One of my wisdom teeth are infected this is the reason I might get some of them out. I have heard horror stories about wisdom teeth is it really as bad as it seems?
2007-01-08 05:43:51 · 16 answers · asked by brooke992002 2 in Health ➔ Dental
some ppl have a hard time with them, i didn't. one thing you need to understand is it is surgery and you need to take it easy. you will probably be put under general anesthesia which means you will be put to sleep during the entire operation...its easier on the dentist and you. you will need someone to drive you home as you will be groggy. rest as much as you can. follow the doctors orders. two things you need to pay particular attention to...when you rinse your mouth DO NOT swish or spit, turn your head slowly to let the solution or salt water run around inside your mouth then let it run out into the sink...DO NOT SWISH OR SPIT. the reason i say this is if you swish or spit you can loosen the blood clots where the wisdom teeth were and that can cause some very, very painful dry sockets (thats probably the horror stories you've heard about) they are treatable but very painful and take longer for you to heal. the other thing is NO strenuous activities...sex, athlectics, running, excersize etc. as it gets the blood pumping too much and can cause more bleeding of the area and also cause the clots to loosen too. also do not take aspirin or aspirin products, unless your doctor tells you too...it thins the blood. you should not participate in any of this that i have said for at least two weeks, maybe longer depending on your healing rate. bottom line listen to your doctor, follow his instructions, take the pain meds when you need them and take it easy. (fyi - i was a dental tech for many years and assited on many such surgeries)
2007-01-08 05:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by ?! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It seems there are a range of varying effects. Many friends of mine have had few complaints, while my own experience was less than pleasant. Better to be prepared though...
1. Have a relative or friend go with you. In many cases, after coming off the drugs they may give you, you may not be fit to drive, let alone walk. They 'put me under' for mine. When it was over, the assistant went to get the wheelchair to help me to the car. I didn't wait, got up, and promptly fell flat on my face....so sont do that.
2. Have a bucket in the car just in case. Many people get nausea from the drugs. I made it all the way home before purging all over the front lawn....so don't do that either.
3. Have soft or fluid foods ready at home. You will probably not feel like eating anything solid for a day or 2. Things like soup, jello, pudding...
4. Follow the doctor's directions! Pay close attention...you dont want dry socket.
5. Relax. Take a few days off, and remember that most of us have had this done too.
2007-01-08 06:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to say take the time to read "I'll be watching you"s answer. She has some good points. If she hadn't covered it already, I was GOING to advise you not to take Aspirin (ASA - acetylsalicylic acid) because it thins the blood. And, if you have a problem with bleeding after the extraction, the tea bag trick works. Just moisten it and place it on the socket as you would gauze. The tannic acid in the tea is a natural blood constrictor and will stop the bleeding. Just gently bite on it for 10-15 minutes and throw it away. =)
2007-01-08 11:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by LaLa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just got my wisdom teeth out friday all 4 of them. i was put to sleep so it didn't hurt really bad all i remember was the doctor saying your gonna feel a pinch in your hand and then next thing you know your gonna asking when r they gonna start. they only thing i hated was not being able to eat alot and i hated i was numb to 12:00 that night and seeing double but it dosen't hurt after just take the medicine and not bite down or anything back there
2007-01-09 14:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry sockets are real and hurt! Don't smoke or suck on anything for a good while after the teeth are removed. You'll want to have the surgery on a Fri and have the weekend to recover as a minimum time, you should try to get Mon. off.
2007-01-08 05:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by david g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was also scared to death about this. I had all of mine pulled. I had them knock be out for it instead of the Novocain. Surprisingly I had nothing go bad. I did exactly what the doctor said. They give you a syringe so that after you eat you can clean out the holes with water so they don't get infected. Hopefully you will have no problems.
2007-01-08 06:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Shannan H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are some arnt. in my case the first ones i had removed were quite tolerable what was the big deal. I found out the second time around what the big deal was about, and i got infected. The only difference that i did from the first time around compared to the second time around is that i smoked the second time. My advice is if you smoke DONT.
2007-01-08 07:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by jhdjkhblpk;mvhyf nbjhghbmnbjgb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOSH HORRIBLE!!! I had 2 of mine pulled out on this last friday and I was only given novacain which the process didnt hurt but let me tell ya it was very aggressive which I wasnt expecting at all!! It was tramatic to me needless to say My face swelled up I have a huge bruise on my face and the corner of my mouth got split open from them stretchin it open so wide. Its monday now and I still am in pain not as bad but bad enough!!! As soon as the novacain wore off I was feelin it even though I was on vicodin!!! I was miserbale!! Best of luck to you sorry to scare you but its the reality of it no way of sugar coaten that one!!
2007-01-08 08:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you just have to trust in your dentist. The biggest thing to watch out for when getting a tooth extracted is "dry socket" - it's to be avoided, and is extremely painful. The dentist will give you information on it and directions to follow so you can avoid getting it - follow his instructions EXACTLY! wish ya luck....
2007-01-08 05:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it really is a horrible experience. quite painful.
I was told to 'suck on' (but not actually 'suck' mind you - just place them in your mouth, you know) cool, wet tea bags. This helped stop the bleeding (for some reason) and also was soothing. and tasted kinda good.
I don't know of a way to avoid the dreaded 'dry sockets' - but I fell victim to that terrible pain.
I feel for you.
2007-01-08 05:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by Zippy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋