I just had all 4 wisdom teeth removed about two hours ago. My whole head hurts and I can't feel most of my mouth. I really hate my dentist right about now. And I know it'll be worse once the numbing wears off.
Any advice or words of encouragement? I just feel really lousy right now. :'(
I've had a total of 6 teeth removed from my mouth. Two of them where wisdom teeth. I say just try to rest, I slept after my wisdom teeth were pulled. But also I felt no pain during the following days. So just relax and if you eat, have soft foods. If you start bleeding or swealing, rinse your mouth with salt water. Or so mother tells me to do
I did not have a good experience when I got impacted wisdom teeth pulled. All I can say is just try to find a happy place.
Well, I got my wisdom teeth removed early, when I was about 12 because they were too big, plus the dentist figured it would never grow out because it was on its side....
What I recommend doing is sleeping, a lot to kill time...
Eating soft foods... I survived because of soup.
And there's also the use of cold/hot packs.
Ice creaam, and Lots of it
along with the occasional painkiller here and there and sleep
I had all 4 teeth pulled out at once too, It was painfull but my sister has it worse. She has to get surgery to get hers pulled out which really sucks
Quote from: Kazuko on June 05, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
Ice creaam, and Lots of it
along with the occasional painkiller here and there and sleep
I had all 4 teeth pulled out at once too, It was painfull but my sister has it worse. She has to get surgery to get hers pulled out which really sucks
Same with my cousin... The wisdom teeth grew out in such weird ways that she had to get surgery to pull out 3....
She looked like a balloon afterwards. =\
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on June 05, 2008, 11:06:33 AM
I just had all 4 wisdom teeth removed about two hours ago. My whole head hurts and I can't feel most of my mouth. I really hate my dentist right about now. And I know it'll be worse once the numbing wears off.
Any advice or words of encouragement? I just feel really lousy right now. :'(
MAN!! I had that done like 3 years ago before I got my braces and I feel like shit at the time. Just mouth wash alot and I had to take pain reliever for my mouths. Plus I had to use that surange to wash off the food off where the wisdom tooth used of been!
Yeah, make sure you keep the site clean for a couple of days until the holes heal up. Did they put stitches in? Just rinse out the holes after you eat anything.
But other than that, take it easy, take lots of naps, read a book, and soft foods/liquids are your friends.
Ice cream, and lots of it. Also whatever you do, DO NOT USE A STRAW OR SUCK ON ANYTHING, doing so will rip the stitches out and then you'll have to go in and get them again. I think I'm the only person in the history of dentistry who enjoyed this experience. I went there, they gave me some nitrous oxide, and I was out for what felt like 5 minutes. I awoke, and they told me it had been about 30 minutes, and I had all 4 pulled. They gave me some kick ass pain killers, the 4 teeth they pulled out and sent me on my way.
I was fully conscious when they did surgeory on my wisdom teeth to get them out.
I'm not gonna say anymore. I strongly dislike dentists.
Quote from: XpHoBiaX on June 05, 2008, 01:40:09 PM
I was fully conscious when they did surgeory on my wisdom teeth to get them out.
I'm not gonna say anymore. I strongly dislike dentists.
Was it a dentist who pulled them, or did you go to an oral surgeon?
Read trash magazines.
Reading about plastic surgery tragedies makes you feel better about having holes in your mouth :D
Thaaat, and the BIGGEST MOST FLUFFIEST blanket + pillow combo you can find. Something about being comfortable everywhere else makes it a little better.
Hope you get well soon!~ I know how dental surgery can SUCK. A lot.
Nasty Details to follow, read at your own risk.
My dentist figured it was fine to take out all 4 at once because my x-rays looked fine. The X-rays were wrong. Two of my teeth that she thought were simply impacted were actually growing sideways and out toward my cheeks. This was complicated by the fact that my teeth are weird and grow very smooth, the dentist kept complaining that there were no ridges to grab with her tools. I guess this made it more complicated for her. THEN three out of four teeth had roots that resemble hooks and were dug in deep in my jaw...while pulling one out she took a signigicant amount of bone from my jaw with her. The last tooth had to be drilled in half for her to remove it and even then the Hygenist had to hold my jaw in place while the dentist grabbed my tooth with her tool of dental doom, put her knee on the chair beside me and PULLED. I was too numb to feel it, but the sounds were frightening. Yeah, I was awake for all of it...just some Novocane (sp?)
By the time my dentist was done my tongue and the roof of my mouth were so swollen I could hardly breath thru my mouth. My dentist promised me pain meds "just incase" but the hygenist and receptionist decided that I would have to call if I want meds. The swelling has gone down. I can feel most of my mouth again. I just have a MASSIVE headache and a lot of aches and pains. I can't seem to sleep yet, but I'm trying. I just ordered Andromeda on On Demand, hopefully that will knock me out.
Thanks for the words of wisdom everyone. I appreciate it.
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on June 05, 2008, 11:06:33 AM
I just had all 4 wisdom teeth removed about two hours ago. My whole head hurts and I can't feel most of my mouth. I really hate my dentist right about now. And I know it'll be worse once the numbing wears off.
Any advice or words of encouragement? I just feel really lousy right now. :'(
I know how that's feels. I remember I had to remove mine back in early 2001 my whole month was so sore from it. It took me about 2 weeks to heal.
I envy you because you're strong enough to type on a computer after the fact.
When I had mine removed, I could barely move off the bed, let alone sit through a movie.
Quote from: Kazuko on June 05, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
Ice creaam, and Lots of it
Shove a whole bucket of Ice Cream in your mouth! It'll work ^^
D: Sounds horrible...
I hope you feel better soon. (:
the only thing i could eat was sorbet.
it gets rid of the nasty bloody taste in your mouth, and its the only thing i could really swallow.
also, apple juice. and apple sauce.
you wont be eating much for about a week, just sleep and lay low. its really not SO bad. =)
I wish ya a quick road to recovery!
Of course everyone has different experiences with this but here's my 2 cents.
Along with everyone else's good advice:
Warm Salt Water
Healthy-ish (Soft) Foods
Plenty of Rest
Meds & Penecillin (for pain and stuff)
Becareful if you have stitches.
and of course I know things are a bit rough, but try your best to stay in a good mood :)
It usually helps the healing process-
I'd make ya laugh, but your mouth already hurts
(whoops that reads kinda funny, but hopefully you know what i meant)
:D
Try not to think about the pain, occupy yourself with something. Thats what I did when I had three needle shots in my toe and they were big needles too.
If you're not taking any prescription meds, try Ny-quil (the taste alone will distract you from the pain. JK). I had a dentist recommend that when I had an infected tooth.
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on June 05, 2008, 11:06:33 AM
I just had all 4 wisdom teeth removed about two hours ago. My whole head hurts and I can't feel most of my mouth. I really hate my dentist right about now. And I know it'll be worse once the numbing wears off.
Any advice or words of encouragement? I just feel really lousy right now. :'(
I work in the dental field and help assist on extractions all the time. First of did he prescribe you anything. As a courtesy in our office we send patents home with 3 meds who have had any type f extraction done:
1. Loratab or some sort of pain pill they can cope with the pain
2. An antibiotic to help keep the risk of infection down
3. A steroid. no this wont give you muscles, but will keep the swelling down
make sure to use an ice pack of and on for 10 mins. Best thing to do is sleep. Best thing to eat or drink in this case will be Ensurre. Its quite filling and you wont loose as much nutrition form the lack of solid foods. I'm sure they told you this but whatever you do, do not spit or swish or you'll be in a world of pain from whats call a dry socket.
pm me if you have any other questions. been in the dental field for about 3 years now.
^^^ I'd listen to her. ^^^
and im telling you, sorbet did wonders for me. =)
ensure's not a bad idea either, but don't drink it through a straw.
well i'm scared now. my 1 wisdom tooth is starting to bug me a little so it's almost time for me to have it yanked. :(
Quote from: Squeeky_Moonkin on June 07, 2008, 12:26:18 PM
I work in the dental field and help assist on extractions all the time. First of did he prescribe you anything. As a courtesy in our office we send patents home with 3 meds who have had any type f extraction done:
1. Loratab or some sort of pain pill they can cope with the pain
2. An antibiotic to help keep the risk of infection down
3. A steroid. no this wont give you muscles, but will keep the swelling down
make sure to use an ice pack of and on for 10 mins. Best thing to do is sleep. Best thing to eat or drink in this case will be Ensurre. Its quite filling and you wont loose as much nutrition form the lack of solid foods. I'm sure they told you this but whatever you do, do not spit or swish or you'll be in a world of pain from whats call a dry socket.
pm me if you have any other questions. been in the dental field for about 3 years now.
Courtesy? Where are you?! I will be delighted to visit your office!
I was fully concious for my extractions, the guy litterally used his weight aginst my jaw to take out the teeth. I had to stop them so I could sit up right in the chair, becuase the hammering and pounding and the "lets lean on this metal rod thing to get the tooth out' routine was pushing me off the chair. And before all that, I got like 12 shots in the jaw. I loathe needles with a passion.
But I guess that is what I get for only being able to afford Medical.
Courtesy? Where are you?! I will be delighted to visit your office!
I was fully concious for my extractions, the guy litterally used his weight aginst my jaw to take out the teeth. I had to stop them so I could sit up right in the chair, becuase the hammering and pounding and the "lets lean on this metal rod thing to get the tooth out' routine was pushing me off the chair. And before all that, I got like 12 shots in the jaw. I loathe needles with a passion.
But I guess that is what I get for only being able to afford Medical.
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I work in Utah. The 2 out of the 3 doctors I work with love extractions and do grade A work. Both are general dentist and not oral surgeons, and we do not have an anesthesiologist in our office, so you are wake during the procedure. It is normal to feel pressure during an extraction, NOT PAIN. 12 carpules may seem like a lot, but depends on how much your doctor dispensed on what side it was delivered to and what type of anesthetic he delivered. Weight is also an issue on the # of carpules the body can handle. Did your doctor even offere you nitrous? thats always a lovely plus if you like it.
Personally even though my docs are great, I still think if you have the insurance or money its always best to have wisdom teeth out by an oral surgeon and it is nice to be out cold for the procedure. One of the docs I work with, thats all he did when he had a practice in San Fran...nothing but extractions and diagnosing, Guys got an eagle eye for tooth decay. it's unbelievable. The other is just really good at what he does and babies his patients a lot. The third rather see an oral surgeon do any extraction possibilities that walk into his chair.
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 07, 2008, 06:31:56 PM
well i'm scared now. my 1 wisdom tooth is starting to bug me a little so it's almost time for me to have it yanked. :(
Don't be scared. wisdom teeth extractions are a lot worse then what they are made out to be, so are rot canals. Your best bet is to look around for a good dentist or oral surgeon. Get feed back from friends, family co workers. call up offices and and ask what sort of history the doctor has with extractions. If you have x-rays done at an office to help the doctor assist in diagnosing the sort of extraction it will be, ask the office for a copy of the film taken so if you want to try somewhere else, you don't have to pay for a new film. Any office should be able to abide by this. If they say no, their feeding you bs.
extractions vary case by case and by that...so do prices. You have:
routine extraction
soft tissue extraction
Partial boney extraction (which is what he one tooth are friend dealt with when bone came out)
Residual tooth root extraction (mainly seen in elderly)
they're WORSE than they're made out to be? cuz people make the next 2-3 days after to be utter shit.
according to my x-rays from roughly 1 year ago, it's a rootless wisdom tooth. i don't know how fast roots grow but as of july last year, it was just a tooth. i saw it not really lodged on my jaw like my left wisdom tooth is (snugly situated right on my upper jaw) so i was concerned it may fall one day, and look! it's here! i hope it's rootless still.
my brother had all of his wisdom teeth taken out at once at our dentist (been with this place since i was... 2nd grade?) and he did ok, minus all the drooling he did in my car when i picked him up.
@ JTchinoy
Speaking for myself. It hasn't been as bad as I feared. A bit of pain, but Ibuprofen and ice have helped a lot with that. My dentist was very reasuring during the process and that helped. The main thing I wasn't expecting was the massive head ache that I got after the extractions. Just make sure you have an ice pack, safe food (ensure as Squeeky_Moonkin said), LOTS of time to rest and if you're luckier than me someone to take care of you while you heal. Oh yeah, and don't let them make you leave until they give you pain meds...trust me you'll want those. :P
... I still have all my wisdom teeth. I'm hoping to God that I never have to have them removed.
I've never had mine out.
It's ironic really, physically I'm screwed up by..incredibly rare circumstances, but I've never had any of the common problems that healthy people do ( ie tonsillitis, appendicitis, severe allergies, or problems with my wisdom teeth)
I was SUPPOSED to have them removed to qualify for a kidney transplant but I refused.
A lot of it was because there is nothing wrong with them, but also because I'm terrified of Dentists.
I'll walk away from major surgery, laugh my ass off from severe bleeding and make light of nearly dying, but when it comes to the dentist I turn into a big sulky baby.
I've even scheduled back surgery to avoid getting my teeth cleaned.
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 08, 2008, 03:41:23 AM
according to my x-rays from roughly 1 year ago, it's a rootless wisdom tooth. i don't know how fast roots grow but as of july last year, it was just a tooth.
If I recall correctly from school (don't have to go to school for what I do out in Utah...did anyways), thats known as the "bell stage" you can look up the process/stages of tooth development online easily. Yes wisdom teeth in that stage normally are not extracted, but what is lovely and easy on the pt is when they have "ice cream con roots" the roots haven't or don't branch out and stay close to each other and in the shape of a cone.
Quote from: Yuu on June 08, 2008, 11:46:10 AM
I've never had mine out.
It's ironic really, physically I'm screwed up by..incredibly rare circumstances, but I've never had any of the common problems that healthy people do ( ie tonsillitis, appendicitis, severe allergies, or problems with my wisdom teeth)
I was SUPPOSED to have them removed to qualify for a kidney transplant but I refused.
A lot of it was because there is nothing wrong with them, but also because I'm terrified of Dentists.
I'll walk away from major surgery, laugh my ass off from severe bleeding and make light of nearly dying, but when it comes to the dentist I turn into a big sulky baby.
I've even scheduled back surgery to avoid getting my teeth cleaned.
If you are superbly scared but are willing to go, some offices will give you a script for something to relax you before coming in. You just need a driver, since you cant drive yourself under the influence of the durg prescribed.
Quote from: Yuu on June 08, 2008, 11:46:10 AM
...but when it comes to the dentist I turn into a big sulky baby.
Don't worry, I am right with you on that one.
Squeeky_Moonkin :
Like I said, I have crappy insurance. I would have loved to be knocked out cold. Also, it may have looked a lot like an exageration, what I had typed. But it is all true. My teeth were impacted...and the guy never once talked to me, nor treated me like I was a person. It was like being in a military....I believe that was probably why he was the way he was. @_@ I had to drive to walgreens to get my meds. I was so clueless what I needed, and when the numbness wore off I had to sit for 30 mins in pain while I waited for the Rx to be filled. @_@
Now, this is just my case. I highly doubt anyone with like, kaiser, cigna or some other quality insurance would be subjected to what I went through. Like I said, I had county aide...in a small back water county that doesn't really have anything.
Quote from: Squeeky_Moonkin on June 08, 2008, 12:08:09 PM
Quote from: Yuu on June 08, 2008, 11:46:10 AM
I've never had mine out.
It's ironic really, physically I'm screwed up by..incredibly rare circumstances, but I've never had any of the common problems that healthy people do ( ie tonsillitis, appendicitis, severe allergies, or problems with my wisdom teeth)
I was SUPPOSED to have them removed to qualify for a kidney transplant but I refused.
A lot of it was because there is nothing wrong with them, but also because I'm terrified of Dentists.
I'll walk away from major surgery, laugh my ass off from severe bleeding and make light of nearly dying, but when it comes to the dentist I turn into a big sulky baby.
I've even scheduled back surgery to avoid getting my teeth cleaned.
If you are superbly scared but are willing to go, some offices will give you a script for something to relax you before coming in. You just need a driver, since you cant drive yourself under the influence of the durg prescribed.
I'm not exactly WILLING to go.
Another reason I hate going to the Dentist are the Hygenists.
They are paid to clean my teeth and then get the hell out so the Dentist can do their job.
Not stand around and lecture me like I'm a little girl. I'm suprised they haven't prescribed " sitting in the corner for an hour and no dinner before bed"
However i suppose I DO have to have go eventually. I have asked about getting some 'drugs' before hand but apparently that's reserved for those with exceptional insurance. I HATE being knocked out anyway. I always refuse for minor surgery.
Soo..I guess what I'm saying is that no matter how incredibly reasonable your suggestions are I'm just too stubborn.
I appreciate it none the less.
The best thing you can do then is just make sure to floss and brush your teeth and gums. keep up with this and you'll be fine ^_^. And ya some hygienist literally do run when the doc comes in. Normally by request of the doctor.
Quote from: Squeeky_Moonkin on June 09, 2008, 05:23:04 PM
just make sure to floss and brush your teeth and gums. keep up with this and you'll be fine
HA! That's what I keep saying to people who insist I HAVE to go to the dentist regularly.
Now I have it in ..typing..from someone who knows what they're talking about. Thank you. XD
man, i don't feel too reassured by any of these stories...especially considering my wisdom tooth surgery is some time in the next few weeks.
Quote from: Emerge on June 09, 2008, 07:18:39 PM
man, i don't feel too reassured by any of these stories...especially considering my wisdom tooth surgery is some time in the next few weeks.
I'm sure you'll be fine..there arnt too many true horror stories of extractions at the dental office...
Quote from: Emerge on June 09, 2008, 07:18:39 PM
man, i don't feel too reassured by any of these stories...especially considering my wisdom tooth surgery is some time in the next few weeks.
I feel like my silly rant about my stupid dental issues is making people scared of their dentist! Completely not my goal...I was just being annoying and ranting because I felt bad and there was no on here for me to whine at. I really appreciate the kind and helpful things people have said on the boards, it really means a lot.
Seriously, it's not that bad. The horror stories are much worse than the real thing. You'll do just fine so long as you follow the directions your dentist gives you. ;D
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on June 05, 2008, 11:06:33 AM
I just had all 4 wisdom teeth removed about two hours ago. My whole head hurts and I can't feel most of my mouth. I really hate my dentist right about now. And I know it'll be worse once the numbing wears off.
Any advice or words of encouragement? I just feel really lousy right now. :'(
Don't do what I did (start playing Gaia). XD
All joking aside, just sit back and take things eeeeasy. You'll do just fine... and, actually, stay off the drugs they give you. They'll dull the pain but make you Dee-row-sy.
As in, drowsier than this:
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Quote from: Squeeky_Moonkin on June 08, 2008, 12:06:55 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 08, 2008, 03:41:23 AM
according to my x-rays from roughly 1 year ago, it's a rootless wisdom tooth. i don't know how fast roots grow but as of july last year, it was just a tooth.
If I recall correctly from school (don't have to go to school for what I do out in Utah...did anyways), thats known as the "bell stage" you can look up the process/stages of tooth development online easily. Yes wisdom teeth in that stage normally are not extracted, but what is lovely and easy on the pt is when they have "ice cream con roots" the roots haven't or don't branch out and stay close to each other and in the shape of a cone.
so the only kind of root it'll get is the cone shaped one? the xray literally showed just a cap. if it's just a cone shape, shouldn't be bad :D they had my bro take pills the night before, so he was half drugged by the time he got there. he said he saw blood like everywhere in his moments of consciousness but he was so gone he didnt care XD
Finally got in to see my dentist today. I have a mild infection and possible very mild dry socket on my right side and severe trama to the jaw joints on both sides. She compares the jaw joints to hyper extending both of your knees at one time. I told her it felt like I had been punched in the face...she told me, "Honey, that's exactly what happened."
Dentist says I probably wouldn't have had any complications if I hadn't had all 4 teeth removed at once. She says I pushed to do all 4, I remember her saying "lets do all 4 at one time and get it done with"...so who knows. Lesson learned, if you can do your extractions 2 at a time, do it that way.
I'm off work today. Have to stay on ibuprofen and antibiotics for a week...then all should be good again. :D
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 09, 2008, 11:04:24 PM
Quote from: Squeeky_Moonkin on June 08, 2008, 12:06:55 PM
Quote from: JTchinoy on June 08, 2008, 03:41:23 AM
]so the only kind of root it'll get is the cone shaped one? the xray literally showed just a cap. if it's just a cone shape, shouldn't be bad :D they had my bro take pills the night before, so he was half drugged by the time he got there. he said he saw blood like everywhere in his moments of consciousness but he was so gone he didnt care XD
Cone shaped is the shape the roots have if they don't reach a certain development stage....some are able to fully develop and the roots branch ut like any other molar.
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on June 10, 2008, 02:06:47 PM
Finally got in to see my dentist today. I have a mild infection and possible very mild dry socket on my right side and severe trama to the jaw joints on both sides. She compares the jaw joints to hyper extending both of your knees at one time. I told her it felt like I had been punched in the face...she told me, "Honey, that's exactly what happened."
Dentist says I probably wouldn't have had any complications if I hadn't had all 4 teeth removed at once. She says I pushed to do all 4, I remember her saying "lets do all 4 at one time and get it done with"...so who knows. Lesson learned, if you can do your extractions 2 at a time, do it that way.
I'm off work today. Have to stay on ibuprofen and antibiotics for a week...then all should be good again. :D
having all four done at once has its up and downs. I personally had mine done 2 at a time @_@. Looking back at it I would of preferred t have all 4 done..but the guy I went t wouldn't d all four unless I was in a hospital @_@ (Mine had to be chizzled out since they were unerupted...and old methods.). ya, don't understand that ...and that was like 8 years ago.
The mild dry socket would explain a good chunk of your pain. Infection...well of course ...thats why the doc should start you on antibiotics right after the procedure...to prevent that. Because you yourself have no way of keeping bacteria out of the extraction sites when you cant brush r swish back there @_@ DUH! on her part.
Quote from: zoupzuop2 on June 09, 2008, 10:41:21 PM
You'll do just fine... and, actually, stay off the drugs they give you.
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at the risk of sounding like a druggie, i'd much rather they knock me out with that stuff and perform the surgery rather than me being conscious through the whole thing. i've had teeth-yanking surgery when i was a kid, and just hearing them things being torn from my gums was enough to hop off the chair and catch the next bus home. and besides...it's a sensation that's matched by nothing else, these medical-grade concoctions
Quote from: Emerge on June 10, 2008, 10:34:33 PM
Quote from: zoupzuop2 on June 09, 2008, 10:41:21 PM
You'll do just fine... and, actually, stay off the drugs they give you.
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at the risk of sounding like a druggie, i'd much rather they knock me out with that stuff and perform the surgery rather than me being conscious through the whole thing. i've had teeth-yanking surgery when i was a kid, and just hearing them things being torn from my gums was enough to hop off the chair and catch the next bus home. and besides...it's a sensation that's matched by nothing else, these medical-grade concoctions
Ugh not me. I'd much rather deal with the pain than be so incapacitated and at the mercy of someone else.
I have to have control in those situation.
In fact the FIRST thing I do when I go to thehospital for anything is make sure the nurses know who is in charge.