

I will be having four impacted wisdom teeth removed and wanted to know how long the procedure would take. The doctor will be putting me to sleep with medicine in an IV. I never had anesthesia before and I am a little nervouse.The assistant had joked that it would only seem like a minute to me because of the iv and that it would probably take longer to wake up then it would for the surgery.

Wisdom teeth- how long is the operation??
Hi! The assistant is right. You will remember nothing. The operations takes about 1-1 1/2 hour after you are asleep with an assistant. However, the most important part is after.


As soon as you get home apply ice packs. 20 minutes on, 40 minutes off. Take pain meds right away.


DO NOT SUCK on anything. Eat lots of ice cream and cool and cold drinks without a straw!!! A dry socket is VERY painful.


After 25 hours begin to rinse with very salty warm water 3-4 times a day and before bed. Gently! This will remove trapped food and sugar in socket and on sutures and promote faster healing.


Do sleep with an extra pillow and a towel as some times the saliva is pinky from the blood. Remember to bite down on gauze until the bleeding stops and DO NOT sleep with the gauze in your mouth!


In 3-5 days begin to eat soft, bland foods. No pizza, bagels chips or hard food for 7 days at least! Some times more, the dentist will tell you at the 7 day check-up.


Now, remember, do not lift or push, pull anything over 10 lbs for 3 days. Keep using ice packs 3 times a day for another 2 days. DO NOT USE HEAT!!! If you follow these instructions and any others the doctor gives you, you will be fine I promise! Marie
Reply:I had mine out yesterday. The operation is ike 30 minutes to an hour. You don't fall alseep though. you just go into a really mellowish state. I would tell you more on what its like, but the side effect of the anesthesia is amnesia. I remember them putting the iv in me, then the next thing Iknew the car was pulling into the house.
Reply:Don't worry. It's not as bad as you might think. I just had it done on Tuesday. The surgery generally takes 15 to 30 minutes.





First they'll relax you with laughing gas. You'll start to feel kind of detatched from everything and your face muscles will relax. Then they'll attach the IV. The last thing I remember was that instead of seeing black with my eyes closed I saw green and I felt the prick of the IV in my arm. It may well take you longer to wake up than for the operation to occur. I didn't fully wake up until they got me to the car.
Reply:I had my four wisdom teeth removed last fall and the procedure was about an hour and a half. Tho i do have to say i woke up during the procedure and yes they gave me an IV to put me to sleep i wasnt awake for long but it wasnt pleasant . Not that this will happen to you but ya never know. As for afterwards they should give you a script for some pain medicine or just use Ibuprophen and remember to keep ice on it to reduce the swelling.
Reply:OK, I don't know how all these answerers on yahoo keep saying they are put to sleep to have their wisdom teeth removed. What kind of dentist puts their patient under general anesthetic for the removal of teeth? (I asked my dentist about this because I read that alot of people get put to sleep, he said they shouldn't be). I remember every second of the "operation", more like a bit of drilling and a lot of pressure and my dentist pulled the teeth out with the roots in tact. Pressure and more pressure is what you'll feel on your neck and jaw, nothing more. It's dangerous to be put asleep if you don't really need it, I advise you not to be. Unless you're overtly anxious or for some other medical reason need to be put to sleep, you should avoid it. The needles only hurt slightly. The operation time varies, for me it took about 25 minutes to remove both my bottom wisdom teeth (I didn't have tops). Since you have four it might take like 40 minutes or a little less.



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Wisdom teeth?

i just got all 4 impacted wisdom teeth out yesterday and have a few questions, when i came home i was spitting up blood. yes i know this is normal. but when i got out of bed this morning i had blood on my pajamas and pillow. is this ok? i wasnt swollen yesterday but i am a little bit today and care barely open my mouth. which is frustrating!! ive been putting ice on my mouth. is there anything else i should be doing? i'm not sure what to do about pain. i was given meds but it seems like whenever i take them i feel sick to my stomach and start throwing up. gonna try to call the dentist about that today, what kind of things can i eat and drink. ive only been eating ice cream and soup.

Wisdom teeth?
Yes, what you are experiencing is typical from the extractions. Today you can eliminate the ice, start using hot moist compresses on both jaws at the same time. While applying these start opening and closing your mouth, stretching a little wider each time. These jaw exercises help get the blood flowing back in the jaw muscles and help to regain the full function of your mouth much faster. We advise the moist heat and these exercises on "day 2" to all of our patients and most say they helped tremendously. Continue taking all medications given by your dentist and also add Motrin or Advil 600-800mg for inflammation and swelling (if you haven't already) about 2 hours after you take any pain medications. Don't forget the warm salt water rinses, several times a day, especially after you eat anything. This is to keep the socket areas free of food particles. The warm salt water is very soothing to the tissue. You can swish, just not too vigorously for another 2 days. Sounds like your doing fine, just keep up the good work and you'll be your normal self in another day or two. Good luck!





Additional information: Ice is used the first 24 hours for swelling, then moist heat is advised. Do the exercises with the moist heat and you'll see immediate relief. If your unsure about any instructions I've given you just talk with your dentist so he can reassure you.





Also be sure to eat a little something before taking any of the medications, they can really upset your stomach. Try some soup or even ice cream, pasta, mac and cheese, scrambled eggs, stuffed baked pot w/cheese, smoothies and any soft vegetables or beans that require very little chewing, milk is soothing and also coats the stomach, iced tea and juices just nothing with carbonation for a few days. Eat first and you'll feel much better with the medication. Anything else I can help you with just send an e mail. Good luck!
Reply:Yes DO call your dentist don't TRY to do it.





What you are experiencing is pretty normal, but still worth checking out.





I get sick from the pain meds after having teeth extracted too. Try ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Alleve).





Do not take aspirin. It thins the blood and makes you bleed more easily.





You ARE going to be sore. The dentist yanked out four teeth that had their roots deep down in the jaw.





Avoid HOT things. They increase blood flow.





Do not drink with a straw. The suction can loosen the clots leaving you with dry sockets which are EXTREMELY painful.





For nutrition, try Boost or Ensure.
Reply:ok, dont spit or suck through a straw because the suction will cause the clots to come out and cause more bleeding. Bleeding at night is very normal. Eat only very soft foods, preferable liquid diet for a few days. Alternate ice and heat every 20 minutes the first day to prevent swelling. After the first day, there is nothing you can do for the swelling. You will probably feel sick to your stomach if you are swallowing alot of blood. You may also want to rinse with a one part listerine to 3 parts water mix to help prevent infection.
Reply:From my own experience the blood and swelling are normal. I had all of mine pulled about 6 months ago (1 surgically) and the only thing that really helped my pain was 600mg of Ibuprofen (with food of course). My dentist told me to take the pain meds, but they didn't help at all. I also rinsed my mouth with salt water, and this seemed to help slow the bleeding. As far as eating goes, I stuck with liquids the first two days and rinsed after every meal. I hope everything works out okay. Of course, it won't hurt to talk to your dentist.
Reply:Sounds like everything is going the way it should. There will be minimal blood from time to time...just make sure you don't do anything that would require a sucking motion ie. using a straw, spitting etc. this can cause ur mouth to bleed more. When ur sleeping, ur releasing a little bit of blood from ur mouth becuz u had (technically) 4 surgeries and arent swallowing the blood like u do throughout the day. Swelling will start to subside after day 3...tomorrow will probably be the most painful day for u cuz ur swelling will be at its peak. Keep eating liquidy foods, and keep drinking lots of cold fluids, try sucking on an ice cube (without actually sucking on it!). Best advice, rest! sleep as much as possible, this is when ur body heals itself...it may only seem like 4 teeth, but a surgery, regardless of the type, is a trama to the body and it needs to recover in its own way! Take care doll, you'll be feeling better soon!!! :)
Reply:so long as the stitches and or packing are all still in then you should be OK .


as for the pain medication try taking it with food put some crackers in your soup . you most likely will have an upset stomach from any medication that is powerful enough to treat the pain.


you can also take gravol . did he give you a sheet of instructions saying you could put a tea bag in your mouth over the spots . that's about it . try to tough it out on the pain medication unless he says he is going to give you something stronger because i know how painful this can be.


just be glad you wOKe up ok after the operation. i didn't spent 10 days in an awful state. i used a straw and i had carnation instant breakfast but rinse gently after each glass
Reply:you should not have blood all over. if it was a small amount or was diluted with saliva, you are probably ok. you just don't want to have the blood socket come loose. generally when it does, it feels like a hole there and is very painful. if the bleeding has stopped now and you don't have these symptoms, it is probably ok. have the dentist look at it if you are worried. if it is dry socket, they go open it back up so another blood socket will form. later, i recommed you get the cavitation done by a Biologic Dentist. the non-biologic dentists do not know to remove the periodontal ligament and it creates a cavitation by not allowing the bone to grow across and fill in the socket properly.


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Bite on the gauze for about 30 minutes after your surgery. Do not bite too firmly, just enough to keep the gauze in place. After the blood clot forms it is important to protect it especially for the next 48 hours to avoid dry socket. Drainage for a few days is normal. To minimize swelling and bleeding, keep head elevated (use extra pillows when sleeping). You can brush your teeth the day of surgery. Avoid brushing the surgery site. Any stitches will come out on their own in a week





Rinse your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bed. Begin a very gentle warm salt water rinses (1tsp. salt for every 8oz. of water). The first day or so, do not swish the water around in your mouth; Instead, move your head side to side to rinse. Do not spit; Let the water flow out of your mouth. If you are watching salt intake in your diet, you may substitute the salt water rinse with a peroxide and warm water rinse. Use a 50/50 peroxide and water solution





NO smoking for 2 days


NO drinking through a straw for 2 days


NO mouthwash for a week


NO excessive spitting


NO vigorous rinsing for at least 48 hours after your surgery


AVOID alcoholic beverages


AVOID greasy foods


AVOID high acidic foods and drinks such as tomatos, orange juice, etc....


DO NOT over exert yourself. It is ok to ride in a car or on a plane





For Pain:





Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxin Sodium) or Extra-Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Take with food. NO aspirin or aspirin products





For Swelling:





Place an ice bag on side of face where your surgery was, for 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off. Repeat for 6 hours. After 48 hours, use warm compresses as needed for swelling





Eat soft foods. No chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.... Stay away from crunchy, chewy or small hard foods, to avoid food particles becoming lodged in the socket. Suggested foods are clear broth, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, baby food, smoothies, pudding, cream of wheat, 7up, Ginger Ale, apple juice


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A cavitation is an unhealed hole in the jawbone caused by an extracted tooth [or a root canal or an injury to a tooth]. Since wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth, most cavitations are found in the wisdom tooth sites. Please see the graphic and photo below to get a glimpse of what may be in your mouth and the effects it is having. The photo and diagram demonstrate the destructive and pathologic consequence of a routine tooth extraction. Dentists are taught in dental school that once they pull a tooth, the patient's body heals the resulting hole in the jawbone. However, approximately 95% of all tooth extractions result in a pathologic defect called a cavitation. The tooth is attached to the jawbone by a periodontal ligament which is comprised of "jillions" of microscopic fibers. One end of each fiber is attached to the jawbone and the other end of the fiber is attached to the tooth root. When a tooth is extracted, the fibers break midway between the root and the bone. This leaves the socket (the area where the root was anchored in the bone) coated with periodontal ligament fibers.





There are specialized cells in the bone called osteoblasts. Osteoblasts make new bone. The word "osteoblast" means bone former. They are active during growth and maintenance. However, the periodontal ligament prevents the osteoblasts from filling in the tooth socket with bone since the periodontal ligament fibers lining the socket act as a barrier beyond which the osteoblasts cannot form bone. In other words, an osteoblast "sees" a tooth when it "sees" periodontal ligament fibers. Since there are billions of bacteria in the mouth, they easily get into the open tooth socket. Since the bone is unable to fill in the defect of the socket, the newly formed "cavitation" is now infected. Since there is no blood supply to the "cavitation" it is called "ischemic" or "avascular" (without a blood supply). This results in necrosis (tissue death). Hence we call a cavitation an unhealed, chronically infected, avascular, necrotic hole in the bone. The defect acts to an acupuncture meridian the same way a dead tooth (or root canal tooth) acts. It causes an interference field on the meridian which can impair the function and health of other tissues, organs and structures on the meridian. Significantly, the bacteria in the cavitation also produce the same deadly toxins that are produced by the bacteria in root canals (see Root Canals). These toxins are thio-ethers (most toxic organic substance known to man), thio-ethanols, and mercaptans. They have been found in the tumors in women with breast cancer.



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Wisdom Teeth removal & recovery?

I had two badly impacted wisdom teeth removed on Thursday. I'm having a lot of swelling (atm I resemble a chipmunk with food stuffed in her cheeks, not the look I'm going for as I'm getting ready to go back to school) and was wondering how long I should expect that to last and what other's have found helped? I'm on anti-inflammatory pills, have been doing warm salt rinses, ice packs, etc. Anything else? Thanks in advance!

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Oh the swelling should be greatly reduced if not altogether gone by one week. Sounds to me like you're doing everything right! Keep it up, follow your dentist's advice. BTW, whatever you do, DON'T EAT POPCORN until completely healed. (Definitely something I would not do again!) :)
Reply:I had mine removed and didn't take to it very well either. It just took time for the swelling to go down. Don't eat dairy products, drink through a straw, or smoke as those can all aggravate them more.
Reply:my Dr. told me to drink caffeine and it would help heal the swelling it helped i just took the pain pills for about 2 days kept my gauze changed and drank alot of coke it tasted nasty but it worked for me... just sleep as much as you can and stressing about it will only make it worse good luck
Reply:Did you call the Dr ? I had that same surgery years ago; I bled for a day, and kept my mouth coverd up, for a couple days, with no problem.
Reply:Not much you can do, but chipmunks do look cute.I had mine removed and the went back to work after.
Reply:I got all mine out on wednesday and I still have some pain and swelling, I'm going back to the dentist tomorrow just to be sure everything is okay, and becuase I'm out of pain pills. My bottom teeth are throbbing and it feels like the dentist id still yanking them. See the dentist just to be safe. I have a 18mo son to chase around so I have to get better quick. Best wishes!!



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Wisdom teeth?

i got all 4 of my impacted wisdom teeth out a little over a month ago (march 13). all the pain was gone for a while, but maybe a week or a week and a half ago, it started to hurt on the bottom left side again. i looked and there looked like a tiny canker sore on my cheek, but i havent said anything cause i dont want to complain. now it hurts so bad to even touch my jaw and it feels like a big lump or something. has anyone had this happen to them? does it go away, or should i call my dentist up? i dont want to if its no big deal and its normal or something. thanks for the help!

Wisdom teeth?
If it's been a week and a half and it hurts just to touch your jaw, that's telling you something's seriously amiss. You possible have an infection in the extraction site which would require antibiotics. Don't wait; get it looked at ASAP.
Reply:you should go to the dentist, it sounds like an abscess
Reply:It could be an infection. Get it checked immediately!
Reply:I would do the salt water rinse..but really you should talk to your DDS...I just had all my pulled 2 months ago...I haven't had anything like that happen.
Reply:You might want to see your dentist. From experience AND being braced 3 times, the wisdom teeth will disrupt your perfect teeth. Your dentist will advise you what to do, but be sure to have him/her answer all your questions; go there with a list!!





Hope this helps.
Reply:I got my left bottom one taken out march 12th and Ive been having that problem as well. Its creepy because I never had that issue before. Ive been using a peroxide mix to rinse out my mouth after I brush my teeth but you should call your dentist, I cant imagine its normal.
Reply:Any infection from the chin up is considered to be life threatening. Maybe you have a day socket. The white patches on your cheek could be too much acid? You have described the signs and symptoms of an infection. A follow-up visit to your dentist sounds appropriate.
Reply:Well, I've never had my teeth pulled, but I'm getting them pulled this summer. That's weird, because you got yours pulled on my birthday. Well, I would definitely go talked to the dentist, because if there is something wrong with your gums, it could get worse in time, and its his fault anyway.
Reply:Ok, Please ignore all the the previous answers.


1. It is not an infection- infections from extractions appear 48-72 hours after extraction- not 2 1/2 weeks later.


2. Dry socket happens around 4 days after extractions and is associated with excruciating pain but NO SWELLING!!!


The most likely cause of the pain is some residual bone remodeling that the jaw is undergoing. If the teeth were impacted and bone was removed to facilitate their removal it is very possible that small fragments of bone were trapped in the healing tissue. Over time ie. 3-4 weeks, these small fragments will be worked to the surface and can cause ulcerations, ie cankers, and swelling.


If this is the case these fragments are easily removed by the dentist. Generally not a big deal.
Reply:you should really go back and get it checked out ... im getting my 4 teeth removd somtime this summe or so ... the bottom teeth are causing so much pain, its sore and tender and i cant close my mouth right without my gums hurting .. idn why th top ones need to be removed htough .. no pain and thir not in the way .. but yea you should get it checked out .. i sorta have a cankersore to but its from the wisdom tooth rubbing on my cheeck in the back .. i hope it dont hurt for a long time cuz my friends were in alot of pain after gettign them removed ..and im a dibaetic so it only makes healing time longer and infection risk higher .. but yea hope your mouth feels better



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Wisdom Teeth?

So... My dentist has suggested I get my four impacted wisdom teeth out and I am toying with the idea of in the chair with novocaine or under anaesthesia. Does anyone have any suggestions through past experience and what the recovery was like?

Wisdom Teeth?
My wisdom teeth story is almost 20 years old now, so I speak with the voice of experience when I tell you that this will pass. But if you are anything like me, you may never eat jello again (you won’t miss it).





I was 23 when my wisdom teeth came out. All four were impacted. I had to get them out at an oral surgeon's office, and I was under a general anesthetic while the doc hammered those teeth out of my head. My face swelled up like a basketball! For ten days all I could eat was jello or ramen noodles. I thought I would starve!





My husband bought me some pintos and cheese at Taco H3ll, and it seemed like the best thing that I had ever eaten!





I had some discomfort, but NOTHING like the horror stories that everyone told me gleefully trying to terrorize me.





Was it fun? No. I can think of lots of things that are more fun.





Was it unpleasant? Yes. I can think of lots of things that are more unpleasant.





Was it horrible? No.





For me, the worst part was thinking that I was going to starve before I could eat solid food again. And that was about 20 years ago - dental technology has improved a great deal since then.








All my best to you.
Reply:If they want you to have all four out and they are impacted then get knocked out.
Reply:Under anaesthesia --- that is how I had all four of mine taken out. I woudl have it no other way. You lay down in a chair. Count backwards from 100 to as low as you can go --- (I got to 95) and you wake up after it is all over. Just remember to take the pain pills they prescribe you. You will regret it if you do not.
Reply:I suggest anaesthesia/sedation. You're really less likely to "get in the way" of your dentist, and he/she can work more quickly because you are not in any sort of pain, and are not tense. I had wisdom teeth pulled this way, as well as several root canals (my family has really lousy teeth...), and I wouldn't do it any other way!
Reply:You definitely want to be under for this procedure.





I was groggy for about 18 hours after mine were removed. I had it done on Friday and was back at work, a little swollen on Monday. I was a little paranoid about solid food, I ate mashed potatoes and ice cream for a week.





It seems awful the first day, but you'll recover in no time.
Reply:Def with anaesthesia, esp since they are impacted you will be in and out in no time.
Reply:anesthesia I had mine out with just Novocaine and it felt like they were ripping my head apart from pulling



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Wisdom teeth extraction tomorrow?

I have 2 horizontally impacted wisdom teeth that are coming out tomorrow morning. I am TERRIFIED. Has anyone else had a horizontal impaction extracted? I hear that they can be more complicated. Was it set in your jaw? I'm 22 by the way so my jaw should not be fully developed yet. Please help :(

Wisdom teeth extraction tomorrow?
I just had all 4 of mine pulled on Tuesday. My top 2 didn't come through, but they were in the gum horizontal (they didn't bother me at all). My bottom 2 bothered me the most and I knew they needed to come out...





It's not as bad as you think. My oral surgeon put me to sleep and when I woke up, I was kinda fuzzy (felt drunk...lol). I didn't like having the gauze in my mouth, that really bothered me and having to keep changing it until the bleeding stopped. They gave me percocet (pain meds), ibuprofen (for pain and puffiness), and amoxicillin (antibotic). The key is to don't let the medicine lapse or else you will be in pain. I'm taking my meds regularly, so it hasn't been too painful. I look like Alvin, Simon, and Theodore...hopefully the chubby cheeks will go away soon :)





Take care and hopefully it won't be too painful for you.
Reply:Trust me, it sounds much worse than it will be. It will be over so quickly, you'll be shocked.They'll give you lots of painkillers, too.
Reply:How are your other 2 wisdom teeth? I had one coming in, but the other 3 didn't, so I elected to have all 4 wisdom teeth taken out the same time. Some dentists put to sleep while doing this surgery, and you will have stitches that will have to come out in a week or so. Ask your dentist if he thinks all 4 need to come out, because believe me if he only does 2, and you have to go back for the other 2, you won't want to. If the other 2 wisdom teeth are fine, then you have nothing to worry about. You will be in pain for several days, and have to eat soft meals, because of the stitches. Good luck, you'll be glad when it's over. By the way, I was 21 when I had the surgery done.
Reply:The worst part for me was that the anesthetic made me very nauseated.
Reply:Trust me, you'll be fine. It's much better to have them removed voluntarily than to have them move into your jaw like my right one did. My jaw locked shut and swelled to the size of a softball. I had emergency surgery, they had to break my jaw open, with nothing but Novocaine! I had the left one removed voluntarily a few months later - it went smooth as silk.


Don't panic, you'll be fine!!!!!!!!!



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