laughing gas/numbing shot?

Question

hey, im getting 4 teeth pulled in about 1 month..... what is the best way to get them pulled? with that gas they call "laughing gas"? or is the numbing shot the best? and i also heard of some sort of "lazer"? well, if anyone has experienced any of these, please comment...and how is the pain? does it hurt? or you can just describe the procedure please! thank you!

yah, i just turned 13 so i dont have like all my teeth yet...i have 24 teeth now and am growing my 12 year molars...i just feel them..and i am getting not my last tooth, but the tooth before that..so the 5th tooth on my top right and left, and my bottom left and right...yah i know, it stinks...but yah...so comment please

i am told the lazer that feels like water..then your tooth just..falls out...i guess...lol

Answer 1

I had to have dental surgery once before I got my braces. They couldn't get the IV in my arm to "knock me out," so they just gave me plenty of novocaine. I couldn't feel a thing. They also gave me a little rubber thing to help me keep my mouth open. It was very easy. So what I'm saying is that novocaine alone might be just fine for you. If your dentist recommends it, trust him/her and go without the laughing gas. But if they think you should have the gas, then go for it.

Answer 2

The gas does not numb. You will need the shots.

The gas just relaxes you. Man, I can't imagine a patient trying to get a tooth, much less 4 pulled, just using that. LOL

There are numerous "lasers" out there. I don't know which one you might have heard about.

As long as the dentists gets you really numb, you shouldn't feel anything other than pressure. I don't know the condition of your teeth, but normally a dentist will elevate the tooth with instruments and work it loose, before he just pulls it out.

Don't listen to the people who try to scare you, or you will get really worked up about it.

Good luck

Answer 3

a few years ago i had to have 4 teeth pulled. i got shots and gas, but i get both even for just fillings. the gas is just to calm you down, and i get scared and freak out really easily, so i pretty much need it, but you may not. the procedure takes a while, but assuming you got enough novacaine, you shouldn't feel much of anything. be prepared to bleed all day though. the whole day that i had it done, i just laid around, changed my cotton balls out in my mouth every few hours, but basically relaxed. i was prescribed pain medication, but didn't take any until right before i was about to go to bed, because i got a headache. i went to the bathroom to change the cotton one last time before sleeping, and passed out on the way back to the bedroom. i'm not sure if this was from loss of blood, or not eating the whole day, or something to do with the pill. i highly recommend you take it easy after the ordeal, try to eat if you can, and stay away from sharp corners if you feel woozy! (i wish someone would have told me that back then, i messed up my face pretty bad when i fell.) good luck!

Answer 4

When I was 11, I had 4 teeth pulled before I got my braces. I was knocked out completely with some sort of gas and I woke up with a mouth full of gauze and blood. If I smiled, blood would start running down my chin and neck. I wasn't in any pain that day but my jaw was really sore the few days after. They gave me some Codine pills for the pain but I didn't even take them all.

A few years ago, I had 3 more teeth pulled with only the novocaine shot and nothing else. It was really stressful. They jam their pliers in your mouth and push and pull and you're freaking out that they're going to slip and hurt you. They broke one of my teeth in half while trying to pull it out and I was wide awake for all of it. I was never in any actual pain but it was just too much to deal with and I just wanted them to get out of my face.

I recommend that you take whatever they give you and whatever your parents can afford. Get knocked unconscious if possible. It's easiest way. If they have the laughing gas, use it - it's fun. They will always use the novocaine shot no matter what. I've never heard of the laser thing.

Answer 5

I'll never go to another dentist who won't administer Nitrous....you'll feel it, but like the others say, you won't care. There really aren't any after-effects of the gas either, so that's always a bonus. If your dentist loves you, they'll prescribe narcotics for you to heal too lol.

Answer 6

I wouldn't use the nitrous gas. If it is oral surgery (3rd molars) they may be able to put you into a twilight sleep. Otherwise, just get injections. The laser is just another way of giving injections. Supposedly doesn't hurt as bad but does take longer.

Answer 7

Don't waste your money on gas. Just let them give you the shot and that's it. The gas just makes you loopy and costs more money.

Answer 8

well if ur knocked out (laughing gas) then u wont feel a thing period... they will probably do both tho so when u wake up ur not in so much pain.

Answer 9

HELLO MARIA,
HERE IS INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Tooth extraction

Definition

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone.

Purpose

Extraction is performed for positional, structural, or economic reasons. Teeth are often removed because they are impacted. Teeth become impacted when they are prevented from growing into their normal position in the mouth by gum tissue, bone, or other teeth. Impaction is a common reason for the extraction of wisdom teeth. Extraction is the only known method that will prevent further problems. Teeth may also be extracted to make more room in the mouth prior to straightening the remaining teeth (orthodontic treatment), or because they are so badly positioned that straightening is impossible. Extraction may be used to remove teeth that are so badly decayed or broken that they cannot be restored. In addition, patients sometimes choose extraction as a less expensive alternative to filling or placing a crown on a severely decayed tooth.

Precautions

In some situations, tooth extractions may need to be postponed temporarily. These situations include:


Infection that has progressed from the tooth into the bone. Infections may make anesthesia difficult. They can be treated with antibiotics before the tooth is extracted.


The patient's use of drugs that thin the blood (anticoagulants). These medications include warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin. The patient should stop using these medications for three days prior to extraction.


Patients who have had any of the following procedures in the previous six months: heart valve replacement, open heart surgery, prosthetic joint replacement, or placement of a medical shunt. These patients may be given antibiotics to reduce the risk of bacterial infection.

Description

Tooth extraction can be performed with local anesthesia if the tooth is exposed and appears to be easily removable in one piece. An instrument called an elevator is used to loosen (luxate) the tooth, widen the space in the bone, and break the tiny elastic fibers that attach the tooth to the bone. Once the tooth is dislocated from the bone, it can be lifted and removed with forceps.

If the extraction is likely to be difficult, the dentist may refer the patient to an oral surgeon. Oral surgeons are specialists who are trained to give nitrous oxide, an intravenous sedative, or a general anesthetic to relieve pain. Extracting an impacted tooth or a tooth with curved roots typically requires cutting through gum tissue to expose the tooth. It may also require removing portions of bone to free the tooth. Some teeth must be cut and removed in sections. The extraction site may or may not require one or more stitches to close the cut (incision).

Preparation

Before an extraction, the dentist will take the patient's medical history, noting allergies and prescription medications. A dental history is also taken, with particular attention to previous extractions and reactions to anesthetics. The dentist may then prescribe antibiotics or recommend stopping certain medications prior to the extraction. The tooth is x-rayed to determine its full shape and position, especially if it is impacted.

If the patient is going to have deep anesthesia, he or she should wear loose clothing with sleeves that are easily rolled up to allow for an intravenous line. The patient should not eat or drink anything for at least six hours before the procedure. Arrangements should be made for a friend or relative to drive the patient home after the surgery.

Aftercare

An important aspect of aftercare is encouraging a clot to form at the extraction site. The patient should put pressure on the area by biting gently on a roll or wad of gauze for several hours after surgery. Once the clot is formed, it should not be disturbed. The patient should not rinse, spit, drink with a straw, or smoke for at least 24 hours after the extraction and preferably longer. Vigorous exercise should not be done for the first three to five days.

For the first two days after the procedure, the patient should drink liquids without using a straw, and eat soft foods. Any chewing must be done on the side away from the extraction site. Hard or sticky foods should be avoided. The mouth may be gently cleaned with a toothbrush, but the extraction area should not be scrubbed.

Wrapped ice packs can be applied to reduce facial swelling. Swelling is a normal part of the healing process. It is most noticeable in the first 48-72 hours. As the swelling subsides, the patient may experience muscle stiffness. Moist heat and gentle exercise will restore jaw movement. The dentist may prescribe medications to relieve the postoperative pain.

Risks

Potential complications of tooth extraction include postoperative infection, temporary numbness from nerve irritation, jaw fracture, and jaw joint pain. An additional complication is called dry socket. When a blood clot does not properly form in the empty tooth socket, the bone beneath the socket is painfully exposed to air and food, and the extraction site heals more slowly.

Normal results

After an extraction, the wound usually closes in about two weeks. It takes three to six months for the bone and soft tissue to be restructured. Complications such as infection or dry socket may prolong the healing time.


Dry socket
A painful condition following tooth extraction in which a blood clot does not properly fill the empty socket. Dry socket leaves the underlying bone exposed to air and food.


Extraction site
The empty tooth socket following removal of the tooth.


Impacted tooth
A tooth that is growing against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue.


Luxate
To loosen or dislocate the tooth from the socket.


Nitrous oxide
A colorless, sweet-smelling gas used by dentists for mild anesthesia. It is sometimes called laughing gas because it makes some patients feel giddy or silly.


Oral surgeon
A dentist who specializes in surgical procedures of the mouth, including extractions.


Orthodontic treatment
The process of straightening teeth to correct their appearance and function.
For Your Information

Answer 10

yes some discomfort is caused but
ask for both it really calmed me down
and relaxed me so go for both you will agree with me trustme