Im having trouble with my wisdom teeth and I think im gonna have to get them pulled. The problems is that they are impacted. I have been trying to put it off, mainly cause I have no dental insurance. It looks like it's getting to the point where it's making me sick plus one side is all swolen and puffy. Im calling a dental surgeon today to get the process started. Just wanted to know if anyone here has had it done, and what was your experience like? Im a little nervous but I have to get it done before it makes me really sick. :eek3:

I had mine out a few years ago. It was no big deal for me. I saw it as an excuse to lie on the couch and eat lots of ice cream for a couple of days :happyface :D

I like the way you think. :D

I had mine taken out 9 years ago when I was 18. Mine were impacted to, so the had to cut then out. It hurt like a bitch, but that's just me. They gave me Vicoden for the pain. My face was swollen for about a week afterwards, and because I couldn't eat solid foods I lost about 10 pounds..

I had mine out two years ago. All four of my neighboring teeth were impacted, so I wound up having to get EIGHT teeth pulled in one sitting! I was petrified of the surgery, but it turned out fine: I sat in the chair, they gave me an IV and started talking to me about work, and the next thing I knew, I was in the recovery room with a mouth full of guaze.

I had no dreaded "dry-socket," and within three or four days, I was back to eating solid food again.

Here's the thread I posted about it at the time, in case you want to relive my lovely, fun wisdom tooth experience.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=188514

I had mine removed when I was 16. Wasn't nearly as painful as everyone warned me. Just follow your dentists instructions on how to care for them afterwards and you will be fine....

Michelle

Thanks for the input guys. Im not really worried about the pain as much as I am the money. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

Thanks for the input guys. Im not really worried about the pain as much as I am the money. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.


I know what you mean there! Funny, how the bill can hurt more than the surgery eh?

I had mine out years ago. Wasn't that bad at all. I just fainted when I got home but I didn't rest like the doctor said I should. I was awake thru the surgery and laughed the entire time (the laughing gas, plus I had a gorgeous dental surgeon working on me).

You'll feel a lot better once they're out. Sounds like they might put you on an antibiotic first though. If you're swelling, there could be an abcess starting and they won't want to work on you while that's going on (most won't anyway).

Yeah, I think I will be relieved once they are out. I can't even eat with out hurting it.

Yes, I had mine taken out at the beginning of my senior year of high school. It was August 29, 1997. I've always remembered that day because the day after Princess Diana was killed in Paris. Anyway, I was more nauseated than in pain - it was the other way around when my sister had hers taken out a few years later.

i got mine out last year. the first day was definitely the worst. the procedure itself went great but my jaws started to hurt after the numbness wore off and i wasn't allowed to take any painkillers or lay down until night (the surgery was in the morning). for about a week afterwards i had to take several painkillers a day until the pain stopped permanently.

as a side note, don't eat or drink anything within about eight hours of the procedure. it's life-threatening. i was repeatedly warned about how i could throw up in the middle of it and choke to death on my own vomit, but a few weeks after i had it done i read an article about someone who had this happen to them during the surgery, and no one, even the surgeons knew why. pretty scary they apparently didn't know about the risk.

I had mine taken out about 3 years ago, they were impacted, but I didn't have any trouble with them, only took one pain pill :)

i haven't had mine out yet, but my dentist said i need to. they haven't grown up and haven't given me any problems so i'm going to wait on that. ;) several of my friends have gotten them removed, and they all said the first day was probably the worst. not being able to eat solid food for a couple of days is sucky as well, so treat yourself to a nice dinner the night before. and then just have ice cream/frozen yogurt/whatever else you can eat. GOOD LUCK!!!! let us know how it goes! :bighug:

Ok I will let you know how it goes, thanks guys.

I still have all my original parts including my appendix and tonsils...nor do i wear glasses; pretty good for 47 :p

i didn't have wisdom teeth out but i had a few back molars out. the first one i was asked to be put under cause i was afraid but the 2nd time i did it with out being put under and it wasn't bad. it didn't hurt but the way he had my head positioned was like being put in some kind of wrestling hold. like i said it didn't hurt but i could hear my tooth cracking as he was removing it and the sound made me a little nervous. i did get dry socket though and that was as bad as a toothache but i had a wonderful dentist and that issue was resolved quickly.

I had mine out about 4 years ago. It wasn't nearly as bad as everyone said it would be. A little pain but I remember mostly being out of it the first day and was back to normal pretty quick after that.

Well it looks like tomorrow is the big day. Im having 3 of the 4 removed. Im gonna go with the IV so that I won't feel a thing until it's over. Hopefully everything goes well. If you want to say a little prayer for me that would be greatly appreciated. Wish me luck guys. :wave:

Now what do I want for my last dinner? :)

Well it looks like tomorrow is the big day. Im having 3 of the 4 removed. Im gonna go with the IV so that I won't feel a thing until it's over. Hopefully everything goes well. If you want to say a little prayer for me that would be greatly appreciated. Wish me luck guys. :wave:

Now what do I want for my last dinner? :)
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Thanks I really need that hug right now im so nervous. :faint:

No, but Ramona has.

Yes, I had my pulled out 10 years ago. That really hurt which I was in pain for a while. I remember eating cold foods for right such as ice cream, yogurt, jello, and etc. 10 yrs ago I was in my junior year in high school when I had my wisdom teeth pulled out.

Thanks I really need that hug right now im so nervous. :faint:


Hit your favourite burger joint tonight and enjoy. Then stock up on ice cream and Cream of Wheat cuz that's what you'll be eating the next few days.

Don't get popsicles (you shouldn't suck on anything or drink from a straw). One meal that I found tastes great and sticks to your ribs while you're healing is a couple of soft boiled eggs made up and some mashed potatoes (either fresh or flakes works). Then scoop out the eggs and mix them into the mashed potatoes. Kinda looks like a dog's breakfast but it tastes good and is almost like having solid food compared to the soups and such.

Prayers for you and your toothy-pegs!!

In March 1995 when I was 20 I had my wisdom teeth pulled. They were growing in sideways and would cause damage to my other teeth, so I had no choice. I remember being at home for the next two days watching some documentary about the British Invasion.

I'm coming up on two years now since I had mine removed (January 19, 2007)...

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=191743

None of my teeth were impacted, and I had a BEAUTIFUL recovery.


Oh, and you should go eat at a steakhouse for your last pre-op dinner. :D

Hit your favourite burger joint tonight and enjoy. Then stock up on ice cream and Cream of Wheat cuz that's what you'll be eating the next few days.

Don't get popsicles (you shouldn't suck on anything or drink from a straw). One meal that I found tastes great and sticks to your ribs while you're healing is a couple of soft boiled eggs made up and some mashed potatoes (either fresh or flakes works). Then scoop out the eggs and mix them into the mashed potatoes. Kinda looks like a dog's breakfast but it tastes good and is almost like having solid food compared to the soups and such.

Prayers for you and your toothy-pegs!!

Thank you so much I need that laugh! I took a trip to the grocery store today and got potatoes, ice cream, and soups. Im sure gonna miss solids but on the bright side maybe i will lose a few pounds. :D

Funny that I saw this thread, cuz my wisdom teeth were bothering me again just now too. I don't know when I'll get mine out. I do want them out NOW but I'm scared of getting them out. WAAAAAAAAAHHHH. :crybaby:

And this is stupid, but what does "impacted" mean?

I had all four taken out last Feb. I had no dental insurance so I signed up for a dental discount program. I saved a lot. I was so nervous. I followed all the instructions to a tee and had no problems after the teeth were taken out. I had heard of everyone's stories some good and some not so good. But it was a breeze for me. I had 2 impacted teeth. I asked the dentist how long the procedure would take and she said 40 minutes. It was done in less than an hour. There was some pain and blood but nothing bad. You'll do just fine. Good luck!

What are "impacted wisdom teeth?"
In dental terminology an "impacted" tooth refers to a tooth that has failed to emerge fully into its expected position. This failure to erupt properly might occur because there is not enough room in the person's jaw to accommodate the tooth, or because the angulation of the tooth is improper.

http://www.animated-teeth.com/wisdom_teeth/p_mesial_impaction.gif
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Thanks Ponytail. I hope everything goes smoothly. I really miss having my morning coffee. I piged out last night but now I am so hungry. :lol: Oh well wish me luck.

I had my wisdom teeth out and my other 3 teeth out to make room for my braces, it's very painful but I'll give you advice, to help stop the bleeding put tea bags in your mouth, it sounds weird but it works!

Good luck! If you think you have dry socket at any point, go back to the dentist asap. The pain gets worst if you don't do anything about it. I didn't know anything about wisdom teeth when I got mine out. I went to a regular dentist instead of a surgeon and it hurt like mad.

I had my wisdom teeth out and my other 3 teeth out to make room for my braces, it's very painful but I'll give you advice, to help stop the bleeding put tea bags in your mouth, it sounds weird but it works!

Yep - it works. And rinse frequently with warm, SALTED water. But don't spit it out - let it swish over the area that needs healing, then gently let it fall out of your mouth into the sink. It also helps with getting rid of any bloody taste.

Don't spit, use straws, drink anything too hot or cold, or smoke for the next 48 hours. And of course, stay away from solid foods until you're comfortable with them.

You know you're healing well when it starts to itch and the stitches bug you. Again, don't pull on the stitches or play with them with your tongue.

Rest and you'll be fine. Oh - and no heavy lifting or housework until the bleeding is completely stopped. It could start it up bleeding again.

Funny that I saw this thread, cuz my wisdom teeth were bothering me again just now too. I don't know when I'll get mine out. I do want them out NOW but I'm scared of getting them out. WAAAAAAAAAHHHH. :crybaby:

And this is stupid, but what does "impacted" mean?
http://www.cvshealthresources.com/Imagebank/Articles_images/dental/dental_impacted.jpg

Impacted means it either doesn't have the room in your jaw to grow in, or because of that, it grows in sideways or crooked like in Alison's picture there. It's stuck under the gumline and can't break through causing swelling and pain and eventually possibly infections.

They definitely have to come out when that happens.

I just want to thank everyone for their advise and kind words of encouragement. It means so much to me.

Well everything went very smoothly. They gave me the 'laughing gas' first which felt so good. Then They put in the IV with the '4 Margarita's' as my doctor likes to say. As soon as he put i in I was like "wow so this is what 4 margaritas feels like." The last thing I remember was him saying "You must not be a heavy drinker" then next thing I know I woke up in the middle of surgery and jerked my head. The doctor said "Please don't move hon." Then I drifted out again. Then they are waking me up and I was done. They also said I pulled my IV out during surgery too. That's funny case my dad and my grandma did the same thing during their surgeries. Guess it runs in the family. :D I still feel numbness in my chin and lip area but over all I don't feel any pain. Thanks so much for everyone moral support, prayers and well wishes. Hugs for everyone.

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I just want to thank everyone for their advise and kind words of encouragement. It means so much to me.

Well everything went very smoothly. They gave me the 'laughing gas' first which felt so good. Then They put in the IV with the '4 Margarita's' as my doctor likes to say. As soon as he put i in I was like "wow so this is what 4 margaritas feels like." The last thing I remember was him saying "You must not be a heavy drinker" then next thing I know I woke up in the middle of surgery and jerked my head. The doctor said "Please don't move hon." Then I drifted out again. Then they are waking me up and I was done. They also said I pulled my IV out during surgery too. That's funny case my dad and my grandma did the same thing during their surgeries. Guess it runs in the family. :D I still feel numbness in my chin and lip area but over all I don't feel any pain. Thanks so much for everyone moral support, prayers and well wishes. Hugs for everyone.

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Glad to hear it went well!

Yes - as a matter of fact, your reaction to the anesthetic DOES run in some families. You should mention that ahead of any future surgeries you might have so they're aware of it. :lol: Apparently I do the same and my father did. My mother actually woke up in the middle of general anesthesia - very rare! I just found that out myself a couple of years ago.

Get some rest overnight and hopefully you'll be feeling good in the morning! :)

I just want to thank everyone for their advise and kind words of encouragement. It means so much to me.

Well everything went very smoothly. They gave me the 'laughing gas' first which felt so good. Then They put in the IV with the '4 Margarita's' as my doctor likes to say. As soon as he put i in I was like "wow so this is what 4 margaritas feels like." The last thing I remember was him saying "You must not be a heavy drinker" then next thing I know I woke up in the middle of surgery and jerked my head. The doctor said "Please don't move hon." Then I drifted out again. Then they are waking me up and I was done. They also said I pulled my IV out during surgery too. That's funny case my dad and my grandma did the same thing during their surgeries. Guess it runs in the family. :D I still feel numbness in my chin and lip area but over all I don't feel any pain. Thanks so much for everyone moral support, prayers and well wishes. Hugs for everyone.

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Anytime, Ardis!! :bighug:

glad to hear the surgery went well! that's great that you're not in pain. :) definitely rest it up this weekend & hopefully you are all better asap! :bighug:

Thanks for the clarification on impacted teeth. I think one of the four that needs to get pulled out is impacted. EWWWW.

MonarC, glad the procedure went well and hope you have a speedy recovery! :hug: :heart:

Glad to hear that everything went well, I still have my wisdom teeth. At times they give me signs that they need to come out, but I'm too chicken LOL. Mine came in fully accept the upper right which partially came in. I just had a root canal a few months ago and it was painful as soon as the novacaine wore off.

I am doing pretty good. Im just taking it easy and letting it heal. You guys are so sweet I really appreciate all the love. :heart:

I wish!

My wisdom teeth are such a bitch in my mouth. One is decaying and one grew on its side. I hope I get a full-time job soon so once I get insurance, I'll get those four teeth out.

Believe me I was so scared. The doctor was really gentle and made me feel that I could trust him so that was good. Im healing up pretty good too. :)

Believe me I was so scared. The doctor was really gentle and made me feel that I could trust him so that was good. Im healing up pretty good too. :)

That's great. Once you start healing, it heals very quickly. Usually anything with the mouth does (thankfully)! ;)

I'm glad everything went well, MonarC!

Anyway, I had mine taken out June 15, 1990, right after I graduated high school. I had absolutely NO reservations about having them taken out whatsoever. Then again, I still lived with my parents at the time. The first thing I remember was being in the doctor's office somewhere in Fairfield, Ohio (south of Hamilton, where I grew up), and ISTR waking up, only to be told it was over and I didn't feel a thing. I remember having peanut butter-flavored frozen custard sometime later.

Yeah im glad it went well too. Im still recovering though. No one told me that it would take so long to get over it. :(

Yeah im glad it went well too. Im still recovering though. No one told me that it would take so long to get over it. :(


I didn't want to upset you anymore than you were, but yeah - takes a couple of weeks. You'll feel much better once the stitches are gone. :)

:) I hope so.

Yeah im glad it went well too. Im still recovering though. No one told me that it would take so long to get over it. :(
I know exactly how you feel. I was more groggy and nauseated than in pain, and I was so sick of mashed potatoes and Jell-O after a few days. :lol: You'll bounce back, Ardis. :bighug:

Yeah Im still nauseated too. I don't want another potatoe or cup of soup for a while. :lol:

Believe me I was so scared. The doctor was really gentle and made me feel that I could trust him so that was good. Im healing up pretty good too. :)

I'm so glad you're doing better, but sorry that you're nauseous!!

Thankfully I've never had to get my wisdoms out!! Some of these posts are making me cringe!!:D

I'm so glad you're doing better, but sorry that you're nauseous!!

Thankfully I've never had to get my wisdoms out!! Some of these posts are making me cringe!!:D
It's not fun, that's for sure. :eek: :lol:

I hope you're feeling better soon. :)

Well actually im still in pain. I ran out of my pain meds and have been on Tylenol. Which doesn't help as much. The pain was really bad last night. It feels like I have braces again and they just got tightened really tight. :sarah: This sux! :( At least I am eating more normally again. So I should be good for tomorrow. :D

Keep us posted, Ardis. I really hope you don't have to have your Thanksgiving dinner through a glass. :eek:

I think I will be ok most of the foods are soft anyway. :D

How are you feeling now, Ardis?

How nice of you to ask. :) I am finally getting over it. Now the only problems is I have these holes where they teeth use to be and every time I eat I have to wash out my mouth to get the food out of there. It's so annoying but the doc says that should heal up soon toon. Im just glad it's over.

:bighug: I'm glad you're over the worst of it. Thanks for the update, sweetie!!

No, thank you for all you sweetness. You should be the official 'S.O.Sweetheart' :bighug:

No, thank you for all you sweetness. You should be the official 'S.O.Sweetheart' :bighug:
Awwww...thank you. :blush: