My wisdom tooth extraction experience

wonderboy76 · 02-12-2014 02:53PM

I had to be referred by dentist to have it done at Guy's; if she'd done it it would have cost a several hundred quid. Unless you're very young, very old or unemployed there's very little 'free' NHS dentistry in the UK anymore.

Gael23 · 02-12-2014 06:43PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

There is minimal pain. No bother.
Don't put of stuff till tomorrow that can be done today.

Im been given fairly strong drugs which I intend to take full advantage of but my tolerance for pain is not high. Just today I had a blood test for something else and that was about as much as I could cope with.
I know you're right though because I was going to leave it for a few months. I'd still rather keep the top ones because at the moment the are perfect and are large molars.

cloudatlas · 03-12-2014 11:25AM

Well I had both mine removed a few years ago at different appointments. They were impacted. I think sometimes not knowing is a good thing. I didn't understand quite how it was going to go down. The dentist was an asshole personality wise but I was told by another dentist that his workmanship was excellent.

Anyway I have always been surprised that the dentist is pain free. I mean the doctor poked the hell out of my back the other day but the dentist was pain free.

Anyway back to the wisdom tooth. Afterwards I was bleeding profusely like a horror film, NO PAIN just bleeding and groggy from the drugs. I had to phone in sick to work as I worked in a customer service role and holding bloodied tissues to my face would not have been a good look, the drugs encircled my head and I just crashed out on the couch and conked out. It was a lovely deep sleep.

In summary. It wasn't too bad and I found it to be less painful than my usual g.p. check up!

Gael23 · 12-12-2014 10:44AM

Had them all out yesterday. I was very nervous of the surgery due to a bad experience a few years ago but they could sense it and dealt with me accordingly when I told them what happened. I was admitted at 11am and went down at lunchtime and woke in recovery at 2:15.
I was a little sore so got an injection almost straight away and that was fine. By now they had removed the gauze. After another while they brought me some ice cream which I liked only my lips were so numb I couldn't open wide enough to get the spoon in!
On another while I went to the toilet and blood ran down my face all the way into the toilet bowl which frightened me but the nurses said it was nothing to worry about.
Finally at 5:30 the consultant came around, gave me some instructions and let me home.
So far I've eaten 2 bowls of gloopy weetabix and a chocolate mousse with painkillers. I hadnt a good night so by 3am when I hadn't shut my eyes my mum gave me half a sleeping tablet which settled me for a few hours.
Still feel a bit numb although gradually coming back in my lips, nothing in top teeth yet and pain is controllable so can't complain

Gael23 · 13-12-2014 10:31AM

Had a good day yesterday and slept ok. I ate creamed potato for dinner last night which I was really proud of myself for even though it was almost the consistency of soup!
Had some bleeding during the night so I'm a bit more swollen and sore than other mornings but I've only just taken meds so they will take care of it.

TMI ALERT: Ive started to feel fairly constipated now after 3 days, no movement at all since before the op but I know that was going to happen with GA and codeine . Only thing is I cant open my mouth wide enough to drink the stuff I was given to sort t out.

Gael23 · 14-12-2014 11:43PM

Bit of a step back today.
Been doing well so I took plain Paracetamol instead of solpadol with the Difene, then the next time I took 1 solpadol tablet. As I said ive been feeling a little constipated with the Codiene so wanted to try and stop that and wanted to spend the day awake. But I did fall asleep and woke up in intolerable pain and feeling nauseous, which I assume was due to my whole body hurting. At that point my mum gave me ixprim which took the edge off it and I gave in and took 2 more solpadol.

ordinary_girl · 08-01-2015 06:04PM

Does anyone know if it's common to vomit after wisdom tooth extraction? The one where they knock you out. I'm more more concerned about that than anything else!

Gael23 · 08-01-2015 06:21PM

ordinary_girl wrote: »

Does anyone know if it's common to vomit after wisdom tooth extraction? The one where they knock you out. I'm more more concerned about that than anything else!

It's luck of the draw to be honest. Vomiting is caused by the anaesthetic and may or may not happen. If it does happen, remember the nurses will have seen it hundreds of times and will know exactly what to do.

felinefierce · 13-01-2015 01:02AM

Hi all, I just created this account to tell my story, as I was reading this thread last night and ended up BRICKING IT afterwards about getting my wisdom teeth out today. I hope this helps some people!

Today I got 4 impacted wisdom teeth out with IV sedation and local anaesthetic and it was GRAND! Honest to god I went in shaking, with sweaty palms and nearly just turned on my heel and walked out the door a few times while in the waiting room. I didn't though, and I'm really glad.

Don't be freaked out about still being awake with the sedation. Technically you are, but I may as well have been knocked out for all I remember of it now. I walked into the dentist's room at 2.10pm and it was all finished by 2.45. And I didn't feel a thing!

Since the local anaesthetic has worn off my gums are obviously a bit tender now, and I'm juggling paracetamol and ibuprofen to keep on top of any pain, but have yet to feel anything more than a slight dull ache. I honestly believe the worst part of this whole experience will be dealing with the liquid diet I'll be on for the next week!

Good luck to anyone reading this the night before like I was! You will be fine! Nowhere near as scary or painful as it's built up to be!

tictoc · 20-01-2015 06:43AM

Had mine out 7 years ago. All four same day under sedation with maxofacial surgeon.
I don't remember any of the procedure whatsoever. Went to bed that night no pain( had taken no pain killer since prior to the procedure).Next morning no pain no bruises no bleeding.
As it started to heal after a few days it felt uncomfortable but nothing as bad as the pain of the infections I had prior to extraction.
I lived on soggy bread and water for a few days but not the worst diet ever.
I paid 600 up front VHI paid the rest and I claimed tax relief so all in all I think it cost about 400. Best decision of my life

mighty magpie · 25-02-2015 03:32AM

Hi All, got my two lower wisdom teeth taken out under local 3 weeks ago. Pain has subsided after infection in the left side and now I'm just trying my best to keep the holes clean with rinsing after meals and using a syringe 1/2 times a day.

How long before I should expect these holes to fully heal?

Tilikum · 05-03-2015 03:59PM

Getting all 4 out in two weeks time. He's giving me a general anaesthetic.

Thank the Lord.

Gael23 · 05-03-2015 04:39PM

They will for all 4, that would be subhuman if they didn't!

Oral Surgeon · 05-03-2015 08:59PM

Tilikum wrote: »

Getting all 4 out in two weeks time. He's giving me a general anaesthetic.

Thank the Lord.

Gael23 wrote: »

They will for all 4, that would be subhuman if they didn't!

A GA is not necessary for removal of wisdom teeth, even all four.
Iv sedation is a safer and very effective alternative and results in a nicer and quicker recovery....

CookieMonster.x · 07-03-2015 12:34AM

I have to get my wisdom teeth it, not sure if it's all four or not yet but definitely two. One is completely sideways and then the one of top is coming out as well. I read somewhere that because it's sideways that it will be surgery and not a normal extraction. They were talking about general anaesthesia which I would probably almost prefer as I'm already nervous about it and hate getting anything done on my mouth. It has to be done of course so hopefully it won't be too bad when I get it done.

Oral Surgeon · 07-03-2015 01:24PM

CookieMonster.x wrote: »

I have to get my wisdom teeth it, not sure if it's all four or not yet but definitely two. One is completely sideways and then the one of top is coming out as well. I read somewhere that because it's sideways that it will be surgery and not a normal extraction. They were talking about general anaesthesia which I would probably almost prefer as I'm already nervous about it and hate getting anything done on my mouth. It has to be done of course so hopefully it won't be too bad when I get it done.

Sideways or upside down, any wisdom tooth can be removed under local or IV sedation if you are nervous. GA can be done but is unnecessary in my experience.

punisher5112 · 07-03-2015 01:33PM

I got mine out didn't hurt a bit been pulled was actually a big relief and just a bit tender for a few days other then that not a bother.

The worst part was when the tooth broke up on a Friday night and had to wait till Monday to see dentist who then said would have to go to a specialist to remove and quote was minimum €750 to €1600.
I found another place €250 to take the bottom bad and top 1 that was ok but to be even as would cause problems later.

Tooth was out in less then a minute and the bottom 1 was a mad shape grew out sideways.

Hopefully never have to go through pain of before tooth extraction again.

CookieMonster.x · 07-03-2015 03:11PM

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

Sideways or upside down, any wisdom tooth can be removed under local or IV sedation if you are nervous. GA can be done but is unnecessary in my experience.

Thanks. They were talking about sedation and then GA so I'll see what they say when I go back.

Gael23 · 07-03-2015 03:26PM

OS is right that a GA isn't absolutely needed from a medical point of view but as the patient it made me feel much more at ease knowing I wouldn't remember any of it

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 09-03-2015 03:21PM

If the teeth are still below the gum line I'd imagine it'd be pretty traumatic to be awake for the process. Lots of blood and pulling at your face. There's videos on youtube for anyone interested and it looks pretty grim. I was definitely glad of the GA when I was getting mine done.

willmunny1990 · 10-03-2015 11:52AM

I should be getting mine done around this month sometime, ive gone for IV sedation has anybody got an experiences with this? are you aware throughout and can you remember the procedure?

timetogo · 10-03-2015 03:16PM

willmunny1990 wrote: »

I should be getting mine done around this month sometime, ive gone for IV sedation has anybody got an experiences with this? are you aware throughout and can you remember the procedure?

I had this for mine. I can remember (I think) a short period where the dentist was working in my mouth. I can remember I didn't give a hoot what they were doing. I had no pain and I didn't care about anything. That's my entire memory of the procedure and it's probably only about 20 seconds long.
It started with the needle. About 30 seconds after that I was gone. The operation took about an hour and 15 minutes. They woke me up when they were done.
But to me it felt like I went asleep and woke up a minute later.
I remember my mouth being damn numb and I was incoherent. Didn't stop me talking ****e though (more ****e than usual).
My missus picked me up and told me I was off my head. She finds this hugely funny. I don't remember the trip home. When I got home I felt fine and only went to bed because I was forced. I had a couple of hours kip and when I woke up I had pain like a medium toothache. Annoying but nothing unbearable.

Mine was a reasonably big job (damn huge for me anyway) and when it was first explained to me about 12 years ago I put it on the very long finger. Looking back though I wish I got it done when I was first told. One of my wisdom teeth damaged another tooth which had to go too. If I got it done earlier I'd have an extra tooth in my head. It's no hassle though and once I healed up I've had no issues.
When I was first told I needed the teeth removed the dentist at the time told me I'd need an overnight hospital visit (which also helped me put it on the long finger). This was in Australia so I don't know if they'd made advances in wisdom tooth removal or if we just handle it differently in Ireland. When I got it done here it was just a big visit to the dentist.

Oral Surgeon · 10-03-2015 10:27PM

timetogo wrote: »

I had this for mine. I can remember (I think) a short period where the dentist was working in my mouth. I can remember I didn't give a hoot what they were doing. I had no pain and I didn't care about anything. That's my entire memory of the procedure and it's probably only about 20 seconds long.
It started with the needle. About 30 seconds after that I was gone. The operation took about an hour and 15 minutes. They woke me up when they were done.
But to me it felt like I went asleep and woke up a minute later.
I remember my mouth being damn numb and I was incoherent. Didn't stop me talking ****e though (more ****e than usual).
My missus picked me up and told me I was off my head. She finds this hugely funny. I don't remember the trip home. When I got home I felt fine and only went to bed because I was forced. I had a couple of hours kip and when I woke up I had pain like a medium toothache. Annoying but nothing unbearable.

Mine was a reasonably big job (damn huge for me anyway) and when it was first explained to me about 12 years ago I put it on the very long finger. Looking back though I wish I got it done when I was first told. One of my wisdom teeth damaged another tooth which had to go too. If I got it done earlier I'd have an extra tooth in my head. It's no hassle though and once I healed up I've had no issues.
When I was first told I needed the teeth removed the dentist at the time told me I'd need an overnight hospital visit (which also helped me put it on the long finger). This was in Australia so I don't know if they'd made advances in wisdom tooth removal or if we just handle it differently in Ireland. When I got it done here it was just a big visit to the dentist.

This is a very accurate account of what most of my patients tell me too.....

On the other hand, patients equally report sickness, nausea, sore throat etc after a GA....

I recommend iv sedation every time.

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 11-03-2015 09:38AM

I seem to have gotten a bad run of it when I got mine done. I had all four out, with all 4 being below the gum line and three impacted. So nearly worst case scenario I suppose. I got sedated but they gave me the drugs before they sedated me, God they were class. Was in knots of laughter as I fell asleep. Remember absolutely nothing of the operation. One minute I was laughing and the next the nurse was waking me up after the surgery. Felt kind of groggy but nothing too serious.

The day of the operation I felt grand afterwards, probably still had the strong painkillers in me. The next day was not great. Was very sore and my throat was killing me. Took some of the tablets they give you which killed the pain but made me feel sick. Didn't take any painkillers the second day after it and by the fourth day after I was back in work, granted with a very swollen face but I felt fine, sore mouth obviously but otherwise grand.

Oral Surgeon · 11-03-2015 10:51AM

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

I seem to have gotten a bad run of it when I got mine done. I had all four out, with all 4 being below the gum line and three impacted. So nearly worst case scenario I suppose. I got sedated but they gave me the drugs before they sedated me, God they were class. Was in knots of laughter as I fell asleep. Remember absolutely nothing of the operation. One minute I was laughing and the next the nurse was waking me up after the surgery. Felt kind of groggy but nothing too serious.

The day of the operation I felt grand afterwards, probably still had the strong painkillers in me. The next day was not great. Was very sore and my throat was killing me. Took some of the tablets they give you which killed the pain but made me feel sick. Didn't take any painkillers the second day after it and by the fourth day after I was back in work, granted with a very swollen face but I felt fine, sore mouth obviously but otherwise grand.

That also does not seem like too bad an experience. In my opinion, the key to a good recovery is eating. If you can eat (soft food) then you can tolerate the pain killers and then you are grand....

Gael23 · 11-03-2015 11:26AM

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

That also does not seem like too bad an experience. In my opinion, the key to a good recovery is eating. If you can eat (soft food) then you can tolerate the pain killers and then you are grand....

I was warned strictly not to take my painkillers without some form of food. That was creamed potato for the first few days but it was something

magicmushroom · 16-03-2015 03:41PM

Was told this morning I need all 4 wisdom teeth out, 3 via surgical extraction and one just normal - €1000 in total

Not feeling to great about it but hey, it has to be done so I may as well get it over and done with.
I need a brace and can't get it fitted without the teeth being removed.

I was a bit embarrassed too as the dentist gave me a gentle telling off for my mouth hygiene, said I have plaque build up to my bottom teeth and need to take more care - I was surprised as I always brush twice a day with an electric toothbrush and I floss!
So I was a little mortified over that, might have to bring a brush to work so I can use it in the day after lunch.
I wonder if chewing sugar free gum during the day will help with this too.

Can't get the work done until May which is grand as I need to get the money together anyway - not looking forward to it at all! I'll report back after it's done

Tilikum · 16-03-2015 05:09PM

Got the 4 out this morn. Grand in all fairness. Tiny bit of swelling & a sick stomach. Had ice-cream & jelly.

I'm just wondering when can you start eating normal food again? Or what should I be eating the next few days?

magicmushroom · 16-03-2015 05:33PM

Oral Surgeon

Sorry to use this as a Q and A session, just wondered if you can comment on if chewing sugar free gum throughout the day can help with plaque build up?
I need to improve my mouth hygiene as per above and other then brushing and flossing more regularly, is there anything else you can recommend?

I've booked an appointment with the hygienist for a full scale and polish too.

Thanks in advance and sorry again to bother you!

Oral Surgeon · 16-03-2015 06:22PM

magicmushroom wrote: »

Oral Surgeon

Sorry to use this as a Q and A session, just wondered if you can comment on if chewing sugar free gum throughout the day can help with plaque build up?
I need to improve my mouth hygiene as per above and other then brushing and flossing more regularly, is there anything else you can recommend?

I've booked an appointment with the hygienist for a full scale and polish too.

Thanks in advance and sorry again to bother you!

in my experience, it helps but is no substation for the mechanical cleaning of the teeth/ gums with a brush and floss.

Talk to the hygienist about your brushing, they will be far better at giving this advice that me....

My wisdom tooth extraction experience

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