Getting my wisdom teeth removed!

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by natedog7700

Tomorrow morning i have a scheduled appointment to extract all 4 teeth! Im getting local anesthesia but no drugs (for personal reasons) and im starting to hate life right about now... Lol. Anyone else who got theirs removed? Whats your experience?

I have had all 4 removed at once.

Top two have grown in normal, however the bottom two were angled towards the adjacent tooth.

Regular dentist was not able to carry out the removal of the bottom two, so I was referred to a specialist.

Local anesthesia was administered, followed by laughing gas.

The top two teeth were removed very easily and I felt them come out as he pulled it. Zero pain associated with the removal.

For the bottom two I was already feeling the effects of the laughing gas and was in and out of consciousness. Due to the angle they were growing in, dentist had to crack the tooth and make an incision in the gums in order to remove the roots properly.

So over all I had zero pain during the procedure. Very, very minor swelling, not even noticeable. I even ended up going partying that same night. Swelling will differ from person to person. My friend's head looked like a basketball, it was hilarious!

It is very important to keep the wounds clean. Use the solution the way they describe it. You want to avoid the possibility of infection. Clean the wounds every time after you eat!

Another thing that should be of bigger concern is that you talk to the dentist in regards to the possibility of nerve damage in the jaw line. They will likely make you sign a waiver releasing them of any liability if nerve damage was to happen. This is why it is important that you discuss the exact procedure the dentist is to take to ensure no nerve damage can occur. You don't want to have a numb jaw for the rest of your life.

Good luck.

[MightyMouseTech]

Meh. Had all four done at once with just a local. No big deal. Had it done on a Friday, was back to work on Monday.

Man up.

[Official NOCO]

I had my wisdom teeth removed during summer vacation between college school years. I was stuck on the sofa for about a week. If you're into gaming of any kind, it is a good time to catch up. Or maybe some netflix.

[upstatedoc]

How much is it going to cost?




Sorry, had to be done. Hope you recover quickly.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by EALm4

Personally, having all four out at once is a bit aggressive.

If you're not going to take any Rx after, I hope you have a large tolerance for pain and soreness.

You'll be aight.

Oh no..make sure they give you a good supply of Norco's..yeah and tell them them you need some refills as well. And if you don't have much pain, don't take them but make sure to get the refills.

[jtodd_fl]

Pfft. Not even impacted... you'll be fine.

As long as you don't get anally violated while under or perhaps get the AIDS from dirty equipment. Yeah... you'll be fine. I am sure of it.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Pfft. Not even impacted... you'll be fine.

As long as you don't get anally violated while under or perhaps get the AIDS from dirty equipment. Yeah... you'll be fine. I am sure of it.

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[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Pfft. Not even impacted... you'll be fine.

As long as you don't get anally violated while under or perhaps get the AIDS from dirty equipment. Yeah... you'll be fine. I am sure of it.

I thought they closed those offices down in LA, no?

[iEuropa]

Originally Posted by natedog7700

So you still have tinnitus till this day? Isnt that a constant ringing in your ears? How is that possible.

Nerve damage, and/or TMJ complications. You have a lot of audio sensory network right next to where the mandible meets the maxilla (where your jaw is hinged). I have no way to know if its the jaw or a nerve causing the T. It been almost a year with no relief, the damage is likely permanent (unless a miracle happens... I pray.)

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Pfft. Not even impacted... you'll be fine.

As long as you don't get anally violated while under or perhaps get the AIDS from dirty equipment. Yeah... you'll be fine. I am sure of it.

More reassuring advice.

[Wingnut335]

I had all 4 of mine removed at the same time. Do you know if the doctor plans to suture the holes closed or plans to just let your blood clot? I only ask since my doctor recommended letting my blood clot, and it was the worst decision ever. I ended up suffering from dry socket in two of the teeth, which lasted for 3 days. No medication could help, I couldn't sleep and I couldn't work. They gave me some clove mixture to stuff in the hole left by the extraction which provided some relief, but they advised to use it sparingly since that would prolong the healing process. Talk about a catch 22.

Lesson I'm saying is, taking 4 at once is a big undertaking. But from people I spoke with, having the holes sutured is key in terms of minimizing the potential pain you will experience. Dry socket is no joke!

[jaye944]

years ago in the UK,

no problems, but they gave me IV sedation, no after problems either

and yes I had all 4 done, bottom 2 had major cavities and basically where just shells with holes in them

Originally Posted by natedog7700

Tomorrow morning i have a scheduled appointment to extract all 4 teeth! Im getting local anesthesia but no drugs (for personal reasons) and im starting to hate life right about now... Lol. Anyone else who got theirs removed? Whats your experience?

[jaye944]

for me they just pulled them out.

I believe (and everyone is different) all 4 is best way to go...
BUT, you could do 2 and then 2 at a later date

Dentist said something about issues with over biting or something

Originally Posted by Wingnut335

I had all 4 of mine removed at the same time. Do you know if the doctor plans to suture the holes closed or plans to just let your blood clot? I only ask since my doctor recommended letting my blood clot, and it was the worst decision ever. I ended up suffering from dry socket in two of the teeth, which lasted for 3 days. No medication could help, I couldn't sleep and I couldn't work. They gave me some clove mixture to stuff in the hole left by the extraction which provided some relief, but they advised to use it sparingly since that would prolong the healing process. Talk about a catch 22.

Lesson I'm saying is, taking 4 at once is a big undertaking. But from people I spoke with, having the holes sutured is key in terms of minimizing the potential pain you will experience. Dry socket is no joke!

[jaye944]

sorry just though of this

(should have this film played in dentist waiting rooms)

[natedog7700]

Whole procedure took about 15-20 minutes for all 4!

I was having trouble feeling the back of my tongue towards the end of it, so I started gagging and feeling queezy. Full stomach didn't help lol I go to put my head up to catch my throat again and that was when he said "we're all done". Wow that was fast! Even with all the cavities I had while I was younger, I never experienced as much numbness in my mouth before. He must have given me about 10-15 shots total.... Now the healing process starts!

[Wingnut335]

I wish you the best on your recovery. Hopefully he sutured the openings therefore eliminating your chances of getting dry socket.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by natedog7700

Whole procedure took about 15-20 minutes for all 4!

I was having trouble feeling the back of my tongue towards the end of it, so I started gagging and feeling queezy. Full stomach didn't help lol I go to put my head up to catch my throat again and that was when he said "we're all done". Wow that was fast! Even with all the cavities I had while I was younger, I never experienced as much numbness in my mouth before. He must have given me about 10-15 shots total.... Now the healing process starts!

Good luck. You'll be good. Without impaction, you are probably in for a relatively easy healing process. If you got meds, take them today at least. You don't want that initial pain spike when the numbness wears off. I am NOT a painkiller guy, but I would recommend just today to get over that hump. It is what my daughter's surgeon recommended. Unless you are a recovering addict, I would definitely do that. Good luck. You'll be eating steak in no time.