Is is standard to be knocked out for wisdom teeth surgery?
475292
I have. It was a extra charge but I was having all four taken out.  I recommend being knocked out. I dont think I would have wanted to be awake during the process to hear everything and being jerked around. Get knocked out it is worth it. You wont remember a thing.
1032514
yes it is normal, its only time and please avoid overexertion and follows your surgeon's orders
673396
Getting your wisdom teeth taken out will be easy!  You won't even be there very long.  Just take it easy for a few days after.
1124502
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.
914991
Dizziness and constipation are two side effects ov Vicodin.  Are you taking more than the directions read?  You shouldn't take more than three within a 24 hour period.  If you are in this much pain from having your wisdom teeth removed, from yesterday, you may want to follow up with your dentist ASAP.  There is a condition that CAN happen when you have an extraction called "dry socket" which is VERY painful!!\n\nJust know that wisdom teeth extraction is typically  painful.  It will just take some time, although please keep in mind, don't overdose on the Vicodin.
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.
319740
It depends on the person and the type teeth that are being removed. The more difficult the tooth extraction then, proportionally, the greater the probability of post-operative pain. Psychologically, it does feel just like much pushing and shoving during the procedure, but if it does hurt, tell the surgeon, as some inflamed and infected teeth take a little more to anaesthetise.\nAs for the person, different people have different reactions. I had my two lower impacted teeth removed under local. They needed to be sectioed, or cut, to be removed, but it didn't hurt. I was up and studying within two hours - pretty stupid really, as I should have milked the sympathy!\nTwo tips may be of benefit, though:\n(1) Take pain relief about 30 mins after procedure, while you are still numb - it makes the transition out of anaesthesia much smoother, and aids healing, as the less pain you're in the quicker you will heal\n(2) Try to relax best you can before, during and after the procedure - the more relaxed you are, the better anaesthesia works, and the better that works, the better the procedure for you, during and after the procedure.\nRemember, not all wisdom teeth are horror stories! Good luck!
896189
You need to cancel your appointment... That is way too much for your mouth.. You are not properly healed from your oral surgery. Give it 6 weeks before anymore trauma in your mouth. Plus your heart does not need anymore numbing pain medication going thru your system this soon....
1106199
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!
922008
Take some tylenol or ibuprofen. Yes, if u have wisdom teeth coming in u will have pain in ur jaw and possibly in ur sinuses maybe headaches too. U will need to see a dentist.
437515
It might be more humane for the government to take it.  At least they would have a dentist remove it using Novocaine, whereas if he winds up in the slam, a fellow resident may determine that he needs it more and decides to do the extractions with a pliers.  Ouch!!!!
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!
391355
I had this done a year ago- cuz Im like a total WOOSEY when it comes to the dentist!  I paid out $250 to be knocked out while he worked on me.  IT WAS WELL WORTH IT!  If u r as afraid of a dentist as Iam its worth the money.  They do the work and u wake up with a bottle of vicodin in your hand and u didnt feel a thing!
694719
i highly suggest you mention it to the referring dentist and i would also let the director of the oral surgeons office know as well, but know that all offices have their off days:) a good reason for having all the doors open is for their safety! i know you have heard of surgeons groping their patients when they are sedated?! well that's why the doors are open and also if their is a problem the nurses can hear and see.\nnot to mention they should have sent you information ahead of time explain your options and given you a post op instructions explain gauze, ricing exc.
500804
I'm a dentist.\n\nOrthognathic surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (a D.D.S. or D.M.D. with 4 to 6 years of surgery residency), and is rarely performed anywhere except in a hospital or a major surgical center where severe complications can be managed.\n\nThis type of surgery can vary greatly.  There are many techniques and variations, and your oral surgeon will decide what surgery to perform based on your needs and goals.\n\nIt is a major surgery, performed in an OR setting under general anesthesia.  It can take anywhere from 2 hours up to 10 or 12, depending on the speed of the surgeon and the extent of surgery.  Surgeries involving only the lower jaw are often much shorter, and rarely take more than 2 to 4 when peformed by an experienced surgeon.  Surgeries involving both the upper and lower jaws take more time.\n\nBasically, orthognathic surgery involves a controlled breakage of either the mandible, maxilla, or both, and movement of them into the desired position.  I really cannot get more into it, because I'd spend several hours on this post.\n\nAfter the bones are put into their proper positions (verified by a splint made to fit and hold your teeth together), internal fixators are typically used to hold the bones in their new position.  Sometimes you may be "wired shut" (properly known as intermaxillary fixation or maxillomandibular fixation, i.e. MMF), or you may be put in heavy elastics to keep your jaws in their proper positions.\n\nExpect a couple days of hospital stay, especially if the surgery involved the upper jaw (i.e. maxilla), where you will be much more likely to be put in MMF, and thus adequate hydration and nutrient intake becomes a concern.  Swelling in such cases is often severe, and make no mistake about it, you will be very uncomfortable and quite possibly unwilling to properly nourish yourself.\n\nRisks of the procedure include severe bleeding (especially when the maxilla is involved as there are some sizeable arteries around the area to be cut), damage to the mandibular nerve, marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve, damage of teeth, temporomandibular joint problems, infection, infection of hardware, and (drum roll please....) RELAPSE!  Yes!  Things can move back somewhat after the surgery!\n\nThe results are worth it, however, and at times nothing short of remarkable.  Depending on the extent of skeletal changes to be made, your oral surgeon may tell you that it will take some time for you to become accustomed to your new face.
242078
my daughter had all 4 removed under general anesthesia(sp?). some straight some not, but no room in her mouth if they started to descend. if you get anything above novacaine, and are in good physical shape, make sure they know that. she is an excellent athlete, and they put her too far under. no tragedy ~ just took her too long to wake up and scared us all half to death. her heart/lungs were in much better condition than average.. he miscalculated. \n\nother than that she had no problem, lol. \n\none aunt is a nurse ~ she is stridently against g.a. unless absolutely  necessary. accidents do happen. \n\nchoose the least sedating option you can tolerate, but realize having all four removed at once will take quite a bit of time. g.a. may be the best option if there is a lot of anxiety. \n\nrandom thoughts....\n\ngood luck to you.. ; )
752424
I know how you feel.  i've never had any wisdom teeth pulled...but everytime I open my mouth more than half way it pops.  pop pop pop pop etc.  I can do it over and over and over and over again.  It doesn't hurt, but it is annoying because it is loud and I just want to open my mouth like a normal person.  I never asked if it was normal or not...but as long as it doesn't hurt i'm sure it's fine.  Mine is so loud other people can hear it when i open my mouth up too far...if you find out what causes it let me know!  (i don't go to dentists cuz i don't have insurance)