I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow and have a question?
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Oral surgeons usually just sedate you. They don't do general anesthesia like a major surgery. You won't remember anything but you will need a ride home and someone to keep an eye on you all day. You also won't have to have a tube down your throat or anything like that when you are sedated. If you are having all four wisdom teeth out and if they are impacted, I would take the sedation. If they are all erupted, you could go for the local anesthetic. Just remember, you will have about 10 or 12 injections in your mouth to get you numb. So if you are afraid of needles, you should go the sedation route. That way, you get one in your arm for your IV and then they will numb your mouth up once you are asleep. Also, even though you are numb when you are awake, there are a lot of strange noises and A LOT of pressure. If I were you, I would take the sedation. Your surgeon should have discussed this with you at your consult.
29961
You do not HAVE to remove wisdom teeth.  Alot of people need to because they do not have room for them or they are coming in wrong, as in sideways.  If you have room for them, they are coming in right, and dont have much trouble keeping them clean you have the option of keeping them.
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.
389071
My problem is the sound of the tools, the drill, the water, the suction.  I hate the small talk they dentist have over you...so what I do is bring a CD/MP3 player.  That way I have music to calm me and I don't really hear with is going on around me....\n\nI was able to be put to sleep during the removal of my wisdom teeth so that was great for me!!!\n\nI hope all goes well!
699933
no i think you have been told porky pies. although they are very difficult teeth to remove, i doubt you need any bone removal at all. usually you only need bone removed on wisdom teeth becasue they may be impacted, just go to your dentist for a consult and have a talk and get quotes first.\ngood luck
337430
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!
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.
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)
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How long it takes ... the average person spends 45 seconds according to the ADA and the time recommended is three minutes!!! Your wisdom teeth (third molars) are fine as long as.: \n1. They are not decayed \n2. They are not damaging other teeth \n3. Causing pain/disomfort/headaches/tmj problmes \n4. If you are young and they may crowd expensive past orthodontic work.\n5. Cysts are present\n6. Partial impaction in the bone, partial eruption into the mouth, this is a plaque trap and should be removed\n7. Periodontal disease in the area\nIf you do not have any of the above conditons and your dentilst is recommending having them removed. Ask them to explain the reasons, they may have valid concerns. In the end, they are your teeth.
478582
I had one too, and was told that once my wisdom teeth came in (or were taken out) I could get the retainer taken off.  I had mine taken off and the hygenist had a very difficult time getting the tartar off the backs of those teeth.  My advice to you is to get it taken off ASAP.
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!
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nothing really, your teeth would be pulled and impressions taken and at the end of the day you will have a denture to cover the extraction points. it can be painful when the novocaine wears off, at least for a few days. it definitely takes some getting used to.
768465
Going to sleep is way better than being awake for 4 extractions!\n\n1)  Have soft foods on hand for dinner & and the next few days.  Ice cream, yogurt, scrambled eggs, soups.\n\n2)  You might be "weird" when you first wake up so have somebody with you that won't mind!  Weird is acting strange, walking in a different direction -- and vomiting because of the anesthesia.\n\n3)  Follow the oral surgeons instructions.  Don't try home remedies.  They no longer recommend salt water rinses.\n\nI know it's a bummer to have it done but better now than later.
895978
Girl, when I got my wisdom teeth out, I didn't even want to watch TV, let alone think about papers and class.  As long as you know that you can get your stuff done after you go back after Thanksgiving, I say take the whole week off mentally.  I'm sure you deserve it.  When I was still in school, I worked my tail off right before holiday breaks so that I wouldn't have to worry about it.  If you haven't had a chance to do the papers before (which having your wisdom teeth is a good excuse for), then just promise yourself you'll get them done on time and relax and eat a turkey!
440453
Not bad.  Just do EXACTLY what they tell you to do after-wards and you should be fine.  And make sure you get good, powerful painkillers for after. \n\nI know people who ate steak for dinner the same day!!\n\nHave them knock you out.  Unless you want to hear and see what they're doing.\n\nImpacted teeth that have to be cracked cause more pain after.  I had two.  \n\nStock up on ice cream, jello, soup, soft foods, mashed potatoes are good. foods you don't have to chew!
1054109
i just had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed and it wasn't so bad.  i had iv sedation too, i think that is the only way to go.  i was talking and telling them about a trip i went on and the next thing i knew they woke me up.  i must have just fallen asleep right away.  you will feel the needle from the shot, but its only a pinch and will go away right away.  when i woke up i felt like i was drunk, but was ok.  after an hour or so the sedation starts to wear off and you need to take pain killers.  to be honest it did hurt like hell the first day, just take some medicine get an ice pack and go to sleep and you won't feel the pain.  it will hurt for a few days, just keep taking pain medicine and relaxing by your 4th day you should be all good.\n\ni heard that if you tell your doctor you are affraid they might be able to give you a Volume pill before you go in for the surgery to help you calm yourself down.\n\ndon't cancel it, you need to get it done and if you wait it will be even worse.  its good to do it at once because if you do only part you will have to go back and endure the same thing again.  don't do that!\n\nyou will be fine, just relax and get it done with.
527524
ice protected in a towel/cloth. but for short periods of time, \ntime for the surgery to heal, sleep, and the pain pills the dentist/surgeon gave you. \n\ngood luck.