wisdom teeth extraction...scared!!!

[luv4u859]

Ok so Friday I woke up with this really bad pain on the right side of my mouth. It would hurt every time i ate, bit down, if i ate anything to hard it would hurt. Long story short went to the dentist on Monday and I now have an appointment on Friday 3/1 to get them removed

I am so scared.

When I was young I had a really bad experience getting teeth pulled and feeling the whole thing.

Has anyone had their wisdom teeth removed?
Were you put under anesthesia or laughing gas?

I am really terrified of being knocked out and really want the laughing gas, but I am scared I will still feel it. I am so torn.

 

[firecracker725]

Ok so Friday I woke up with this really bad pain on the right side of my mouth. It would hurt every time i ate, bit down, if i ate anything to hard it would hurt. Long story short went to the dentist on Monday and I now have an appointment on Friday 3/1 to get them removed

I am so scared.

When I was young I had a really bad experience getting teeth pulled and feeling the whole thing.

Has anyone had their wisdom teeth removed?
Were you put under anesthesia or laughing gas?

I am really terrified of being knocked out and really want the laughing gas, but I am scared I will still feel it. I am so torn.

Most oral surgeons use a type of anesthesia called "twilight", and while it isn't as deep as being put to sleep, you won't know or care anything about what's going on. My doctor even gave me a valium to take 1 hour before coming in since I had high anxiety.

Definitely ask what type of anesthesia they plan to use, and if you aren't satisfied with the answer, find another surgeon.

 

[1Mouse2RulethemAll]

I was numbed up with needles and awake for the whole thing. Just make sure the dentist checks if you're numb enough before they pull.


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[luv4u859]

I was numbed up with needles and awake for the whole thing. Just make sure the dentist checks if you're numb enough before they pull.

thanks and I defiantly will. That's what happened when I got the other ones pulled. I was really young to

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

I have a thread on here someplace about my experience. I was absolutely terrified like you are. I had such anxiety that I couldn't sleep or eat the few days leading up to the surgery. I was clearly not thinking straight.

I had twilight anesthesia and I didn't feel a thing. One moment I'm sitting in the chair, and the next I am walking out the door! I did not take ANY of the prescribed medicine afterwards either-just OTC Advil.

My surgery was just a few months ago. I had no problems whatsoever, but clearly my my mind could come up with some pretty good fear the days leading up to it.

You need to get them out NOW. The infections will always come back like mine did. Finally I couldn't take the pain anymore.

You just have to relax. Trust me.

 

[PigletsPal2]

Did you not discuss with the dentist whether you would be sedated? I recently had two teeth extracted and I had oral sedation. My dentist said it was illegal for him to do IV sedation in his office; it had to be done in a hospital.

I was given two Valium to take the night before. I was driven to the office by DH and I thought I was completely awake, but he tells me I was a little loopy. The dentist gave me an oral sedative (tasted awful!) and I was out like a light. HOWEVER, I was conscious! The dentist said he talked to me and I gave coherent answers to his questions, I don't remember anything about the procedure, I had NO pain, and it was completely smooth sailing. It cost extra ($385 extra!), but since I'm a complete sissy about going to the dentist, it was money well spent.

Again, I can't believe your dentist didn't explain to you how this would be handled. Maybe you could call him or visit the office tomorrow and discuss this with him. Good luck on your procedure; I'm sure everything will be fine.

Queen Colleen

 

[luv4u859]

Did you not discuss with the dentist whether you would be sedated? I recently had two teeth extracted and I had oral sedation. My dentist said it was illegal for him to do IV sedation in his office; it had to be done in a hospital.

I was given two Valium to take the night before. I was driven to the office by DH and I thought I was completely awake, but he tells me I was a little loopy. The dentist gave me an oral sedative (tasted awful!) and I was out like a light. HOWEVER, I was conscious! The dentist said he talked to me and I gave coherent answers to his questions, I don't remember anything about the procedure, I had NO pain, and it was completely smooth sailing. It cost extra ($385 extra!), but since I'm a complete sissy about going to the dentist, it was money well spent.

Again, I can't believe your dentist didn't explain to you how this would be handled. Maybe you could call him or visit the office tomorrow and discuss this with him. Good luck on your procedure; I'm sure everything will be fine.

Queen Colleen

No they didn't. I am getting it done by an oral surgeon and he's only there Tuesdays and Fridays. They told me that I needed them out and scheduled my appointment. Nothing else was said. I even called yesterday to ask them if the appointment Friday was just to talk to the surgeon or to actually get them pulled and its the surgery. I am going to call tomorrow to get more information.

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

You should be on antibiotics for your tooth infection right now. Why aren't you?

 

[luv4u859]

I have a thread on here someplace about my experience. I was absolutely terrified like you are. I had such anxiety that I couldn't sleep or eat the few days leading up to the surgery. I was clearly not thinking straight.

I had twilight anesthesia and I didn't feel a thing. One moment I'm sitting in the chair, and the next I am walking out the door! I did not take ANY of the prescribed medicine afterwards either-just OTC Advil.

My surgery was just a few months ago. I had no problems whatsoever, but clearly my my mind could come up with some pretty good fear the days leading up to it.

You need to get them out NOW. The infections will always come back like mine did. Finally I couldn't take the pain anymore.

You just have to relax. Trust me.

Yeah I had surgery on my foot 2 yrs ago and had general anesthesia, it was so scary.

I remember being in the operating room and asking if I was going to be okay, lady told me yes and that she was putting something in my IV to calm me down, what seemed like 5 mins later I was waking up in recovery.

While of course I don't remember anything, I'd rather not be put under again.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

You should be on antibiotics for your tooth infection right now. Why aren't you?

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Plus I would find someone else. They scheduled you for it without even a consult from the surgeon?

That's strange to me.

 

[MomofKatie]

Many years ago, when I was a teen, I had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed at one time. My dentist, who is also an oral surgeon, gave me the laughing gas/shots combo. I vaguely remember parts of the procedure, but didn't have any pain. The actual surgery was a breeze- the tough part was recovery afterwards. I was so sore and swollen!! Luckily, I followed all of my dentist's instructions to the letter and didn't develop drysocket or any other complications.

You'll be fine- just call to get information beforehand so you feel more in control. And make sure you follow instructions for recovery care, like changing packing, irrigating, and no using straws so you bounce back as quickly as possible.

 

[Handbag Lady]

I will never do tooth extraction with just needles/Novacaine ever again. I had a horrible experience.

I will do this twilight business that others are talking about.

 

[luv4u859]

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Plus I would find someone else. They scheduled you for it without even a consult from the surgeon?

That's strange to me.

He didn't say I had an infection. It's just swollen and because of the way I bite down, that's what's causing the pain.

 

[luv4u859]

I will never do tooth extraction with just needles/Novacaine ever again. I had a horrible experience.

I will do this twilight business that others are talking about.

Yeah I am strongly debating which to choose. I hear a lot of people wake up in the middle of an operation when they get the twilight stuff

 

[Cat0727]

For my wisdom teeth removal, I was put under. All 4 teeth hadn't erupted yet and it was recommended I would be put under because they weren't just going to get pulled out...if you go with the laughing gas I definitely recommend you asking them for some anti anxiety medication to take beforehand...when I had 4 teeth pulled out for my braces I showed up on an Ativan and it did the trick; didn't get laughing gas. And I am a nervous wreck to begin with.

Whatever you choose, you'll be fine. I hope your teeth get taken out soon so you feel better.

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

Twilight was so easy and effortless. They put a cold gel on my arm where the IV goes in so I wouldn't even feel the needle. Next he said I will start to feel sleepy. That was it! Never woke up during the surgery! Easy as can be. The biggest tip I have for recovery is to keep icing your face. I didn't have any swelling because of doing this.

I promise you will be so happy when this is all over! I kept putting it off too many times. The toothaches made me so miserable.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Did you not discuss with the dentist whether you would be sedated? I recently had two teeth extracted and I had oral sedation. My dentist said it was illegal for him to do IV sedation in his office; it had to be done in a hospital.
I was given two Valium to take the night before. I was driven to the office by DH and I thought I was completely awake, but he tells me I was a little loopy. The dentist gave me an oral sedative (tasted awful!) and I was out like a light. HOWEVER, I was conscious! The dentist said he talked to me and I gave coherent answers to his questions, I don't remember anything about the procedure, I had NO pain, and it was completely smooth sailing. It cost extra ($385 extra!), but since I'm a complete sissy about going to the dentist, it was money well spent.

Again, I can't believe your dentist didn't explain to you how this would be handled. Maybe you could call him or visit the office tomorrow and discuss this with him. Good luck on your procedure; I'm sure everything will be fine.

Queen Colleen

The bolded part, maybe it's the law in your state?

I had my wisdom teeth out when I was in my teens. The upper teeth were erupted, so they were just pulled with novacain. The lower teeth hadn't come in yet, and were impacted. Went to an oral surgeon for that one. I don't remember what was used, but I was totally out. And it was in his office, not the hospital.

Had recent oral surgery for an implant, and had IV sedation. It was done in oral surgeons office, not hospital. They put on the blood pressure cuff, inserted the IV, and as soon as they put (whatever the drug was) in the IV line, I was out. Easy, peasy. No problem. Woke up and DS drove my home and put me to bed for the rest of the day.

 

[sommergirl25]

No need for antibiotics if it is not infected. You are probably just biting down on the gum tissue the is inflamed from the teeth trying to erupt. If you are going to oral surgeon, they will more than likely use IV sedation. General dentists are not able to do that in their office. Out of their scope of practice. If you choose to only use nitrous, you will be awake and will be able to hear the noises an also be able to feel all the pressure. Numbing can take away pain but it won't take away pressure. Good luck to you. I had my wisdom teeth out when I was in jr high and am so glad that I was asleep for it.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I had it done when I was like 16 (all 4 of them). I was completely out. It was absolute misery the first day or two, then I was alright.

 

[rwdavis2]

Although complications are extremely rare, sedation/anesthesia by a oral surgeon in his office is not the safest way to go. If the oral surgeon thinks you need anesthetized then it should be done in, at least, a surgery center by a nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist. One of the problems is that if something goes wrong they usually don't have the equipment to help.