First off... Novocaine, is a type of Anesthetic. You just wont be put to sleep by it. Its considered to be a 'local anesthetic'.. meaning, it deadens (numbs) a certain area, not the whole body. It's also 'old school' (your grandparents/parents days).. its numbing ability was short acting, there fore Doctors dont use it anymore. Hense why today, people are so scared of the Dentist, theyve heard all the horror stories from long ago. It was so short acting, people began to get the feeling back before the procedures were done.
Secondly, they give you something we call 'Topical Anestheitc Gel' which is placed on a cotton tip applicator, in which we place at the back corners of your mouth on your gum tissue to numb the tissue, before the shot is given. And then most likely they'll use 'Lidocaine' (every dentist i know of, uses this) ... its a much better anesthetic injected into the nerves of your lower and upper jaw. It's also long acting, Thank God! You wont feel a thing, maybe discomfort afterwards for while. But you'll have meds for the pain, so no worries. During the procedure, you'll feel lots of PRESSURE along with pulling/tugging you may also hear a 'popping sound' DONT worry, its normal. The tooth hasnt broken, its just the sound the ligamnets make when they separate from the bone and tooth.... YOU will NOT feel pain!! If and i say IF.. you may feel pain, TELL HIM. He should stop and give you more. Most of the time, they give you more that one shot of Lidocaine just for this purpose in the beginning (so they dont have to stop in the middle).
Once your teeth are out.. depending on the Doc, if he'll stitch you or not. On Uppers, they more so stitch then lowers. Only because, your sinuses can be affected at times when wisdoms are pulled. On lowers, they'll stitch them, only if they prefer too..its not often they do though.
As far as recovery is concerned..follow the instructions the Doc/Assistants give you. DO NOT... create sucking motions in your mouth. Which means.. No smoking, No chewing tobacco (dipping), NO sucking out of straws, No spitting...NOTHING that can pull the clot or stop the clot from forming. DO THESE things as instructed and you'll save yourself from having 'dry sockets'. You dont know the meaning of pain, until this happens. You'll find yourself right back in the office, begging for relief. Another thing, Ice packs help for swelling, if you should swell. Some people do some dont. Some will/ can bruise as well.. some dont. Either way, its tramua to the jaw, and it can get painful and it can be uncomfortable for a period of time after the procedure is done. He'll give you meds.
Hope this helps you... no worries, you'll be fine!
2006-11-15 06:41:07
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answered by debs 4
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That's what I had to do. My wisdom teeth were pointing sideways and they wouldn't surface, so they had to go in and pull it out. I'm not going to lie, i was really scared, but it really isn't very different from when you get regular teeth pulled at the dentist. The only difference is that they have to cut you're gums to get to your teeth. I recommend to just keep you're eyes closed during the procedure b/c the tools and the blood freak me out. I got my teeth pulled out a year ago, and i don't really remember the details too much, which means that it didn't traumatize me. Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine.
2016-03-19 08:48:03
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answered by Anonymous
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Some discomfort perhaps...I had mine done without anesthesia (well, the kind that makes you sleep anyway)...if your doctor offers nitrous (laughing gas) ask for that as it will help relax you...
I was given some good pain med afterward, and don't recall ever really hurting during or after the procedure...I was a sophmore in high school at the time...
2006-11-15 05:25:57
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answered by . 7
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Novocaine IS anesthesia!
2006-11-15 05:25:48
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answered by solanacea 2
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I think novacaine is an anesthetic. You won't feel much pain at all when it's happening, but afterward you'll need some pretty heavy painkillers, which your dentist will prescribe for you.
2006-11-15 05:25:11
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answered by Old Fat Bald Guy 5
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Pain, blood, possible hemorrhaging, swelling of the gums and face. Possible secondary infection, root impaction (needs surgery).
Ask you dentist why he/she wants to take them out.
Often its merely because they are so far back that they are hard to treat - it's more for the dentist's convenience than yours.
I asked my dentist why once. "Because you don't need them" was her reply.
I then said "I don't need my appendix, but my doctor doesn't want to remove it". She has never raised the subject since (although I did have one out that was crowding the other teeth).
Be sure to get an answer that you are comfortable with before the dentist proceeds.
2006-11-15 05:31:12
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answered by Up your Maslow 4
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if he is a good dentist then you shouldn't feel a thing while you are having them out. now afterwards keep the vicodin and a glass of water right beside you b/c when the Novocaine wears off OMG freakin pain. but i felt better the next day, heck i felt better that night thanks to the pain killers...hehe
2006-11-15 05:28:17
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answered by mmh 4
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you will feel alot of pressure like somone pulling your head off. the pulling aint so bad its after. mine hurt for a week.its really painful and dont be so brave if the dentist gives you vixcoden take them you will need them.and dont get worried if you still feel a hole a month later.
2006-11-15 05:35:57
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answered by Anonymous
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pain after, get some drugs from the doc keep ice on for first day. You can take the leg from pantyhose or tights and fill it with ice to wrap around your chin. Buy some ice too.
2006-11-15 05:27:03
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answered by justcurious 5
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Novocaine is anaesthesia. You won't feel the extraction.
2006-11-15 05:25:26
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answered by Anonymous
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