I'm having 3 Wisdom Teeth out, under local anesthetic. REALLY SCARED. Will it really hurt, PLZ ANSWER?

Question

Having 3 wisdom teeth out, with local anesthetic. (Novocain)

Will it really hurt. Do the injections hurt ? Sooo scared

1 is impacted. Been given Valium to take. To calm me down.

What will it feel like? Really hate dentists.

Answer 1

Impacted wisdom teeth are removed surgically. It can be done under local but I'd be afraid to.

You do NOT want to have the impacted one removed under local anesthetic. The other 2 you'll be fine but I would question the dentist's judgement on the impacted one.

Answer 2

A few points: If you swallow any blood during the procedure, it will make you sick to your stomach. No way around that. If you have an anesthesiologist (not the oral surgeon) give you anesthesia, we can use propofol safely and the chance of you getting sick is very, very small. We also have medications that prevent N&V. If you choose to have only local, talk to your oral surgeon and make sure he/she is comfortable with doing that while you are awake. If you're OK with the local injections, the pushing, pulling and cracking, you should do fine. The risks of local only with no sedation are pretty minimal. One thing that people experience is a rapid heartbeat and panicky feeling if the local anesthetic (which is mixed with epinephrine) gets into a blood vessel. If that happens, it's quite unpleasant, but won't hurt you. (I had that happen to me once) If it does happen, it is not an allergy, it is not a bad reaction, it's what normally happens if the drug gets into the blood stream. It passes in a few minutes. The person to discuss this with the the oral surgeon who will be taking out the teeth. Good luck with the procedure.

Answer 3

I just had a molar pulled in October. I took the Valium too, and had local anesthetic. It hurt, but it wasn't so bad. The Valium made me very calm and I listened to my CD player the whole time. The Novocain shots felt like a sharp pinch. They were the most painful step in the whole process. My husband was there too, for moral support!

It felt like the dentist was pulling at my mouth. It didn't really hurt, it was more uncomfortable than painful. The recovery was a little painful, but my dentist gave me a prescription pain killer. I got to eat lots of ice cream (that was the best part!)

I will admit that it wasn't much fun, but I realize that the temporary pain is much better than the pain of impacted teeth.

Good luck! It's over quickly and and the pain left me in a few days (2 to be exact!).

Answer 4

I have had all my wisdom teeth taken out - as well I have an upper plate All my top teeth were removed . Wisdom teeth had to be broken in to 4 PCs each to remove ,the only pain I had was when my jaw muscles got sore(after) from the dentist prying the lower wisdom teeth out . The needle is uncomfortable but not pain full and doesn't last that long.When this is being done think of something like your last vacation and try to keep your mind off it -at the most you may feel a weird relief of pressure when the tooth comes out.Remember that if you think it will hurt you will make that a reality -try to relax it's not that bad.

Answer 5

think calming thoughts honey. I had mine done under general anestetic. didn't hurt at the time. I felt like I'd been kicked in the jaw by a donkey afterwards, but only for about 3 weeks. The injection isn't bad and once that's in you won't feel anything apart from a bit of pressure. But you know what, it doesn't last forever, 21 years later it's barely a memory. It's better than the pain from the impacted wisdom teeth and that's a fact.

Good luck sweetheart, it'll be OK.

Answer 6

OK, the shot of Novocain is nothing to worry about. Did they give you any reason they would not give you anything else like nitrous oxide? You may get more freaked out because your going to be awake to witness it. Which I have heard it's not a very fun thing for anyone to see. I had a local(Novocaine), an IV drip, and nitrous because I didn't want to deal with anything until the pain of recovery. Which the recovery is, or can be hard especially if they are impacted. Be sure to keep the sutures clean so they don't get infected. If they really hurt you can get pain meds for it. They gave me percasets(spelling?).

Answer 7

I've had all four pulled when I got my braces on at age 16...I was given local anethesia and a shot to knock me out so I wasn't aware of the work being done... Take your pain meds as directed, and afterwards follow the dentist's instructions and you should be just fine...I didn't have a bad experience, but I won't lie and say it doesn't hurt. But really what hurt most afterwards was my jaw from being kept open for so long. It doesn't last long though...just take it easy after.

Answer 8

I am not going to lie to you, it will hurt. I had 4 wisdom teeth taken out. 2 were pulled and the other 2 were impacted. The actual procedure is okay, but be aware of dry socket. I know of a lot of people who never got dry socket, but I did in 2 and it is painful. Be sure not to use straws or suck anything. The sucking is what causes them. I was a smoker at the time of my dental procedure and that is where they came from. If I would have only quit before having my wisdom teeth out, I would have been better off. Be sure to ask your dentist questions, if you write them down before going you will be better off. Also, be sure to ask your dentist what you can take for pain, if needed.

Answer 9

Coping skills
For some people, a visit to the dentist causes so much anxiety they can't get themselves to go, even if they're in pain. The thought of having a tooth extracted may be overwhelming. But if you're having problems related to an impacted wisdom tooth, delaying care could lead to serious and permanent problems.
Make sure you have a dentist who is sympathetic and willing to help relieve your fears. Talk to your dentist about your concerns. Don't be embarrassed about your anxiety — it's common, especially when you must have a dental procedure that can be uncomfortable.

Many dentists offer ways to ease your anxiety, such as listening to music or watching videos. You may be able to bring along a supportive family member or friend. You can also learn relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and imagery. If you have severe anxiety, talk to your doctor about medications that may help. And of course, you may be able to opt for full sedation during the procedure itself, so you're asleep through it all.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/wisdom-teeth/DS00679/DSECTION=9

Answer 10

I've had 4 teeth taken out with novocain, it only hurts when they give you the shots, when they are actually pulling the teeth it just feels like there is a little pressure on the tooth, don't be afraid to ask for more novocain if you feel pain