I am having a 2 teeth extracted (both at the back teeth) on moday and...?

Question

I want to know what exactly happens during one. also theyre both on diagonally oppersite jaws will I still be able to eat normaly, will there be any swelling or anything I need to keep an eye out for. Also how long will I have wait before I can drive afterwards etc etc etc

Answer 1

If they put you to sleep to remove (as in wisdom teeth), you will need to get a friend to drive you home. And there are rules you'll need to follow from your surgeon.

If they are just taking out some, you should be able to eat pretty quickly afterwards. Once the numbness wears off, you might want to take some Tylenol, etc. But you shouldn't experience anything much out of the ordinary.

Make sure to ask your dentist what you should do when you go on Monday and don't worry about it... it's no big deal, really.

Answer 2

Ok.. What they'll do is numb both areas and then use some instruments to loosen the tooth from the socket and then use an instrument that looks a bit like pliers to remove the teeth. Shouldn't take long at all. Afterwards, they should give you some instructions on what to do/expect. You can eat after but it's best to eat beforehand for two reasons; most importantly to keep your blood sugar levels up to prevent you from feeling faint, also it means you can give your mouth a rest afterwards if you don't have to eat straight away. When you do eat, make sure it's something soft or maybe soup, and check the sockets after to make sure there's no debris there. As long as they are quite straightforward extractions, which I'm guessing they are if your dentist is doing them both at the same appointment, you shouldn't have any swelling afterwards but if you are concerned, take some painkillers before the anaesthetic wears off - NOT ASPIRIN! Again, if they are simple extractions, driving shouldn't be a problem but if you are concerned then take someone with you who can drive you home, or get a taxi. Try not to worry, it'll be over with before you know it and you'll heal really quickly - after a few days you won't know anything was different! Hope that's helped and good luck!

Answer 3

I had 4 wisdom teeth taken out at once. My jaw swelled up and I looked like a gerbil with a cheekful of broccoli. I couldn't chew or talk, but my friends enjoyed taking pictures of my gerbil face. Good times. It took a few days for the swelling to go down. On the good side, you'll probably get some oxycodones.

Answer 4

Hi. Sorry to hear you have to have two teeth extracted.
1st. If you are not allergic...take 2 Alieve tablets before your procedure. It will help with pain & swelling. Alieve is over-the-counter and aka naproxen sodium.
Motrin = Ibuprofen

2nd. You can check with your dentist's office tomorrow and see which they recommend. Some perfer the Motrin and some Alieve.

3rd. As for eating "normal"....it will be soft foods or liquids like soup, jello, anything soft for at least the first 24-48 hrs. Then you should be able to eat normally. But if you try to eat solid food to soon....you can break open any "clot" that is forming in the empty sockets...where your extracted teeth would have been. (The dentist will probably give you little packing pieces that go into these sockets..you change them and it will be fine).

4th. Be sure to rinse out your mouth as your dentist tells you and

5th. If your dentist thinks you will be having any pain...then she/he will prescribe something stonger for you to take.

6th. Get sleep and don't drive after the procedure. It's just nice to be able to go home, relax and take it easy for that day. You can return to driving the following day. Maybe ask a parent or friend to drive you.

Good luck & I'm sure you will be up and about in no time.

Take care. Patti

Answer 5

over the past six months i've had my top teeth extracted,fact the last tooth was taken today..you can drive with no problem & far as eating solid foods i would give it about five days.they will numb your mouth with some kind of medication that is kinda like orajel, then you will get a shot of novacaine,then you will wait for about 20 mins. and they will pull your teeth. you won't feel a thing . after they will probably give you something for pain for after the novacaine wears off. GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

Obviously tvcherry doesn't realize exactly how strong the anesthetic is. I recommend bringing someone who can drive with you. You won't be able to eat for about 4 hours, however the hygienist will tell you more stuff, like if you smoke, not to drink from a straw, when you change the gauze. There shouldn't be any swelling because the gingiva isn't like normal tissue.

Answer 7

You WON'T feel the extraction (it'll SOUND alittle "weird"- but it won't hurt) because the dentist will numb your mouth up. You'll be fine to Drive (cuz your mouth will still be numb for a couple of hours after the extraction). And you won't be able to eat much that first day. But you'll be fine to eat pretty much EVERYTHING in about a week- just take it "easy" the first few days...

Answer 8

Don't want to frighten you mate''
.but Aaagggggg its crusiating BIG PAIN, SWOLLEN LIPS.
head goes dizzy, break out in a sweat. heart pounding, trembling, And that's only the waiting room?.
Sorry I couldn't resist that.

Answer 9

Good luck

Answer 10

Never realised that teeth needing extracting can have such a bad effect on spelling. Afterwards, you have to take your test again before you can drive. Thought everyone knew that!!!