Having a large molar tooth removed?

Question

I have to have a large molar tooth taken out-is is painful-and how will the dentist do this-I`m terrified.

Answer 1

Don't panic! I am the world's biggest baby when it comes to pain and I successfully had a wisdom tooth removed at the dentist. They make sure the area is numb first and then they just pull it out. You can feel them tugging at your mouth but there is not really any pain, just discomfort. After the anaesthetic has worn off you might feel a bit sore but apart from that there is not any real pain.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Sometimes a little blood goes a long way. The blood you have is mixing with saliva and it looks like alot. Bite down on more guaze and change it once an hour. If you don't have guaze, use a moistened tea bag (it acts as an astringent). The bleeding should diminish. Once the clot forms, it will contract over 24 hour or so, thus oozing out red blood cells. If you've been taking lots of aspirin, advil, or aleve, this has thinned your blood and has prolonged the bleeding time. Also try some ice on the area. That should help it slow down. Sleep tonight sligtly elevated, with an old towel over your pillow. If the bleeding is still significant tomorrow, or you're not sure it is, return to your dentist for a look see Good Luck!

Answer 3

I had a molar removed a decade ago after repeated attempts to save it failed. It was a below-the-gumline extraction due to the fact that it had had pins going down into the roots and they were supporting a large crown. The crown came loose and I was able to pull it out, pins and all. The extraction took about a half hour and it left a bloody mess, probably due to the fact that the area was also quite infected. It really wasn't painful. The worst part was the tugging and pressure. I had to get a couple of stitches put in afterwards. I was terrified of getting that tooth extracted but once it was gone, I was glad. That meant no more pain and no more infections. I now have a bridge covering that area.

Answer 4

I had 4 molars out as well.
The injection they give you is more painful than having them removed.
I had complications as mt teeth had eroded from the inside out so they crumbled, the head dentist at the hospital had to come and remove them.
There is no pain at all when they remove your teeth, but your mouth is a bit numb for a few hours, sore for a couple of days after that.
Don't worry about it, it hurts exactly the same as a filling, if you have ever had one of them, as the only pain is from the needle, which is nothing.

Answer 5

It actually makes no difference to the dentist if we're extracting a molar, pre-molar, canine or incisor..in fact molars can be easier as there's more tooth to grip.
With anasthetic there is no pain.
The sensation is of pressure,nothing more.There may be some crunching noise but this is done before u know it.

I'm telling you this from experience from bothsides! As a dentist taking them out and as a patient having one out.

No worries

Answer 6

It won't hurt because your Dentist will first give you an anesthetic. Then using dental pliers he/she will remove the tooth and replace it with a piece of gauze and tell you to bite down to stop any bleeding. Your dentist will give you pain relievers and an antibiotic to take and you will be instructed to return in a few days so it can be checked.

Answer 7

ChocLov.. pretty much said it all. But I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled out. I did'nt feel any pain just some discomfort & like ChocLov.... said alot of tugging & pulling. It was pretty quick, but I was pretty sore for a couple days afterwards. Good luck, & don't worry.

Answer 8

It is not painful because the injection will numb the area, the time varies but it will be over before you know it. Best wishes

Answer 9

i had all 4 wisdom teeth out in may-absolutely nothing to worry about-promise!x