I need to get my wisdom teeth removed. It is actually just one, but I would like to know if I will be able to drive the same day, because I have no ride to take me back home :(
Please, be kind... serious answers only!
2007-05-07 08:07:21 · 10 answers · asked by Marian30 3 in Health ➔ Dental
No you really should not. I had mine done and I drove about a mile down the road I had to pull over and as I was going into the restaurant for some water because I felt light headed I collapsed. Please have someone take you or call a taxi
2007-05-07 08:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anita G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Three things though 1) You'll look like a chipmunk with your swollen cheeks/jaw. 2) You wont be able to drive as they will make you drowsy. So make sure to be dropped off. 3) You will bleed for a good hour or so after and need to let it form a blood clot. So I hope class is not right after as this will be a little messy. They only give you local anesthetic before pulling out your wisdom teeth. Then they give you some sort of generic vicadin. Just a pain killer but it's strong enough to make your reaction time slower.
2016-05-17 11:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having only local anesthetic, you should be fine to drive home if you feel well.
However, if you receive oral sedation such as Valium or Halcion, you MUST have a ride.
These days, many dentists remove teeth without general anesthetic unless the surgery is very complicated. A single wisdom tooth doesn't sound major.
Your dentist should give you pre- and post-operative instructions so you know exactly what you can and can't do.
2007-05-07 08:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay to drive if having Local anesthetic
NOT OKAY if you are have Sedation---ask you doctor if you are unclear which type of surgery you are having.
The complexity of the surgery usually constitutes what style of surgery you will have.
As Emmalue earlier stated---for simple extractions--local anesthetic--no prob.; for sedation---forget it ---get a ride.
BUT check w/your Doc. AND DON'T break the rules--if they say you need to have a ride--follow their orders EXACTLY please for your safety and others.
Wishing you a non-eventful surgery---heal soon and hope that you're back to perfect soon.
Sincerely, Tina
2007-05-07 08:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not drive following oral surgery because of the anesthesia used. Call a cab or a friend to pick you up. It wouldn't do you any good to have your tooth removed and kill yourself or someone else on the way home.
2007-05-07 08:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by deb 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If they just use a local anaesthetic, then yes you can drive.
If they also use oral conscious sedation, then no driving for the rest of the day.
2007-05-07 09:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really because once that teeth start to hurt you will be hook on with the teeth and less driving. So I advise you to don't do it.
2007-05-07 08:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by eazy e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't recommend it... you will most likely get an anesthetic. Best be safe get a cab
2007-05-07 08:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by shirls4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldnt drive if you are going to be on anything for pain.
2007-05-07 08:13:53 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did....be careful if you are given something other than a local anesthetic....you should be okay
2007-05-07 08:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋