What is it like to have a tooth extracted?

Question

a molar which had already its nerves taken out years ago, half broken and loose. the dentist said he woudl have to extract it bit by bit by breaking it.

Answer 1

I had four wisdom teeth removed, (two at a time), and before I went I was petrified. The injection was the only bit that hurt, they gave me a few though as the first two didn't work properly. The reason that the injection didn't work properly was because I hadn't eaten berfore I went. The aneasthetic took longer to work and then suddenly hit me all at once. What happens is that they grip the tooth in a metal device which splits it. This makes it easier to remove, especially if the root is close to the nerve endings. It is quick and painless and you can't even feel a thing. One of my teeth was splintered and it took about half an hour to remove it. If you relax and prepare yourself for having to be in there for half an hour per tooth, then you'll be fine. The second tooth that was taken out only took about one minute! Try and eat before you go, just something light, as it makes a difference with how the local anaesthetic works. I had nothing to eat at all as I was scared and thought I'd be sick. But this made the injection not work as well and then suddenly come on all at once, (I got out the chair and could see floaty patches in the eye on the side of the face my tooth had just been extracted from). Then they give you what looks like a tampon to squeeze between your teeth to stop the bleeding, (cotton ball attatched to a string). I was sat there feeling totally out of it. I felt sick, dizzy, kept seeing in double vision, couldn't focus at all and the whole of the right side of my face was numb. It was quite scary but I kept calm and kept focusing on things close to me and things further away, consecutively. I was given a tube of glucose to eat to boost my sugar levels, (which had crashed as I'd not eaten), and a few minutes later I was fine, (if a little disorientated). When I went for my other 2 wisdom teeth to be removed it was a breeze. After you've had the tooth removed don't drink anything hot for a few hours, avoid sugar and smoking and rinse with salt water. Smoking stops the gum from healing properly and may cause infection, as does sugar. Anything hot will make your gums bleed. In my opinion, an extraction is better than having a filling put in, the noise of the drill is awful lol. All you hear when your tooth is being removed is a couple of clicking noises, and all you feel after the injection is a bit of tugging. You'll be fine, just try and eat before you go in. Hope it's quick for you.

Answer 2

I had 'exactly' the same thing done a couple of months ago. A molar with the nerves taken out. It was totally painless, during and after. It left a large hole that closed up over a couple of weeks, but it was never at any point painful. So don't worry. I didn't even feel the injection because he swabbed it with something first. Mine had broken up into about eight pieces. Honestly...it's nothing to get nervous about. Having a root canal is far far worse.

Answer 3

The needle won't hurt it feels like a scratch or like you are tugging one strand of hair softly, and the numbing injection helps because i couldn't feel anything when the dentist extracted the tooth so don't worry about anything its for the best anyway but i recommend that you that you take some pain killers after the extraction for when the numb sensation wears off

Answer 4

i had a molar with a broken root and an extremely painful swollen, infected abcess extracted a few years ago, the dentist told me it would hurt like hell when the anaesthetic wore off and gave me special painkillers and absorbant bandages for the bleeding, guess what? it didn't give me a moment's pain not during or after the procedure and never has since, i never used the painkillers or bandages and it has been fine. i think sometimes your body just needs to get rid of these things that are causing you pain and it's just pure relief when it's gone, good luck!

Answer 5

Like most people have said they wil apply a gel to numb your gum and then continue with an injjection which sounds terrifying i know but its completely painless just lcose your eyes and try not to look at it. Then the rest is easy you wont feel a thing you may as they said feel tugging but theres no pain or pleasure attatched its quite a neutral sensation. Just make sure your eat well before hand as your mouth will be numb afterwards and its fun and games for hours as you try and drink or eat with no muscle fuction. Fillings are far worse in my opinion this will be a walk in the park so relax.

Answer 6

The best part about extraction is that you do not feel the pain when or stratight after you teeth is remove. The worst part of it is about an hour later when the anaesthetic wear off & pain start to come. But don't worry, the pain will not last you more den a day.

Answer 7

When you get your anaesthetic the area where the tooth is, it will be completely numb. You won't feel anything other than some pushing and pulling but I can describe it as if you touch your gum from outside and push on it gently. You see? Nothing! Your head will be moving as well in the direction your tooth is being pulled, sometimes the dentist requires his/her assistant to restrain your head so it is easier to pull. It doesn't hurt, the only 'pain' you feel is when they jab you with the anaesthetic. Don't worry.

Answer 8

They give you anaesthetic to numb the pain so you shouldnt feel a thing! i've had 12 teeth removed, you'll be absolutely fine, all you can really feel is the dentist poking around in your mouth but its not pain its just like a tugging sensation

Answer 9

not nearly as awful as you think, had one extracted a week ago, no problems whatsoever, take some over the counter painkillers and you will be fine. If you're not happy with your dentist try another.

Answer 10

To put it this simply - i'd rather have another 2 c-sections than have another tooth out. I only had a local anesthetic, next time ( hopefully there wont be) I want to be doped to the max!