Does it hurt when you get your wisdom teeth taken out? and if so is it during or after?

Answer 1

Having your wisdom teeth taken out can be painful, but it doesn't always have to be that way. It is by far better to get them out before you are having problems with them, than when you have to get them out due to problems such as decay or infection with the gum.

I would definitely recommend that you have them removed all at the same appointment. It is probably best to have an oral surgeon remove them or a general dentist that does them frequently. The greatest complication is pain and swelling of the area in the lower jaw where the teeth are removed. Medicine can be given to keep you comfortable, and reduce the pain and swelling. An oral surgeon can sedate you so that you are not awake during the procedure. This is probably a good idea unless the teeth are completely visible.

Following the appointment, you will want to make sure that you keep pressure on the sites where you had the teeth removed. You will be given gauze pads to bite down on. This should be continued for several hours. You DEFINITELY DO NOT WANT TO SWISH, SUCK, or SPIT for the FIRST 24 - 48 HOURS. This could cause you to loose the blood clot where the teeth were extracted. If the blood clot is lost, you will get a "dry socket" which is very painful and will require many visits and much time to heal. You also want to elevate your head during the first 24 hours and take it easy. Use ice packs, with a towel between your skin, on and off for the first two days. Take your medicine as prescribed unless you feel nauseated. If so, call your doctor and let them know.

You will do well and you will be glad that it is over with. Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes it hurts! The main part is the sound of a tooth being broken right by your ear.
So the worst part is the anxiety of having a tooth pulled. If you are not completely numb, communicate that somehow with the dentist. He can't read your mind. Just the expressions on your face.
Also, the pain from your gums always hurting from impacted wisdom teeth might hurt just as much as having them pulled.
You will find you have more room in your mouth after they are out and they are all healed.
It takes several months for your mouth to completely heal so be careful what you eat.

Answer 3

I just got mine done 2 weeks ago. If your wisdom teeth is making it hard for you to chew gum, or eat, then its nessicary that you get it pulled out as soon as possible because you could have problems with you teeth and gums later. Depending on the pain, you have to get them pulled because if it gets worse as time goes by, it could get rooted down into your jawline and that is worse. You have the option to be 1/2 conscience during the procedure, or you can be knocked out. The dentist will give you a perscription to kill the pain, reduce swelling, and to fight infection depending on how deeply rooted your wisdom teeth are. Yes, your mouth will be sore for a while and you may have swelling in your gums, not nessicarily visible puffiness in your cheeks. Your teeth are a major part of your skull, and flesh is more sensitive.
It also depends on the dentist - how long they have been practicing dentistry - not nessicarily the part of how long they went to college. Some people can go to college and not know what the hell they are doing. Check out your local dentists and find our thier ratings, how long they have been in business and insurance policies, unless you have money to pay them out of your pocket. Your gums will heal in a matter of weeks. If you have problems healing, call your dentist.
**Fact: wisdom teeth were used in the early times of man. it served a purpose when humans were evolving, but they dont serve a purpose now.
Some people actually dont have problem with wisdom teeth, but alot of people do. Get a counseltation and an x-ray of your teeth and your dentist will be able to tell you what is right for you, if not, look around for dentists on the internet.

Answer 4

i just had my wisdom teeth removed less than 2 weeks ago and i am still having some pain after eating or in the morning cause i grind my teeth in my sleep. its not unbearable though. all 4 of my wisdom teeth were out completely so that really helped out with not experiencing so much pain. i was so nervous before i went but it was not as bad as i have heard. i heard to many horror stories. the only reason i believe i am having a problem is because one of my teeth that was removed had 4 roots & was a huge tooth & my grinding problem. so the tooth left a big hole and its open now so its just not comfortable. you will be fine. and yes you will have a very bad taste in your mouth for a week & that sucks. food keeps getting stuck in the holes & that sucks but as far as pain i really would not stress over it so much. do expect some pain but you will be ok - good luck

Answer 5

it depends on a couple of things. while they are being taken out, you will not feel a thing, they get you on good pain killers for that. after it is over you will have to bite on gause for a day or so, which is annoying. If they are just pulling the wisdom teeth out, then the pain will be gone in a couple of days and you woln't feel a thing with a couple asprin. if your wisdom teeth are impacted (turned sidways pushing on your molars) then they have to smash the wisdom teeth and pull the shards out, this is much more painful and heals slower. from the sound of it your getting the easy way.

Answer 6

I just got 2 pulled out last week and only felt some pression. I had local anesthesia and after that i didn't have a lot of pain. Motrin 800 mg helped a lot. The recovery it wasn't too bad only that bloody taste in you mouth it's awful. But you need to rest.

But it depends if you get stitches then your face will get swollen and it will make you feel very sick.
Better do it when you are younger!

Answer 7

Depends....are they impacted or have they come through? More than likely you will be knocked out for the surgery (yes, oral surgery), and you won't feel a thing during...after depends too. Everyone is different...my recovery wasn't the greatest (swelling, dry sockets, etc.), but my step-mom went to my brother's baseball game the same day, had very little swelling after, and felt fine. Your dentist/surgeon will explain the procedure to you, and make recommendations for after-care and pain management. Good luck!

Answer 8

It usually doesn't hurt all that much, if everything goes normally.

My experience was insane because I woke up during the procedure (they didn't give me enough knock-out gas). I was yelling at the surgeon to knock me out.

You'll be sore and have some pain for a couple days, but it's really not all that bad. I expected worse.

It is different for everyone though.

Answer 9

It didn't hurt for me before or during. During I was so doped up they could have hit me with a hammer and I wouldn't have cared. After, they gave me some pain meds, but I didn't use them becuase they made me sick and the pain was just a dull throb anyway and not much to speak of.

But every person is different and has a different tolerance for pain.

Answer 10

I've never had it done, but yes, I've heard it is painful. I mean, they are pulling teeth out of your mouth. I'd say it probably hurts most after if it's anything like the root canal I had. I was numbed well during, but after it hurt like crazy.