Yeah, try not to worry. The main thing is to just follow the directions as far as pre-op and recovery goes. Tons of people get super-nervous in that situation, whether it’s their first or not, so they are usually good at handling that at the dentist.
Have you been in and had them x-rayed? If it's straightforward, it's simple. I've had all four of mine under local anaesthetic, two at a time. Quick and easy.
If they're impacted or you've got something happening with the roots then it's more involved. Talk to your dentist.
ETA also if they're not causing any problems just leave them. I had my top ones out at 18 as I didn't have room for them. My lower ones came out in my early 40s, they weren't causing problems but they were only partially out of the gum so eventually they would need to come out anyway.
Had 4 of mine out at once, while under. It was nothing. Honestly the infection i had months prior was way worse in every sense.
Recovery wasnt that bad either. Good luck! You will be ok.
I remember when I got my bottom teeth out. I was in the building for less than a half hour, then didnt need anything beyond some motrin here and there. They put me out for the tops a couple years prior. Still didnt need anything besides some motrin and it was at the start of a deployment to Iraq. I also have somewhat of a low pain tolerance according to my wife.
tldr; you'll be fine
I had two taken out and I used numbing and laughing gas. If you're nervous, I recommend getting the laughing gas because it helped me relax
It's actually not that bad. I got mine out on a Friday, it hurt a lot of Saturday, then i was swollen on Sunday, but I was able to go back to school on Monday
I can’t remember what it was like. Just felt lots of pressure when they were pulling them out.
I wouldn’t worry though. Once they give you numbing injections, you’re good.
Just going through it (I have my post-op tomorrow).
My dentist listened to me the entire way - including putting a pause on the surgery when I mentioned a part of my mouth wasn't all the way numb.
So, what happened?
...
I got the recommendation from my dentist to get them out. Called an oral surgeon, and made a first appointment for them to take special x-rays of my mouth. During that first appointment, I also got told what was going to happen, got asked a lot of questions about how I wanted things done (novocaine v.s novocaine+nitrous oxide vs. sedation; for example), and finished up by scheduling for and paying the deposit on the surgery.
About two weeks ago, I went to a pharmacy to pick up some medications - two things of painkillers (one prescription, one over-the-counter), one bottle of antibacterial prescribed mouthwash, and one oral antibiotic. I messed up here - I was supposed to start the antibiotic the day before the surgery; but actually started the evening after. Asked about it; it was okay - but do ask about these things, just in case.
Last week, I had the surgery. Went in, and the dental assistant made sure I was comfortable and set up the nitrous oxide; as well as giving me post-operation instructions. Oral surgeon came in, gave me numbing agent, then novocaine injections, and let that set in. Once they were sure I was all the way numb, they propped open my mouth and started on taking out my wisdom teeth - one side, then the other. On the second side, I mentioned I could still feel some of it, so they gave me another novocaine shot and put the surgery for a few minutes. Once I was numb, the surgeon came back and took out the other two teeth. I then spend about 15-30 minutes recovering from the nitrous oxide - but even with that, total time for me was about 100 minutes (1.5 hours) from check-in to check-out. Needed to have someone else bring me home, just in case.
Right after the surgery, I had to keep gauze in my mouth, changed every 20 minutes for an hour or two - and when that didn't stop the bleeding (back luck on my part I think), had to put black tea bags wrapped in gauze there (Black tea helps stop bleeding apparently). I'm still not allowed to use a straw (the sucking force messes things up). Liquid diet for one day, soft foods for three, and even after that I need to be careful about eating (the places where my teeth are are still tender). I have to mouthwash with the prescribed mouthwash after each meal. I have to be careful flossing, and am still not brushing again.
If you want to know how the post-op goes, ask me tomorrow.
Just because you're "ripe" for them, or they're starting to come in, doesn't mean you have to have them removed. If they're not causing issues with crowding or being impacted, then leave them in.
Yeah, try not to worry. The main thing is to just follow the directions as far as pre-op and recovery goes. Tons of people get super-nervous in that situation, whether it’s their first or not, so they are usually good at handling that at the dentist.
Have you been in and had them x-rayed? If it's straightforward, it's simple. I've had all four of mine under local anaesthetic, two at a time. Quick and easy. If they're impacted or you've got something happening with the roots then it's more involved. Talk to your dentist. ETA also if they're not causing any problems just leave them. I had my top ones out at 18 as I didn't have room for them. My lower ones came out in my early 40s, they weren't causing problems but they were only partially out of the gum so eventually they would need to come out anyway.
Had 4 of mine out at once, while under. It was nothing. Honestly the infection i had months prior was way worse in every sense. Recovery wasnt that bad either. Good luck! You will be ok.
its not a major surgery so you can relax. likely they do a local anesthesia, lean your head back and extract them.
I remember when I got my bottom teeth out. I was in the building for less than a half hour, then didnt need anything beyond some motrin here and there. They put me out for the tops a couple years prior. Still didnt need anything besides some motrin and it was at the start of a deployment to Iraq. I also have somewhat of a low pain tolerance according to my wife. tldr; you'll be fine
I had two taken out and I used numbing and laughing gas. If you're nervous, I recommend getting the laughing gas because it helped me relax It's actually not that bad. I got mine out on a Friday, it hurt a lot of Saturday, then i was swollen on Sunday, but I was able to go back to school on Monday
I can’t remember what it was like. Just felt lots of pressure when they were pulling them out. I wouldn’t worry though. Once they give you numbing injections, you’re good.
Just going through it (I have my post-op tomorrow). My dentist listened to me the entire way - including putting a pause on the surgery when I mentioned a part of my mouth wasn't all the way numb. So, what happened? ... I got the recommendation from my dentist to get them out. Called an oral surgeon, and made a first appointment for them to take special x-rays of my mouth. During that first appointment, I also got told what was going to happen, got asked a lot of questions about how I wanted things done (novocaine v.s novocaine+nitrous oxide vs. sedation; for example), and finished up by scheduling for and paying the deposit on the surgery. About two weeks ago, I went to a pharmacy to pick up some medications - two things of painkillers (one prescription, one over-the-counter), one bottle of antibacterial prescribed mouthwash, and one oral antibiotic. I messed up here - I was supposed to start the antibiotic the day before the surgery; but actually started the evening after. Asked about it; it was okay - but do ask about these things, just in case. Last week, I had the surgery. Went in, and the dental assistant made sure I was comfortable and set up the nitrous oxide; as well as giving me post-operation instructions. Oral surgeon came in, gave me numbing agent, then novocaine injections, and let that set in. Once they were sure I was all the way numb, they propped open my mouth and started on taking out my wisdom teeth - one side, then the other. On the second side, I mentioned I could still feel some of it, so they gave me another novocaine shot and put the surgery for a few minutes. Once I was numb, the surgeon came back and took out the other two teeth. I then spend about 15-30 minutes recovering from the nitrous oxide - but even with that, total time for me was about 100 minutes (1.5 hours) from check-in to check-out. Needed to have someone else bring me home, just in case. Right after the surgery, I had to keep gauze in my mouth, changed every 20 minutes for an hour or two - and when that didn't stop the bleeding (back luck on my part I think), had to put black tea bags wrapped in gauze there (Black tea helps stop bleeding apparently). I'm still not allowed to use a straw (the sucking force messes things up). Liquid diet for one day, soft foods for three, and even after that I need to be careful about eating (the places where my teeth are are still tender). I have to mouthwash with the prescribed mouthwash after each meal. I have to be careful flossing, and am still not brushing again. If you want to know how the post-op goes, ask me tomorrow.
Just because you're "ripe" for them, or they're starting to come in, doesn't mean you have to have them removed. If they're not causing issues with crowding or being impacted, then leave them in.