Wisdom teeth pulling info?

Question

I have to get all four of my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow. Here are my questions:
My family has a history of a kind of allergy to certain anesthetics. Is this common?
I want to be sedated for this procedure. Is this an option they give you or do you have to ask to be put out?
What is the dissolving material they make the stitches out of? It was used on me once and i had a reaction. They told me after they used it that the material was "cat gut" and I am allergic to cats. Is there an alternative?
And finally, will four days off work suffice? Will i be up and running enough on the 5th day to return to work when my job is talking nearly all day long?

Answer 1

some people recover in a few days, some take 2 weeks. many feel you should get two out at a time so the recovery isn't as long. some dentists use dissolable stitches that come out in a week or so and some use ones they have to remove. ask your dentist which one you would least likely have a reaction to. being allergic to cats is not the same allergy as stitches made of intestine.

if you want to have sedation, some dentists do it andsome don't. if they don't, they will need to refer you to one who does.

To your body, stitches are a foreign substance, and the body is programmed to destroy foreign substances. Dissolvable stitches are made from natural materials, such as processed collagen (animal intestines), silk and hair, as well as some synthetic materials that the body can break down. This allows the body to dissolve the stitches over time. Usually, by the time the stitches are dissolved, the wound is completely healed.

Occasionally, a stitch won't dissolve completely. This usually occurs when part of the stitch is left on the outside of the body. There, the body's fluids cannot dissolve and decompose the stitch, so it remains intact. A doctor can easily remove the remaining piece of stitch once the wound is closed.

POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS


Bite on the gauze for about 30 minutes after your surgery. Do not bite too firmly, just enough to keep the gauze in place. After the blood clot forms it is important to protect it especially for the next 48 hours to avoid dry socket. Drainage for a few days is normal. To minimize swelling and bleeding, keep head elevated (use extra pillows when sleeping). You can brush your teeth the day of surgery. Avoid brushing the surgery site. Any stitches will come out on their own in a week

Rinse your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bed. Begin a very gentle warm salt water rinses (1tsp. salt for every 8oz. of water). The first day or so, do not swish the water around in your mouth; Instead, move your head side to side to rinse. Do not spit; Let the water flow out of your mouth. If you are watching salt intake in your diet, you may substitute the salt water rinse with a peroxide and warm water rinse. Use a 50/50 peroxide and water solution

NO smoking for 2 days
NO drinking through a straw for 2 days
NO mouthwash for a week
NO excessive spitting
NO vigorous rinsing for at least 48 hours after your surgery
AVOID alcoholic beverages
AVOID greasy foods
AVOID high acidic foods and drinks such as tomatos, orange juice, etc....
DO NOT over exert yourself. It is ok to ride in a car or on a plane

For Pain:

Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxin Sodium) or Extra-Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Take with food. NO aspirin or aspirin products

For Swelling:

Place an ice bag on side of face where your surgery was, for 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off. Repeat for 6 hours. After 48 hours, use warm compresses as needed for swelling

Eat soft foods. No chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.... Stay away from crunchy, chewy or small hard foods, to avoid food particles becoming lodged in the socket. Suggested foods are clear broth, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, baby food, smoothies, pudding, cream of wheat, 7up, Ginger Ale, apple juice

Answer 2

1. Usually allergies run in families. Anesthetics is a common allergy.

2. I had to have my wisdom teeth cut out. Not pulled.(they were coming in sideways and attached to bone.) I was only on the gas and got some of the numbing shots. Not "put out" so you probably wouldn't have to be unless you want it that way.

3. I'm sure they have alternatives to "cat gut" stitches. Knowing your history they will probably work around a suitable alternative.

4. I was back on my feet two days later. I have two kids so didn't really have a choice. My face throbbed at night, but luckily I had good meds.

Best of luck to you and hope all goes well!

Answer 3

I just had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled on Friday. If you are getting them pulled tomorrow there are certain precautions you need to take if you are having general anesthesia - like not eating or drinking for a certain amount of time before your procedure. The oral surgeon should have already gone over this with you, as well as any allergies to medications and the like that you may have.
For my experience, I had a consultation first and I was given the option of local or general anesthesia. I chose local. I arrived for my 10:30am appointment and I was finished by 10:45am. I had all 4 teeth removed. They gave me vicodin and ibuprofen for pain and that is working fine. I also received a medicated mouth wash. You won't be able to eat solid food for a while - and nothing too hot or cold. Your jaw will also be sore and your mouth may be a little difficult to open completely for a few days. I will be going back to work tomorrow with some slight swelling on one side. Four days off of work should be fine.

Answer 4

Everybody is different so how long to feel good is relative to the structures of the teeth removed as well as whether the teeth are impacted or not. My children had a hard time and it took about 2 weeks to feel decent because of pain. Yes you will be sedated. You need to discuss the cat gut and anesthetic issues with the oral surgeon well in advance, not on the day of surgery. Be sure to use an Oral Surgeon, not a regular dentist.

Answer 5

Hey. I had to get all 4 of my wisdom teeth surgically removed. They gave me some valium to help with nerves although i wasn't too nervous and they also gave me some advil or something like that, they also numbed the area by giving those oral shots. I hear that some people can be allergic to certain things that you mentioned. I would be worried if you had already seen your dentist and he or she didn't ask about allergies. I don't think that the stiches are made of cat gut. I would definatly be talking to you dentist.
When i had mine taken out, The day of and the day after were the worse. It wasn't that bad but, the days after were definatly better. I think that by your 5th day you should be up and running. Let me know how it turns out!! Good luck.

Answer 6

Tell all that to the doc when you get there! YES there are options these days, and YES you want to be out for it. I wan not and man do I wish I had. Long procedure and not pleasant, but you'll be fine - 4 days off should be plenty!

Answer 7

1. not common
2.have to be put out
3.cat allergy is to the dander, not cat gut, tell him you're sensitive, but whatever they use is hypoallergenic
4. you can go back to work in 2 days if you have a desk job.