it's been 6 days since I had two impacted wisdom teeth removed. Now my stitches are completely out and I noticed a decent-sized crater on my left side. There's no bleeding or pain or anything. I am just freaked out to see a hole. Am I still at risk for dry socket and what do I do now? Is this normal?
Wisdom teeth stitch came out... is this normal?
The stitch may be missing in action for a couple reasons. First, a lot of dentists opt to use a disolvable suture material so you don't have to return to have stitches removed. In the mouth it would disappear fairly quickly. Since you didn't mention having to return to have them out, I would be this is your case. Dry socket is of most concern usually in the first week, rearing it's ugly head usually around day 4-5. The stitch you had was an insurance policy of sorts, holding the clot in the bone in place until the gum could form a closure to secure it. After six days, that's happened, and you aren't really at risk now for a dry socket. The hole left behind is also normal. You had a pretty good size tooth taking up that space before it was removed, and dentists don't manufacture gum tissue to fill it in, that's the job of your body. The hole will gradually fill in over the next few months, usually inside 4-6 months after you can expect it to pretty much disappear. Meantime, just keep up the swish rinse after you eat to dislodge anything that gets stuck back there, and keep up the regular brushing and flossing. You sound like you're doing pretty well for it being only 6 days, and can probably expect pretty clear sailing from this point on. The time frame for complications is pretty much past you now.
Reply:you're perfectly OK. You had a major surgical procedure and it will take months for that space to close up. The older you are the longer it's going to take, and if you're past your late 20's you probably will always have a depression there. Just keep the area cleaned out with salt water or mouthwash [try to swish it into the hole]. You're pretty much out of the woods for a dry socket.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wisdom teeth stitches out...now what?
I survived the week long drama of having my impacted wisdom teeth removed and now that my stitches are out I have some questions. My oral surgeon was a jerk so I don't want to call him and ask anything uneccessary so please help!
1. The 2 major holes that are left for me to clean out now...what are they supposed to look like inside? Grayish black?
2. How long will these take to close up? I HATE eating now because it is such a process.
3. What happens if I don't get every spec of food out of these craters?
PLEASE HELP ME!
Wisdom teeth stitches out...now what?
After I got my stitches out, I was pretty concerned about those holes.
1. They can range anywhere from pinkish(meaning the hole is completely empty), a blackish color from the remaining blood clot or because there's just open space. Like our mouth, somtimes holes can look black just because there is no light in there. If you shine a flashlight in there and it's still black, then it is most likely the remaining blood clot. If you see white, you should call your OS because a piece of bone may have gotten through there, which is no big deal because they can remove it.
2.For me, I only had to worry about food in there for a littttle over a week. From the day I got my stitches out to the day I actually stopped caring about my holes (about 9 days) I rinsed gently with warm salt water, which usually removed any food.
3.It's actually okay if you cannot get every spec of food out of these holes. Most likely, they will dislodge on their own as the hole closes. Sometimes though, if it is stuck under the gum or deeeeep in the hole, infection can result(I really do not mean to scare you). So, if you're concerned about left over food in there, go to your dentist or OS and have them check you out and see what they can do. If you cannot get food out right after you have eaten, don't worry because most likely it will come out over time from brushing and eating and drinking and rinsing.
After about two and a half weeks for me, food stopped getting stuck in the holes because my gum was beg. to close. When this happens, you'll forget the hole is even there and you'll be filled with joy. Check the holes periodically with a flashlight. If you notice anything unusual, make an appointment for your dentist. Good luck!
Reply:I am not sure, however, if you call any dentist the office may be able to give you some general information, without seeing you - if their malpractice insurance allows.
Do you have insurance? If so, does your insurance have a question and answer line for medical questions? That may be a good place to call also.
Reply:Gargle often, with salt water. You can get something called dry socket. Like the "hole" gets infected %26amp; it hurts like he**, %26amp; tastes even worse, I was told to rinse my mouth out, many times a day. The "holes " will get smaller as they heal. Good Luck!!
Reply:The holes may or may not collect food- after the sutures are removed, usually there is still a little clot/tissue left inside and that can look dark. GENTLY rinse your mouth to dislodge any food particles, you can use either a salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water solution. I find patients like the hydrogen peroxide and water rinse better because it takes care of the bad odor you can get. (2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide in a 1/2 glass of warm water). The holes will take up to 6 weeks to close, keeping them clean will speed it up. Food will naturally dislodge from the holes because it is an irritant, you can try getting an irrigator which is sold in drugstores, it is a syringe that you can fill with water and squirt back there to rinse out the areas until they heal. I'm sorrythey weren't nice at the Oral Surgeons, our office always tries to be nice to patients because we know it isn't fun to go through this kind of thing! Good Luck.
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1. The 2 major holes that are left for me to clean out now...what are they supposed to look like inside? Grayish black?
2. How long will these take to close up? I HATE eating now because it is such a process.
3. What happens if I don't get every spec of food out of these craters?
PLEASE HELP ME!
Wisdom teeth stitches out...now what?
After I got my stitches out, I was pretty concerned about those holes.
1. They can range anywhere from pinkish(meaning the hole is completely empty), a blackish color from the remaining blood clot or because there's just open space. Like our mouth, somtimes holes can look black just because there is no light in there. If you shine a flashlight in there and it's still black, then it is most likely the remaining blood clot. If you see white, you should call your OS because a piece of bone may have gotten through there, which is no big deal because they can remove it.
2.For me, I only had to worry about food in there for a littttle over a week. From the day I got my stitches out to the day I actually stopped caring about my holes (about 9 days) I rinsed gently with warm salt water, which usually removed any food.
3.It's actually okay if you cannot get every spec of food out of these holes. Most likely, they will dislodge on their own as the hole closes. Sometimes though, if it is stuck under the gum or deeeeep in the hole, infection can result(I really do not mean to scare you). So, if you're concerned about left over food in there, go to your dentist or OS and have them check you out and see what they can do. If you cannot get food out right after you have eaten, don't worry because most likely it will come out over time from brushing and eating and drinking and rinsing.
After about two and a half weeks for me, food stopped getting stuck in the holes because my gum was beg. to close. When this happens, you'll forget the hole is even there and you'll be filled with joy. Check the holes periodically with a flashlight. If you notice anything unusual, make an appointment for your dentist. Good luck!
Reply:I am not sure, however, if you call any dentist the office may be able to give you some general information, without seeing you - if their malpractice insurance allows.
Do you have insurance? If so, does your insurance have a question and answer line for medical questions? That may be a good place to call also.
Reply:Gargle often, with salt water. You can get something called dry socket. Like the "hole" gets infected %26amp; it hurts like he**, %26amp; tastes even worse, I was told to rinse my mouth out, many times a day. The "holes " will get smaller as they heal. Good Luck!!
Reply:The holes may or may not collect food- after the sutures are removed, usually there is still a little clot/tissue left inside and that can look dark. GENTLY rinse your mouth to dislodge any food particles, you can use either a salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water solution. I find patients like the hydrogen peroxide and water rinse better because it takes care of the bad odor you can get. (2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide in a 1/2 glass of warm water). The holes will take up to 6 weeks to close, keeping them clean will speed it up. Food will naturally dislodge from the holes because it is an irritant, you can try getting an irrigator which is sold in drugstores, it is a syringe that you can fill with water and squirt back there to rinse out the areas until they heal. I'm sorrythey weren't nice at the Oral Surgeons, our office always tries to be nice to patients because we know it isn't fun to go through this kind of thing! Good Luck.
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Pressure in mouth from wisdom teeth? headaches?
the dentist told me that I have impacted wisdom teeth(all four). For the last year, I have felt pressure on and off on the roof of my mouth, as well as weird tingling headaches and jaw pain. Can this be from the impacted wisdom teeth? Also pressure headaches when I am exercising and blood rushing to my head
Pressure in mouth from wisdom teeth? headaches?
Yea it can be all 4 of mine where impacted and i had them removed but when they were in there i would get lots of head aches and bad if they are giving u jaw pain they might be like when my mom had hers done they had to break her jaw in half a couple of times to be able to the teeth out they were so bad i highly recommend you get them taken care of now before u wait to long its not that bad my mom went back to work 4days after words and also had to iv sedation done and she doesnt remember a thing and i also had it done with mine and i dont remember anyrthing for that whole night! better to get it done on a friday so u can have the weekend to recover thats what me nad my mom did
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Pressure in mouth from wisdom teeth? headaches?
Yea it can be all 4 of mine where impacted and i had them removed but when they were in there i would get lots of head aches and bad if they are giving u jaw pain they might be like when my mom had hers done they had to break her jaw in half a couple of times to be able to the teeth out they were so bad i highly recommend you get them taken care of now before u wait to long its not that bad my mom went back to work 4days after words and also had to iv sedation done and she doesnt remember a thing and i also had it done with mine and i dont remember anyrthing for that whole night! better to get it done on a friday so u can have the weekend to recover thats what me nad my mom did
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Getting my wisdom teeth removed.....?
My husband is in the Army and our dental SUCKS. It is going to cost me about $900 to get my wisdom teeth removed and of course they don't offer a payment plan. So here is my question.....if I showed up at the ER and was in horrible pain with impacted wisdom teeth....would they have to treat me (remove them)?? Or do you think they would just give me pain meds and tell me to see my dentist??
Getting my wisdom teeth removed.....?
They would probably give you pain meds and tell you to make an appointment with the dentist.
You could try a local college of dentistry, they often will have low cost procedures. The down side is the students get to the the procedure, but under supervision.
Reply:Probably give you meds and tell you to see a dentist. Never heard of an ER removing teeth.
Reply:I always thought as long as you get it done on base its cheap or free
Reply:They'll prob just give you pain meds. For payments, some dentists offer payment plans or dental credit cards. Or look for one with your credit card provider. I know Citi cards and Bank of America offers one. Or look for a dental college in your area. It cheaper and the work is great. Good luck!
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Getting my wisdom teeth removed.....?
They would probably give you pain meds and tell you to make an appointment with the dentist.
You could try a local college of dentistry, they often will have low cost procedures. The down side is the students get to the the procedure, but under supervision.
Reply:Probably give you meds and tell you to see a dentist. Never heard of an ER removing teeth.
Reply:I always thought as long as you get it done on base its cheap or free
Reply:They'll prob just give you pain meds. For payments, some dentists offer payment plans or dental credit cards. Or look for one with your credit card provider. I know Citi cards and Bank of America offers one. Or look for a dental college in your area. It cheaper and the work is great. Good luck!
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Removing non-erupted wisdom teeth option?
Pertaining to a question I posed earlier about removing impacted wisdom teeth that haven’t emerged yet, one person told me (from their experience) that their dentist removed the teeth next to their wisdom teeth to make enough room.
I had no idea this was possible or even an option. Has anyone else done this? Is this often practiced in dentistry, or only in specific cases?
Removing non-erupted wisdom teeth option?
In certain cases, it is possible to remove the 12-year molars to allow the wisdom teeth to "replace" them in the arch. This would have to be done by age 15 or 16 and, again, it is not going to work for everyone. It's on a case-by-case basis.
Sometimes, you can do this for an upper wisdom tooth at a later age.
Reply:My wisdom teeth were impacted, and they did not remove any other teeth besides those ones. Maybe in the other persons case it had to be done, but not in mine.
Reply:Probably only in specific cases. I had impacted wisdom teeth removed and there were no "extras" removed to make room. Plus, if the impacted tooth is removed. . .that is making room for the remaining molars, isn't it?
Reply:My dentist never did that. I suppose on a person-to-person basis the Dentist determines if that might work or not. You could ask him. In the end.. you will probably just have to have them removed. Do all 4 at once if you can. It isn't that bad. Good Luck ! :)
Reply:I never had mine removed even though i hated them when i was younger, i didn't even wear a brace because at the time i thought it wasn't cool.
But as i got older, to my surprise they levelled up to make perfect teeth. they are my best teeth and the strongest.
But i suppose every case is different, take your dentists advice.
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I had no idea this was possible or even an option. Has anyone else done this? Is this often practiced in dentistry, or only in specific cases?
Removing non-erupted wisdom teeth option?
In certain cases, it is possible to remove the 12-year molars to allow the wisdom teeth to "replace" them in the arch. This would have to be done by age 15 or 16 and, again, it is not going to work for everyone. It's on a case-by-case basis.
Sometimes, you can do this for an upper wisdom tooth at a later age.
Reply:My wisdom teeth were impacted, and they did not remove any other teeth besides those ones. Maybe in the other persons case it had to be done, but not in mine.
Reply:Probably only in specific cases. I had impacted wisdom teeth removed and there were no "extras" removed to make room. Plus, if the impacted tooth is removed. . .that is making room for the remaining molars, isn't it?
Reply:My dentist never did that. I suppose on a person-to-person basis the Dentist determines if that might work or not. You could ask him. In the end.. you will probably just have to have them removed. Do all 4 at once if you can. It isn't that bad. Good Luck ! :)
Reply:I never had mine removed even though i hated them when i was younger, i didn't even wear a brace because at the time i thought it wasn't cool.
But as i got older, to my surprise they levelled up to make perfect teeth. they are my best teeth and the strongest.
But i suppose every case is different, take your dentists advice.
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HELP WITH WISDOM TEETh?
looked in the mirror and saw two bumps underneath my tounge. Is it my wisdom teeth coming out? it weird cause it UNDERNEATH my tounge is this normal for an impacted wisdom teeth? it may be coming out that way because i have absoulty no room behind my last molar.
Also it does NOT hurt when i apply pressure to it. it just doesnt hurt at all
HELP WITH WISDOM TEETh?
underneath your tongue means in the floor of ur mouth. bilateral two bumps in floor of mouth might be the sublingual salivary glands. no need for fear coz wisdom teeth usually painful or at least tender.
Reply:sweetie wisdom teeth do not come out under your tongue. unless, their coming out sideways, which is very possible. go to your dentist.
Reply:That does NOT sound like your wisdom teeth, I can't exactly tell you what that is..You need to get in with your denist, as soon as you can, it sounds kinda like a blister.If it was your wisdom teeth you would know believe me, cause they hurt really really bad..Kristy Ward
Reply:If you are talking about bumps that are coming off the inside of the dental arch, then I would guess they are tori. Tori are extra growth of bone, many people have these. They are harmless and usually are not a problem unless you lose your teeth and have to be fitting with a partial or a denture. Check with your dentist to be sure.
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Also it does NOT hurt when i apply pressure to it. it just doesnt hurt at all
HELP WITH WISDOM TEETh?
underneath your tongue means in the floor of ur mouth. bilateral two bumps in floor of mouth might be the sublingual salivary glands. no need for fear coz wisdom teeth usually painful or at least tender.
Reply:sweetie wisdom teeth do not come out under your tongue. unless, their coming out sideways, which is very possible. go to your dentist.
Reply:That does NOT sound like your wisdom teeth, I can't exactly tell you what that is..You need to get in with your denist, as soon as you can, it sounds kinda like a blister.If it was your wisdom teeth you would know believe me, cause they hurt really really bad..Kristy Ward
Reply:If you are talking about bumps that are coming off the inside of the dental arch, then I would guess they are tori. Tori are extra growth of bone, many people have these. They are harmless and usually are not a problem unless you lose your teeth and have to be fitting with a partial or a denture. Check with your dentist to be sure.
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Wisdom teeth removal??
I have impacted wisdom teeth that i'm sure need to be removed. the thing is..im terrified of dentists and doctors and especially needles. im DEFINITELY going to be completely asleep when i get the procedure done.
i was just wondering if anyone has heard or gone through a procedure where they knock you out FIRST before anything... without putting a needle in your mouth or an IV in your arm. i'm already going to be absolutely terrified about the fact that some guy is going to be cutting open my gums and yanking out teeth....i know if they try to give me a needle or an IV i'll have a panic attack...i already cry hysterically everytime i get a shot at the doctors. the sad thing is im 18 but its just this huge phobia of needles i can't get over.
so is there anyway to do it by being put to sleep first and then having the novocaine needle? if i knew that then i would feel a lot better about the whole procedure...
Wisdom teeth removal??
i had mine out like 3 weeks ago and my mom went to the dentist (im only 14) and said that she was scared that i was going to have a panic attack and he prescribed me somthing like valleum (sp) to take before i even got to the dentist and it was like i was asleep the whole time. i only remember waking up at like 2 pm swollen so go and ask if they can give you somthing for your worries
Reply:I have the same problem and in order for them to knock you out they have to put the IV in.. but really i was in such a tizzy that i didn't notice... It really isnt that bad though and i totally understand where you are coming from.. tell them that you don't want to see the needle at all.. thats actually when i freak out is when i see it... You;d be surprised at how much it doesn't hurt when you don't see it.. I wish you all the luck in the world and don't forget to breath
Reply:when i had it done they first put a IV in my arm then use that to give you the drug (sodium penathol ) to put me to sleep. i didn't feel a thing i went out like a light. no needle in you mouth. at least not when i had it done totaly painless just some swelling afterwards
Reply:As wisdom teeth grow after age 18..there is almost no place for it to grow %26amp; it can harm the other teeth %26amp; jaws..so u have to remove it.But u can tell your dentist to use zaidocaien spray on your gum before injection it really reduces the pain.
If your dentist is expert it wont take long that he can pull out the tooth ...
For a couple of days it is hard to eat %26amp; chew...u may use a small tea pot instead of straws to have your soup....water
or juices... do not be afraid.%26amp; good luck
Reply:I had impacted wisdom teeth myself and like you, I too was very nervous and anxious. First, it is not as bad as many may claim. Within two hours after having mine done (and the Novocaine had already worn off) , I was at a mall eating pizza. Some people have a lot of pain afterwards, but from those who advised me before my procedure, only one out of six had issues with moderate to severe pain. So do not worry.
What I suggest is that you ask the dentist to give you a little "laughing gas" (nitrus oxide I believe it is called) before giving you the needle. I had that when I had my procedure, because like you, I hate needles. I felt so light headed and at peace from the gas, that I didn't really notice the needle. It felt like a bee had gotten in my mouth and stung me for a split second, but it was so fast that when I realized I felt the stung, the needle was already out of my mouth.
Get plenty of rest the night before your procedure, and make sure to make the experience "something to remember" (like make a little two page scrap book, in which you write your concerns and feelings before, and right after the procedure, and then a day or two later-- something to look back on). But if you see it as an experience or adventure, it puts it in a new perspective and takes the fear right away.
Good luck to you, and please let us know how it turns out.
:-)
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i was just wondering if anyone has heard or gone through a procedure where they knock you out FIRST before anything... without putting a needle in your mouth or an IV in your arm. i'm already going to be absolutely terrified about the fact that some guy is going to be cutting open my gums and yanking out teeth....i know if they try to give me a needle or an IV i'll have a panic attack...i already cry hysterically everytime i get a shot at the doctors. the sad thing is im 18 but its just this huge phobia of needles i can't get over.
so is there anyway to do it by being put to sleep first and then having the novocaine needle? if i knew that then i would feel a lot better about the whole procedure...
Wisdom teeth removal??
i had mine out like 3 weeks ago and my mom went to the dentist (im only 14) and said that she was scared that i was going to have a panic attack and he prescribed me somthing like valleum (sp) to take before i even got to the dentist and it was like i was asleep the whole time. i only remember waking up at like 2 pm swollen so go and ask if they can give you somthing for your worries
Reply:I have the same problem and in order for them to knock you out they have to put the IV in.. but really i was in such a tizzy that i didn't notice... It really isnt that bad though and i totally understand where you are coming from.. tell them that you don't want to see the needle at all.. thats actually when i freak out is when i see it... You;d be surprised at how much it doesn't hurt when you don't see it.. I wish you all the luck in the world and don't forget to breath
Reply:when i had it done they first put a IV in my arm then use that to give you the drug (sodium penathol ) to put me to sleep. i didn't feel a thing i went out like a light. no needle in you mouth. at least not when i had it done totaly painless just some swelling afterwards
Reply:As wisdom teeth grow after age 18..there is almost no place for it to grow %26amp; it can harm the other teeth %26amp; jaws..so u have to remove it.But u can tell your dentist to use zaidocaien spray on your gum before injection it really reduces the pain.
If your dentist is expert it wont take long that he can pull out the tooth ...
For a couple of days it is hard to eat %26amp; chew...u may use a small tea pot instead of straws to have your soup....water
or juices... do not be afraid.%26amp; good luck
Reply:I had impacted wisdom teeth myself and like you, I too was very nervous and anxious. First, it is not as bad as many may claim. Within two hours after having mine done (and the Novocaine had already worn off) , I was at a mall eating pizza. Some people have a lot of pain afterwards, but from those who advised me before my procedure, only one out of six had issues with moderate to severe pain. So do not worry.
What I suggest is that you ask the dentist to give you a little "laughing gas" (nitrus oxide I believe it is called) before giving you the needle. I had that when I had my procedure, because like you, I hate needles. I felt so light headed and at peace from the gas, that I didn't really notice the needle. It felt like a bee had gotten in my mouth and stung me for a split second, but it was so fast that when I realized I felt the stung, the needle was already out of my mouth.
Get plenty of rest the night before your procedure, and make sure to make the experience "something to remember" (like make a little two page scrap book, in which you write your concerns and feelings before, and right after the procedure, and then a day or two later-- something to look back on). But if you see it as an experience or adventure, it puts it in a new perspective and takes the fear right away.
Good luck to you, and please let us know how it turns out.
:-)
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