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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Sunday, August 2, 2009
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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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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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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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.
more info:
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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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!
:)
Reply:You're very welcome!
:) Report It
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.
more info:
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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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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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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