How painful is wisdom teeth extraction?

Question

So I went to the oral surgeon today, and I'm going in on the 23rd to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed. I am doing local anestetic, and not getting knocked out for it.

My question is, how bad will this hurt under standard local anestetic? Will I just feel the pressure of them working on my teeth? My top two teeth are really decayed already, so I hope that in someway is a good thing in the removal.

Any help would be appreciated!

OK I just got back from the procedure, and can now vouche that it doesn't hurt that bad. I was going to do the local anesthetic, but I kept gagging for whatever reason after getting the needles. The stuff leaked into my throat and was making the whole ordeal hell. So they hooked me up to an IV. I didn't want to do that initially, because I had never gone under for anything before, and the idea felt weird to me. but I said OK, I'll give it a shot.

It was weird. I had my eyes open, and the IV in and I remember the assistant saying OK we're ready to go...next thing I remember is someone saying "OK you're all done." So I have no memory whatsoever of the operation. I don't even remember falling asleep. It was a light sedation I suppose, but I don't remember being awake for any of the operation. Needless to say, I feel no pain. Right now my mouth has gauze in it, and I'm eating Wendy's Frosties for the time being. So far no pain, but I'm on the meds. Glad they're out of there!

Answer 1

Honestly, it depends on how you respond to pain. I only had local, but they had to re-numb as the anesthetic wore off part way through due to my metabolism. I didn't have pain during the extractions - just felt pressure. I was in pain afterwards, but that's what vicodin was invented for. : )

Answer 2

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain

Answer 3

First, wisdom teeth are deeply rooted and I suggest that you select a dentist who has performed wisdom teeth extractions more than once. To remove all 4 teeth during the same extraction might sound like the best, but remember extraction of wisdom teeth are not the same as extraction of other teeth.

If you want all 4 removed during the same extraction you should look for a very experienced dentist with all the proper equipment and a good clinic with assistants, and you should have this done while you are out from the proper anesthetic. You mentioned that the two top teeth are decayed and likely there might be need for some surgery and you do not want to have that done using local anesthetic. Those decayed teeth might break off during extraction and to remove the roots could take some time.

Hope that you do get more consultation and select a dentist who is experienced in extracting wisdom teeth.

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Answer 4

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Heya, Ok, first of all, the extraction itself won't be painful at all, because you will be numbed up with novocaine or something similar. You'll feel pushing and pulling, and a bit of pressure, but no pain. You might find that it's a bit swollen and tender afterwards, and you may need to take painkillers for it, but this won't last for more than a few days, or a week at most. Sometimes in lower wisdom teeth, the root of the rooth lies close to a couple of nerves, which supply sensation to your lower lip and tongue. Although your dentist will be very careful when extracting the tooth, sometimes your nerve can get bruised, and there is a very small chance that you can get a numb tongue and/or numb lower lip. When this happens, the majority of cases are fine after a week or so, and a very small minority of cases persist for longer. My advice would be not to worry too much about it, and try to relax. It's a simple procedure that millions of people have had done, and is really nothing to worry about.

Answer 5

I just had all four of my wisdom teeth removed (at the same time) a few months ago, and it really actually went well, all things considered. I didn't get knocked out either, only had local anesthetic, and the procedure itself was very much pain free - all I felt was light pressure. The surgeon also recommended some sort of "extra" type of anesthetic that didn't alleviate pain as much as it really, really just promotes relaxation.

Now, there will be pain afterwards, but this really depends on your tolerance and what type of pain medication your doctor gives you. The three or four days after the procedure is what generally sucks for most people I know - I had the procedure done on Friday, rested the weekend, had to take Monday off, and was just fine by Tuesday. Warning - pay close attention to what the surgeon tells you to do, and make sure you rinse really well after you go back to eating solid food.

Best of luck - no worries! You'll be just fine, and you will be sooo much better after the procedure is over and you heal up a bit.

Answer 6

I was suppose to get two of my wisdom teeth removed (I was getting the other 2 removed later, due to insurance reasons.) Anyways, I only ended up getting one removed because it was more impacted then the dentist thought it was. It took 1.5 hours of removing. They had to take away a lot of bone and the dentist told me that this was the most difficult wisdom tooth ever removed at his office.

I was awake, jut got numbed, no laughing gas or anything.

And even though I was in the chair for 1.5 hours on one tooth, I did not feel thing. Just a little uncomfortable when he would apply pressure... Now I took some tyenol 3 right after the operation as directed by the dentist. and have been taking a little a bit more. And really, I have no pain. Just a little uncomfortable. I had a good night sleep also. Now I'm just being careful not to get a dry socket.

Answer 7

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed at once, and I just had novocaine and the nitrous oxide, not general anasthesia. Honestly, the most painful part was the shots! They give you like, 20 shots, even across the roof of the mouth, and even though I was a little loopy from the gas, I could feel the shots. After that all you really feel is the pressure of the dentist pulling and such. And they had to go in a break my teeth in order to pull them out, and I didnt even feel that (so I guess the pain from the shots was worth it!) For me the most uncomfortable part was afterwards - when i woke up at home, my mouth was dry (from the gauze they left in there), and it tasted like blood. But they gave me a painkiller, Lodeine I think, and that helped tons. Some people say you can eat ice cream and yogurt, which I tried, but for me it was painful to close my mouth around the spoon! Don't use a straw - the suction can affect the incisions. I think it took a few days for me to be able to eat easier, and to take less pills. Make sure you rinse your mouth with whatever stuff they give you, so you don't get dry socket - I hear that's bad. Good luck!

Answer 8

All 4 at once? I had it done when I was 22. I had a local only and the actual extraction was painless. You will feel pressure, crunching, breaking during the extraction. It's a little disturbing, but painless. The pain comes on several hours later once the local wears off. All of my wisdoms were "impacted" meaning they were coming in sideways and the gums had to be cut to get them out. This made for an exceptionally painful recovery. Despite the strong painkillers I was taking, I was miserable for about a week and a half.

Good luck :)

Answer 9

Wisdom Tooth Removal Pain

Answer 10

It depends on the person and the teeth. If the teeth are already through the gums, it will be easier. Your decayed teeth might be more of a problem then a blessing. If it is decayed too much it will break off at the root and the doctor will have to go in and remove the root which is usually painful.
There will probably be a little bit of pain a long with the pressure, and you won't be able to eat certain foods for awhile.
It is something that isn't very fun, but needs to be done, esp. if you have that much decay!

Answer 11

Hi! In an effort to comfort you, I believe you will be just fine. I had my wisdom teeth removed under local anesthetic and really did not feel a thing! Recovery was fine too! I also had decay, so it was a complete relief! More than likely, you'll only feel a little pressure. No pain though. If you were to feel the slightest amount of pain, all you have to do is raise your hand or say stop and they will inject more anesthetic. I used to work for an oral surgeon so I guess I know a little about this. I hope I "eased" your concerns (which are totally understandable!) Good luck to you, you are going to be JUST FINE!! :-) I'll pray for you just in case. ha ha!!