Has anyone had their wisdom teeth extracted? Can anyone tell me what the actual procedure felt like?
459404
My son had all four out under anesthesia and got along fine.  I had 2 pulled without being put under - actually the apprehension was the worst part.  It only took about 20 seconds for each tooth and didn't really hurt.  Afterwards it was pretty gross and a little achy but not that bad. Take some pain pills and zonk out for a few hours and you'll be OK.  Just don't breathe on anybody - YUCK!
625796
the actual extraction...3 minutes with no complications. plus you must get numb first. then if the tooth breaks...time becomes more of an issure as do sounds and pressure. if you are that nervous.... i would refer you to an oral surgeon and recommend you have sedation. then it wont matter what happens.
1158782
An impacted tooth, by definition, is one that is likely never to come through the gum at all.  If they're not causing trouble, I'd leave it be.  When I was 22, I had impacted wisdom teeth and the dentist was just eager as all heck to get them surgically removed, before they caused infections and all manner of terrible problems.  At 24, they were partially impacted, and I was still getting the speech, although the list of terrible problems changed some.  They began to push my front teeth out of alignment, which spazzed the dentist out further.\n\nAt 27, my jaw has grown enough to accomodate 32 teeth, they are completely emerged, my teeth have drifted back into alignment, and I'm now getting the "we need to remove those in case you stop being able to floss behind them" speech.  I've talked to friends, and found out that I'm the only person among several large groups, who kept my wisdom teeth beyond age 21.  I've come to the conclusion that they were so gung-ho to remove them because so many patients have them removed, that dentists these days are unfamiliar with caring for wisdom teeth at all.\n\nDo what makes the most sense to you.  If you want to wait for a problem before deciding on a solution, feel free.  If you'd rather get it done now, for any reason, including just because you'd be more comfortable with your choice, by all means, go for it.  But don't feel like you have to do something now, just because.
730440
Look;; I was the same way 2 years ago. So I know what you're going through. I was scared because I had never had any real dental work done;; so never been numb before. So we put off getting the brace [[I needed 4 teeth pulled!]]. And 3 weeks ago I got the first 2 teeth pulled and 3 days ago I go the other 2 pulled. It wasnt that bad. Please go to the dentist or wait until you can live with the fact that you will need to be numbed to have the teeth pulled. I was so nervous when I first went in that I almost puked afterwards. But believe me it really isnt terrible. You just feel a tiny bit of pressure at first;; then 30 seconds later the tooth is out! You will be numb for a few hours;; but at the end of the orthodontic treatment I bet we will be happy! But please;; if the tooth is an adult tooth please go to the dentist. You could damage your mouth so much by trying something yourself. If you dont get the numbing then you will feel everything and that probably wont be that comfortable. Id rather be numb for 3 hours than be in excruciating pain for weeks! Please just listen to me;; go to the dentist, I know you dont wanna hear that but you need to.\n\nStep by step;; the is what happened for me.\n\n1.) Dentist puts numbing gel on gum area where injections will be made (so you wont feel the injections;; make sure you ask your dentist beforehand if he/she can do this.) You wait about 5 minutes.\n\n2.) Injections are made but you dont feel them since your gums are already numb.\n\n3.) You wait 15-20 minutes to get fully numb.\n\n4.) The dentist pushes on the tooth with a special instrument and  all you feel is some pressure;; since the dentist is pushing hard.\n\n5.) Dentist takes this other instrument and rocks tooth back and forth;; then pulles at the last second a tiny bit while still rocking it;; and the tooth is out!\n\n\nThe procedure takes about 30 minutes in all.\n\nPlease do not do anything on your own though. You could end up doing a lot more damage! If your dentist knows what he/she is doing; then you will have no worries and will barely feel anything!\n\nLots of luck & Best Wishes♥
326883
Very serious at all ages. Yes, there will be some pain, even of tonsil removal. I had my tonsils removed when I was 27. It hurt so much, and some blood came out of my mouth, but I had a towel on me and a little sink was attached to the dental chair. It wasn't the dentist, but a surgeon in the dental office. Drink something, such as a bottle of water or even Crystal light after wards.
480071
I work for a dentist and my dad has had it done and it is very painful and I would only do it as a last resort. Very costly. Took my dad a month. Could not eat very very bad pain.
429825
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.
1145666
That sounds like a cavity.  They will numb your tooth and you will hear the drill and feel the pressure, but its not that bad (wink).  Some dentist will put you to sleep if you request it.
446563
Yeah it will probably hurt some, but they should give you some good pain killers! Also you might not be able to eat very well for a couple of days. I had jaw surgery where they broke my jaw and reset it and all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out at the same time...talk about hurting.....:(
668305
I have had it done. Intially did not hurt, just a tingling sensation, like foil on your teeth. Lasted about a day. you should also know the dentist usually do not  Whitten your entire mouth, they just whitten your smile. My dentist also gave me advil, before the treatment and some to take home. It did make my teeth 2 shades whitter.
274335
Many people will have the procedure done on a Friday and then they are fine to return to work the following Monday.  The pain you experience is going to depend on your tolerence level.  For me, I would rate it a 2.  It was more annoying than painful.  Just make sure to follow the post-operative instructions your dentist gives you to help minimize your pain and discomfort.  Do not smoke, drink through a straw, spit forcefully or fiddle with the areas with your tongue as any of these actions could disrupt the blood clot and cause a dry socket.... you absolutely do not want that to happen as it is not uncommon for a dry socket to be more painful than a toothache.  Try to avoid talking as much as possible for the first 24 hours.  Avoid things with citric acid such as orange juice and tomato soup for a couple of days.  Eat soft foods such as scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes for the first couple of days and then begin eating foods as you feel you can.  You should do fine... don't worry :) Oh, and the actual procedure itself will probably take no more than about 30 minutes.
618386
I don't think they have to cut into your bone, but they do have to make an incision through your gum.  Then they can usually just pull the tooth right out, or drill and break it in half with a small chisel so they can pull out each half.  \n\nMake sure your oral surgeon will use nitrous oxide gas, rather than a local anesthetic.  I had three impacted wisdom teeth removed under nitrous and felt no pain at all.  (They were a bit suprised to find out I was concious during the whole thing!)  My surgery required incisions,  then breaking the teeth to get them out of my jaw, and then stiches to close the gums, so it was pretty much worst case for wisdom teeth.\n\nI started the codiene pain pills at once, but I found that Ibuprofen worked just as well after about two days.  (I did not like the way the narcotic pills made me feel.) Overall, it was really not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
1175909
Oh you poor thing!  That same thing happened to me!  The dentist gave me the shot and I felt like I needed to panic, my stomach knotted up and the room felt like it was about 150 degrees.  It was really scary.  The dentist said that it was really rare but if you need surgery again make the dentist go through options with you.  Don't except the "its all in your head" mentality.  I hope this works out for you.  Good Luck!
947205
most often the oral surgeon that removes the wisdom teeth put you under general anesthesia.\nYou don't feel anything.\nWhen you wake up later you will feel some discomfort, but the oral surgeon will give you pain pills and an anti-biotic for the infection...impacted or erupted wisdom teeth or bony impacted teeth have to be cut out and need stitches\nThe top ones are a piece of cake, but the bottom ones stay sore longer, or on me they did..
507794
This is normal. Having teeth removed, especially if there is a cyst involved. is considered surgery. Depending on the level of complication, it could even be considered major surgery. Swelling is ALWAYS worse 1 - 2 days after the procedure is done. Just refrain from smoking, drinking out of a straw, or anything else that requires a sucking action. Also... if you are rinsing with a slat wter solution, make sure it is ONLY 1tsp per full glass of water. Anything more will hamper with the healing process. The things to watch for are... severe pain (ie 8 - 10 on a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the worst), a red line going from the area of the extraction down your neck (it would look like someone took a red marker and drew on your skin), or a really bad taste (not like the tase of blood that I'm sure you are experiencing now, but more of a rotting taste) and severe oozing (not like the little bit I'm sure you are seeing now, but enough that you feel like you are swallowing all the time). If ANY of these things happen, call your dentist IMMEDIATELY. Everyone tolerates pain and surgery differently, but these three things are the standard "something is really wrong" markers.
812312
nothing to be scared of, they put a mask over your face,  they might even let you hold it if you tell them you want to, you can't really smell anything, they tell you to count backwards from 100...(you probably won't even get to 90)  then you don't even know it and you're asleep. You won't feel anything, you won't know what they're doing, it's like the time doesn't even pass, you won't wake up during surgery, The weird part for me was waking up in a different place than where I went to sleep, I was like "how did they get me in here, they had to pick me up and move me.....wow"  but it was no biggie at all. And it was an hour later than I remembered. But it's ok, you feel no pain at all and you WILL wake up. It's no different than being really tired and relaxed, and just falling to sleep. I had no after effects, from the anesthesia, but was sore from the surgery itself. Don't be scared, it's really fine.
877650
I have half a wisdom tooth (it is still coming through) - I'll be OK for a few weeks, then spend a few days in agony while it pushes through some more - it's horrible.  Worst thing is, it seems to be coming through sideways - ouch!!\n\nAnd I still have 3 more of these to go!!!????  NOOOOOO\n\n;-)