Wisdom teeth...the devil

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37BBL said:
Thank you both!!! Really helpful. The root fillings I've had were 1hour 30 minutes so I'm trying to make myself think it cannot be longer or worse than that.

I don't mind a bit of a pain afterwards, I just am worried about the dry socket and the actual thought of it being pulled.

Did either of you ladies get a bruised face or swelling?
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No bruised face here and ones was impacted so more tricky to get out. They usually give you an ice pack thing to put straight on it and then I just did the same when I got home for the first day too.

you’ll honestly be fine, and the relief of no more pain is well worth it
 
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Bluerabbit123

Bluerabbit123

37BBL said:
Ok, I need some advice and hopefully some positive stories! Had my dental check up this week and they did routine xrays which have shown that I need a upper right wisdom tooth removing. It has been bothering me on and off for a while but I assumed it was just coming through, they've shown me that its growing to the side and is putting pressure on the teeth next to it and they recommend extraction.
I'm at a private dentist so the cost is high, £280 to be exact. I am hoping for that price it's going to be as painless as possible. I'm terrified of having a tooth removed, its always been a fear and I would rather go through labour again!
Please give me your stories to help my fear! I haven't even booked the appointment yet as I can't bring myself to. I've had three root fillings, and the pain before each one was horrific - abscesses and infections which apparently went to the bone. I'm thinking if I can manage that, surely it cannot be too bad?!
Its the post extraction that worries me, the dry socket sounds hell.
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I had my lower wisdom tooth out about 6 weeks ago. Honestly it wasn't too bad. It took a while because they had to cut the tooth in half to get it out so probably an hour start to finish. I had stitches as well which I took out myself 3 weeks after (hca for a living!). I was so worried about dry socket but took it really easy for a couple of days. I went to the bank the day after and just walking for a minute made it bleed slightly. It was quite swollen and bruised afterwards and I looked like a chipmunk! I stopped painkillers after about 5 days. Hope that helps x
 
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37BBL

Bluerabbit123 said:
I had my lower wisdom tooth out about 6 weeks ago. Honestly it wasn't too bad. It took a while because they had to cut the tooth in half to get it out so probably an hour start to finish. I had stitches as well which I took out myself 3 weeks after (hca for a living!). I was so worried about dry socket but took it really easy for a couple of days. I went to the bank the day after and just walking for a minute made it bleed slightly. It was quite swollen and bruised afterwards and I looked like a chipmunk! I stopped painkillers after about 5 days. Hope that helps x
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Thank you! I'm taking all the tips and advice i can xx
 
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Sam1992

Getting lower wisdom tooth out ,dreading the after care,what is the recovery time for it?
 
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Sam1992 said:
Getting lower wisdom tooth out ,dreading the after care,what is the recovery time for it?
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Depends if they stitch or not. If they stitch it’s much quicker as you don’t have to worry about getting food in the hole before it’s healed over.

personally I took painkillers for a couple of days and then was fine. It just feels a bit weird that’s all

just use salt water and gently tilt your head to swish it round your mouth rather than how you would use mouthwash. And if it’s a little swollen put an ice pack on your outer cheek
 
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Sam1992 said:
Getting lower wisdom tooth out ,dreading the after care,what is the recovery time for it?
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My dentist said of it still hurts (and no improvement in pain) after 3 days then come back. (Mine did and it was a dry socket). But if I didn’t have a dry socket it would’ve been fine to deal with after 2/3 days.
 
clueless

clueless

My bottom two started to come through in my early twenties, not pleasant. I'm 31 now and they're both still only partially through, wondering if they'll ever come fully out!

They're fine right now (touch wood) but every so often one side flares up and it's awful, thankfully both sides don't seem to flare up at the same time, not sure what I'd do as I have to chew on the other side when it does, and even opening my mouth hurts. It's the pits. Makes me think no wonder poor babies cry sore when they're teething :cry:
 
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Sam1992

Hi I got my wisdom tooth out Tuesday, just wondered when can you eat normal food again have friends wedding end of September, also does the pain only start on the third day?
 
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Sam1992 said:
Hi I got my wisdom tooth out Tuesday, just wondered when can you eat normal food again have friends wedding end of September, also does the pain only start on the third day?
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You’ll be fine to eat by then unless something goes wrong. I was on normal food within a few days but I guess it depends on how complicated yours was.

I was told the pain should be easing by day 3.
 
Welshgal

Welshgal

Hi everyone. I’m reviving this thread as I’m heading to the dentist in a little bit to get my wisdom teeth checked and most likely taken out soon.
I woke up with the worst pain two weeks ago (upper left), two days ago (upper right) and tonight again (upper right) and at this point I’m 99% sure it’s gotta be my wisdom teeth.
I’m super scared about the whole procedure as I already had one tooth pulled (non wisdom) and I did not react well to the numbing injection and was bleeding much longer than normal, so I’m super stressed about possible complications and really want to be put under GA (but I’m also scared about that) because I was slightly traumatized by the pressure, pulling and noises of getting that one tooth out.

Reading everyone’s experience has really helped though, so thank you everyone for sharing and I hope you are all doing well.
 
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Zulkraa

Zulkraa

Welshgal said:
Hi everyone. I’m reviving this thread as I’m heading to the dentist in a little bit to get my wisdom teeth checked and most likely taken out soon.
I woke up with the worst pain two weeks ago (upper left), two days ago (upper right) and tonight again (upper right) and at this point I’m 99% sure it’s gotta be my wisdom teeth.
I’m super scared about the whole procedure as I already had one tooth pulled (non wisdom) and I did not react well to the numbing injection and was bleeding much longer than normal, so I’m super stressed about possible complications and really want to be put under GA (but I’m also scared about that) because I was slightly traumatized by the pressure, pulling and noises of getting that one tooth out.

Reading everyone’s experience has really helped though, so thank you everyone for sharing and I hope you are all doing well.
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Have you told the dentist that you are a nervous/anxious patient from past extractions? It might be worth while letting them know. I know some dentists specialise in that area.

I found this meditation which could help you:




Good luck 🍀
 
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So glad I found this thread! I’m having two of my wisdom teeth out soon (upper & lower) at the dental hospital with local anesthetic . Does anyone know if they will give me pain meds or should I buy my own? I’m a bit nervous but I’ve had some horrendous infections so I’m quite relieved they are finally coming out.
 
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Choco88 said:
So glad I found this thread! I’m having two of my wisdom teeth out soon (upper & lower) at the dental hospital with local anesthetic . Does anyone know if they will give me pain meds or should I buy my own? I’m a bit nervous but I’ve had some horrendous infections so I’m quite relieved they are finally coming out.
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Are you in the UK? I wasn’t given anything, just told to use ibuprofen
 
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Blond3g1rl

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I had all 4 of mine taken out GA and I was given co-dyramol. I think for local you would just be advised to use standard pain killers
 
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under the ivy

under the ivy

I had mine out using LA and used paracetamol and ibuprofen. Be prepared for some facial swelling for a few days afterwards.
 
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