My whisdom teeth are almost all the way in and there is no room for them. They are cutting the back of my jaw not the soft part...the boney hard part so it's very painful it hurts constantly and is giving me bad headaches. I don't go to the Dr. Again untill Oct.9...anyone know what I should do? Thanks!
Can I get my whisdom teeth pulled while pregnant?
you should always talk to you doctor, but ive been told that extractions are safe if the dentist uses only novacaine, and it has to be the kind w/o epinepherine (adreniline). i have to have a tooth out also, but its a back molar, not a wisdom tooth. as long as they're not impacted there shouldn't be any complications. i've had 2 out w/ just novacaine, and 2 out while being knocked out. i preferred being knocked, but that's me. i personally would wait it out if you can. also, wisdom teeth tend to grow every 4-6 weeks, so if you're in constant pain, something might not be right. good luck!
Reply:Call your doctor's office when you have questions between appointments. I don't have an answer for you as I had my wisdom teeth out at 15.
Reply:Yes you can. Just let the dentist know you are pregnant. You can't have the laughing gas but you can have the Novicaine. I think they recommend doing it before the last trimester because the codeine in the pain medication they will give you can slow the baby's breathing at birth.
Reply:I don't think it's recommended. My sister was supposed to have her wisdom teeth out and then found out she was pregnant and they wouldn't let her do it. You may be able to if you just get novacaine and stay completely awake but I'm fairly certain you won't be allowed to get any other kind of anasthetic, like laughing gas or the kind that makes you sleep.
Reply:hi there,
how far gone are you?
i dont think you can have teeth out while pregnant. i needed a tooth out when i was pregnant and they wouldnt allow it i had to wait till i had my baby. ring your doc he may be able to give you a beter answer. good luck (",)
Reply:You can contact your dentist with any questions. Procedures are different for pregnancies so they're best to contact. Pain relief is minimal.... they may have you wait til you deliver.
Good luck!
Reply:my dentist told me no because they put you to sleep when they pull them and that can really harm the baby. i did however, schedule an appt for 1 month after edd.
Reply:My dentist told me that the best and safest time to get dental work done during pregnancy was in the second trimester. I suggest contacting your dentist to see whether or not he will do it.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
People who got their wisdom teeth pulled out; How much did it cost you?
I really need to extract my wisdom teeth but my insurance only covers 600. Did anyone pay a lot, I mean over a thousand?
People who got their wisdom teeth pulled out; How much did it cost you?
I only have two wisdom teeth, and they are being removed tomorrow. I am being sedated by IV. One is impacted and the other is partially erupted. The insurance is being charged $1300, I have to pay about $300 of that.
Reply:I had my teeth done on 2-15-08. It cost $ 1,100.00 for all 4 teeth.
Reply:uh yeah! but, keep in mind that i live on Long Island where things are pretty expensive!
It was 400 per tooth for me, but i saved 230 bucks by opting to go without any kind of sedation.
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People who got their wisdom teeth pulled out; How much did it cost you?
I only have two wisdom teeth, and they are being removed tomorrow. I am being sedated by IV. One is impacted and the other is partially erupted. The insurance is being charged $1300, I have to pay about $300 of that.
Reply:I had my teeth done on 2-15-08. It cost $ 1,100.00 for all 4 teeth.
Reply:uh yeah! but, keep in mind that i live on Long Island where things are pretty expensive!
It was 400 per tooth for me, but i saved 230 bucks by opting to go without any kind of sedation.
konsole-devel
Have you ever had any teeth pulled, if so how many?
I have had one, and I had 2 wisdom teeth cut out.
Have you ever had any teeth pulled, if so how many?
Yeah! I had 2 impacted wisdom teeth cut out! UGH! It hurt sooo bad!
Reply:I had a molar pulled last year. I broke it in half when I bit into a cherry cordial at x-mas a few years ago.
Reply:Four wisdom teeth. I was in the hospital for it since I had a bleeding disorder at the time. I hate dental work.....
Reply:I had 1 tooth tooth in the back pulled when I was 15 and it became infected and I got blood poisoning from it. I have had no other teeth pulled since.
Reply:0, but im going to have my wisdom teeth pulled out soon :(
Reply:I just had a molar pulled on Monday. I had another one pulled about a month ago. Both were hurting terribly and were going to require root canals, which I couldn't afford. I'm 55 years old and all together I've had 9 teeth pulled in my adult life. But thank goodness they've all been in the back so you can't tell even when I smile. If I'd known then what i know now, I would have taken better care of my teeth when I was younger!
Reply:4 molars to make room in my mouth plus 2 wisdom teeth (only had 2)....I have a lot less teeth than most people!
Reply:Thank God no. I am scared of the dentist.
Reply:2 wisdom teeth
Reply:When I was in my mid twenties I had them all pulled got dentures and never regretted it. At the time I had three impacted wisdom teeth. Anyway I had surgery, problem solved. That was in the 70's today my kids have never had a problem with the dentist, it is virtually painless today.
Barrie T
Reply:4 wisdom teeth and one regular . it sucks /..... but when your in pain . it's the way to go.....
Reply:Well hun, i have had a few taken out in my time, due to an accident when i was younger. I just had one pulled last week, ouch it took over an hour ....
Reply:i've had one tooth pulled.
Reply:3 wisdom teeth pulled. Dont piss off Kelly Bean.
Reply:yep, 5
Reply:All 32, thats all 28 natural teeth and all 4 wisdom teeth in one sitting to get dentures. Not too bad at all, they knocked me out, so i had no idea what was done.
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Have you ever had any teeth pulled, if so how many?
Yeah! I had 2 impacted wisdom teeth cut out! UGH! It hurt sooo bad!
Reply:I had a molar pulled last year. I broke it in half when I bit into a cherry cordial at x-mas a few years ago.
Reply:Four wisdom teeth. I was in the hospital for it since I had a bleeding disorder at the time. I hate dental work.....
Reply:I had 1 tooth tooth in the back pulled when I was 15 and it became infected and I got blood poisoning from it. I have had no other teeth pulled since.
Reply:0, but im going to have my wisdom teeth pulled out soon :(
Reply:I just had a molar pulled on Monday. I had another one pulled about a month ago. Both were hurting terribly and were going to require root canals, which I couldn't afford. I'm 55 years old and all together I've had 9 teeth pulled in my adult life. But thank goodness they've all been in the back so you can't tell even when I smile. If I'd known then what i know now, I would have taken better care of my teeth when I was younger!
Reply:4 molars to make room in my mouth plus 2 wisdom teeth (only had 2)....I have a lot less teeth than most people!
Reply:Thank God no. I am scared of the dentist.
Reply:2 wisdom teeth
Reply:When I was in my mid twenties I had them all pulled got dentures and never regretted it. At the time I had three impacted wisdom teeth. Anyway I had surgery, problem solved. That was in the 70's today my kids have never had a problem with the dentist, it is virtually painless today.
Barrie T
Reply:4 wisdom teeth and one regular . it sucks /..... but when your in pain . it's the way to go.....
Reply:Well hun, i have had a few taken out in my time, due to an accident when i was younger. I just had one pulled last week, ouch it took over an hour ....
Reply:i've had one tooth pulled.
Reply:3 wisdom teeth pulled. Dont piss off Kelly Bean.
Reply:yep, 5
Reply:All 32, thats all 28 natural teeth and all 4 wisdom teeth in one sitting to get dentures. Not too bad at all, they knocked me out, so i had no idea what was done.
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I need all my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday....?
....i'm only getting the novocaine shots. I'm really nervous. All but one of my wisdom teeth are still under my gums and the other is only half way out. That one is impacted. What can I expect when I go? Is it going to be really painful without being put to sleep or having the laughing gas?
I need all my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday....?
You'll be just fine. The dentist will give you enough novocaine that a horse could kick you in the face and you wouldn't feel it! :)
Seriously, I'm a dental hygienist (for 20 years) and I had all four of mine extracted at the same time with only local anesthetic and to be perfectly honest, I'm a huge dental phobic! I can dish it out, but I can't take it! But I had infections in the gums around the wisdom teeth and needed them removed so I chose to do it and I swear I didn't feel a thing. You won't either. Be sure after getting the shots that your doctor waits at least 20 to 30 min. before starting so you have what we call "profound anesthesia". You'll start to get that numb and tingly feeling pretty quickly but it doesn't affect the deeper tissues right away, you need some time for that. If at any point during the extraction process you feel PAIN, stop the dentist and let him know so he can reinject more anesthesia. I stressed the word "pain" because you should be sure that it's really pain and not just pressure. You will notice alot of pressure and may hear odd sounds as the doctor wiggles the tooth out. Pressure is not pain and it shouldn't bother you at all, it helps to know to expect that ahead of time. No anesthesia gets rid of pressure, but it's nothing bad, really. You'll do just fine. :)
Reply:I'm glad I made you feel a little better! I also recommend that you bring along an iPod or something too, if you wish for distraction. Just don't try to lip sync while the doc is working!! :) Report It
Reply:No..not at all..all your worry is worse than the pulling of the teeth...i had them all done at once..thinking about what they are doing can irritate you ao when they are doing it ...try to think of something else.
Reply:No the Novocaine will take care of the pain
Reply:Had mine done years ago, when I was 20. Yes, it hurt, but doesn't last forever, and with modern dentistry, and far better Novocaine shots....you will do just fine. The dentist will even numb your gums before the injection, so you will hardly feel anything. You will also get a prescription for pain pills, and a word of advice, get it filled first, so you can just go right home and not have to wait for the pharmacist. I think that you are probably hurting more from these impacted teeth than you will from having them out. Best wishes
Reply:Honestly, you'll be fine. I had my 2 top ones out without gas and I was awake. To tell you the truth it was the sound I couldn't stand! ask if you can take an ipod in. Also make sure you take pain relief in the days after. I stopped on the 3rd day and a few hours latter the pain was unbearable! If you follow that after care instructions you'll be fine. Also i found being propped up high on pillows when I slept helped as well...........Be BRAVE!! Good luck
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I need all my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday....?
You'll be just fine. The dentist will give you enough novocaine that a horse could kick you in the face and you wouldn't feel it! :)
Seriously, I'm a dental hygienist (for 20 years) and I had all four of mine extracted at the same time with only local anesthetic and to be perfectly honest, I'm a huge dental phobic! I can dish it out, but I can't take it! But I had infections in the gums around the wisdom teeth and needed them removed so I chose to do it and I swear I didn't feel a thing. You won't either. Be sure after getting the shots that your doctor waits at least 20 to 30 min. before starting so you have what we call "profound anesthesia". You'll start to get that numb and tingly feeling pretty quickly but it doesn't affect the deeper tissues right away, you need some time for that. If at any point during the extraction process you feel PAIN, stop the dentist and let him know so he can reinject more anesthesia. I stressed the word "pain" because you should be sure that it's really pain and not just pressure. You will notice alot of pressure and may hear odd sounds as the doctor wiggles the tooth out. Pressure is not pain and it shouldn't bother you at all, it helps to know to expect that ahead of time. No anesthesia gets rid of pressure, but it's nothing bad, really. You'll do just fine. :)
Reply:I'm glad I made you feel a little better! I also recommend that you bring along an iPod or something too, if you wish for distraction. Just don't try to lip sync while the doc is working!! :) Report It
Reply:No..not at all..all your worry is worse than the pulling of the teeth...i had them all done at once..thinking about what they are doing can irritate you ao when they are doing it ...try to think of something else.
Reply:No the Novocaine will take care of the pain
Reply:Had mine done years ago, when I was 20. Yes, it hurt, but doesn't last forever, and with modern dentistry, and far better Novocaine shots....you will do just fine. The dentist will even numb your gums before the injection, so you will hardly feel anything. You will also get a prescription for pain pills, and a word of advice, get it filled first, so you can just go right home and not have to wait for the pharmacist. I think that you are probably hurting more from these impacted teeth than you will from having them out. Best wishes
Reply:Honestly, you'll be fine. I had my 2 top ones out without gas and I was awake. To tell you the truth it was the sound I couldn't stand! ask if you can take an ipod in. Also make sure you take pain relief in the days after. I stopped on the 3rd day and a few hours latter the pain was unbearable! If you follow that after care instructions you'll be fine. Also i found being propped up high on pillows when I slept helped as well...........Be BRAVE!! Good luck
Visual Basic
Can I get all my teeth pulled out and replaced with a gold set on the NHS?
There's nothing wrong with my teeth I just think gold ones would look dead classy.
Private dentistry costs a fortune.
Can I get all my teeth pulled out and replaced with a gold set on the NHS?
Go for it girl! Make all the chavs jealous- they won't get a sovereign with as much gold as your teeth!
Reply:Apologies, your avatar is too feminine. Report It
Reply:HaHaHa
You can't win Report It
Reply:no problem, just tell your dentist you want it free
Reply:how bizarre.......... really we should look after our own teeth not replace them with gold ones for show.......
Reply:yes but it is verrrrrrrrrrrry expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:pay for it yourself, why the **** should i and everyone else that pays national insurance pay for you to have ******* gold teeth
Reply:No, the NHS would not pay for such an unnecessary procedure.
Reply:I think you secretly know the answer to this for yourself hunny, but I won't tell anyone if you don't tell anyone!!
Reply:its gona hurt
Reply:No. NHS cover would only pay for extractions if clinically required and if you did need all your teeth removing the NHS would only cover dentures made of acrilic to replace them. Also, unless you are on low income or in a special group you would still have to pay some of the charges.
Reply:No the NHS would not pay for gold teeth if there was nothing wrong with your teeth.
Plus It would hurt like ****, I have 2 Silver ones (at the back) and the procedure is VERY painfull.
Think about what you would look like when you are in your 60`s, would you look classy then?
Reply:Nowadays nothing is impossible, if u have sufficient money.
But why should you disturb you natural teeth which is god's gift. If you want to know more, ask people who had to remove many of their teeth because of damage or disease. Keep those original ones with you and happy chewing.
Reply:LOL!!! I can hardly wait till your 30 when you look in the mirror and say WTF did I do that for..............
Reply:God you're behind the times aren't you? Don't you know the pirate look is like, totally last season?
Just file down your stumps to a nice Shane McGowan tombstone look and break out the crackpipe to keep them authentic.
Once again, Kate Moss has beaten you in the fashion race.
Get with the programme sista!
Reply:I think all gold teeth should be free on the NHS.
I'm going to hold out for diamonds
Reply:Dream on
Reply:W H Y???????
for golden smile?
Reply:nope aint gonna happen u cud get dentures + paint em gold tho
Reply:Why not? The NHS still does lung surgery on smokers!
Perhaps you'd have a chance if you were to stage a hold-up and try to scare your dentist into doing it!
(But that would probably only work for the first appointment when they took the cast of your existing teeth and then removed them in preparation for the gold ones to be made...then they'd probably be so annoyed at your preposterous actions that they'd leave you toothless and gummy or the rest of your days...sorry!)
Reply:you may as well go to a place where they do experiments on humans and offer as a volunteer. who knows maybe you'll get lucky :)
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Private dentistry costs a fortune.
Can I get all my teeth pulled out and replaced with a gold set on the NHS?
Go for it girl! Make all the chavs jealous- they won't get a sovereign with as much gold as your teeth!
Reply:Apologies, your avatar is too feminine. Report It
Reply:HaHaHa
You can't win Report It
Reply:no problem, just tell your dentist you want it free
Reply:how bizarre.......... really we should look after our own teeth not replace them with gold ones for show.......
Reply:yes but it is verrrrrrrrrrrry expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:pay for it yourself, why the **** should i and everyone else that pays national insurance pay for you to have ******* gold teeth
Reply:No, the NHS would not pay for such an unnecessary procedure.
Reply:I think you secretly know the answer to this for yourself hunny, but I won't tell anyone if you don't tell anyone!!
Reply:its gona hurt
Reply:No. NHS cover would only pay for extractions if clinically required and if you did need all your teeth removing the NHS would only cover dentures made of acrilic to replace them. Also, unless you are on low income or in a special group you would still have to pay some of the charges.
Reply:No the NHS would not pay for gold teeth if there was nothing wrong with your teeth.
Plus It would hurt like ****, I have 2 Silver ones (at the back) and the procedure is VERY painfull.
Think about what you would look like when you are in your 60`s, would you look classy then?
Reply:Nowadays nothing is impossible, if u have sufficient money.
But why should you disturb you natural teeth which is god's gift. If you want to know more, ask people who had to remove many of their teeth because of damage or disease. Keep those original ones with you and happy chewing.
Reply:LOL!!! I can hardly wait till your 30 when you look in the mirror and say WTF did I do that for..............
Reply:God you're behind the times aren't you? Don't you know the pirate look is like, totally last season?
Just file down your stumps to a nice Shane McGowan tombstone look and break out the crackpipe to keep them authentic.
Once again, Kate Moss has beaten you in the fashion race.
Get with the programme sista!
Reply:I think all gold teeth should be free on the NHS.
I'm going to hold out for diamonds
Reply:Dream on
Reply:W H Y???????
for golden smile?
Reply:nope aint gonna happen u cud get dentures + paint em gold tho
Reply:Why not? The NHS still does lung surgery on smokers!
Perhaps you'd have a chance if you were to stage a hold-up and try to scare your dentist into doing it!
(But that would probably only work for the first appointment when they took the cast of your existing teeth and then removed them in preparation for the gold ones to be made...then they'd probably be so annoyed at your preposterous actions that they'd leave you toothless and gummy or the rest of your days...sorry!)
Reply:you may as well go to a place where they do experiments on humans and offer as a volunteer. who knows maybe you'll get lucky :)
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Just how bad is getting wisdom teeth pulled?
The last time I got my teeth cleaned, my dentist told me I needed to schedule an appointment soon to remove all four of my wisdom teeth. They are impacted (or some are, not sure) so I'll need the full oral surgery procedure... but... why take them out if they don't hurt at all? I've had no problems with them except when they cut through my gum line, which is mildly uncomfortable.
Anyway, I'll go get it done. I was wondering, also, just how bad it is? How long does it take? How long is the recovery (and what does it entail)? And how many days off of work should I request?
Just how bad is getting wisdom teeth pulled?
I did the same I left mine and later in life in my forties they started to hurt and go trough the gums and it was very painful and bleeding a lot with a bad taste and a horrific breath as well . My suggestion would be get them out and its only sore for a few days . Have great day and keep smiling .
Reply:As they come in, they will gradually push your remaining teeth together.
The actual surgery is not a big deal - as the dentist will put you to sleep, or use nitrox-oxide - laughing gas - you won't feel a thing.
The post surgery pain is controlled by pain medication. Really only lasts maybe one day or two. Plan on taking off the day of surgery and the day after - although you might feel well enough to go in the next day.
Reply:Your dentist probably recommended that you get them removed because of the impact they will have on your spacing as you get older.
I had mine removed several years ago. They were completely impacted. The procedure took all morning and I was nauseated from the anesthesia. But I recovered well and only had to take 2 days off work.
The worst part is the first day after the removal. Your face is numb, you feel like crap, you need to eat but you can't chew and can't use a straw because of the risk of dry-socket. So it's kind of a bummer. But get some good DVD's and ice cream and pudding and you should be fine.
I hope this helps!
Reply:It is a piece of cake! With sedation, its no problems. I had all 4 taken out. I remember going in, being a little worried (hate hospitals and stuff). Sat down, had a injection, then i remember being back in the car being driven home. I was knocked out. My friend said the same. It's easy and fairly quick. My dr. told me if all are good it takes about 5 minutes per tooth. If he has to do some cutting to get it out, then maybe like 15 min per tooth. It is honestly like an hour appointment. And the heal time is a few days.
I'd take a few days off, including the day of the surgery.
It's honestly not bad. You'll be fine!
Good luck
Reply:I have the same problem and i have already asked the same question on Yahoo Answer . i think it depends on how impacted they are i heard it's painful. please go and if it wasn't painful let me know then i would go after you.
Reply:Going through the procedure is easy because they put you to sleep. After-wards you cannot eat solid foods. You can eat mashed potatoes, applesauce, yogurt, lots of liquids. The pain and swelling comes the next day. The doctor should give you some really good pain killers to help you sleep. I used a neck ice pack and put it on my face to help keep the swelling down. You should schedule it on a Friday morning so you will have the weekend to recover. It took me 3 days for my face to look normal again. I had 3 pulled. You will have to use a syringe with they will give you to help flush out food particles to prevent dry socket. Then for about a week you will notice small stitches falling out unless they dissolve.
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth taken out at the age of sixteen. It really wasn't as bad as people made it out to be. I had to have my wisdom teeth surgicaly removed, and the worst part of it all was the IV. The surgery itself didn't take long, 45 minutes to an hour at the most; concedering there are no major problems. The recovery wasn't bad either. I slept the rest of the afternoon and evening because the IV drugs made me sleepy. My mouth was a little sore and ached a bit for the next 3-4 days, but nothing really painful. I had vicodin for pain and I had much of the prescription left because the pain wasn't bad enough for me to need them. You'll be fine! :)
Reply:I had all 4 of mine done at once too. They were impacted also and the reason I had to get them out was because impacted pretty much means they are laying on their side and my orthodontist told me I had to get them out of they would cause my teeth to shift and I had just gotten my braces off so I didn't want that.
They put me to sleep for it and in a flash they were waking me up telling me I was all done. Hopefully they will be putting you to sleep too. You will need a ride home, you will be very drowsy afterwards. GET YOUR PAIN PERSCRIPTION FILLED ASAP! Trust me about 30 mins after leaving the drs office the drowsiness will wear off and suddenly the pain will hit. That was the worst for me because I had to wait an hour like that for my pain pills. You will sleep a lot the first 2 days from the pain pills, but you will want to anyway. You will be spitting some blood out the first day too. Oh and they should also give antibiotics - don't slack on taking them. I did and one of mine got infected and it was disgusting. :)
Don't forget to gargle with salt water because you won't be able to brush your teeth and forget about trying to eat anything you have to chew it will be impossible. Over all it's not too bad just the first 2 days. You should take 3 days off at least because you will be swollen and sore and you'll look like a chipmunk lol. Good luck
P.S. - Impacted wisdom teeth are more painful to have taken out due to their position which is why some people will tell you it's not bad and others will say it was horrible. Plus some people are more sensetive than others.
Reply:Its definitely not fun. Everybody responds differently.
I've had some patients who are out playing basketball that night (not adviseable), while others seem to be down for a week.
I would plan on at least the 2 days after surgery being "couch and TV days".
The actual procedure should be a breeze - most people see oral surgeons for their surgery and they are asleep during the whole process.
The hard part is the recovery. The first day isn't that bad - patients often are so groggy and "drugged up" that they won't feel or remember much of anything from that day.
The 2nd and 3rd day can be pretty miserable though. Your surgeon will give you a prescription for lots of pain meds - don't be afraid to use them as directed.
The best thing to do is to pay close attention to all the instructions your surgen and his staff give you and follow them closely. This is the best way to have a smooth recovery.
Now as to WHY is removing them important?
To me, the possibility of the teeth shifting later in life is only a small issue.
The biggest problem is that teeth that are impacted under the gums and bones can sometime develop cysts and tumors around them. I have one patient in particular that has a very large cyst (basically a big hole filled with pus) that has developed around the tooth INSIDE the jaw bone.
He will have to have a major surgery to resolve it, months of recovery, and right now could very easily break his whole jawbone in half if his 2 year old whacks him just the right way.
If he would have had the darn thing removed when he was a teenager... this never would have happened!
Good luck, and if you have any other questions free feel to email me!
Mark
Reply:wisdom teeth are vestigeals in human body..... i.e of no more use.
letting them be ther will be a source of problems later on.
impacted wisdom teeth can cause severe pain in jaws as they will impinge on the forward teeth. also, they can result in cyst formation in jaw bones.
partially erupted teeth cause infection of the overlying flap of gums..called as pericoronitis (which is again painful)
getting impaction surgery done is no big deal..... but my suggestion to you is to get only one side operated at a time.
i.e either left or right... by this atleast you have the other side to chew.
there can be post operative swelling and pain. so, take proper medications ur dentist will advice.
ALL THE BEST
Reply:the actual surgery is nothing if you go to an oral surgeon you'll be able to sleep through the entire thing...and they numb you up so well you wont feel a thing for a while after the surgery. take the pain meds....have a stack of your favorite movies on hand, some pudding and apple sauce and you'll be good to go. ice packs help a lot too
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Anyway, I'll go get it done. I was wondering, also, just how bad it is? How long does it take? How long is the recovery (and what does it entail)? And how many days off of work should I request?
Just how bad is getting wisdom teeth pulled?
I did the same I left mine and later in life in my forties they started to hurt and go trough the gums and it was very painful and bleeding a lot with a bad taste and a horrific breath as well . My suggestion would be get them out and its only sore for a few days . Have great day and keep smiling .
Reply:As they come in, they will gradually push your remaining teeth together.
The actual surgery is not a big deal - as the dentist will put you to sleep, or use nitrox-oxide - laughing gas - you won't feel a thing.
The post surgery pain is controlled by pain medication. Really only lasts maybe one day or two. Plan on taking off the day of surgery and the day after - although you might feel well enough to go in the next day.
Reply:Your dentist probably recommended that you get them removed because of the impact they will have on your spacing as you get older.
I had mine removed several years ago. They were completely impacted. The procedure took all morning and I was nauseated from the anesthesia. But I recovered well and only had to take 2 days off work.
The worst part is the first day after the removal. Your face is numb, you feel like crap, you need to eat but you can't chew and can't use a straw because of the risk of dry-socket. So it's kind of a bummer. But get some good DVD's and ice cream and pudding and you should be fine.
I hope this helps!
Reply:It is a piece of cake! With sedation, its no problems. I had all 4 taken out. I remember going in, being a little worried (hate hospitals and stuff). Sat down, had a injection, then i remember being back in the car being driven home. I was knocked out. My friend said the same. It's easy and fairly quick. My dr. told me if all are good it takes about 5 minutes per tooth. If he has to do some cutting to get it out, then maybe like 15 min per tooth. It is honestly like an hour appointment. And the heal time is a few days.
I'd take a few days off, including the day of the surgery.
It's honestly not bad. You'll be fine!
Good luck
Reply:I have the same problem and i have already asked the same question on Yahoo Answer . i think it depends on how impacted they are i heard it's painful. please go and if it wasn't painful let me know then i would go after you.
Reply:Going through the procedure is easy because they put you to sleep. After-wards you cannot eat solid foods. You can eat mashed potatoes, applesauce, yogurt, lots of liquids. The pain and swelling comes the next day. The doctor should give you some really good pain killers to help you sleep. I used a neck ice pack and put it on my face to help keep the swelling down. You should schedule it on a Friday morning so you will have the weekend to recover. It took me 3 days for my face to look normal again. I had 3 pulled. You will have to use a syringe with they will give you to help flush out food particles to prevent dry socket. Then for about a week you will notice small stitches falling out unless they dissolve.
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth taken out at the age of sixteen. It really wasn't as bad as people made it out to be. I had to have my wisdom teeth surgicaly removed, and the worst part of it all was the IV. The surgery itself didn't take long, 45 minutes to an hour at the most; concedering there are no major problems. The recovery wasn't bad either. I slept the rest of the afternoon and evening because the IV drugs made me sleepy. My mouth was a little sore and ached a bit for the next 3-4 days, but nothing really painful. I had vicodin for pain and I had much of the prescription left because the pain wasn't bad enough for me to need them. You'll be fine! :)
Reply:I had all 4 of mine done at once too. They were impacted also and the reason I had to get them out was because impacted pretty much means they are laying on their side and my orthodontist told me I had to get them out of they would cause my teeth to shift and I had just gotten my braces off so I didn't want that.
They put me to sleep for it and in a flash they were waking me up telling me I was all done. Hopefully they will be putting you to sleep too. You will need a ride home, you will be very drowsy afterwards. GET YOUR PAIN PERSCRIPTION FILLED ASAP! Trust me about 30 mins after leaving the drs office the drowsiness will wear off and suddenly the pain will hit. That was the worst for me because I had to wait an hour like that for my pain pills. You will sleep a lot the first 2 days from the pain pills, but you will want to anyway. You will be spitting some blood out the first day too. Oh and they should also give antibiotics - don't slack on taking them. I did and one of mine got infected and it was disgusting. :)
Don't forget to gargle with salt water because you won't be able to brush your teeth and forget about trying to eat anything you have to chew it will be impossible. Over all it's not too bad just the first 2 days. You should take 3 days off at least because you will be swollen and sore and you'll look like a chipmunk lol. Good luck
P.S. - Impacted wisdom teeth are more painful to have taken out due to their position which is why some people will tell you it's not bad and others will say it was horrible. Plus some people are more sensetive than others.
Reply:Its definitely not fun. Everybody responds differently.
I've had some patients who are out playing basketball that night (not adviseable), while others seem to be down for a week.
I would plan on at least the 2 days after surgery being "couch and TV days".
The actual procedure should be a breeze - most people see oral surgeons for their surgery and they are asleep during the whole process.
The hard part is the recovery. The first day isn't that bad - patients often are so groggy and "drugged up" that they won't feel or remember much of anything from that day.
The 2nd and 3rd day can be pretty miserable though. Your surgeon will give you a prescription for lots of pain meds - don't be afraid to use them as directed.
The best thing to do is to pay close attention to all the instructions your surgen and his staff give you and follow them closely. This is the best way to have a smooth recovery.
Now as to WHY is removing them important?
To me, the possibility of the teeth shifting later in life is only a small issue.
The biggest problem is that teeth that are impacted under the gums and bones can sometime develop cysts and tumors around them. I have one patient in particular that has a very large cyst (basically a big hole filled with pus) that has developed around the tooth INSIDE the jaw bone.
He will have to have a major surgery to resolve it, months of recovery, and right now could very easily break his whole jawbone in half if his 2 year old whacks him just the right way.
If he would have had the darn thing removed when he was a teenager... this never would have happened!
Good luck, and if you have any other questions free feel to email me!
Mark
Reply:wisdom teeth are vestigeals in human body..... i.e of no more use.
letting them be ther will be a source of problems later on.
impacted wisdom teeth can cause severe pain in jaws as they will impinge on the forward teeth. also, they can result in cyst formation in jaw bones.
partially erupted teeth cause infection of the overlying flap of gums..called as pericoronitis (which is again painful)
getting impaction surgery done is no big deal..... but my suggestion to you is to get only one side operated at a time.
i.e either left or right... by this atleast you have the other side to chew.
there can be post operative swelling and pain. so, take proper medications ur dentist will advice.
ALL THE BEST
Reply:the actual surgery is nothing if you go to an oral surgeon you'll be able to sleep through the entire thing...and they numb you up so well you wont feel a thing for a while after the surgery. take the pain meds....have a stack of your favorite movies on hand, some pudding and apple sauce and you'll be good to go. ice packs help a lot too
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I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled? A few questions.?
Now, I hate surgery, I hate the idea of it, and I hate watching it on tv even, and I certainly don't want it done to me, but apparently it has to be done...Now, some silly questions because I'm "worried" by it, or what have you.
Needles? Will I be awake during any of it to see what's going on? How bad will it hurt afterwards? (I'm pretty tolerant to pain, but certain things..just get me).
Now just one a lighter note, I was born with only two of these teeth, is that rare? I honestly never had bottom wisdom teeth...
I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled? A few questions.?
I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled last year. The oral surgeon prescribed me 1 Valium to be taken about 1 hour before the surgery was to take place. This alone knocked me out! (Thank God my Dad was doing the driving!) When I got to the office, they gave me laughing gas and then afterwards the 4 sites were numbed with Novacaine (or whatever they use). I did NOT wake u throughout the procedure, slept most of the way home, and then slept pretty much for the rest of the day. On the day following the oral surgery, I had a bit of pain (likely from the injections) for which I took a Lortab, which killed the pain in a few minutes. I think I may have taken 1 more pain pill that day, but this was the sum total of pain meds I needed. It took a couple of months or the "holes" to heal up---during which time I had to keep food flushed out of them with a syringe and water.
As far as your only having 2 of these, it is no big deal. Some people get all 4, some only 1 or 2. Then there's people like my Mom, who never got any of theirs!
Hope this helped! :0)
Reply:They will put you out like a light.
You will awake and swear only one minute has passed,but
your all done!
you need someone to pick you up after.
They will give you pain pills and you will get thru this.
No need to worry.
Reply:i had mine done while serving in the navy and you dont feel it i had all 4 pulled at the same time wear something comfy sause your going to be out for the next 2 days
Reply:I had the choice of being awake or being put to sleep. I also hated having it done and elected to sleep through it.
There was pain and discomfort for a day or two after wards, but I found the painkillers the doctor prescribed were worse than the pain from having the teeth removed. The pills made me violently ill. Ibuprofen worked well enough.
Reply:I'm sure you'll get numb before you realize it.
it will be sore after ward, an inexplicable soreness that only "dental pain" can provide.
Maybe your lower wisdom teeth will come in a bit later...?
Reply:Yeah you will probably be awake. It only takes a few seconds to take out each upper (maybe a little longer if they haven't erupted). I had mine out years ago, just felt a dull ache that ant OTC analgesic will take care of.
Reply:Listen it depends how good your oral surgeon is... if he sucks well you might be one of the not so lucky ones. The good news is that I went through and I little to no pain during or afterwards. And a little advice... stop being a sissy.
Reply:I had all four of mine pulled at once. Your rare birth 'defect' turned into a plus in this case! LUCKY! Anyway..you are asleep the entire time. You'll feel ok at first...woosy and out of it. Once that wears off, take your pain meds and keep on top of that! Don't be the hero and see if you can take the pain. By the 3rd day, I was totally fine and moving around like normal, but I was pretty much out of it for 48 hours. Good Luck! (Ask for some valium to take prior if you are really nervous)
Reply:find a dentist who will put you to sleep, if you keep the swelling down like with motrin or aleve it works much better then pain pills and the after pain is bearable, it aches not hurt
Reply:They are gonna fudge you up with some kinda good drugs, you're just gonna wake up and everything will be done, let me tell you those are some good drugs, the worst thing about it is when the numbness goes away and then the pain will start, those were some good drugs, but they will prescribe you with some painkillers, but the operating drugs were better, just be prepared to get drunk if you can cause it will make your life a whole lot better, damn those were some good drugs. I woke up with my momma in the room saying "Damn those were some good drugs"
Reply:When I had my wisdom teeth extracted I was completely out. It is not too bad if you follow the instructions they will give you , you will do just fine. I had no trouble and very little pain. They will probably give you pain pills for after the surgery. Now keep in mind, I had mine removed about 20 years ago and they certainly do things different now.
Good Luck.
Reply:ask to be put asleep - you will feel a slight prick in your arm but that is it - makes the surgery easier for you and the surgeon - you will probably be prescribed codeine for the pain (i was) - and if you apply ice as directed there will be a minimal amount of pain - but there will be a lot of blood - so don't freak out - I would suggest having a friend over to watch some movies - I don't know if it is rare - you don't state your age , so maybe they haven't grown in yet - if you never get them consider yourself lucky , my brother had 2 sets of 4 each (he must've need the wisdom) - anyway good luck and you'll be fine- you should better in a day , able to eat normally w/in a week
Reply:I was feeling your pain until I saw that you don't have bottom wisdom teeth. The top ones are a piece of cake. I had mine out and went to a dance that night. No problem.
The bottom are a whole other story. Mine were partially impacted. This doctor only gave me novacaine and had to chop it out with what looked like a small crow bar. It was HORRIBLE.
I was swollen and bleeding and had to go home on a MTA bus. Talk about miserable. I was sick (from swallowing seeping blood) and I was in pain. Horrible Horrible...
Reply:i had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled about 2 years ago, and my boyfriend just had his taken out YESTERDAY! a couple of suggestions....
1.) get "put under" if possible, it will cause less stress, and keep you more "worry free" if you cant hear, see, or smell what they are doing. a little bit extra for it, but i would HIGHLY recommend!
2.) needles....if you choose to not be "put under" then yes, they will be giving you shots of Novicane, more than once, throughout the whole surgery, not bad, but annoying. just like getting a filling taken care of.
you are lucky that you only have the top 2 to be removed. when i had all 4 removed, the top ones DIDNT hurt at all, i remember asking the doctor if he forgot to take them out, because it didn't feel like anything happened up there. same thing with my boyfriend.
you'll have some swelling, but nothing major, and they should give you a prescription for pain killers, and antibiotics to prevent infections in your open sockets.
a word of advise though.....take the pain killers BEFORE the numbness wears off, trust me, it WILL hurt if you don't
if you have any more questions, feel free to email me
Reply:You will be put into a chair facing away from the instrument table so you don't have to look at the tools. They are not fun to look at so don't.
The injection wil be only a slight burning sensation and you will be completely numb after that. It is a very good product.
They will do exactly what you think they are going to do.They grab your tooth with a pair of special tooth pliers and pull it out. You will eel your head jerk a little and your will feel your skull release the tooth and you will feel the tools against your face and neck. It is not painful but it is a bit alarming. There will be some blood, but not that much. You will have a large hole in your jaw line after that for a while. They will treat the socket so it will not become infected and soon you will be all healed up. The ligament that holds your tooth will shrink and the hole will close up and it will be a fresh new thing for your tongue to investigate.
Reply:i have only 2 wisdom teeth too. My bottom ones never developed...so yeah i got those 2 out, they put me to sleep, and it's over in a heart beat. But then after the numbness goes away it will hurt for a couple days...it's really not that bad.
Reply:They'll put you out and the worst part is trying to wake up. Don't pay attention to the jackhammer etc. answers. You'll be sore afterwards for a couple of days but they'll probably give you pain medication. I only had three wisdom teeth.
Reply:My husband just had his out not too long ago... When he first went in they did Xrays... Then he laid in a dentists chair... They then put a mask on his face *( the gas )* and he was soon "floating and out of it... THEN they gave him an I.V. in his hand... *( some will do arm )*... You don't really feel this I.V. or anything because you are all gased up, and at peace, nothing will bother you.... That then put him to sleep... He woke up, and had tons of Gauze in his mouth... He laid down in a little recovery room, and relaxed, then I drove him home... *( You won't be able to drive home afterwards, do to the tireness of the drugs )*... When in the recovery room, he told me he wanted a cheeseburger and sex, with the nurse RIGHT there... She told him "No, not today can you have that." but he doesnt remember saying that.... He came home and slept for about 5 hours, and I went and got his scripts filled. He began feeling better a couple days later, but the first couple of days you want to stick with foods that have no acid... *( no tomatoes, orange juice, stuff like that )*.... He had to go back a week or so later to get his stiches removed, *( in which he didn't know he had for a couple of days, until I told him he had to go get em removed,)*... He had no pain while they removed them at all... *( and went by himself)*... My husband is a baby in every possibly way... He whines over everything... In your case only having to get 2 out is AWESOME!!! my husband also had to get 4 out... so you are blessed in that sense... Every dentist that I called to ask how they "pull" wisdom teeth, all do it the same exact way... Soooo when making your apt, ASK THEM how they do it, anddd if it makes you a little uneasy, then find another dentist...
Good Luck!!!!! %26lt;%26gt;%26lt;
Reply:I only had 3 wisdom appear for me instead of the usual 4. My oral surgeon put me to sleep as my teeth were impacted and he was going to have to cut through bone to remove them. I had some pain after-wards for app. 4 days. I had some bleeding for 5-6 hours. I looked like a chipmunk with its cheeks stuffed full of food for a few days. They also had me on antibiotics for 2 weeks. The biggest risks are infection and dry socket. However, most of the time by following the dentists orders, you do just fine. They will tell you what to watch for for infection. I found that heat helped after the first 24 hours. The only needle I saw was the one for the anesthesia, they had me count backward from 100 and I made it to 97 and then I was waking up minus 3 teeth. Let the oral surgeon/dentist know of your fears and ask questions. They would rather answer them and have a patient that knows what is happening than one that has no idea what is happening.
Reply:I just recently had this done, it's simple. You'll be asleep before anything is done and when you wake up you will be numb.
Just a little advice....take the pain pills while you are numb. I know you don't need them yet but when it does start to hurt, you'll wish you had!! I 've had 9 different surgeries and 7 teeth pulled. I have a perfect smile now so it's worth it!
You'll be fine, but since I've had so much done I know from experience!!!
Reply:You will be numbed and he will yank it out. It is the post-op bleeding that is a concern. I would recommend that you stay in the office until you are sure the bleeding has fully stopped.
Reply:Needles will dull the pain, but not the extreme pressure of the jackhammer like tool and the industrial strength pliers they use to get your teeth out of your skull.
Go with the gas. Sleep through it.
Poetry
Needles? Will I be awake during any of it to see what's going on? How bad will it hurt afterwards? (I'm pretty tolerant to pain, but certain things..just get me).
Now just one a lighter note, I was born with only two of these teeth, is that rare? I honestly never had bottom wisdom teeth...
I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled? A few questions.?
I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled last year. The oral surgeon prescribed me 1 Valium to be taken about 1 hour before the surgery was to take place. This alone knocked me out! (Thank God my Dad was doing the driving!) When I got to the office, they gave me laughing gas and then afterwards the 4 sites were numbed with Novacaine (or whatever they use). I did NOT wake u throughout the procedure, slept most of the way home, and then slept pretty much for the rest of the day. On the day following the oral surgery, I had a bit of pain (likely from the injections) for which I took a Lortab, which killed the pain in a few minutes. I think I may have taken 1 more pain pill that day, but this was the sum total of pain meds I needed. It took a couple of months or the "holes" to heal up---during which time I had to keep food flushed out of them with a syringe and water.
As far as your only having 2 of these, it is no big deal. Some people get all 4, some only 1 or 2. Then there's people like my Mom, who never got any of theirs!
Hope this helped! :0)
Reply:They will put you out like a light.
You will awake and swear only one minute has passed,but
your all done!
you need someone to pick you up after.
They will give you pain pills and you will get thru this.
No need to worry.
Reply:i had mine done while serving in the navy and you dont feel it i had all 4 pulled at the same time wear something comfy sause your going to be out for the next 2 days
Reply:I had the choice of being awake or being put to sleep. I also hated having it done and elected to sleep through it.
There was pain and discomfort for a day or two after wards, but I found the painkillers the doctor prescribed were worse than the pain from having the teeth removed. The pills made me violently ill. Ibuprofen worked well enough.
Reply:I'm sure you'll get numb before you realize it.
it will be sore after ward, an inexplicable soreness that only "dental pain" can provide.
Maybe your lower wisdom teeth will come in a bit later...?
Reply:Yeah you will probably be awake. It only takes a few seconds to take out each upper (maybe a little longer if they haven't erupted). I had mine out years ago, just felt a dull ache that ant OTC analgesic will take care of.
Reply:Listen it depends how good your oral surgeon is... if he sucks well you might be one of the not so lucky ones. The good news is that I went through and I little to no pain during or afterwards. And a little advice... stop being a sissy.
Reply:I had all four of mine pulled at once. Your rare birth 'defect' turned into a plus in this case! LUCKY! Anyway..you are asleep the entire time. You'll feel ok at first...woosy and out of it. Once that wears off, take your pain meds and keep on top of that! Don't be the hero and see if you can take the pain. By the 3rd day, I was totally fine and moving around like normal, but I was pretty much out of it for 48 hours. Good Luck! (Ask for some valium to take prior if you are really nervous)
Reply:find a dentist who will put you to sleep, if you keep the swelling down like with motrin or aleve it works much better then pain pills and the after pain is bearable, it aches not hurt
Reply:They are gonna fudge you up with some kinda good drugs, you're just gonna wake up and everything will be done, let me tell you those are some good drugs, the worst thing about it is when the numbness goes away and then the pain will start, those were some good drugs, but they will prescribe you with some painkillers, but the operating drugs were better, just be prepared to get drunk if you can cause it will make your life a whole lot better, damn those were some good drugs. I woke up with my momma in the room saying "Damn those were some good drugs"
Reply:When I had my wisdom teeth extracted I was completely out. It is not too bad if you follow the instructions they will give you , you will do just fine. I had no trouble and very little pain. They will probably give you pain pills for after the surgery. Now keep in mind, I had mine removed about 20 years ago and they certainly do things different now.
Good Luck.
Reply:ask to be put asleep - you will feel a slight prick in your arm but that is it - makes the surgery easier for you and the surgeon - you will probably be prescribed codeine for the pain (i was) - and if you apply ice as directed there will be a minimal amount of pain - but there will be a lot of blood - so don't freak out - I would suggest having a friend over to watch some movies - I don't know if it is rare - you don't state your age , so maybe they haven't grown in yet - if you never get them consider yourself lucky , my brother had 2 sets of 4 each (he must've need the wisdom) - anyway good luck and you'll be fine- you should better in a day , able to eat normally w/in a week
Reply:I was feeling your pain until I saw that you don't have bottom wisdom teeth. The top ones are a piece of cake. I had mine out and went to a dance that night. No problem.
The bottom are a whole other story. Mine were partially impacted. This doctor only gave me novacaine and had to chop it out with what looked like a small crow bar. It was HORRIBLE.
I was swollen and bleeding and had to go home on a MTA bus. Talk about miserable. I was sick (from swallowing seeping blood) and I was in pain. Horrible Horrible...
Reply:i had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled about 2 years ago, and my boyfriend just had his taken out YESTERDAY! a couple of suggestions....
1.) get "put under" if possible, it will cause less stress, and keep you more "worry free" if you cant hear, see, or smell what they are doing. a little bit extra for it, but i would HIGHLY recommend!
2.) needles....if you choose to not be "put under" then yes, they will be giving you shots of Novicane, more than once, throughout the whole surgery, not bad, but annoying. just like getting a filling taken care of.
you are lucky that you only have the top 2 to be removed. when i had all 4 removed, the top ones DIDNT hurt at all, i remember asking the doctor if he forgot to take them out, because it didn't feel like anything happened up there. same thing with my boyfriend.
you'll have some swelling, but nothing major, and they should give you a prescription for pain killers, and antibiotics to prevent infections in your open sockets.
a word of advise though.....take the pain killers BEFORE the numbness wears off, trust me, it WILL hurt if you don't
if you have any more questions, feel free to email me
Reply:You will be put into a chair facing away from the instrument table so you don't have to look at the tools. They are not fun to look at so don't.
The injection wil be only a slight burning sensation and you will be completely numb after that. It is a very good product.
They will do exactly what you think they are going to do.They grab your tooth with a pair of special tooth pliers and pull it out. You will eel your head jerk a little and your will feel your skull release the tooth and you will feel the tools against your face and neck. It is not painful but it is a bit alarming. There will be some blood, but not that much. You will have a large hole in your jaw line after that for a while. They will treat the socket so it will not become infected and soon you will be all healed up. The ligament that holds your tooth will shrink and the hole will close up and it will be a fresh new thing for your tongue to investigate.
Reply:i have only 2 wisdom teeth too. My bottom ones never developed...so yeah i got those 2 out, they put me to sleep, and it's over in a heart beat. But then after the numbness goes away it will hurt for a couple days...it's really not that bad.
Reply:They'll put you out and the worst part is trying to wake up. Don't pay attention to the jackhammer etc. answers. You'll be sore afterwards for a couple of days but they'll probably give you pain medication. I only had three wisdom teeth.
Reply:My husband just had his out not too long ago... When he first went in they did Xrays... Then he laid in a dentists chair... They then put a mask on his face *( the gas )* and he was soon "floating and out of it... THEN they gave him an I.V. in his hand... *( some will do arm )*... You don't really feel this I.V. or anything because you are all gased up, and at peace, nothing will bother you.... That then put him to sleep... He woke up, and had tons of Gauze in his mouth... He laid down in a little recovery room, and relaxed, then I drove him home... *( You won't be able to drive home afterwards, do to the tireness of the drugs )*... When in the recovery room, he told me he wanted a cheeseburger and sex, with the nurse RIGHT there... She told him "No, not today can you have that." but he doesnt remember saying that.... He came home and slept for about 5 hours, and I went and got his scripts filled. He began feeling better a couple days later, but the first couple of days you want to stick with foods that have no acid... *( no tomatoes, orange juice, stuff like that )*.... He had to go back a week or so later to get his stiches removed, *( in which he didn't know he had for a couple of days, until I told him he had to go get em removed,)*... He had no pain while they removed them at all... *( and went by himself)*... My husband is a baby in every possibly way... He whines over everything... In your case only having to get 2 out is AWESOME!!! my husband also had to get 4 out... so you are blessed in that sense... Every dentist that I called to ask how they "pull" wisdom teeth, all do it the same exact way... Soooo when making your apt, ASK THEM how they do it, anddd if it makes you a little uneasy, then find another dentist...
Good Luck!!!!! %26lt;%26gt;%26lt;
Reply:I only had 3 wisdom appear for me instead of the usual 4. My oral surgeon put me to sleep as my teeth were impacted and he was going to have to cut through bone to remove them. I had some pain after-wards for app. 4 days. I had some bleeding for 5-6 hours. I looked like a chipmunk with its cheeks stuffed full of food for a few days. They also had me on antibiotics for 2 weeks. The biggest risks are infection and dry socket. However, most of the time by following the dentists orders, you do just fine. They will tell you what to watch for for infection. I found that heat helped after the first 24 hours. The only needle I saw was the one for the anesthesia, they had me count backward from 100 and I made it to 97 and then I was waking up minus 3 teeth. Let the oral surgeon/dentist know of your fears and ask questions. They would rather answer them and have a patient that knows what is happening than one that has no idea what is happening.
Reply:I just recently had this done, it's simple. You'll be asleep before anything is done and when you wake up you will be numb.
Just a little advice....take the pain pills while you are numb. I know you don't need them yet but when it does start to hurt, you'll wish you had!! I 've had 9 different surgeries and 7 teeth pulled. I have a perfect smile now so it's worth it!
You'll be fine, but since I've had so much done I know from experience!!!
Reply:You will be numbed and he will yank it out. It is the post-op bleeding that is a concern. I would recommend that you stay in the office until you are sure the bleeding has fully stopped.
Reply:Needles will dull the pain, but not the extreme pressure of the jackhammer like tool and the industrial strength pliers they use to get your teeth out of your skull.
Go with the gas. Sleep through it.
Poetry
How does it feel to have your wisdom teeth pulled? Is a good or bad result to get your wisdom teeth pulled?
My wisdom teeth are coming in and they ache alot and my gum is really swollen. I have to set an appointment on getting them removed?
How does it feel to have your wisdom teeth pulled? Is a good or bad result to get your wisdom teeth pulled?
Although getting your wisdom teeth pulled can be painful it is only for about a day if you are careful and follow the Dentist's instructions. The Dentist should also give you pain medication to help. If you don't get them pulled they could become impacted which is very painful or shift the way your teeth currently are to make room for them. This can not only be painful but also cause for your teeth to become pushed together and crooked. I always suggest getting them pulled so that they will not bother you in the future.
Reply:i think its good. i had all of mine pulled at one time. the first day was painful, but they gave me tylenol w/ codein, that made the pain stop. the 2nd day no pain, your face will get swollen though. my advice is put a warm washcloth on your face, that helps swelling go down and pain. after 2 or 3 days you may be a little swollen but pain should be gone.
Reply:The novocane shots pretty much take care of the pain, although you may feel pressure when they are removed. I did not have to have surgery as mine were not impacted, and it was an in office procedure and I drove myself home (although I wouldn't recommend it again). The nitrous made me feel dizzy and sweaty...I don't think it relaxed me...actually made me more anxious. They let me "rest it off" after the procedure.
I was sore the next couple of days and ate soft food for several days...but it was worth it in the end because I was no longer getting food caught in the gum line...no more infections!
Reply:I was asleep when they did it, so no problems there. I was uncomfortable for a few weeks afterward, but my doctor urged me to do it because he said that if you wait too long, then the teeth can be too fragile to remove easily.
Reply:I did mine without anesthesia, just some novocaine. That stuff worked like a charm and I got to stay awake for the whole thing. I saved $500 and it didn't even really hurt after the painkillers wore off.
Cheers!
Reply:depends on how deep they're in your gums. you might be a little swollen but the oral surgeon will usually give you some pain meds. frozen veggies are a must for keep on your face if it swells (just make sure to refreeze them if they start to get smelly lol)
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Reply:I was scared to get mine done too. But it didn't hurt cause i was knocked out and afterwards, they give you pain medicine. You will have to have someone drive you home though. You get to sleep a while afterwards too, which was a great rest for me.
Reply:As long as your dentist says there isn't much room, just take them out. It isn't too hard. I would request to be put under, I did, and it seemed like it lasted 15 seconds then I woke up. I was so druged it barely hurt, I was pretty much considered drunk when I woke up. I was convincing my mom on the way home that I was fine, so I started eating M%26amp;Ms with the cotton still in my mouth!! :)
Reply:its sore after you get 'em pulled, but its better than leaving 'em in. If you leave them in for a long time while they are inflicting pain on you, they could get infected. also, they should get removed because if your gums get over-swollened or/and they keep coming in, they can abstruck your air way- causing swollen of lungs, asthma, and whopping cough.
when getting them pulled, some doctors give you a choice::: the most used way is to just get novacane (a pain shot) and have you get to stay awake and feel what they do. the other way, is the most perferred, but doesn't happen as often; you get put to sleep with an IV and laughing gas... you don't feel when they pull it out while you are asleep, but you have some symptoms afterwards.
I chose sleeping, because I have had pain shots and this way, it was much easier...i had some symptoms afterwards- a little nausea little gumaches, but it was better than being awake.
Reply:Mine were removed all at once, using Novacaine and Nitrous Oxide, I didn't feel anything. They were impacted and very difficult to remove the dentist had to use his muscles - lol. My jaws took about a month to feel fairly normal. There was a lot of bleeding the first day or two which is kind of gross. Better to get it over with while you are younger and esp. if you have insurance.
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How does it feel to have your wisdom teeth pulled? Is a good or bad result to get your wisdom teeth pulled?
Although getting your wisdom teeth pulled can be painful it is only for about a day if you are careful and follow the Dentist's instructions. The Dentist should also give you pain medication to help. If you don't get them pulled they could become impacted which is very painful or shift the way your teeth currently are to make room for them. This can not only be painful but also cause for your teeth to become pushed together and crooked. I always suggest getting them pulled so that they will not bother you in the future.
Reply:i think its good. i had all of mine pulled at one time. the first day was painful, but they gave me tylenol w/ codein, that made the pain stop. the 2nd day no pain, your face will get swollen though. my advice is put a warm washcloth on your face, that helps swelling go down and pain. after 2 or 3 days you may be a little swollen but pain should be gone.
Reply:The novocane shots pretty much take care of the pain, although you may feel pressure when they are removed. I did not have to have surgery as mine were not impacted, and it was an in office procedure and I drove myself home (although I wouldn't recommend it again). The nitrous made me feel dizzy and sweaty...I don't think it relaxed me...actually made me more anxious. They let me "rest it off" after the procedure.
I was sore the next couple of days and ate soft food for several days...but it was worth it in the end because I was no longer getting food caught in the gum line...no more infections!
Reply:I was asleep when they did it, so no problems there. I was uncomfortable for a few weeks afterward, but my doctor urged me to do it because he said that if you wait too long, then the teeth can be too fragile to remove easily.
Reply:I did mine without anesthesia, just some novocaine. That stuff worked like a charm and I got to stay awake for the whole thing. I saved $500 and it didn't even really hurt after the painkillers wore off.
Cheers!
Reply:depends on how deep they're in your gums. you might be a little swollen but the oral surgeon will usually give you some pain meds. frozen veggies are a must for keep on your face if it swells (just make sure to refreeze them if they start to get smelly lol)
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Reply:I was scared to get mine done too. But it didn't hurt cause i was knocked out and afterwards, they give you pain medicine. You will have to have someone drive you home though. You get to sleep a while afterwards too, which was a great rest for me.
Reply:As long as your dentist says there isn't much room, just take them out. It isn't too hard. I would request to be put under, I did, and it seemed like it lasted 15 seconds then I woke up. I was so druged it barely hurt, I was pretty much considered drunk when I woke up. I was convincing my mom on the way home that I was fine, so I started eating M%26amp;Ms with the cotton still in my mouth!! :)
Reply:its sore after you get 'em pulled, but its better than leaving 'em in. If you leave them in for a long time while they are inflicting pain on you, they could get infected. also, they should get removed because if your gums get over-swollened or/and they keep coming in, they can abstruck your air way- causing swollen of lungs, asthma, and whopping cough.
when getting them pulled, some doctors give you a choice::: the most used way is to just get novacane (a pain shot) and have you get to stay awake and feel what they do. the other way, is the most perferred, but doesn't happen as often; you get put to sleep with an IV and laughing gas... you don't feel when they pull it out while you are asleep, but you have some symptoms afterwards.
I chose sleeping, because I have had pain shots and this way, it was much easier...i had some symptoms afterwards- a little nausea little gumaches, but it was better than being awake.
Reply:Mine were removed all at once, using Novacaine and Nitrous Oxide, I didn't feel anything. They were impacted and very difficult to remove the dentist had to use his muscles - lol. My jaws took about a month to feel fairly normal. There was a lot of bleeding the first day or two which is kind of gross. Better to get it over with while you are younger and esp. if you have insurance.
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Wisdom teeth getting pulled on Monday what to expect?
I have an appointment to get my wisdom teeth extracted on Monday at an oral surgeons office. They are all the way through so they are not impacted, so I believe my only option is to get them pulled. Has anyone went to an oral surgeon for this procedure if so what can I expect? I am sure there will be shots to numb it locally, but what about nitrious oxide? This surgeon does the IV sedation what is that? Is it cheaper since I will not have to have them cut out? Any info would help I am really nervous.
Wisdom teeth getting pulled on Monday what to expect?
Expect pain. Don't leave the office without a prescription for pain meds. Your dentist can explain to you how s/he will proceed.
Reply:expect pain
Reply:As Clubber Lang predicts...."Pain".
Have the pain killers on stand-by.
It depends on what's done, but usually, it's local, but if it's extensive, they'll knock you out.
They're pretty good nowadays. You'll need a day or two off, because your mouth will be sore.
Reply:Blood. Pain. Death. Panic.
Nah. It wasn't very painful. It just is annoying for a few weeks but it gets better. Don't worry. You get Vicodin.
Reply:Nitrous oxide is usually only given to relax the patient, if you are already having iv sedation (which is where a very small needle is placed in a vein usually on your hand)IV sedation means you will be asleep while they take your teeth out..you won't need nitrous.
You should be fine tho, i've had mine out as have both my kids, they will give you pain meds (make sure you take with food) you will want to take a few days rest. They will also give you instructions on how to take care of your mouth afterwards. have plenty of soft foods available and make sure you have an ice pack(frozen peas work well) to help with any pain and possible swelling. Good luck and don't worry, you will be fine.
Reply:I got the 2 top wisdom taken out and they just did a local and tynenol with codine which is pretty strong than normal. but my friend got nitrous and vicodin so i guess it depends on the doc. it almost like a surgury they have to cut the gum if the tooth is not out yet a they take it out and stitch up. just dont be scared to ask for more anesthesia if you need it and you shouldnt feel a thing. and take you pain killer which the doc recommends because after its going to hurt a lil but nothing a pill cant cure. hope this helps
Reply:Pain
Make sure you have a prescription from the doctor for a strong pain killer in your pocket before sitting in the chair.
Have someone accompany you for a ride home, or a taxi cab number so you can phone for a pickup.
Have ice cubes available when you return home to control the amount of swelling
Be prepared to sleep after taking the pain killer pills.
Drink no alcohol for 24 hours at least.
Reply:I had my pulled (all four) a few years ago. I was extremely nervous. They used IV sedation on me also. The iv needle hurts a little going in but once they inject the medication within five seconds you are out. You wake up what feels like immediately (but for me was like 15 minutes only) and they let you lay around for a short time period and then go home. I honestly did not have much pain at all. The worst part was the anticipation. My teeth were not impacted at all either so it was a simple pull. In fact I ate some soup that night without a problem. I was a nervous wreck because it was my first time "under" but it ended up not being bad at all.
Reply:I got all four of mine removed about 3 yrs ago and the pain wasn't too bad. It actually kicked in about 3 days later.
The pain felt like more of an ache and soreness. but nothing severe, so don't worry about that part.You'll most likely get pain meds and antibiotics too.
Remember to get lots of soft foods before your surgery so you don't have to chew too much while you're healing.
Good Luck and hope you heal well!
Reply:I got all 4 wisdom teeth pulled back in September and it wasn't near as bad as everybody made it out to be. It's more irritating then it is painful. They'll put you to sleep so you won't be awake when the procedure is going on. You'll wake up and be a little dilerious so you'll need somebody there with you because you won't be able to drive yourself home. I didn't even get the percription the doctor gave me filled, I just took ibu profen and the other medication the doctor gave me, not the painkillers though. It's nothing to worry about, the discomfort only lasts about a week, you'll be fine.
Reply:I've never been been put under for tooth extraction so listen to other people for that :D
Afterward you should be given some cotton pads to soak up the blood from the procedure. Change those within 2 hours. Don't sleep with them in. Plan on doing nothing for a good few days afterward (longer if impacted, but you aren't so no worries). The pain tends to peak on the second or third day after the surgery. Follow pain med directions as your dentist recommends (I was just told to use ibuprofen and it's generally fine for simple procedures)
Stick to liquid/soft foods. Don't strain your jaw with chewing. Creamed soups (squash, tomato, etc) are great, beef broth, apple sauce, yogurt, and lots of juice. Make sure you are eating regularly - your body needs food to heal itself.
Some people get nauseas from sedation or from the blood that remains so check with your dentist about anti-nausea medications. Here in Canuckia Gravol is easy to find and works quit well for most folk (usually just behind the counter at the pharmacy, but you don't need a prescription for it).
Lastly, you can do warm salt rinses to help speed healing and prevent infection. I'd wait til the second or third day for this, personally, but that's just me. Basically, some warm water and enough salt that you can taste it. Sip some (without swallowing) and tip your head so that the water falls to where your teeth were. Do not swish - it can dislodge the blood clot. Let the water fall out of your mouth after a minute or so - spitting can also dislodge the clot.
Don't drink through a straw, smoke, or make any suction with your mouth for the first week at least because it can dislodge the clot and you so don't want the pain involved. Swelling and pain are normal. You can use cold compresses on your cheek til your swelling goes down (10-20min on, 10-20min off), and warm compresses afterward to speed healing
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Wisdom teeth getting pulled on Monday what to expect?
Expect pain. Don't leave the office without a prescription for pain meds. Your dentist can explain to you how s/he will proceed.
Reply:expect pain
Reply:As Clubber Lang predicts...."Pain".
Have the pain killers on stand-by.
It depends on what's done, but usually, it's local, but if it's extensive, they'll knock you out.
They're pretty good nowadays. You'll need a day or two off, because your mouth will be sore.
Reply:Blood. Pain. Death. Panic.
Nah. It wasn't very painful. It just is annoying for a few weeks but it gets better. Don't worry. You get Vicodin.
Reply:Nitrous oxide is usually only given to relax the patient, if you are already having iv sedation (which is where a very small needle is placed in a vein usually on your hand)IV sedation means you will be asleep while they take your teeth out..you won't need nitrous.
You should be fine tho, i've had mine out as have both my kids, they will give you pain meds (make sure you take with food) you will want to take a few days rest. They will also give you instructions on how to take care of your mouth afterwards. have plenty of soft foods available and make sure you have an ice pack(frozen peas work well) to help with any pain and possible swelling. Good luck and don't worry, you will be fine.
Reply:I got the 2 top wisdom taken out and they just did a local and tynenol with codine which is pretty strong than normal. but my friend got nitrous and vicodin so i guess it depends on the doc. it almost like a surgury they have to cut the gum if the tooth is not out yet a they take it out and stitch up. just dont be scared to ask for more anesthesia if you need it and you shouldnt feel a thing. and take you pain killer which the doc recommends because after its going to hurt a lil but nothing a pill cant cure. hope this helps
Reply:Pain
Make sure you have a prescription from the doctor for a strong pain killer in your pocket before sitting in the chair.
Have someone accompany you for a ride home, or a taxi cab number so you can phone for a pickup.
Have ice cubes available when you return home to control the amount of swelling
Be prepared to sleep after taking the pain killer pills.
Drink no alcohol for 24 hours at least.
Reply:I had my pulled (all four) a few years ago. I was extremely nervous. They used IV sedation on me also. The iv needle hurts a little going in but once they inject the medication within five seconds you are out. You wake up what feels like immediately (but for me was like 15 minutes only) and they let you lay around for a short time period and then go home. I honestly did not have much pain at all. The worst part was the anticipation. My teeth were not impacted at all either so it was a simple pull. In fact I ate some soup that night without a problem. I was a nervous wreck because it was my first time "under" but it ended up not being bad at all.
Reply:I got all four of mine removed about 3 yrs ago and the pain wasn't too bad. It actually kicked in about 3 days later.
The pain felt like more of an ache and soreness. but nothing severe, so don't worry about that part.You'll most likely get pain meds and antibiotics too.
Remember to get lots of soft foods before your surgery so you don't have to chew too much while you're healing.
Good Luck and hope you heal well!
Reply:I got all 4 wisdom teeth pulled back in September and it wasn't near as bad as everybody made it out to be. It's more irritating then it is painful. They'll put you to sleep so you won't be awake when the procedure is going on. You'll wake up and be a little dilerious so you'll need somebody there with you because you won't be able to drive yourself home. I didn't even get the percription the doctor gave me filled, I just took ibu profen and the other medication the doctor gave me, not the painkillers though. It's nothing to worry about, the discomfort only lasts about a week, you'll be fine.
Reply:I've never been been put under for tooth extraction so listen to other people for that :D
Afterward you should be given some cotton pads to soak up the blood from the procedure. Change those within 2 hours. Don't sleep with them in. Plan on doing nothing for a good few days afterward (longer if impacted, but you aren't so no worries). The pain tends to peak on the second or third day after the surgery. Follow pain med directions as your dentist recommends (I was just told to use ibuprofen and it's generally fine for simple procedures)
Stick to liquid/soft foods. Don't strain your jaw with chewing. Creamed soups (squash, tomato, etc) are great, beef broth, apple sauce, yogurt, and lots of juice. Make sure you are eating regularly - your body needs food to heal itself.
Some people get nauseas from sedation or from the blood that remains so check with your dentist about anti-nausea medications. Here in Canuckia Gravol is easy to find and works quit well for most folk (usually just behind the counter at the pharmacy, but you don't need a prescription for it).
Lastly, you can do warm salt rinses to help speed healing and prevent infection. I'd wait til the second or third day for this, personally, but that's just me. Basically, some warm water and enough salt that you can taste it. Sip some (without swallowing) and tip your head so that the water falls to where your teeth were. Do not swish - it can dislodge the blood clot. Let the water fall out of your mouth after a minute or so - spitting can also dislodge the clot.
Don't drink through a straw, smoke, or make any suction with your mouth for the first week at least because it can dislodge the clot and you so don't want the pain involved. Swelling and pain are normal. You can use cold compresses on your cheek til your swelling goes down (10-20min on, 10-20min off), and warm compresses afterward to speed healing
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Why do ppl get teeth pulled when they get braces?
is it cause the teeth were pushed up 2 far 4 spacers/braces or what?
Why do ppl get teeth pulled when they get braces?
well tomorrow im getting my teeth pulled tomorrow because of overcrowding. ihave an over bite so when the teeth get pulled the teeth will move back and be strait
Reply:Sometimes people have more teeth than can fit in their mouth and not be crooked. You can't line em up if there isn't room to line 'em up.
Reply:teeth are taken out to make some room for the rest of the teeth to fill in the spaces after the braces treatment.
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Why do ppl get teeth pulled when they get braces?
well tomorrow im getting my teeth pulled tomorrow because of overcrowding. ihave an over bite so when the teeth get pulled the teeth will move back and be strait
Reply:Sometimes people have more teeth than can fit in their mouth and not be crooked. You can't line em up if there isn't room to line 'em up.
Reply:teeth are taken out to make some room for the rest of the teeth to fill in the spaces after the braces treatment.
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I got my wisdom teeth pulled and stitches already came out?
i just had my wisdome teeth taken out on tuesday. my stitches started comming out today...im not sure if this is normal or not...if i stick my finger in my mouth u can even see the blood only if u wipe it...but i put a gause pad in my mouth and took it out later and there was blood on it...should i worry...what should i do...i wasnt given any paper to say wut to do and what not to do
I got my wisdom teeth pulled and stitches already came out?
stop worrying. Go back to your last question and read my answer....if ther'es just a little blood is ok.... put gauze in, bite down and LEAVE it there for 40 min....
stop poking around back there....! just bite, then take it out, then go to bed and check in AM....be sure to use old pillow case, tho', as a little blood may stain....
Reply:It's ok, give it time, your gums will heal.
Don't worry everyone goes through it.
Reply:How old are you? My mother had hers done recently and it was awful and painful for her (she's a 40+ smoker, she got a dry socket or at least an irritated nerve) but when I got mine done, it healed up after just a few days.
It's normal to bleed a little because you've just had a bone ripped out of your head (graphic, but true.) Take an advil, don't drink from straws or suck on anything (cigarettes, soup on a spoon, nada.) and wait it out. Better yet, if your dentist gave you drugs, take them and sleep it off. If by Tuesday you aren't feeling 100% better, call your dentist and see if he can schedule you a checkup to see why it's still acting up. If you're young, it should grow back fairly easily.
Reply:Try not to drink with a straw and eat liquids. Don't pull on the stitches and if it is bleeding too heavily you should give your dentist a call on the morning. Also try putting salt on warm water and just filling your mouth with it then just let go of it, don't gargle or swish it because it can disturb the clot and you want it to clot so it start healing put a new gauze on it and don't remove it for at least 6 hours, don't use any mouth wash at all because it can disturb he clot as well. I hope this heps you, I had mine done over 10 year ago but I'm a nurse.
Reply:call the oral surgeon that took out your wisdom teeth and ask them.
Reply:DR. SWANSON GAVE SOME EXCELLENT ADVISE. THESE ARE DISSOLVING SUTURES (STITCHES) AND IT'S OK IF SOME OF THEM COME OUT NOW.DON'T WORRY, IT'S ALL GOING TO BE FINE.
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I got my wisdom teeth pulled and stitches already came out?
stop worrying. Go back to your last question and read my answer....if ther'es just a little blood is ok.... put gauze in, bite down and LEAVE it there for 40 min....
stop poking around back there....! just bite, then take it out, then go to bed and check in AM....be sure to use old pillow case, tho', as a little blood may stain....
Reply:It's ok, give it time, your gums will heal.
Don't worry everyone goes through it.
Reply:How old are you? My mother had hers done recently and it was awful and painful for her (she's a 40+ smoker, she got a dry socket or at least an irritated nerve) but when I got mine done, it healed up after just a few days.
It's normal to bleed a little because you've just had a bone ripped out of your head (graphic, but true.) Take an advil, don't drink from straws or suck on anything (cigarettes, soup on a spoon, nada.) and wait it out. Better yet, if your dentist gave you drugs, take them and sleep it off. If by Tuesday you aren't feeling 100% better, call your dentist and see if he can schedule you a checkup to see why it's still acting up. If you're young, it should grow back fairly easily.
Reply:Try not to drink with a straw and eat liquids. Don't pull on the stitches and if it is bleeding too heavily you should give your dentist a call on the morning. Also try putting salt on warm water and just filling your mouth with it then just let go of it, don't gargle or swish it because it can disturb the clot and you want it to clot so it start healing put a new gauze on it and don't remove it for at least 6 hours, don't use any mouth wash at all because it can disturb he clot as well. I hope this heps you, I had mine done over 10 year ago but I'm a nurse.
Reply:call the oral surgeon that took out your wisdom teeth and ask them.
Reply:DR. SWANSON GAVE SOME EXCELLENT ADVISE. THESE ARE DISSOLVING SUTURES (STITCHES) AND IT'S OK IF SOME OF THEM COME OUT NOW.DON'T WORRY, IT'S ALL GOING TO BE FINE.
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I just had 2 teeth pulled out and braces yesterday what can i eat?
my teeth are really sore and my gums are purple blueish. the dentist said i can't eat really cold or really hot foods. so can any onje help me. IM REALLY HUNGRY!!!!!
I just had 2 teeth pulled out and braces yesterday what can i eat?
warm soup and cracker, yogurt, jello, anything soft and mushy or liquid.
I ate only soup for the first week after io got my tooth pulled. Couldnt chew. It hurt too much to do anything more than swallow.
Reply:Soup is good. If you like cream of wheat can do that (make it watery enough.) Fruit smoothies is another. You may have to let it get room temp. though.
Reply:Pasta's, mashed potatoes, omelet, cooked Veggies like green beans, soups, soft breads and french fries . All hot things cool down to luke warm that is you best bet. Think soft too. Hoped this helped. Take care.
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I just had 2 teeth pulled out and braces yesterday what can i eat?
warm soup and cracker, yogurt, jello, anything soft and mushy or liquid.
I ate only soup for the first week after io got my tooth pulled. Couldnt chew. It hurt too much to do anything more than swallow.
Reply:Soup is good. If you like cream of wheat can do that (make it watery enough.) Fruit smoothies is another. You may have to let it get room temp. though.
Reply:Pasta's, mashed potatoes, omelet, cooked Veggies like green beans, soups, soft breads and french fries . All hot things cool down to luke warm that is you best bet. Think soft too. Hoped this helped. Take care.
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Im getting my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow. my dentist is doing it and im going to be awake. does it hurt?
has anyone ever been awake and had their dentist removed their wisdom teeth. tell me your experience. did it hurt?
Im getting my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow. my dentist is doing it and im going to be awake. does it hurt?
i got all my wisdom teeth pulled last month. when i got it pulled i was fully awake. however, my dentist numbed my gums and started pulling them teeth. my top wisdom teeth were the easier ones to get out. my bottom ones were more difficult because it was half way out and sideways. so they had to cut my gum an drill my teeth and take it apart piece by piece. eventually he got it all out. so that's the good news.
as for the pain, your gums will be numb. there will be A LOT of pressure on your bottom wisdom teeth. there was a lot of pressure when my dentist was trying to take mine out.
it depends on how your wisdom teeth is positioned as well. but i think overall, no matter what position their in, you will feel pressure. if you're in pain during the process, tell your dentist. i'm sure he'll give you more numbing solution.
afterwards, they will stuff the area with gauze pads. i didn't really like the gauze pad part. it was gross. then, if needed..your dentist will prescribe meds for the pain. they will also tell or give you a pamphlet on how to take care of gums that will be in the healing process.
listen to your ipod or mp3 player while he's pulling your teeth out. that's what i did. good luck.
Reply:No. You'll have novacaine, probably codeine too. I was eating pizza the same night mine came out.
Reply:No. Not at all and I have had two of them taken out. You don't need them, and they can only cause problems later. Get them out now. I took aspirin.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed at once, and it didn't hurt at all at the time (during the surgery, I mean), but it started hurting about 4 or 5 hours after the surgery and hurt bad for about 2 days after.
Reply:had mine done a few years ago, hurts like hell , get some pain killers for later
Reply:they will numb you up pretty good, but i would suggest you get put to sleep. One of my buddies was awake and he said after the surgery it took a long time for the codine to kick in. So it was suckin for him.
Reply:Yes, I was awake during that. It doesn't hurt during, but just stay relaxed or your neck will be really stiff. They pull and pull. The weirdest part is watching the dentist and his nurse put on their clear masks and come at you with what look like pliers. At least that is how it was for me. Close your eyes if you need to and stay relaxed. It hurts after. Tylenol PM and Chamomile tea work absolute wonders. You'll be fine and healed from the whole ordeal before you know it.
Reply:I was awake when my wisdom teeth were pulled. The novacaine shot they gave me to numb the area hurt, but that's the same as if you have a novacaine shot to have work done on a cavity or something.
When they pulled the teeth, my mouth was numb from the novacaine and I did not feel ANYthing at all. Honestly, I asked the dentist "When will you pull the first one?" (I had 3 to be pulled) and he grinned at me and said, "I already did the first one." I honestly didn't even feel a sensation of spressure or anything at all - I didn't realize he had done it. The novacaine shot is totally worth the sting!
Afterwords, when the novacaine wears off of course your mouth is sore, but really I felt like I got waa-aay more sympathy and ice cream than I deserved for such a small amount of pain. Hope your experience is as good! Don't stress about it; if your dentist knows what he is doing you ought to do great.
Reply:I just got my wisdom teeth pulled last friday, and i was awake for it as well. They said i would be out of it and not remember much, but i remember every second and ended up having a panic attack in the middle of it, though i thought it was an asthma attack. It didn't hurt, and i don't regret doing it that way now that its over. Do you have all 4? I did. My best friend got hers out Monday but she only had the top two and she was back at work Wednesday. She was put all the way out, and she was fine as well , but a little more nauseous. I am feeling pretty good by today, my right side still aches a little, but otherwise as long as i have my ibuprofen i am fine! don't sweat it, docs do this all the time and you will be fine. stock up on foods like cup of noodles and jello, and take your pills. the pain ones will make you sick if you don't eat so make sure you have something with them, and you'll be conked out for a couple days. have fun! good luck!
Reply:Ouch! It's right up there with having a baby. I hope you get some kind of pain med. Mine hurt later on also because I got "dry socket". Ask the dentist about this condition. Good luck!
Reply:i haven't had mine removed but I guess it looks worse than what it really is like. that's why I'm a chicken about having mine taken out. There's a lot of blood, pain, and the dentist has his whole mouth in your mouth, but if its really numb you should be ok. You'll just feel really strong pressure. After that take a lot of care!! and follow the instructions
Reply:i just had my out this tuesday.......doesn't hurt they numb u first. my advice is that if its still bleedin badly r worse than before after 4 hrs call ur doc asap.. n the pain well it depends on u....my right side doesn't hurt but my left side does...wait back to the dentist to get more 10 stiches because it was bleedin badly...also make sure u have ur dentist emergency number because who knows if u r gonna call him or her at midnight like me
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Im getting my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow. my dentist is doing it and im going to be awake. does it hurt?
i got all my wisdom teeth pulled last month. when i got it pulled i was fully awake. however, my dentist numbed my gums and started pulling them teeth. my top wisdom teeth were the easier ones to get out. my bottom ones were more difficult because it was half way out and sideways. so they had to cut my gum an drill my teeth and take it apart piece by piece. eventually he got it all out. so that's the good news.
as for the pain, your gums will be numb. there will be A LOT of pressure on your bottom wisdom teeth. there was a lot of pressure when my dentist was trying to take mine out.
it depends on how your wisdom teeth is positioned as well. but i think overall, no matter what position their in, you will feel pressure. if you're in pain during the process, tell your dentist. i'm sure he'll give you more numbing solution.
afterwards, they will stuff the area with gauze pads. i didn't really like the gauze pad part. it was gross. then, if needed..your dentist will prescribe meds for the pain. they will also tell or give you a pamphlet on how to take care of gums that will be in the healing process.
listen to your ipod or mp3 player while he's pulling your teeth out. that's what i did. good luck.
Reply:No. You'll have novacaine, probably codeine too. I was eating pizza the same night mine came out.
Reply:No. Not at all and I have had two of them taken out. You don't need them, and they can only cause problems later. Get them out now. I took aspirin.
Reply:I had all 4 of mine removed at once, and it didn't hurt at all at the time (during the surgery, I mean), but it started hurting about 4 or 5 hours after the surgery and hurt bad for about 2 days after.
Reply:had mine done a few years ago, hurts like hell , get some pain killers for later
Reply:they will numb you up pretty good, but i would suggest you get put to sleep. One of my buddies was awake and he said after the surgery it took a long time for the codine to kick in. So it was suckin for him.
Reply:Yes, I was awake during that. It doesn't hurt during, but just stay relaxed or your neck will be really stiff. They pull and pull. The weirdest part is watching the dentist and his nurse put on their clear masks and come at you with what look like pliers. At least that is how it was for me. Close your eyes if you need to and stay relaxed. It hurts after. Tylenol PM and Chamomile tea work absolute wonders. You'll be fine and healed from the whole ordeal before you know it.
Reply:I was awake when my wisdom teeth were pulled. The novacaine shot they gave me to numb the area hurt, but that's the same as if you have a novacaine shot to have work done on a cavity or something.
When they pulled the teeth, my mouth was numb from the novacaine and I did not feel ANYthing at all. Honestly, I asked the dentist "When will you pull the first one?" (I had 3 to be pulled) and he grinned at me and said, "I already did the first one." I honestly didn't even feel a sensation of spressure or anything at all - I didn't realize he had done it. The novacaine shot is totally worth the sting!
Afterwords, when the novacaine wears off of course your mouth is sore, but really I felt like I got waa-aay more sympathy and ice cream than I deserved for such a small amount of pain. Hope your experience is as good! Don't stress about it; if your dentist knows what he is doing you ought to do great.
Reply:I just got my wisdom teeth pulled last friday, and i was awake for it as well. They said i would be out of it and not remember much, but i remember every second and ended up having a panic attack in the middle of it, though i thought it was an asthma attack. It didn't hurt, and i don't regret doing it that way now that its over. Do you have all 4? I did. My best friend got hers out Monday but she only had the top two and she was back at work Wednesday. She was put all the way out, and she was fine as well , but a little more nauseous. I am feeling pretty good by today, my right side still aches a little, but otherwise as long as i have my ibuprofen i am fine! don't sweat it, docs do this all the time and you will be fine. stock up on foods like cup of noodles and jello, and take your pills. the pain ones will make you sick if you don't eat so make sure you have something with them, and you'll be conked out for a couple days. have fun! good luck!
Reply:Ouch! It's right up there with having a baby. I hope you get some kind of pain med. Mine hurt later on also because I got "dry socket". Ask the dentist about this condition. Good luck!
Reply:i haven't had mine removed but I guess it looks worse than what it really is like. that's why I'm a chicken about having mine taken out. There's a lot of blood, pain, and the dentist has his whole mouth in your mouth, but if its really numb you should be ok. You'll just feel really strong pressure. After that take a lot of care!! and follow the instructions
Reply:i just had my out this tuesday.......doesn't hurt they numb u first. my advice is that if its still bleedin badly r worse than before after 4 hrs call ur doc asap.. n the pain well it depends on u....my right side doesn't hurt but my left side does...wait back to the dentist to get more 10 stiches because it was bleedin badly...also make sure u have ur dentist emergency number because who knows if u r gonna call him or her at midnight like me
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Is getting your wisdom teeth pulled as bad as I think it is? I will survive right? lol?
Im 25 and my wisdom teeth are KILLING ME! They weren't really bothering me until this year and now the whole left side of my mouth is swollen and infected! Im just such a baby when it comes to vomit so being knocked out really freaks me out because of the stories I've heard. But I think they can give you a medicine for the nausea, right? And the anesthesia won't harm me will it? I dont smoke and Im pretty healthy...so am I just being over paranoid?
Is getting your wisdom teeth pulled as bad as I think it is? I will survive right? lol?
I'm still here, don't get too excited. I'm merely making the point that you'll be good as ever and around longer than any teeth !
Reply:you'll be fine
Reply:try not 2 cry lol, itll hurt
Reply:You'll live. Make sure you see an oral surgeon for it and don't get some barbarian to just yank them out. also, pineapple juice is your friend.
Reply:I was put under and remember nothing. It wasn't so bad. I even had the empty sockets that can happen but a couple of tylenol#3s made that a non-issue.
Good luck. It really isn't so bad.
Reply:well now tht their infected
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Reply:you'll live
but you should have gotten them removed when you were younger
it's more bearable
Reply:You are just being paranoid.
Having your teeth pulled is a fast and easy process. You'll get medication for the pain afterwards.
Reply:Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Reply:Relax it's not that bad. Just follow the instructions they give you. Don't eat before the anesthesia, etc. They knock you out for just a few minutes and it's over before you know it. Just follow the doctor's instructions and take it easy for a few days.
Reply:ok put it this way im 14 and still have one baby tooth that wont come out lol...I have to get that pulled out so when you get them pulled out think of me the girl on yahoo answers who is 14 and who might not live lol xD
Reply:It's different for different people. Mine hurt like hell for two weeks, and I missed a week of work... my sister had hers done at the same time as mine, and was back at work the next day.
You will live though. :) I promise.
Reply:So long as you get put to sleep during the operation, it'll be okay. Don't worry about freaky stuff happening to you, even if it did, you won't remember it. The pain last a few days after words, but it's definetly not nearly as bad as you probably think it is.
Reply:Everyone is different, but for me, it was easy and relativly painless for the two above the gumline, but the two impacted really hurt and took a while to heal...good luck
Reply:First, are you going to an Oral Surgeon? If so, they are going to knock you out to take those teeth out. It is the best sleep you will ever have! My daughter had hers out a year ago and it was so totally a neat experience she said. She woke up, teeth gone, area was numbed so it wouldn't hurt when she woke up. Got her pain pills filled at Drugstore and everything was fine. Seriously, it is a very easy procedure and you really are in a twilight state. You don't remember a thing but apparently can respond to people around you. Be sure to schedule some time you can rest afterwards, for a couple of days at least.
Reply:A lot of times the medication doesn't cause nausea. I know that of all the times I've been put to sleep for various procedures (multiple times) I only experienced nausea once. The anesthesia won't harm you at all- otherwise millions of people wouldn't use it worldwide every day. The time after the wisdom teeth get pulled will be pretty uncomfortable, I hate to say. You can take medicines like Motrin to ease that pain. Once the procedure is finished though and you have fully recovered, you'll be so happy that you got them pulled because they will never cause you discomfort again.
Reply:I was freaked too but it wasn't that bad. They sedate you pretty lightly - the whole thing take about 1/2 hour is all - so nausea is unlikely. You'll pretty much sleep all day after and pain meds will take care of the rest for the next day or two. After that you won't need them.
I was terrified but it wasn't too bad.
Reply:the best thing u should do is get ur teeth checked fast. something serious could be happening. and i dont mean to scare u but on the news a few months ago, a little boy diedbecause he had an infected tooth. the dentist will take care of ya.
Reply:You'll be fine. There is medicine for the nausea - if you are predisposed to puke, let your dentist know ahead of time.
Themost important thing is to PAY ATTENTION TO THE POST_OP DIRECTIONS!
Really... don't suck anything (a straw, a sucker, etc...)
Don't eat popcorn.
Keep the area clean with the syringe they give you.
I healed in 2 weeks and did not have any problems beyond the initial soreness - I barely swelled.
Do eat Italian Ices - they taste great and control the swelling.
Reply:First your eyes will turn black then your cheeks will puff up like a chipmunk. Then your hair will fall out in big chunks and you will suffer from severe nose bleeds and horrendous headaches.
Just kidding! In about a week you will be just fine!! Just wont be able to eat much!
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my friend had his wisdom teeht pulled out last year (15 years old) AND WOW HIS RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE SWELLED UP SOOOOOO MUCH it was funny.
He looked like the guy from the goonies, lol but way funnier.
And yah, he told me it hurt, plus by looking at his face, you could tell it hurt...damn man i felt sorry for him, but yet it was still humorous.
Reply:i have had teeth pullen out by a dentist they give u something so u dont feel ur gums and ur teeth and pull it out by the time ur feeling in ur teeth come back there won't be anything but an irrating itch around ur gums
Reply:Yes they have medicine for they nausea and they dont have to give u anesthesia but no it wont harm u I just had 2 teeth cut out and was back at work the next day
Reply:I just got mine out on monday! Here's what happened to me:
Day 1: I woke up and threw up. I did not feel nauseous, but i threw up randomly throughout the day (my doctor said that only happens to one out of 200 people so i'm special) I kept ice on it all day and wold take 3 ibuprofens every 6 hours.
Day 2: I havent taken any of the prescription pain meds. My face only hurt when i moved it, it was a little swolen but i kept ice on it. Only took the ibuprofens.
Day 3+: totally fine. Barely hurts and i feel normal. I just eat (soft things) with my front teeth
Today (day 7): completely healed up and eat whatever. They give you a squirty thing to rinse out your mouth e2-3 times a day.
If you can avoid taking the pain meds, do it. It makes you get back on your feet a lot sooner. The pain was not really that bad unless you poke at your mouth.
Reply:The dentist broke my friends jaw.
Reply:Hi,
No need to worry. Have you discussed your questions with your dentist, surgeon?
I had mine out when i was 18 years old. It does hurt afterwards but it heals and gets better..
I am a very sensitive person when it comes to any type of drug.. and I have never had a problem with anesthesia. I have also had 8 other surgeries and the wisdom teeth removal was the easiest. I think when you are younger you heal faster.
I really think you need to talk to your doc about your concerns. He/she is the best able to tell you what you will be experiencing. Knowing before you go will lessen any kind of anxiety!
Good Luck!
Reply:get put out.. its the only way to go..... sleep thru it..
well worth the extra 3 or 400 bucks to get this done
Reply:OK here is how my experience was.. I was 17 in high school and I went into the chair. The doctor gave me a shot and the last thing I remembered was taking about my fish when all of a sudden I fell into a deep sleep. It felt like 5 minutes passed when the doctor woke me up and said, OK we're all done. I felt really drowsy and my dad drove me home. The ride was a blur. I fell asleep again for a few hours. They gave me vicodin to numb the pain, but the pain itself was not so horrible. I remember taking vicodin on an empty stomach-- now that hurt bad!
Honestly, I am 25 now and I think getting my belly button pierced was more painful than having my wisdom teeth pulled. Just make sure after you clean the holes with a syringe so you don't get an infection. Good luck!
Reply:I got mine out last December, and it wasn't too bad.
The type of anesthesia they used for me was conscious sedation. They just stuck something in my IV, and I don't remember barely any of it. I remember one little part: I heard a crack, which was my tooth, and I thought, "Ow, that hurts. I should scream." But I didn't because I couldn't really feel it hurt. No nausea whatsoever, anyway.
It took me a few days to recover. I was glad I did it over Christmas break, so I didn't have to worry about missing school. The painkillers did nothing for me. The ice was the best thing.
But it's okay.
Reply:I'm 15 and I'm supposed to get my wisdom teeth out by the end of May.
I was pretty scared so I asked my boss (who's like my dad) and he said his son's dentist told him that he needed them out or it would get worse, so he got them out and 3 months later it had gotten much worse. His son had to go back in and have part of the bone cut out and then repaired because it wasn't even the wisdom teeth that were giving him the problem, it was an infection in the gums.
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Reply:I had the wisdom tooth on my right side pulled a few years ago. They just numbed it did their drilling while wide awake was good times. Unable to talk for a day slim fast and jello while waiting for mouth to heal. Lost 15 lbs so that was good part. I regret not getting the left pulled when they asked now I have to get that pulled and I been putting it off cause I have a job that requires me to talk a lot. So you will survive!! Though I do not trust those anesthesia that put you to sleep.
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Is getting your wisdom teeth pulled as bad as I think it is? I will survive right? lol?
I'm still here, don't get too excited. I'm merely making the point that you'll be good as ever and around longer than any teeth !
Reply:you'll be fine
Reply:try not 2 cry lol, itll hurt
Reply:You'll live. Make sure you see an oral surgeon for it and don't get some barbarian to just yank them out. also, pineapple juice is your friend.
Reply:I was put under and remember nothing. It wasn't so bad. I even had the empty sockets that can happen but a couple of tylenol#3s made that a non-issue.
Good luck. It really isn't so bad.
Reply:well now tht their infected
it mite hurt
well according 2 ppl who have experienced it tht i no
Reply:you'll live
but you should have gotten them removed when you were younger
it's more bearable
Reply:You are just being paranoid.
Having your teeth pulled is a fast and easy process. You'll get medication for the pain afterwards.
Reply:Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Reply:Relax it's not that bad. Just follow the instructions they give you. Don't eat before the anesthesia, etc. They knock you out for just a few minutes and it's over before you know it. Just follow the doctor's instructions and take it easy for a few days.
Reply:ok put it this way im 14 and still have one baby tooth that wont come out lol...I have to get that pulled out so when you get them pulled out think of me the girl on yahoo answers who is 14 and who might not live lol xD
Reply:It's different for different people. Mine hurt like hell for two weeks, and I missed a week of work... my sister had hers done at the same time as mine, and was back at work the next day.
You will live though. :) I promise.
Reply:So long as you get put to sleep during the operation, it'll be okay. Don't worry about freaky stuff happening to you, even if it did, you won't remember it. The pain last a few days after words, but it's definetly not nearly as bad as you probably think it is.
Reply:Everyone is different, but for me, it was easy and relativly painless for the two above the gumline, but the two impacted really hurt and took a while to heal...good luck
Reply:First, are you going to an Oral Surgeon? If so, they are going to knock you out to take those teeth out. It is the best sleep you will ever have! My daughter had hers out a year ago and it was so totally a neat experience she said. She woke up, teeth gone, area was numbed so it wouldn't hurt when she woke up. Got her pain pills filled at Drugstore and everything was fine. Seriously, it is a very easy procedure and you really are in a twilight state. You don't remember a thing but apparently can respond to people around you. Be sure to schedule some time you can rest afterwards, for a couple of days at least.
Reply:A lot of times the medication doesn't cause nausea. I know that of all the times I've been put to sleep for various procedures (multiple times) I only experienced nausea once. The anesthesia won't harm you at all- otherwise millions of people wouldn't use it worldwide every day. The time after the wisdom teeth get pulled will be pretty uncomfortable, I hate to say. You can take medicines like Motrin to ease that pain. Once the procedure is finished though and you have fully recovered, you'll be so happy that you got them pulled because they will never cause you discomfort again.
Reply:I was freaked too but it wasn't that bad. They sedate you pretty lightly - the whole thing take about 1/2 hour is all - so nausea is unlikely. You'll pretty much sleep all day after and pain meds will take care of the rest for the next day or two. After that you won't need them.
I was terrified but it wasn't too bad.
Reply:the best thing u should do is get ur teeth checked fast. something serious could be happening. and i dont mean to scare u but on the news a few months ago, a little boy diedbecause he had an infected tooth. the dentist will take care of ya.
Reply:You'll be fine. There is medicine for the nausea - if you are predisposed to puke, let your dentist know ahead of time.
Themost important thing is to PAY ATTENTION TO THE POST_OP DIRECTIONS!
Really... don't suck anything (a straw, a sucker, etc...)
Don't eat popcorn.
Keep the area clean with the syringe they give you.
I healed in 2 weeks and did not have any problems beyond the initial soreness - I barely swelled.
Do eat Italian Ices - they taste great and control the swelling.
Reply:First your eyes will turn black then your cheeks will puff up like a chipmunk. Then your hair will fall out in big chunks and you will suffer from severe nose bleeds and horrendous headaches.
Just kidding! In about a week you will be just fine!! Just wont be able to eat much!
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my friend had his wisdom teeht pulled out last year (15 years old) AND WOW HIS RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE SWELLED UP SOOOOOO MUCH it was funny.
He looked like the guy from the goonies, lol but way funnier.
And yah, he told me it hurt, plus by looking at his face, you could tell it hurt...damn man i felt sorry for him, but yet it was still humorous.
Reply:i have had teeth pullen out by a dentist they give u something so u dont feel ur gums and ur teeth and pull it out by the time ur feeling in ur teeth come back there won't be anything but an irrating itch around ur gums
Reply:Yes they have medicine for they nausea and they dont have to give u anesthesia but no it wont harm u I just had 2 teeth cut out and was back at work the next day
Reply:I just got mine out on monday! Here's what happened to me:
Day 1: I woke up and threw up. I did not feel nauseous, but i threw up randomly throughout the day (my doctor said that only happens to one out of 200 people so i'm special) I kept ice on it all day and wold take 3 ibuprofens every 6 hours.
Day 2: I havent taken any of the prescription pain meds. My face only hurt when i moved it, it was a little swolen but i kept ice on it. Only took the ibuprofens.
Day 3+: totally fine. Barely hurts and i feel normal. I just eat (soft things) with my front teeth
Today (day 7): completely healed up and eat whatever. They give you a squirty thing to rinse out your mouth e2-3 times a day.
If you can avoid taking the pain meds, do it. It makes you get back on your feet a lot sooner. The pain was not really that bad unless you poke at your mouth.
Reply:The dentist broke my friends jaw.
Reply:Hi,
No need to worry. Have you discussed your questions with your dentist, surgeon?
I had mine out when i was 18 years old. It does hurt afterwards but it heals and gets better..
I am a very sensitive person when it comes to any type of drug.. and I have never had a problem with anesthesia. I have also had 8 other surgeries and the wisdom teeth removal was the easiest. I think when you are younger you heal faster.
I really think you need to talk to your doc about your concerns. He/she is the best able to tell you what you will be experiencing. Knowing before you go will lessen any kind of anxiety!
Good Luck!
Reply:get put out.. its the only way to go..... sleep thru it..
well worth the extra 3 or 400 bucks to get this done
Reply:OK here is how my experience was.. I was 17 in high school and I went into the chair. The doctor gave me a shot and the last thing I remembered was taking about my fish when all of a sudden I fell into a deep sleep. It felt like 5 minutes passed when the doctor woke me up and said, OK we're all done. I felt really drowsy and my dad drove me home. The ride was a blur. I fell asleep again for a few hours. They gave me vicodin to numb the pain, but the pain itself was not so horrible. I remember taking vicodin on an empty stomach-- now that hurt bad!
Honestly, I am 25 now and I think getting my belly button pierced was more painful than having my wisdom teeth pulled. Just make sure after you clean the holes with a syringe so you don't get an infection. Good luck!
Reply:I got mine out last December, and it wasn't too bad.
The type of anesthesia they used for me was conscious sedation. They just stuck something in my IV, and I don't remember barely any of it. I remember one little part: I heard a crack, which was my tooth, and I thought, "Ow, that hurts. I should scream." But I didn't because I couldn't really feel it hurt. No nausea whatsoever, anyway.
It took me a few days to recover. I was glad I did it over Christmas break, so I didn't have to worry about missing school. The painkillers did nothing for me. The ice was the best thing.
But it's okay.
Reply:I'm 15 and I'm supposed to get my wisdom teeth out by the end of May.
I was pretty scared so I asked my boss (who's like my dad) and he said his son's dentist told him that he needed them out or it would get worse, so he got them out and 3 months later it had gotten much worse. His son had to go back in and have part of the bone cut out and then repaired because it wasn't even the wisdom teeth that were giving him the problem, it was an infection in the gums.
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Reply:I had the wisdom tooth on my right side pulled a few years ago. They just numbed it did their drilling while wide awake was good times. Unable to talk for a day slim fast and jello while waiting for mouth to heal. Lost 15 lbs so that was good part. I regret not getting the left pulled when they asked now I have to get that pulled and I been putting it off cause I have a job that requires me to talk a lot. So you will survive!! Though I do not trust those anesthesia that put you to sleep.
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If I have 4 teeth pulled (back 3 bottom right and back 1 top right) will I end up with the sunken cheek look?
I'm going to have it done regardless because I've just freakin' tired of toothaches. But I don't have the money for a partial right now and I'm hoping I don't end up looking like some druggie whose teeth have rotted out of her head - you know the look. lol
If I have 4 teeth pulled (back 3 bottom right and back 1 top right) will I end up with the sunken cheek look?
You may have some sinking of the cheek over time, but I suspect it won't be quite that obvious if you still have some upper teeth left. Do try to get the partial sooner rather than later because once the teeth are out the jaw bone will start to slowly shrink in that area since there are no teeth. I would expect that the partial would be smaller (less bulky) if it was done sooner... Good luck!
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Reply:Nope you will look fine!!! Drugs make your face look like that not getting your teath pulled!!
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If I have 4 teeth pulled (back 3 bottom right and back 1 top right) will I end up with the sunken cheek look?
You may have some sinking of the cheek over time, but I suspect it won't be quite that obvious if you still have some upper teeth left. Do try to get the partial sooner rather than later because once the teeth are out the jaw bone will start to slowly shrink in that area since there are no teeth. I would expect that the partial would be smaller (less bulky) if it was done sooner... Good luck!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Reply:Nope you will look fine!!! Drugs make your face look like that not getting your teath pulled!!
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Would I need to get my wisdom teeth pulled before i get braces again?
I had braces when i was like 6th-8th grade now my teeth are crooked again probably because of my 4 wisdom teeth coming in and now i need braces again...I've been told i needed to get the wisdom teeth removed about 4 yrs ago but decided not to b/c of cost (i have no insurance) and the fact that the denist wanted to put me to sleep to do it..what a sick freak! Yes, I have a fear of aneneisa (sp?)
Would I need to get my wisdom teeth pulled before i get braces again?
Hold on to your wisdom teeth until you get some of it in your brains!
Reply:Only your dentist can make this decision for you. Everyone's mouth is different, and every case in orthodontics is different as well. As for anesthesia, it's a relatively small price to pay for a healthy, pain-free, and attractive smile!
Reply:I got braces as an adult, and I too was recommended to have my wisdom teeth out. Mine were impacted so I was happy to be put under general anesthesia!
Go for it!
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Would I need to get my wisdom teeth pulled before i get braces again?
Hold on to your wisdom teeth until you get some of it in your brains!
Reply:Only your dentist can make this decision for you. Everyone's mouth is different, and every case in orthodontics is different as well. As for anesthesia, it's a relatively small price to pay for a healthy, pain-free, and attractive smile!
Reply:I got braces as an adult, and I too was recommended to have my wisdom teeth out. Mine were impacted so I was happy to be put under general anesthesia!
Go for it!
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I just had four teeth pulled..............?
They where not wisdom teeth. And they did not hurt at all! I felt absolutly NO pain! I just have one question: when does the swelling go down?
I just had four teeth pulled..............?
The swelling should resolve in 3 days or so. If not, then you need to contact your dentist or oral surgeon that did the surgery and let them know you are still experiencing swelling that will not go away.
Good luck. Hope you feel better soon
Reply:i had four teeth pulled before on seperate occasions but i think the swelling should go down within like a week
Reply:a few days, just make sure you change out those bandages as often as your told.
Reply:should take a week or two for the swelling to go back to normal. but one thing that probally would have been sugested is to wrinse your mouth out with warm salty water every time you eat, or atleast 5 times a day
Reply:a week for the swelling to go down
Reply:minimum is at least a few days.Maximum is at least 1 week.Try leaving the spots alone and when you chew,use ur good teeth.Good Luck.
Reply:it will probably take a few days....but don't worry, the max. is about a week or so. Try 2 not irritate it by touching the gum and be careful eating small things so it doesn't get inside the gum hole.
hope it gets better! :)
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I just had four teeth pulled..............?
The swelling should resolve in 3 days or so. If not, then you need to contact your dentist or oral surgeon that did the surgery and let them know you are still experiencing swelling that will not go away.
Good luck. Hope you feel better soon
Reply:i had four teeth pulled before on seperate occasions but i think the swelling should go down within like a week
Reply:a few days, just make sure you change out those bandages as often as your told.
Reply:should take a week or two for the swelling to go back to normal. but one thing that probally would have been sugested is to wrinse your mouth out with warm salty water every time you eat, or atleast 5 times a day
Reply:a week for the swelling to go down
Reply:minimum is at least a few days.Maximum is at least 1 week.Try leaving the spots alone and when you chew,use ur good teeth.Good Luck.
Reply:it will probably take a few days....but don't worry, the max. is about a week or so. Try 2 not irritate it by touching the gum and be careful eating small things so it doesn't get inside the gum hole.
hope it gets better! :)
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I gotted my wisdom teeth pulled this morning..but....?
I can't stop throwing up! I mean, there really isn't much in my stomach (becuase you can't eat or drink before surgery)..but as soon as I try to eat or drink..well...it comes back up. (sorry..don't mean to be gross!) Is this normal? my teeth actually arn't bothering me at all..they're a little sore, but I can talk fine, and there is hardly any swelling (yet..lol). Will I stop feeling so sick? (I feel like I have the flu..ugh)
I gotted my wisdom teeth pulled this morning..but....?
my bet is to rest and drink water. your not eating solid foods are you? try applesauce, yogurt, etc.
Reply:oh poor u !!!!!
Reply:Wow and you're coherent? Ive NEVER have heard of anyone being in no pain or discomfort. That's awesome! Congrats!
You're most likely ill from the pain meds they gave you.
Don't eat anything and sip what you drink. Make sure its room temperature too. Slowly work up to broth. Plus, didn't your oral surgeon tell you to not eat any solid food due to the sutures and avoid straws? That's imperative! You can make yourself sick (nauseous) or rip your sutures.
Reply:Hi hi,
Don't worry, without wisdom tooth, you are still wise. Joking.
I had my removed under GA, and I slept for 2 days. It can be bad, mainly due to the drug they use to numb us.
Just make sure you have something in your tummy, else you may throw up blood, which is from your stomach, which will be complicated.
I wish you well.
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I gotted my wisdom teeth pulled this morning..but....?
my bet is to rest and drink water. your not eating solid foods are you? try applesauce, yogurt, etc.
Reply:oh poor u !!!!!
Reply:Wow and you're coherent? Ive NEVER have heard of anyone being in no pain or discomfort. That's awesome! Congrats!
You're most likely ill from the pain meds they gave you.
Don't eat anything and sip what you drink. Make sure its room temperature too. Slowly work up to broth. Plus, didn't your oral surgeon tell you to not eat any solid food due to the sutures and avoid straws? That's imperative! You can make yourself sick (nauseous) or rip your sutures.
Reply:Hi hi,
Don't worry, without wisdom tooth, you are still wise. Joking.
I had my removed under GA, and I slept for 2 days. It can be bad, mainly due to the drug they use to numb us.
Just make sure you have something in your tummy, else you may throw up blood, which is from your stomach, which will be complicated.
I wish you well.
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I had my wisdom teeth pulled Thursday. How long do I have to keep rinsing my mouth with salt water?
I had 4 impacted teeth removed, and now my mouth has stitches in it. I was told to keep it clean the days after surgery by rinsing my mouth with salt water when i wake up, after I eat, and before I go to bed etc to stop the risk of infection. Now it's Monday and I was wondering how long do I keep having to do this for?
I had my wisdom teeth pulled Thursday. How long do I have to keep rinsing my mouth with salt water?
I believe it is until all of the stiches are gone and then one week after that. I would continue doing it until you knew 100% that you were all done. Also if you have a follow up appointment (which you should) they may tell you to stop then. But I think swishing water in my mouth is better than having an infection!!
Reply:until the stitches are taken out =or until they are dissolved
Reply:better safe then sorry, i did the rinse for a week after i had my wisdom teeth out. it wont hurt to keep it up for another few days.
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I had my wisdom teeth pulled Thursday. How long do I have to keep rinsing my mouth with salt water?
I believe it is until all of the stiches are gone and then one week after that. I would continue doing it until you knew 100% that you were all done. Also if you have a follow up appointment (which you should) they may tell you to stop then. But I think swishing water in my mouth is better than having an infection!!
Reply:until the stitches are taken out =or until they are dissolved
Reply:better safe then sorry, i did the rinse for a week after i had my wisdom teeth out. it wont hurt to keep it up for another few days.
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Got 8 mollars and teeth pulled out? :(?
i had 8 tetth taken out and i have A LOT of holes in my mouth :) jaja i want them to grow fast so that a frontal gap between my teeth coles (hopefully) ! what can i do for them to grow faster? ill do almost anything?! pleaese
Got 8 mollars and teeth pulled out? :(?
You cant make them grow faster. Nature has to take it's course
Reply:Unfortunately, as the person said above, you must be patient and have them grow by themselves.
Nothing can be done as far as I know of.
Reply:Just be patient and wait for them to grow back in. I had 6 teeth taken out at once before and I know how you feel! It gets better though
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Got 8 mollars and teeth pulled out? :(?
You cant make them grow faster. Nature has to take it's course
Reply:Unfortunately, as the person said above, you must be patient and have them grow by themselves.
Nothing can be done as far as I know of.
Reply:Just be patient and wait for them to grow back in. I had 6 teeth taken out at once before and I know how you feel! It gets better though
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HAS anyone had bottom teeth pulled and dentures?
put in and gums hurt and you took dentures out and now teeth will not go back in mouth.My gums are swollen and hurt baddddddd
HAS anyone had bottom teeth pulled and dentures?
it happens many times you take them out over night and the next day are tide,keep them on do not worry
Reply:You'll have to wait for the swelling to go down before you can put the denture back in. Most dental offices don't want you taking your denture out, after extractions, for a few weeks to avoid just this thing. Try taking some Ibuprofen and rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.
Reply:Try rinsing your mouth with ice water and soaking the denture in ice water and then put it in. Also you may try a topical anesthetic like benzodent to apply to your gums then gently put them by applying even pressure all over them as you try to seat them on your gums.
Also use ice packs on your face- 20 minutes on 20 off.
How recent were your extractions? Do you have full uppers and lowers?
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HAS anyone had bottom teeth pulled and dentures?
it happens many times you take them out over night and the next day are tide,keep them on do not worry
Reply:You'll have to wait for the swelling to go down before you can put the denture back in. Most dental offices don't want you taking your denture out, after extractions, for a few weeks to avoid just this thing. Try taking some Ibuprofen and rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.
Reply:Try rinsing your mouth with ice water and soaking the denture in ice water and then put it in. Also you may try a topical anesthetic like benzodent to apply to your gums then gently put them by applying even pressure all over them as you try to seat them on your gums.
Also use ice packs on your face- 20 minutes on 20 off.
How recent were your extractions? Do you have full uppers and lowers?
Sandy
feel free to contact me if you need help
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Is it ok to Have 24 teeth? I had 8 teeth pulled out!?
I had to get braces and they had to take 8 teeth out ( including the wisdom teeth). I was just wondering if it's normal and if anyone else also has 24 teeth.
Is it ok to Have 24 teeth? I had 8 teeth pulled out!?
omg! i had the same procedure done years ago. i had all four wisdoms removed before they even grew out and four of my premolars out to make space cuz my teeth were overcrowded. yes yuou do lead a normal life i dont feel any weird about having only 24 teeth!
most people get their wisdoms out anyways so its just like having 4 missing teeth? but my braces pulled them all in place so its not like i have any gaps or anything. is that why u got your teeth pulled?
Reply:Yes, it is perfectly fine to only have 24 teeth.
More than likely they removed your first bicuspids in addition to your 3rd molars (wisdome teeth).
Reply:No. ur a freak. go get checked! kidding! (lolz) sheesh no self confidence... To respond to ur question: yup, its normal.
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Is it ok to Have 24 teeth? I had 8 teeth pulled out!?
omg! i had the same procedure done years ago. i had all four wisdoms removed before they even grew out and four of my premolars out to make space cuz my teeth were overcrowded. yes yuou do lead a normal life i dont feel any weird about having only 24 teeth!
most people get their wisdoms out anyways so its just like having 4 missing teeth? but my braces pulled them all in place so its not like i have any gaps or anything. is that why u got your teeth pulled?
Reply:Yes, it is perfectly fine to only have 24 teeth.
More than likely they removed your first bicuspids in addition to your 3rd molars (wisdome teeth).
Reply:No. ur a freak. go get checked! kidding! (lolz) sheesh no self confidence... To respond to ur question: yup, its normal.
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Im getting my wisdom teeth pulled????????
i have to get one top and one bottom they are both all the way out. i am only covered for shots and not sedetation or laughing gas. so does it hurt when they are pulling them out? what is he worse i should be pre pared for?
Im getting my wisdom teeth pulled????????
I got all 4 out at once. Its okay that day then the next 2 days are bad but then you feel fine. relax it does not hurt. The doctor will prescribed you pain killers, but I did not need it i used Tylenol. get rest and have some soup, but make sure you rinse your mouth after you eat so nothing gets stuck and you don't get a infection.
Reply:Seriously, I got my top two out at the same time, with no sedation, and it was totally fine. I didn't feel a thing! Plus you won't be drousy like most people are after sedation. I didn't even need to pain killers.
Reply:Assuming you are seeing an oral surgeon, then, no, it shouldn't hurt when the teeth are extracted with just a local anesthetic. You may feel a quick tug, but that's it. Surgeons are blessed with skilled hands. Take your pain meds on schedule, and apply cold packs for the first 12 hrs, then start warm salt water rinses for a couple of days. Basically, if you follow the pre-op information from your surgeon, then you should be fine and recover after 7 days, if not sooner.
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Im getting my wisdom teeth pulled????????
I got all 4 out at once. Its okay that day then the next 2 days are bad but then you feel fine. relax it does not hurt. The doctor will prescribed you pain killers, but I did not need it i used Tylenol. get rest and have some soup, but make sure you rinse your mouth after you eat so nothing gets stuck and you don't get a infection.
Reply:Seriously, I got my top two out at the same time, with no sedation, and it was totally fine. I didn't feel a thing! Plus you won't be drousy like most people are after sedation. I didn't even need to pain killers.
Reply:Assuming you are seeing an oral surgeon, then, no, it shouldn't hurt when the teeth are extracted with just a local anesthetic. You may feel a quick tug, but that's it. Surgeons are blessed with skilled hands. Take your pain meds on schedule, and apply cold packs for the first 12 hrs, then start warm salt water rinses for a couple of days. Basically, if you follow the pre-op information from your surgeon, then you should be fine and recover after 7 days, if not sooner.
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My boyfriend is getting teeth pulled; I want to bring him something afterwards for a surprise; ideas?
He's getting his wisdom teeth out. He already told me he would appreciate an orange smoothie (no fruit seeds!), so I'm bringing him that, but I was trying to think of something else fun. Doesn't necessarily have to be food either. He likes chocolate, video games (loves PS2), classic rock, movies, and some shows on TV. (Scrubs, Family Guy, The Simpsons, History Channel/Discovery Channel stuff) He's also Brazilian, so he likes anything having to do with Brazil and Brazilian culture. :)
Thanks in advance!
My boyfriend is getting teeth pulled; I want to bring him something afterwards for a surprise; ideas?
I think you've pretty much answered your own question :) Be prepared for him to be in a bit of pain and probably a bit woozy from painkillers. The fact that you care enough to go over when he's not feeling his best is a lovely gesture in itself. Don't be upset though if the visit is a short one. He may just want to sleep
Reply:A bag of jawbreakers as a joke present.
Reply:Vicodin HP
Reply:a malt;)
Reply:Bring him a Playboy magazine,
Reply:well i think u already know what to get em!:)
Reply:take him a new video game he can play when recovering and popsicles.
Reply:what she said
Reply:Just be present, Give him hugs and compassion. He will not die from a tooth extraction. Ask him what he would like to have after you are there and then go get it.
Reply:If you take him a smoothie...he will have to eat it with a spoon. After extractions, you should not use a straw for a few days.
Reply:yeah et him stuff thats easy to eat - a smoothie is good... hmm in terms of other things im not sure, anything that shows that you put some thought into it
by the way thats really really ice and thoughtful of you = ) he is lucky to have you.
id say maybe get him like idn, a CD that he doesnt have or something? do you guys have any inside jokes that you could work off of to find something funny? He will be so happy no matter what you get him, but if its something funny and clever itll be sure to cheer him up.
u could get him a box of chocolates, or a strategy guide for some PS2 game hes having trouble with... idn... really anything u get him will make him sooo happy
Reply:Bring him applesauce, ice cream, chicken broth, and a long movie like "Cold Mountain" to sit and watch while he is resting in bed. Get him a good book that he has been wanting also. That will keep him occupied. Good for you being thoughtful like that.
Reply:well just remember that if you get him a smoothie, he isn't allowed to drink from a straw. when i got my wisdom teeth out my bf brought me card and my favorite drink. i'm sure your bf would like a card if you wrote something sweet and special in it. he'll be stuck in bed or on the couch for a while so you could bring him something that would help him pass the time like a new movie or a new cd or something like that.
Reply:Get a copy of Little Shop of Horrors. Steve Martin plays a demented dentist. He'll appreciate the humor.
Reply:You know what he really wants....lol
Reply:Make sure the orange smoothee has 2 straws so you can share as you play a rented PS2 game or movie. You are so thoughtful. Better yet on wisdom teeth they might not want him to suck on a straw so spoon feed it to him. Make a care package with the game, movie, a little chocolate for a couple of days later and a book on Brazil. Something he can enjoy for several days.
Reply:Ice cream (the kind with no nuts)!!! and some video games i guess...
Reply:I think he will appreciate a B J. lol
Reply:buy him a video game he likes with the yummy smothie and u to can play video games all night it would take his mind off his teeth and it would soo sweet
Reply:ouch! that hurts! Get him chocolate ice cream, a Scrubs, Family Guy, The Simpsons, or History Channel/Discovery Channel dvd, a video game, and a book on brazilian culture. you can also just give him any 1 of those not neccesarily all. aww get him a balloon and flowers that would be nice.ok im gnna stop with the card. lol you can get him any of those!
I send my concern and hope he feels better fast! :)
Hope you get what you want!
Reply:I can not improve on the above answers, though some are a little immature.
Reply:You should just be there for him. Be by his side and be his girlfriend. When you get to the door you should joke around and say in sickness and in health right? When you show up, you should bring the following:
Alphabet Soup *Spell something cute out!
His favorite movie
His favorite ideo game
His favorite cd
His favorite girlfriend! (=
and just spend the day/night in with him. He'll really enjoy being with you for the whole day. You can even take a little nap with him, maybe wear a revealing outfit, just for kicks. =)
Reply:give him PS2 games and some movies
and some video games and take him to the
movies and wtach the simpson`s movie
and give him alot of love
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Thanks in advance!
My boyfriend is getting teeth pulled; I want to bring him something afterwards for a surprise; ideas?
I think you've pretty much answered your own question :) Be prepared for him to be in a bit of pain and probably a bit woozy from painkillers. The fact that you care enough to go over when he's not feeling his best is a lovely gesture in itself. Don't be upset though if the visit is a short one. He may just want to sleep
Reply:A bag of jawbreakers as a joke present.
Reply:Vicodin HP
Reply:a malt;)
Reply:Bring him a Playboy magazine,
Reply:well i think u already know what to get em!:)
Reply:take him a new video game he can play when recovering and popsicles.
Reply:what she said
Reply:Just be present, Give him hugs and compassion. He will not die from a tooth extraction. Ask him what he would like to have after you are there and then go get it.
Reply:If you take him a smoothie...he will have to eat it with a spoon. After extractions, you should not use a straw for a few days.
Reply:yeah et him stuff thats easy to eat - a smoothie is good... hmm in terms of other things im not sure, anything that shows that you put some thought into it
by the way thats really really ice and thoughtful of you = ) he is lucky to have you.
id say maybe get him like idn, a CD that he doesnt have or something? do you guys have any inside jokes that you could work off of to find something funny? He will be so happy no matter what you get him, but if its something funny and clever itll be sure to cheer him up.
u could get him a box of chocolates, or a strategy guide for some PS2 game hes having trouble with... idn... really anything u get him will make him sooo happy
Reply:Bring him applesauce, ice cream, chicken broth, and a long movie like "Cold Mountain" to sit and watch while he is resting in bed. Get him a good book that he has been wanting also. That will keep him occupied. Good for you being thoughtful like that.
Reply:well just remember that if you get him a smoothie, he isn't allowed to drink from a straw. when i got my wisdom teeth out my bf brought me card and my favorite drink. i'm sure your bf would like a card if you wrote something sweet and special in it. he'll be stuck in bed or on the couch for a while so you could bring him something that would help him pass the time like a new movie or a new cd or something like that.
Reply:Get a copy of Little Shop of Horrors. Steve Martin plays a demented dentist. He'll appreciate the humor.
Reply:You know what he really wants....lol
Reply:Make sure the orange smoothee has 2 straws so you can share as you play a rented PS2 game or movie. You are so thoughtful. Better yet on wisdom teeth they might not want him to suck on a straw so spoon feed it to him. Make a care package with the game, movie, a little chocolate for a couple of days later and a book on Brazil. Something he can enjoy for several days.
Reply:Ice cream (the kind with no nuts)!!! and some video games i guess...
Reply:I think he will appreciate a B J. lol
Reply:buy him a video game he likes with the yummy smothie and u to can play video games all night it would take his mind off his teeth and it would soo sweet
Reply:ouch! that hurts! Get him chocolate ice cream, a Scrubs, Family Guy, The Simpsons, or History Channel/Discovery Channel dvd, a video game, and a book on brazilian culture. you can also just give him any 1 of those not neccesarily all. aww get him a balloon and flowers that would be nice.ok im gnna stop with the card. lol you can get him any of those!
I send my concern and hope he feels better fast! :)
Hope you get what you want!
Reply:I can not improve on the above answers, though some are a little immature.
Reply:You should just be there for him. Be by his side and be his girlfriend. When you get to the door you should joke around and say in sickness and in health right? When you show up, you should bring the following:
Alphabet Soup *Spell something cute out!
His favorite movie
His favorite ideo game
His favorite cd
His favorite girlfriend! (=
and just spend the day/night in with him. He'll really enjoy being with you for the whole day. You can even take a little nap with him, maybe wear a revealing outfit, just for kicks. =)
Reply:give him PS2 games and some movies
and some video games and take him to the
movies and wtach the simpson`s movie
and give him alot of love
Reply:Dentures?
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Having my cat's teeth pulled out?
yesterday i took her to get her teeth cleaned, she has peridontal disease and she also has to have 3 teeththat have to be taken out. should i wait a little while before taking her to get it done? she was put under anesthesia yesterday and i don't wanna get too much done too soon. the vet said they should be removed in the future, he didn't say it had to be done right away.
Having my cat's teeth pulled out?
I don't know how old your cat is, and that would play into this a little. Beyond that, you should follow your vet's lead.
I am writing though to share something with you from a couple of months ago in Yahoo! Answers. A young woman wrote in about a cat she obviously loved and cherished. She had taken the cat to the vet to have her teeth cleaned; the vet had found a bad tooth and had removed it -- which released something really virulent, some sort of bacteria, into the cat's system, and when the young woman wrote, she was just a mess emotionally. She had had the tooth removed because it was the responsible thing to do, and now her cat was dying.
And the reason that the cat was dying was that the vet had not given antibiotic prophylaxis so that the cat's system could fight off any bacteria loosed into the blood stream by the tooth extraction. So before you take your cat in to have those teeth removed, ask for antibiotics to protect her, so you don't repeat this scenario. Before you go in to a human dentist to have diseased teeth pulled, the dentist will give you antibiotic prophylaxis, just ask for the same thing for your cat.
Reply:It sounds like your vet did the right thing. Your cat was already under anesthesia and getting its teeth worked on, so why have the hassle of running more blood work and then going under again to pull teeth that were most likely causing discomfort. Periodontal disease will cause major discomfort and could lead to serious problems down the road. I would not worry about it to much as vets speak up for animals and act in their best interest.
Reply:If he says it is OK to wait, I would give it some time as you are correct in being put under anesthesia too soon. Make sure that your vet gives the cat antibiotics before and during the procedure.
Reply:if my cat i would wait few weeks
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Having my cat's teeth pulled out?
I don't know how old your cat is, and that would play into this a little. Beyond that, you should follow your vet's lead.
I am writing though to share something with you from a couple of months ago in Yahoo! Answers. A young woman wrote in about a cat she obviously loved and cherished. She had taken the cat to the vet to have her teeth cleaned; the vet had found a bad tooth and had removed it -- which released something really virulent, some sort of bacteria, into the cat's system, and when the young woman wrote, she was just a mess emotionally. She had had the tooth removed because it was the responsible thing to do, and now her cat was dying.
And the reason that the cat was dying was that the vet had not given antibiotic prophylaxis so that the cat's system could fight off any bacteria loosed into the blood stream by the tooth extraction. So before you take your cat in to have those teeth removed, ask for antibiotics to protect her, so you don't repeat this scenario. Before you go in to a human dentist to have diseased teeth pulled, the dentist will give you antibiotic prophylaxis, just ask for the same thing for your cat.
Reply:It sounds like your vet did the right thing. Your cat was already under anesthesia and getting its teeth worked on, so why have the hassle of running more blood work and then going under again to pull teeth that were most likely causing discomfort. Periodontal disease will cause major discomfort and could lead to serious problems down the road. I would not worry about it to much as vets speak up for animals and act in their best interest.
Reply:If he says it is OK to wait, I would give it some time as you are correct in being put under anesthesia too soon. Make sure that your vet gives the cat antibiotics before and during the procedure.
Reply:if my cat i would wait few weeks
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I am having my wisdom teeth pulled...?
they are not impacted nor erupted. I am opting for the "laughing gas" instead of being put under because of the fear I have of it. Has anyone been through this before with non-impacted teeth and just Novacain and Laughing Gas? How is it done? Did you swell tremedously with non-impacted teeth? I chose to bring my iPod, and eye-mask, will I be fine? HELP ME!
I am having my wisdom teeth pulled...?
The reason people choose laughing gas is because they CAN drive home after, unlike getting put under, which then you would need someone to drive you home.
Laughing gas is amazing, it makes you relaxed and is also a mild analgesic, meaning it stops pain. Along with the novacaine shot, you will not feel a lot of pain. You will feel pressure though, which isn't that bad. I really wouldn't worry too much, sweetie ;).
They will give you safety glasses for your eyes so nothing gets into them. Also, the laughing gas goes on top of your nose, so the eye mask may feel a little uncomfortable, but its up to you. Also, keep your iPod at a decent level of volume, because the dentist will talk to you throughout the procedure and at times you may need to respond back.
But to answer your general question...
YES, you will be fine :).
Reply:I had novacain and something like laughing gas. This did it for me...and oh yeah the IPOD. You will be fine hun....the pain after you get home can be bad but you will be fine.
Reply:I was put under and it was nice! My face was swollen and was sore, but mine were at weird angles. For about a week I couldn't open my mouth all the way cause it hurt so bad. Yawning was the worst especially the first day. But if you can have the gas and novacaine then yours must not be that bad and the recovery will be simple.
Good luck!
Reply:I was put under, but my boyfriend got them pulled with ONLY Novacain, no laughing gas. He said it was not fun but not too bad. Be sure to bring something to wear over your eyes so you cant see whats going on. You will feel pressure, but not much pain. Swelling depends on the person. If they think you will be ok to get them out without being put under, they probably arn't too difficult to take out and will not cause much swelling. Dont worry too much about it, you will get pain killers and wont feel much for a couple days. Enjoy eating ice cream and laying around all day!
Reply:I have never had a wisdom teeth pulled, but i did get three fillings recently. i am terrified of dentist. i chose laughing gas. the doctor prescribed Valium to calm my nerves but i chose not to take it. The gas made me so relaxed. I had my ipod and i closed my eyes and i was in la-la land. I think you will be fine. you will be swollen no matter what. be advised that if you choose Novocain, the side of your mouth will really really numb and your muscles will be so relaxed that when you speak that part of your face wont move. But you will be back to normal soon. Also, don't forget to get somebody to drive you home! You cannot be by yourself because the gas will make you kind of "loopy".
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I am having my wisdom teeth pulled...?
The reason people choose laughing gas is because they CAN drive home after, unlike getting put under, which then you would need someone to drive you home.
Laughing gas is amazing, it makes you relaxed and is also a mild analgesic, meaning it stops pain. Along with the novacaine shot, you will not feel a lot of pain. You will feel pressure though, which isn't that bad. I really wouldn't worry too much, sweetie ;).
They will give you safety glasses for your eyes so nothing gets into them. Also, the laughing gas goes on top of your nose, so the eye mask may feel a little uncomfortable, but its up to you. Also, keep your iPod at a decent level of volume, because the dentist will talk to you throughout the procedure and at times you may need to respond back.
But to answer your general question...
YES, you will be fine :).
Reply:I had novacain and something like laughing gas. This did it for me...and oh yeah the IPOD. You will be fine hun....the pain after you get home can be bad but you will be fine.
Reply:I was put under and it was nice! My face was swollen and was sore, but mine were at weird angles. For about a week I couldn't open my mouth all the way cause it hurt so bad. Yawning was the worst especially the first day. But if you can have the gas and novacaine then yours must not be that bad and the recovery will be simple.
Good luck!
Reply:I was put under, but my boyfriend got them pulled with ONLY Novacain, no laughing gas. He said it was not fun but not too bad. Be sure to bring something to wear over your eyes so you cant see whats going on. You will feel pressure, but not much pain. Swelling depends on the person. If they think you will be ok to get them out without being put under, they probably arn't too difficult to take out and will not cause much swelling. Dont worry too much about it, you will get pain killers and wont feel much for a couple days. Enjoy eating ice cream and laying around all day!
Reply:I have never had a wisdom teeth pulled, but i did get three fillings recently. i am terrified of dentist. i chose laughing gas. the doctor prescribed Valium to calm my nerves but i chose not to take it. The gas made me so relaxed. I had my ipod and i closed my eyes and i was in la-la land. I think you will be fine. you will be swollen no matter what. be advised that if you choose Novocain, the side of your mouth will really really numb and your muscles will be so relaxed that when you speak that part of your face wont move. But you will be back to normal soon. Also, don't forget to get somebody to drive you home! You cannot be by yourself because the gas will make you kind of "loopy".
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I just got my wisdom teeth pulled out a few hours ago, what should I do afterwards?
The dentist didnt really tell me much. On the paper it said I should not rinse my mouth for 24 hours, then it says in another paragraph Minor oozing may countine for 24 hours.Should you develop brisk bleeding, remove the "jelly" clot that may form and be protruding from the socet, rince your mouth once.
Then it says Drink lots of fluids. And you may brush your teeth.
I'm confused about this?
Should I rinse or not, should I brush my teeth or not?
I just got my wisdom teeth pulled out a few hours ago, what should I do afterwards?
don't rise your mouth or brush your teeth within 24 hours because the blood clots are there to prevent excessive bleeding. after 24 hours you may brush your teeth and rise.
Reply:Do NOT BRUSH, u should relax and not do much to create a rise in blood presure. It is a mini operation and shoud b treat as one.
No alchohol, limited(no)smoking and when it heels (24-48)hours carry on and forget about it!
Drinking is fine but only cold drinks realy and avoid the wound, clot is not likely and bleeding usualy stops within hours. U should of had a gauze to kiind of bite on to help it stop?
Reply:nothing to eat aor drink for 4 hrs, then drink from the glass, not a starw as it could cause bleeding, soft food, eggs, oatmeal ect till numbness wheres off.. 2morw cand rinse and brush, u want a clot to formj so you do not get a dry socket, which is painful and has to be teated by your dentist. good luck
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Then it says Drink lots of fluids. And you may brush your teeth.
I'm confused about this?
Should I rinse or not, should I brush my teeth or not?
I just got my wisdom teeth pulled out a few hours ago, what should I do afterwards?
don't rise your mouth or brush your teeth within 24 hours because the blood clots are there to prevent excessive bleeding. after 24 hours you may brush your teeth and rise.
Reply:Do NOT BRUSH, u should relax and not do much to create a rise in blood presure. It is a mini operation and shoud b treat as one.
No alchohol, limited(no)smoking and when it heels (24-48)hours carry on and forget about it!
Drinking is fine but only cold drinks realy and avoid the wound, clot is not likely and bleeding usualy stops within hours. U should of had a gauze to kiind of bite on to help it stop?
Reply:nothing to eat aor drink for 4 hrs, then drink from the glass, not a starw as it could cause bleeding, soft food, eggs, oatmeal ect till numbness wheres off.. 2morw cand rinse and brush, u want a clot to formj so you do not get a dry socket, which is painful and has to be teated by your dentist. good luck
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Mother was taken to hospital after dentist errantly pulled two teeth - what measures should be taken?
My mom had a bad infection in her tooth, and the dentist pulled it and a wisdom tooth right behind it. This happened last Wednesday. Since then, the swelling has been extreme, and her throat felt like it was closing up, and her jaw hardening. It got so bad that today, my father took her to the hospital - they had to drain pus out of her throat and she's spending the night there.
This is very alarming to me, and my father is outraged at the dental office (clinic of about 4-5 dentists) and feels that they were at fault for this. We are all switching dentists, but I'm just wondering if we should take any legal measures with this. Things like this shouldn't happen, and my mother was in too much pain for too long over this, and it could have ended very badly. What do you think we should do?
Mother was taken to hospital after dentist errantly pulled two teeth - what measures should be taken?
Here's what I would suggest:
First of all, keep all documentation for your mother's conditions. Evaluate what steps you took: did you at any point contact the dentist your Mother went to and describe the problems your mother was having? It may be that your Mother had some kind of reaction that was no fault of the dentist. I would recommend speaking with legal council to see what they recommend. If it was thru fault of the dentist because of some sort of neglect or malpractice on his part, you may be able to seek medical cost compensation (if any out of pocket costs exist) or compensation for mental duress. If nothing else it would exist on the dentist's record (if it was determined that fault existed) to warn potential future patients.
Reply:Your dentist should compensate you. Everybody makes mistakes this can or cannot happen. You should consult a lawyer and other dentists as well..because this may or may not have been the dentists fault. The dentist could have taken every percaution and this could have happend or he was being sloppy. Either way the dentist should compensate you. But I will not jump to malpractice right away until you get advice from some other dentists and some lawyers. Its all conditional
Reply:first of all all doctors know that they shouldnt operate or extract a tooth if there is any infection and seemed like he knew about it and he still went ahead and did it.
I would recommend for you to take pictures of your mother if there is any swelling also any report from the hospital
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This is very alarming to me, and my father is outraged at the dental office (clinic of about 4-5 dentists) and feels that they were at fault for this. We are all switching dentists, but I'm just wondering if we should take any legal measures with this. Things like this shouldn't happen, and my mother was in too much pain for too long over this, and it could have ended very badly. What do you think we should do?
Mother was taken to hospital after dentist errantly pulled two teeth - what measures should be taken?
Here's what I would suggest:
First of all, keep all documentation for your mother's conditions. Evaluate what steps you took: did you at any point contact the dentist your Mother went to and describe the problems your mother was having? It may be that your Mother had some kind of reaction that was no fault of the dentist. I would recommend speaking with legal council to see what they recommend. If it was thru fault of the dentist because of some sort of neglect or malpractice on his part, you may be able to seek medical cost compensation (if any out of pocket costs exist) or compensation for mental duress. If nothing else it would exist on the dentist's record (if it was determined that fault existed) to warn potential future patients.
Reply:Your dentist should compensate you. Everybody makes mistakes this can or cannot happen. You should consult a lawyer and other dentists as well..because this may or may not have been the dentists fault. The dentist could have taken every percaution and this could have happend or he was being sloppy. Either way the dentist should compensate you. But I will not jump to malpractice right away until you get advice from some other dentists and some lawyers. Its all conditional
Reply:first of all all doctors know that they shouldnt operate or extract a tooth if there is any infection and seemed like he knew about it and he still went ahead and did it.
I would recommend for you to take pictures of your mother if there is any swelling also any report from the hospital
credit cards
My baby teeth were pulled out today?
my baby teeth were pulled out today, 2 of them.
for one of em, the new tooth was coming in from the side.
it didn't hurt except when he put in the needle.
but now it hurts.
only the one which has the new tooth coming in.
the other one is fine.
the doctor told me to take tylonel (forget spelling)
but it didn't take an effect at all.
it started hurting more after i took the 500mg pill
i'm 13, almost 14
what else can i do to make it stop hurting?
how long do u think it will hurt for?
My baby teeth were pulled out today?
It will most likely be sore for a few days, but it should feel better as time goes on. Can you take ibuprofen? That usually works a lot better for pain than Tylenol. You can also put a cold compress/ice on your jaw, over where the tooth was pulled.
Also, don't use Orajel. It's not meant for open wounds and you could get an infection.
Reply:Tylenol doesn't really work all that well on that type of pain. Try Advil (liqui-gels migraine relief are the best) or any other no-name ibprofen pain reliever. The pain all depends on you, really, it could be one more day or three. Try to avoid eating or brushing the area vigorously until you feel better.
Reply:Maybe an ice cube in a facecloth? To numb the area. Or Orajel? It probably won't hurt much longer than a few days. I think the Orajel (or something along those lines) is your best bet. But it feels terrible on your tongue.
Feel better soon!
Reply:your a wuss. and you screwed yourself by taking the weakest possible pain killer known to man. not only that, if you took more than 2 tylenol you will destroy your liver because it seems like you have never used a narcotic before. and you are extremely immature for your age. if your lost your baby teeth at 14, dont expect puberty until your 16
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for one of em, the new tooth was coming in from the side.
it didn't hurt except when he put in the needle.
but now it hurts.
only the one which has the new tooth coming in.
the other one is fine.
the doctor told me to take tylonel (forget spelling)
but it didn't take an effect at all.
it started hurting more after i took the 500mg pill
i'm 13, almost 14
what else can i do to make it stop hurting?
how long do u think it will hurt for?
My baby teeth were pulled out today?
It will most likely be sore for a few days, but it should feel better as time goes on. Can you take ibuprofen? That usually works a lot better for pain than Tylenol. You can also put a cold compress/ice on your jaw, over where the tooth was pulled.
Also, don't use Orajel. It's not meant for open wounds and you could get an infection.
Reply:Tylenol doesn't really work all that well on that type of pain. Try Advil (liqui-gels migraine relief are the best) or any other no-name ibprofen pain reliever. The pain all depends on you, really, it could be one more day or three. Try to avoid eating or brushing the area vigorously until you feel better.
Reply:Maybe an ice cube in a facecloth? To numb the area. Or Orajel? It probably won't hurt much longer than a few days. I think the Orajel (or something along those lines) is your best bet. But it feels terrible on your tongue.
Feel better soon!
Reply:your a wuss. and you screwed yourself by taking the weakest possible pain killer known to man. not only that, if you took more than 2 tylenol you will destroy your liver because it seems like you have never used a narcotic before. and you are extremely immature for your age. if your lost your baby teeth at 14, dont expect puberty until your 16
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