Does it hurt to have your wisdom teeth pulled ?\n\nI'm going to have all four removed at once! Any suggestions?
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It hurts worse right now, because you are picturing it over and over in your mind. You'll get through it. Make sure you let the whole office know how scared you are. Spread around the info, The office will carry you through the procedure.\nIt can get bad but the dentist is on your side.   Dentist get stressed too so if he knows your scared he will go the extra mile to make you relax.
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I just recently got braces and the answer is NO! only when the wire gets longer in the back of your mouth does it hurt, it only happens as your teeth get straighter, and at your next appointment they can clip the wire for you. and I don't know what you all mean about getting them tightened, cause I haven't had mine tightened yet, and If I have it doesn't hurt at all,(obviously it doesn't hurt if I didn't even notice!!)You have nothing to worry about. But as your teeth straighten they will hurt a little bit, and it will be hard to eat, just take some ibuprofen, 'cause it's a muscle relaxer and it will help. So take a deep breath and breathe. It's not as bad as some people make it out to be at all. Good Luck, I hope this helped. anymore questions Email me at, jordan_smith_is_the_best_32@yahoo.com
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I had four teeth extracted when I got my braces, but they did it in two seperate appointments.  The first appointment was bad but the second appointment I knew what to expect and it wasn't as bad.  Don't get me wrong, getting teeth pulled is no picnic but they used Novocain.  Maybe they would use some nitrous oxide on you that would help you relax.  As far as getting the braces themselves on, I don't think it was that bad.  The most discomfort I had was from my lips being stretched out.  I got them when I was a senior in high school.  They were on two and a half years.  The more cooperative you are with the orthodontist, like wearing the rubber bands when you are supposed to, the less time you'll be wearing the braces.
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My mother works for an oral surgeon and I am familiar with wisdom teeth extractions. This is normal for you to still have some bleeding. If it continues by Tuesday, I would recommend that you call the surgeon. \nAs far as dry socket, you will know right away if you develop this. It is pretty painful. Keep rinsing with the salt water, and you should be fine. Avoid drinking things through a straw, this will make things worse.\nThanks and I hope you're feeling better soon!
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You're lucky.  (considering that I had to get 5 wisdom teeth out) No joke!  The dentist were looking at my x-rays and they were calling other dentists in the office and they were looking at the x-rays laughing and then they told me I had 5 to get out... I didn't think that was possible... but I'm just so sweet that I got another I guess.\n\nThe one spot that I had 2 in got infected and ended up hurting a lot.  Hang in there with the popsicles and jello and other mushy food.  You'll get through this.  The peak of swelling should be 3-4 days then after that it should be getting less swollen.
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I've had two wisdom teeth out under LA, because alot of people have them out under a general, they think it must be really painful under LA. If a dentist thought for on second it would be difficult to take out or really uncomfortable for you they would just refer you to a clinic and let them do it!!!!!!!!!!!!\nIf its straight forward, its no more painful then having any other tooth out, once your numbed you won't feel a thing. But my advice to you is, before the LA wears off take a few pain killers, so they take effect, just in case. Good luck and don't worry.
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I am terrified of the dentist... I'm 42!!! I have finally found a way I can get things done.. I get intravenis (sp?) sleep dentistry done...  they stick an IV in my arm.. and, although I'm awake.. I'm only semi-aware that something is being done.. I remember almost nothing of the work... 3-4 hours at a time.. I feel no pain... and even when I wake up and afterward.. the pain is bearable.. it's soooooooo much easier....  it's a little more expensive having to pay for the IV but it's worth it if you have a fear of the dentist... I highly recommend it...  check with local dentists.. not everybody does it.
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It really hurt when I had mine done and I went through a lot of pain meds and it was for a good cause.Don't be afraid to ask for more and be sure to clean your mouth everytime you eat so it don't get infected.Also drink lots of water,when your mouth hurts you tend to dehydrate from lack of wanting anything in there also the meds will dry you out.
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I had my wisdom teeth out on Wednesday, I didn't swell up that much. But my right lower jaw is a little swollen and I have a tiny bruise on my chin (my guess is it's from where the oral surgeon had to hold on to me) I was put under for it though,so I didn't feel a thing during the surgery. I was just going to be given local anesthesia, because I did not want to pay the extra money to be put to sleep, but my mom freaked out and told me she'd pay for me to be put to sleep, so I (reluctantly) took her up on it. Is your TONGUE sore? Mine feels like it weighs a ton, and if I miss a dose of pain pills, IT HURTS SOOO BAD! I am happy it is finally over with though. I am at work right now and on some of the pain pills and don't know how the heck I am gonna make it home, lol, I feel almost like I am drunk and don't know what the heck is going on! \n\nAnyway, I got off track (see, I told you I don't know what's goin on)\nTo answer your question...No, you should not be swollen when your b/f comes to visit you. Alternate between cold and hot packs on your swollen jaw, 20 minutes cold, 20 minutes hot..\nAlso, do a lot of the salt water rinses especially after you eat. You don't want food getting caught in there.
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I am so sorry, I just went through the same thing. Although I found out that the pain is not actually from my wisdom tooth coming in, it's from an infection in the tooth. My dentist prescribed me antiobiotics and they made the pain go away in a few hours, you just have to remember to take them the entire time the dentist tells you to. Another thing that worked for me before I got the antibiotics was to keep water in my mouth (I used cold but most people respond better to warm). That sounds weird, but it worked too. Your dentist should also be able to prescribe Vicadin for you.
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you poor thing!\n\n  Over the counter pain relievers, especially those with anti inflammitory properties, such as ibuprophen, taken at the maximum allowable dose for you .(depending on age and weight). Most adults can safely take 400mg total ibuprophen every 6 hours. \n\n Seek a second opinion. Most oral surgeons will remove them long before they are ready to come through. Unless of course, the wisdom teeth are not yet fully developed. Some dentist will not remove wisdom teeth if the root on it is not fully developed. \n\n  I would definately get a second opinion on removal if they are hurting you. \n\nfeel better soon!
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Before I answer your question I just want to state that I am a Dental Technologist not a Dentist. Dental Technologists only make dental prosthesis with a prescription from a Dentist and we do not give out medical advice.  Thus, any comments I make are just personal thoughts and should not be taken as medical advice. So GO TO YOUR DENTIST!!!!!\n\nNow to answer your question, go to a dentist ASPA. It might just be your tooth is impacted and you need your wisdom tooth extracted but it might be something else. For the pain there is not much you can do that is not over the counter other then takes a pain killer
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You barely feel the novacaine for a filling. those arent bad. \nnow getting teeth pulled.. that hurts.
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Well..the first time of course it's gonna hurt. Your teeth are gonna be sensitive and your gums sore for..probably a week or so. Depends on your pain tolerance. But then it's better. However everytime you get them tightened..since you're not used to the feeling of the pulls, it'll hurt once again for about a week or so.\n\nSo far, it's only been 8 months for me since I've had them. I'm only supposed to have them for about 14 to 15 months. I'll be getting them off hopefully by May. All I had was a slight gap in my front two teeth, an overlapping of two teeth in the bottom, and slight rotations of two of my bottom teeth at the back. They were messing around with the other bottoms ones.\n\nThe entire payment was cut down from 4000 to about 2300. I got a huge discount. You might want to make sure the dentist takes the insurance you have and have a general check-up (cavaties, fillings, etc) with a dentist who knows the orthodontist. With the referring alone, I got over 600 bucks off my payments. Monthly, it's 160 something bucks.\n\nThe gap that I did have went away a few hours after my first tightening appointment. They put the chains on and put the clear white elastic around the front two. The pressure was so immense that within..6 hours, the gap was completely gone.
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I had my two bottom wisdom teeth pulled a while back and if your not in a lot of pain now, its only going to get better. They gave you some Vicodin right? just take that until you feel like you can be OK without them. After like three days you should be able to eat normal food again. If you have any concerns about it, all you have to do is call up your dentist and ask them about it. they will gladly help ya.
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I could possibly be some nerve damage from having your wisdom tooth extracted, it is not unlikely if you had your tooth surgically removed.  I would check with your dentist, but a lot of the time the nerve is just stunned from the surgery and will regenerate to it's normal state.
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Having a wisdom tooth extracted is not always a painful experience.  It depends on the tooth itself and the skill of your dentist.\n\nThe best thing to do is to tell your dentist that you don't want to have to endure a lot of pain and ask them to write a prescription for you for post-extraction discomfort.  \n\nSleeping when you get home is the best thing you can do.  They will probably tell you not to eat or drink anything for a certain time period.  That's because the empty socket needs to form a blood clot and you definitely don't want that to come out because it protects the tissues and nerve where the tooth used to be.  For that reason you also don't want to lift anything for 24 hours after the extraction either as that could pop the clot out.\n\nA hot water bottle on your cheek may help as it will increase blood flow to the area.  I don't recommend a heating pad as you will probably fall asleep and that could be dangerous.\n\nJust remember it will steadily get better.  Sleep or distract yourself and you will be fine.