The 1st Monday of the year, I'm going to the Hospital to get my Wisdom Teeth removed and a Molar removed. I'm VERY worried about this because I could get...Dry Socket!

Anyone had to get their teeth removed and was it painful?

The 1st Monday of the year, I'm going to the Hospital to get my Wisdom Teeth removed and a Molar removed. I'm VERY worried about this because I could get...Dry Socket!

Anyone had to get their teeth removed and was it painful?


I had my wisdom teeth taken out a long time ago.  I can't say that it was really painful because I was completely knocked out while they did the job.  :P

But for a few days my face was swollen big-time; I had the jowls of Richard F. Nixon.  And yeah, I had a major case of cottonmouth the first day.  Since I still had major novocaine going on, I was drooling all over the place.  ;D

The most distasteful aspect of the job (as I was in a hospital when they did it) was that my hospital roommate was, uh, how shall I put this delicately, "taking the dog out for a walk" several times that night.  8-P

I had all my wisdom teeth removed at the same time.  It hurt a little, but it wasn't too bad.  I had dry socket and it isn't as horrible as they make it sound.  Don't worry, MrC.  You will be fine. :)

This is pretty routine, I wouldn't worry about dry socket, just do what they tell you and be sure to rinse with salt water.  ;)

This is pretty routine, I wouldn't worry about dry socket, just do what they tell you and be sure to rinse with salt water.   ;)


Yep, I agree.  the dry socket thing is no biggie.  :)

Good topic.  I suggest moving it to the Tenacious Tuxedos board.

Back when I had mine out about 20 years ago they gave me IV Valium.  I didn't feel a thing.  In fact, when they started the drip, I stared at the seascape on the wall for a moment and asked when they were going to begin.  The oral surgeon answered, "We're already done."  Amnesia from the Valium.
;D

I was fortunate.  The bottom wisdom teeth never developed so they only had to remove the top ones.  They gave me some painkillers.  I was sore for a few days.  Nothing excruciating.  Healed pretty quickly.

I know others who had nightmare experiences with wisdom teeth removal.  I was nervous about it myself.  However, great pain is not necessarily the case.  Improvements in dental medicine have reduced the risks over the years.  

Medical providers tell you all potential risks even if the possibility of it happening to you is one in a million.  You are going through one of the most common dental procedures.  There is some pain involved but the health hazards are minuscule.  I wouldn't worry about it.  The worrying is far more upsetting the procedure itself.

I had 3 removed. They knocked me out to do it. I did develop dry socket which was painful but then they packed it with some awful tasting stuff. Everything I ate tasted like it but the pain was gone. They had to pack it twice. They also gave me Tylenol 3 with codeine. 



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I had to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed as they ended up becoming cracked and were theatening infection to other teeth.  I felt no pain during procedure, as I got the gas, then got Tylenol 3 for the afterpain, which was minimal.  I went to a specialist to have this done, only instead of removing 4, they removed 3, and sent a letter to my dentist confirming 4 had been removed.

I was not even aware there was still one wisdom tooth in there until about a half a year later, when I felt pain, and was informed by my dentist, that it was indeed still there, and spread infection to a neighbouring tooth that will now need a root canal.

So, I get to have that 4th wisdom teeth (under the gas) removed free of charge, but that root caanal will be on my dime.  Lovely ::)

I had all four of mine removed 10 years ago. It wasn't painful at all; that's because I, too, was "knocked out" while they did the operation, which was completed in a flash. And I healed up in just a few days' time. I'm sure you'll be fine too.

About a month or so before the operation, I was shown a video of what the procedure would be like, so that I'd know what to expect, and the doctor assured me that I'd generally have nothing to worry about. I needed to have them all removed because they were growing into my mouth very crookedly, and having them surgically removed was the only way the problem could be corrected.

I too had 4 wisdom teeth removed about 10 years ago, and I was also put under anesthesia. It only took about an hour, then my brothers and a friend took me home. I felt like pure ass and slept for about 4 hours, but after the first few days I was feeling a lot better. They gave me this syringe with a plastic tip that was curved at a 90 degree angle so I could rinse out any food that might have worked its way down into the sockets, and I had to be careful about what I ate for a bit but after a month I was good to go.

You'll be fine, Mr. Cleveland.  :)

I had my upper wisdom teeth taken out in one shot.  They tell you not to smoke or drink from a straw (any type of "sucking" action) because a dry socket might occur but I just NEEDED a cigarette afterward - stupid move! - as I developed a dry socket!  OUCH! 

Good luck to you and don't suck ANYTHING  ;D

I had my upper wisdom teeth taken out in one shot.  They tell you not to smoke or drink from a straw (any type of "sucking" action) because a dry socket might occur but I just NEEDED a cigarette afterward - stupid move! - as I developed a dry socket!  OUCH! 

Good luck to you and don't suck ANYTHING  ;D



That's probably why I developed it, too. Had to have that cig.



Cat

I've had teeth removed because I needed braces and a retainer,this was 25 years ago.

I've had teeth removed because I needed braces and a retainer,this was 25 years ago.


Which ones did they take out Howard? Were they wisdom teeth or ones towards the back of the mouth? ???

Anyone had to get their teeth removed and was it painful?


Getting your wisdom teeth removed sucks, but (depending on the reason you're having them removed and the luck of the draw) it either sucks as much as or less than the alternatives.  I'm not your dentist, so I can't second-guess him.  But as one who had 'em removed without symptoms, and who's been complimented on the condition of his teeth by every dentist since then, I'd say sack up and git 'er done.

Which ones did they take out Howard? Were they wisdom teeth or ones towards the back of the mouth? ???


I think it was the front teeth,I was knocked out for a while,My parents had to carry me to the car and drive me home so I can rest.

I only got 3 out of 5 teeth removed. They stitched one area where one wisdom tooth grew on its side...but they also sewn part of my cheek. When do those stitches dissolve and when can I start eating real food again? I've been on the soft diet for four days.

I only got 3 out of 5 teeth removed. They stitched one area where one wisdom tooth grew on its side...but they also sewn part of my cheek. When do those stitches dissolve and when can I start eating real food again? I've been on the soft diet for four days.

well, I don't remember how long it takes for the stitches to fully dissolve, but I remember that I, too, was on a "soft diet" for a few days. I hope it isn't too much longer for ya.

I only got 3 out of 5 teeth removed. They stitched one area where one wisdom tooth grew on its side...but they also sewn part of my cheek. When do those stitches dissolve and when can I start eating real food again? I've been on the soft diet for four days.


After 4 days you should be pretty much good to go.  Try something.  Just make sure you rinse with salt water after so that food doesn't get caught.

I only got 3 out of 5 teeth removed. They stitched one area where one wisdom tooth grew on its side...but they also sewn part of my cheek. When do those stitches dissolve and when can I start eating real food again? I've been on the soft diet for four days.


How come they took out only 3?  Will they be doing another procedure, or are you all done now? ???

I hope you are feeling better, Cleve.  :)

I remember having 8 cavities 10 years ago and had to get all 8 teeth filled,Boy was I out,that novocaine really wore me to sleep. :o

 I'm not your dentist, so I can't second-guess him. 


If Foo Bar tries to put anything in your mouth, just say nooooo!!!
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I'm not even wise enough to have wisdom teeth.  :-\\

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Was anyone heavy novocained after the removal?

I'm not even wise enough to have wisdom teeth.   :-\\

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They should call them idiocy teeth so you don't feel bad about getting rid of them!
:D

They should call them idiocy teeth so you don't feel bad about getting rid of them!
:D


Yes, we should interpret things to fit our emotions.  ;D

Just call them "smart teeth"? ???

Just call them "smart teeth"? ???


How smart could they be? They're always getting removed.  ;D

How smart could they be? They're always getting removed.  ;D


dumb teeth?  ???

Just call them "smart teeth"? ???


Why not? If it makes me and other people feel better.

Why not? If it makes me and other people feel better.


But it makes the other teeth feel dumb!
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But it makes the other teeth feel dumb!
:(


Never heard of dumb teeth.

But it makes the other teeth feel dumb!
:(


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Never heard of dumb teeth.


You've heard of Sarah Palin's teeth.
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You've heard of Sarah Palin's teeth.
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I would consider them to be obstacles in a game of tonsil hockey with her.  :P

You've heard of Sarah Palin's teeth.
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Lol, KARMA.  :D

You've heard of Sarah Palin's teeth.
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What about her teeth? ???

I would consider them to be obstacles in a game of tonsil hockey with her.   :P


GOOOOOOAAAAAL!
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GOOOOOOAAAAAL!
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Heeeee shoots and scores!!!!!!

Just came back from the dentist a few hours ago and thank god this was the final extraction of my wisdom tooth, this time the procedure took about less than 10 minutes and it wasn't as painful as the other side was but he did pull it out forcefully while I was on a lot of Novocaine which I asked for. After the procedure, he gauzed up the mouth and as usual told me to eat soft foods for the next few days until it heals up. After the stuff that happened with my teeth over the past 30 years, I went through braces in 1985 and 86, 8 cavities which were taken care of 15 years after that and now my wisdom teeth. Now I have about 28 teeth and hopefully I can keep it good shape over the next 20 years.

Just came back from the dentist a few hours ago and thank god this was the final extraction of my wisdom tooth, this time the procedure took about less than 10 minutes and it wasn't as painful as the other side was but he did pull it out forcefully while I was on a lot of Novocaine which I asked for. After the procedure, he gauzed up the mouth and as usual told me to eat soft foods for the next few days until it heals up. After the stuff that happened with my teeth over the past 30 years, I went through braces in 1985 and 86, 8 cavities which were taken care of 15 years after that and now my wisdom teeth. Now I have about 28 teeth and hopefully I can keep it good shape over the next 20 years.


Take it easy the next couple of days, Howard.  :)

Take it easy the next couple of days, Howard.  :)


I sure will, I'll be able to have hard foods in the next few days. So for now I will eat baby food and a small yogurt.

I was 15 when I needed my wisdom teeth out. I knew they'd have to put me out and I'd never had a real operation before, even minor, so to me it was as scary as heart surgery! The not eating and drinking wasn't as bad as it sounds, my last meal was as late at night as I could have it and I remember it was a rotisserie chicken dinner and mashed potatoes. Yes, I recall that, how weird. The morning of I woke up still nervous and the drive to the place felt like an eternity. The IV in my hand wasn't bothersome, less painful by far than needles in the mouth. I can't remember what happened between being put out and waking up, but my mouth was bleeding like crazy and I had all this gauze in there getting completely saturated. I know I was dizzy and was taken to go sit down in a room across the hall while my mom dealt with paperwork. I could only have soft foods like yogurts, and broth, but that was fine with me. The best part of it was getting a couple days off from school.

I was 15 when I needed my wisdom teeth out. I knew they'd have to put me out and I'd never had a real operation before, even minor, so to me it was as scary as heart surgery! The not eating and drinking wasn't as bad as it sounds, my last meal was as late at night as I could have it and I remember it was a rotisserie chicken dinner and mashed potatoes. Yes, I recall that, how weird. The morning of I woke up still nervous and the drive to the place felt like an eternity. The IV in my hand wasn't bothersome, less painful by far than needles in the mouth. I can't remember what happened between being put out and waking up, but my mouth was bleeding like crazy and I had all this gauze in there getting completely saturated. I know I was dizzy and was taken to go sit down in a room across the hall while my mom dealt with paperwork. I could only have soft foods like yogurts, and broth, but that was fine with me. The best part of it was getting a couple days off from school.


How did you feel after you were able to eat hard foods again?

How did you feel after you were able to eat hard foods again?

It wasn't that long until I could. It was actually way worse when I had braces on the first time, it was painful enough to keep me awake at night.

It wasn't that long until I could. It was actually way worse when I had braces on the first time, it was painful enough to keep me awake at night.


You know Katana, I still miss my tongue swishing around my tooth but I forgot I have no teeth.  ;D

You know Katana, I still miss my tongue swishing around my tooth but I forgot I have no teeth.  ;D

Yep, that was what I remember when I had the operation done in '00.

Howz your tooth doing, Howard? ???  :)

Howz your tooth doing, Howard? ???  :)


I'm feeling a bit better, It's trying to heal itself but still I have to try to eat on one side cause the other side is still tender. And after 40 years my wisdom teeth are all out and that's the end of that.