Can someone give me a step by step of the process of getting my wisdom teeth out?

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e.g. :if they will take my weight and height, what machines they will hook my up to, the process of the iv, the after effects and what not? I ammmm soooo nervous! i go in tomorrow so a detailed guide as to what will happen would put my mind at rest!

Answer 1

OK, the first thing is to trust the doc. How many times has this dentist done wisdom teeth extraction? If it's a lot, then you just go into the office, do what you are told, and let everything happen. Be sure and reward yourself with a nice milkshake or other yummy, fluidy treat as soon as you can.

You can always cancel the appointment, and find a doc who you trust. If the wisdom teeth aren't painful yet, you still have a lot of time. Trust your gut about the doc! But if your gut is saying "I don't trust the operation!" you need to have a good long talk with your gut, and let it know that in the long run, it's best to have this operation.

Good luck, and a speedy recovery!

Answer 2

Well there are lot of different possibilities here. First, if the wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning that they are still underneath the gums, the surgeon will have to cut them out. Also it depends if you will be awake or asleep during the process. You mentioned getting an iv, which tells me that you are most likely being put to sleep. I recommendd being put to sleep from personal experience. You enter a room similar to a dentist's office and sit in a chair. The only equipment you'll be hooked up to is the iv machine. There is about three injections that go through the iv to put you to sleep. The first two might sting a little because of the medicine directly entering the bloodstream. When the third one hits, you'll be out so fast you won't even realize it. After the surgery, you'll be taken to a room with cot and blanket for you to sleep on. You won't remember getting to this room due to the medicine. You might be a little groggy, and your mouth will be full of cotton. An assistant will replace the cotton for you, and within a few minutes you'll be able to leave. You might be a little sore, and you'll have to very soft and soupy meals for awhile. The surgeons will also mention dry sockets. To avoid getting one of those, do not make any sucking movements in your mouth, because you might accidently suck out the blood clot, and I'm told they hurt like hell. Your mouth will actually heal pretty fast by the way. Don't be nervous, you'll do just fine. And even if you're nervous about getting the iv, they might be able to give you some laughing gas to relax you so you can get the needle. Good luck!

Answer 3

They didn't take my weight and height when I had mine out. They will either put a mask over your nose and give you nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or give you IV sedation (sounds like you're getting an IV). They will also give you a novocaine shot in your mouth either before or after the IV. The IV itself isn't bad. It feels weird, but doesn't really hurt all that bad. You will wake up afterward and probably be a little dizzy, possibly a little nauseous, and you will have up to twenty minutes before the pain hits, so it is important to take the painkillers the doctor gives you or at least take some ibuprofen before that hits. Your mouth will be very sore and it will be hard to eat solid foods for a short while (a week or two) after, and there will be "pockets" left that you need to clean out with a syringe that the doctor should also give you (it has no needle, just a plastic tip to clean out the pockets). After it heals up, the area where the pockets were might be a bit sore and tender still, but that will go away soon.

Answer 4

I got my wisdom teeth out not too long ago and they basically just knock you out. I did not receive an IV, just the gas. They did not take a weight or height, they just asked past medical history. After the teeth were taken out I had a mouth full of gauze and was very swollen. The pain was moderate, but the pain meds given took care of it pretty much. Eating is a pain for the first couple of days, but it gets easier. They usually only hook you up to machines if you have a heart murmur or other problems like that.

Answer 5

I had my wisdom teeth taken out while awake. A lot of people are given something to make them sleep through the whole thing, but I was awake, and it wasn't a big deal, it wasn't painful. How it went:

I went in, I probably had to fill out a health form or something. Then I breathed in some nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and they numbed my mouth by using a needle to inject anesthetic. After making sure I was totally numb, the dentist took out my teeth by cutting open the gums, breaking the teeth, and then pulling the pieces out. Then he sewed up my gums with thread that dissolved in about a week, so he didn't have to take the stitches out.

It sounds gross, and it is, but it's not a huge deal. No machines or anything.

Afterward, it's pretty painful and thhere's swelling for a week or so, but your dentist will probably give you medicine to help with that. Pay close attention to the instructions on taking care of your gums while they heal! You don't want them getting infected.

Good luck! You'll be fine, most people get their wisdom teeth out and it's a really minor surgery.

Answer 6

There are several painkillers available.
If you get local anethesia in the gum, then you can drive yourself home. Otherwise, you will need to arrange for someone to take you and bring you back home if they give you a sedative (IV, gas, pill, etc.)
You just lie in a standard dental chair that reclines and they gradually pull the tooth out. There is some bleeding, so you get a gauze pad to work with that.
Typically Tylenol 3 is prescribed so you can sleep at night.

You will want to shop for some soft foods that don't require much chewing. There may be stitches to close the gum where the tooth was removed.

You may choose to do one side and then the other, rather than all 4 at once depending on your sensitivity to pain.

Answer 7

You probablly don't want to know details. I was really nervous; that's the only kind of surgery I've ever had. They take you in, have you sit in the chair, hook you up to an IV (that was the worst part for me--I hate them!)... and then you wake up (kinda). All I wanted to do was sleep, and my mom had a hard time getting me up the driveway to the house. I was so tierd that I actually laid down on the driveway to sleep. My cheeks were HUGE for a few days, and I ate a lot of mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The first evening was kinda bad. The pain killers made me sick and so I was puking, which made my mouth incredibly sore. But after that I was okay, and it was just a matter of waiting to eat solid food again, and going out of the house without looking like a chipmunk. It's a good thing that I got it out of the way (I was only 15) but it's not something I'd like to repeat, obviously. Just don't stress; think happy thoughts. But if you really need details, ask your doctor before they IV you. He'll be happy to explain and put you at ease. I hope it goes well for you!

Answer 8

I got my wisdom teeth taken out a few years ago. I was soooo nervous - I had heard all of these horror stories about infection and brusing and swelling and pain!

We got to the hospital at the time we were told, which was very early. We had to wait forever - so take a good book! I had to fill in some forms about allergies and stuff, and the doctor made sure i knew about the risks.

Then we went into a change room and locker area to get changed. Dont wear any jewellery and wear loose clothing. I got changed into the hospital gown, and went into a room where lots of people were waiting for their opporations. They look after you in there - nice couches and individual areas so you can wait in an unstressful environment. Make sure you have no nailpolish on, (they put a blood monitor clip over your fingernail, and it cant read through nailpolish). Most hospitals also don't like makeup. Wear nice underwear - those gowns are very loose!

Then they come and get you and take you to the opporating theatre. I got a small needle in my arm (didn't hurt at all) and was told to count backwards from 10. I think i got to 8 before i fell asleep. Next thing i knew i was waking up in the recovery room. They have someone watching each patient for when they wake up. I had a mouth full of cotton wool. When i woke up they took most of the wool out so i could talk. It didnt hurt because i was still on painkillers. I had to wait about an hour so they knew i was ok, then i got changed and went home.

They give you a box of heavy-duty painkillers to take home, and some lip gel to keep your mouth moving nicely. I had very little pain and no bruising - just keep taking your pain killers and you'll be fine! I was eating soft pasta that night, but play it safe and stock up on liquids - juices, jello, baby food, whatever you like. You can take the bits of cotton wool out of your mouth after a few hours - try biting down on wet tea bags to stop any bleeding any ease pain.

Good luck - and don't be afriad - they look after you well!

Answer 9

look they will treat you with kit gloves i fyou tell them you are scared. they will knock you out i think and you will not feel nothing they will not tell you what they do cause it would probaly scare you. but i know in some cases they put something down the throat so you dont' choke when you are out. in some cases they have to cut the teeth out and they need surgeon for that. its very fast though and it won't hurt and you will be fine. i had 4 cut out at the same time at a dental school and they treated me good i had real surgeon and it was great few days after the process i did have a pain it was horrible and found out there was sliver of bone sticking out which is nothign they clipped it out and i was fine. you do not have to worry they will surely take care of you better then a medical doctor does.

Answer 10

It's no big deal...quit freaking yourself out about it.

They will:
- take some xrays
- place you in a comfy chair
- give you some happy gas
- wake you up when they are done
- send you home with a scrip for some oxycodone (or similar)
- you will lounge in bed for several days with a dull pain in your jaw

Do not suck on straws or anything like that while you are recovering. Dry socket is 'bad times'.

- you will probably go for a follow up about a week after the extraction
- they'll give you some more tips on eating and hygiene
- you will live out the rest of your life, sans 4 teeth.

Enjoy.
:-)