Wisdom Teeth Removal ...?

Question

Auuugh ... well, I've delayed it and put it off because I hate dentists, surgery, and needles scare the crap out of me ...

But I'm in pain. And it'll probably get worse.

So ... anyone want to tell me how much it hurts to get your wisdom teeth removed (all of them)? Like, what do they do? How long does the pain last?

Any information would be useful, thanks ...

Answer 1

Don't worry sweetie. I am the most worrysome person you could ever meet, if I could do it, you can do it :) I hate needles, I hate shots, I hate surgeries... ALL THAT STUFF TOO! BUT... getting my wisdom teeth out was a breeze... I went into the dentists office, they put me in the chair and gave me an iv in my arm... the needle prick was NOT any worse than a shot, since it goes into the vein and not the muscle like a shot... once the iv was in, I sat in the chair for about 1-2 minutes before I couldn't open my eyes anymore... the next thing I remember I was being woken up by the surgeon, he said everything went well and I was ready to leave.

My dad picked me up, I had huge cotton rolls in the back of my mouth (where my wisdom teeth used to be) I had to change them once every couple hours for a day.. until the bleeding stopped.... (since it is a huge crater that is left over) but it really was not that bad... it takes about 3-4 days to be fully recovered.... you will save yourself a lot of unneccesary pain by getting it done.... not to mention you get AWESOME pain killers prescribed to you... you won't feel a THING for 1-2 days afterwards :) You'll just be in drugged out heaven... hahaha

And don't worry, they are professionals working on you... they probably pull out 15 people's wisdom teeth PER DAY! Its a routine surgery for them...

I wish you the best! And everything WILL be okay... I promise :)

Answer 2

Before I go into it. I want to first say: Get it done! You won't regret it, in the long run. It has saved me endless misery getting those @#$#ed wisdom teeth removed. A very "wise" move, I might say (doh!)

Different oral surgeons take different routes on this. I can only share my personal experience. I was about 22, and was having terrible problems with my wisdom teeth. I finally decided to have them knocked out. I had them all done at one time and I believe the Doctor used the hammer and chisel method.

They put me in a dentist's chair, and gave me an IV of general anesthetic. They asked me to count backwards from 100. I got to about 98. Then I woke up. It was a couple of hours later. I had some light bruising on my face, but nothing serious. I received instructions to take a week off from work because I was going to be on HEAVY painkillers. Codeine, to be precise. I was also given some Keflex to protect the open and stitched mouth scars.

I spent a very happy week stoned out of my mind on codeine. There was very little to no pain. The stitches were kind of uncomfortable, and I spent a few days eating relatively soft foods. After a few days I went back to regular foods, but avoided anything challenging and chewed VERY carefully. I think I went back to have the stitches removed after about a week.

The whole thing sounded a lot scarier then it really was. Even though the procedure was obviously quite involved and perhaps even violent, there was very little pain, and, to be honest, I rather enjoyed the Doctor mandated period of heavy opiate abuse.

Other then that, all I can say is DON'T DRIVE ON CODEINE. I did, and when I arrived at my destination, all of my hubcaps were mysteriously missing. Seems I was bouncing off curbs, without even noticing and they all fell off.

Note that this was over 20 years ago. Today, they might have some whiz bang method that painlessly removes your wisdom teeth with lasers or focused tractor beams, or something. I don't think so, though. I think it's about the same. Hammer and chisel time.

Answer 3

You are given medication to put you asleep so you will not know when they take them out. Its best to get all 4 out at the same time in my opinion. The pain afterwards lasted for about 2 weeks. The really bad pain lasted for only about 3 days and then weaned off from there. You will be given pain killers afterwards though so you will not have to worry about suffering too much. If you are terrified of dentists, let the dentist know ahead of time and they can prescribe you something to take before you go to relax you.

Answer 4

I have had 2 of mine out so far ( I am 40) and need one more removed. You did not metion if they are in all the way or not. Mine are/were in all the way and the dentist pulled them no problem. Went home, took some asprin and used an ice pack and was back in the game that same night. Don't worry its nothing. I was worried silly and after I got the first one done I was like what a fool I am for wasting all this time and engery stressing over it.

Answer 5

the pain depends on the person, i had mine removed last month and i didnt swell at all and i was eating within an hour. the surgery can be from 20-30 mins. ur gonna need someone else there with u (its manditory) u will be on lots of drugs. i was asleep during my surgery. overall, its was a good experoence for me. but like i said, pain and swelling depend on the person. and yes, the pain will get much worse because ur wisdom teeth are pushing all ur other teeth foreward. GOOD LUCK, the surgery is worth it.

Answer 6

Depends on how the teeth are in there. For most such cases they knock you out completely and give you some great pain meds for afterward so you never feel a thing. You'll need someone to drive you home and watch you for awhile. They knock you out just like for surgery in a hospital. If they are still under the gums the make a simple incision, drill a hole in the tooth, and yank it out. Never feel a thing.

Answer 7

Well everyone is different. I had mine out, all 3 and a half (one was split in half) they knocked me out and i hate needles too. I woke up and went home. I felt normal. No teeth ace, no headache, no bruising and no swelling. Same with my hubby and he had hooked roots, which makes the process a little more harder.

But my friend looked like a bruised chipmunk. It all depends on the person. But if you are in pain. Get it done. It can turn
absest and could cause some other serious health problems.

Answer 8

I had all four teeth removed at the same visit. I was given gas, which was GREAT! I can remember the dentist using a device that fitted down on the tooth, wrenching back and forth to loosen the tooth and the gas prevented me from feeling ANY pain. At the time, I just thought it was funny that I was getting the teeth ripped out of my jaw and I didn't care! Afterwards I was given painkillers to take home with me but I never really had much pain that aspirin couldn't take care of. I healed pretty quickly, too. If you have any doubts about the pain, or are experiencing anxiety or fear about the extraction, I would really ask the dentist about using gas. It relaxed me far more than just Novocaine ever could. Good luck!

Answer 9

You're not going to feel anything. You'll be numbed up to your eyes when they are being extracted. You will have some swelling and moderate pain and soreness in your jaws, but OTC pain relievers will work for you. You will feel better in a few days.

I know you hate the dentist, but don't keep putting it off, it will only get worse. Try and think of it as a manicure in your mouth.

Answer 10

Make sure you get a good dentist or oral surgeon. I had all my wisdom teeth taken out when I was 20. I had some swelling but didn't suffer any real extreme pain. In fact I was out playing volleyball the same night after I got them taken out.