Wisdom Teeth?

Question

Hey.
I'm an 18 year old who is EXTREMELY terrified of going to the doctor and the dentist and everything like that. ESPECIALLY needles.
Anyway, I have four wisdom teeth coming out sometime soon, and I'm very afraid. My dentist will not give me sleeping gas, which is a problem, because I don't think anyone would like to lay down for hours watching their teeth being pulled out and their gums being sewn up.
(Is it true that they stick and IV in you?.. ew..)
I was thinking about just letting them grow in, but i have absolutely NO MORE ROOM in my mouth for extra teeth. My teeth aren't very straight right now, so they'd be even worse.
(That reminds me.. does anyone know if I'd be able to get braces if I didn't get my wisdom teeth pulled?)
I just want to know about everyone's experiences when they got their wisdom teeth pulled out, and what you think I should do.
Thanks so much!!

Answer 1

It was no sweat. They pulled two of mine and had two surgically removed and it didn't even take all that long, nor did it hurt. I had one day of pretty bad pain after I had my remaining two cut out and my gums stitched up, but they gave me some pretty good medicine so I was conked out for most of the time the day after. For a couple of days all i coule eat was really soft stuff like sliced hot dogs , cocolate pudding and jello because my gums were tender. That was probably worse than anything and I am not a huge fan of soft foods. My gums didn't even hurt after I got my first two pulled, it just was aggravating trying to eat and because I sneezed and busted open my blood clot on the way home and had to go back and have them stop the bleeding again.

Answer 2

Well yesterday I had my wisdom teeth pulled, 3 were impacted. I was terrified at first, I'm the worst with needles. They sat me down and started putting on all of the meonitoring equiptment, and by the time they put the last monitoring device on, i figured it was the IV and started feeling sick, so I had them get a trashcan and threw up....nothing...because obviously your not supposed to eat or drink before it. The dentist and his assistants we're VERY informative and VERY caring. After that, they got a wet towel, dampened my face a bit and turned on a fan. I then got color back in my face lol, as I said, I'm horrible with needles. So then the fun part happened, the laughing gas, I remember thinking to myself as i had it on my face, "Am I actually getting effected by this or is this more of a mental thing" Then about two seconds later (1 hour real time) I wake up in a chair with a blanket on top of me. Now the surgery was NOTHING, the afterwards is whats bothering. I have a lump on my lower left cheek, I guess is from where they removed part of the bone, it fills in to protect it or something and should be gone in about 2-3 weeks, no worries on that. Another thing that's bothering is the fact I can't even sleep well cause of the pain and inflamation of my mouth. BUT, this will be well-worth the time and pain because this actually hurts less than what my wisdom teeth felt like before. I remember waking up at 4 A.M. just in agony of my wisdom teeth pushing my other teeth together. Well, since I can't sleep right now, I figure I'll just go post some more telling people the surgery is nothing, but the afterwards effect is what is bothersome. Well good luck guys and girls, just remember, might as well get it done now than later on and have a lot worst pain. Take care guys.

-Matt
P.S. Email me if you would like some information on the procedure, ect. because I would be more than happy to help you out. [e-mail]

Answer 3

I think I would look for a new dentist because everyone I've known who's had their wisdom teeth out has been put to sleep. I don't have mine out but I can't imagine why he wouldn't want to put you to sleep. That doesn't make sense to me because like I said I've never heard of that before. I know my dentist will put you to sleep for a root canal if you want. She's awesome! Anyway look at your options and call around to other dentists if you're concerned about it and ask them what their procedure is. Good Luck and be strong! I'm 32 and I am terrified of the dentist as well but if you can find a good dentist it makes it all that much easier. I switched dentists about 3 weeks ago and am starting to feel a little bit better about going there. It just takes time! I don't think anyone really LIKES the dentist but if you can find a good one it definately helps!

Answer 4

I had all four of mine surgically removed when I was 24. They put me under with anesthesia. They put a mask over my mouth and nose and I was gone before I could count to 5 and don't remember a thing until I woke up. I would do it again this way if I had too. Tell him you would like to have an oral surgeon take them out. I slept for 2 days solid after I had them removed because of the meds he put me on for pain. By the third day I was feeling pretty good and very well rested.

Answer 5

they put me out like a light, i dont remember if there was an iv or not, maybe thats how they put you out instead of gas. but i was out and when i woke up i felt fine, about three hours later i felt like i had been run over by a bus but that only lasted for 3 days, no more sore gums or infections in the back of my jaws, it was great.

Answer 6

Sorry :( The teeth fairy gained't come %. it up because this is too large and heavy. The teeth fairy can merely take small teeth because she is quite small and doesn't bypass to the gymnasium.

Answer 7

u can still get braces i did.