My wisdom tooth extraction experience

cornbb · 14-11-2006 9:17pm #1

Got the first of my wisdom teeth out under local anaesthetic on the 6th (the monday before last). The two lower teeth were impacted, meaning they were growing in horizontally, and needed removing as they would cause chronic infections and all sorts of horribleness.

So, I read all the horror stories on the web, prepared myself, and headed for the dentist. He pumped in a load of anaesthetic and slit my gum open with a scalpel (the tooth was more or less fully buried under the gum). He then proceeded to take out the tooth, alternately drilling at it and wrenching at it with some sort of lever. The nurse sucked away all the blood and bits of broken tooth, the dentist stitched up my gum, and it was all over in about 15 mins.

Now, this may all sound horrible and gory so far, but it was actually grand. The whole procedure and most of the recovery was completely painless. I got a course of antibiotics and painkillers, which I didn't use very much. My jaw was a bit swollen and bruised, and my gum leaked small amounts of blood for about 5 days. I'd rate all that as an inconvenience at worst, to be honest.

Its 8 days later now - the stitches are irritating my gum a bit and there's a little pus still leaking out but generally my mouth is back to normal. So, basically, all I'm trying to do here is reassure anyone facing wisdom tooth removal that its not as horrible as you're lead to believe!

Anyone else want to share?

is_that_so · 14-11-2006 9:25pm

My one wisdom tooth experience involved the dentist kneeling on my chest and yanking it out after about 7 injections. Think he enjoyed it. No pain in my mouth but I was numb for three days.

GerryRyan · 19-11-2006 10:03pm

is_that_so wrote:

My one wisdom tooth experience involved the dentist kneeling on my chest and yanking it out after about 7 injections. Think he enjoyed it. No pain in my mouth but I was numb for three days.

Ah for fcuk sake. I've to get mine out next Friday. Thanx for that account

Big_G · 20-11-2006 7:10pm

If I had 20cent for every time a patient told me that a dentist 'had his knee in my chest' when he was pulling out their teeth, I wouldn't need to be practising any more. I've never seen or had another dentist tell me 'I had my knee buried in their chest, but the tooth eventually came out'. It would actually make it more difficult to pull out the tooth.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 20-11-2006 11:22pm

Big_G wrote:

If I had 20cent for every time a patient told me that a dentist 'had his knee in my chest' when he was pulling out their teeth, I wouldn't need to be practising any more. I've never seen or had another dentist tell me 'I had my knee buried in their chest, but the tooth eventually came out'. It would actually make it more difficult to pull out the tooth.

I agree..10 years of pracice here...1000's of extractions and never one knee involved.

shoutman · 15-12-2006 2:21am

I got my wisdom teeth out last year, as strange as it sounds it was actually good fun.
I'm not a recreational drug user of any discription but whatever anesthetic the dentist gave me made me crazy, in a good way.
I was definately out of it and thought everything was hillarious.

The whole thing was painless however I did look like desperate dan for the next week or so on account of the swollen jaw/cheeks from the extraction, my wisdom teeth were lodged against a mollar or something so it had to be split before extracted if that makes any sense.

Anyway wisdom teeth extraction, nothing to be worried about.

APM · 15-12-2006 2:24am

Cornbb was that with your regular dentist? or at a clinic?

Interested to find out where you had it done

PM if you don't want to post on the thread, Cheers

hunnymonster · 17-12-2006 8:07pm

I've had both my lower wisdom teeth out on separate occassions. The first was a couple of years ago under a general anasthetic in St Vincents (maybe 1996?) It was fine. Was done on 22nd December and I was able to enjoy my Christmas dinner.

The second was done in Northern Ireland. Not as a cost saving measure, but as a student at the time I was using a medical card and there was an arrangement that people in Dundalk went to an dental surgeon (that may not be his correct job title) in Newry. This wasn't a hospital procedure but I was still temporarly knocked out. Like the others have said the bruising was horrific. I had to give my first ever talk at a major conference looking like I'd said nasty things about Mike Tysons Ma

No pain worth talking about though.

LundiMardi · 24-12-2006 12:47pm

A friend of a friend when to get her wisdom tooth out, (friend isn't known to lie)... Anyway, apparently the dentist didn't check or do the xrays correctly. It so happened that the tooth in question was somehow attached to the jaw(or some kind of bone)...

So anyway, he goes to yank it out and CRACK!!! Broken jaw(or something).. Mouth had to be wired for quite a long time!

lilrayosunshine · 27-12-2006 9:34pm

I got my top right wisdom tooth out 2 years ago.. was all nice and quick.. a bit too quick as I got up out of the chair and walk back out to reception and fainted!
Got my top left one out in April.. not so quick and the tooth broke while the dentist was pulling (cue panic when dentist says "whoops") but he just left the bit in there and my gum healed over it.
I now need to get my bottom ones out but they are apparently impacted and covered in bone or something like that and a chunk of my jaw needs to be taken out with them

Not looking forward to that.. it means 2 nights in hospital and a week off work!

carsd · 04-01-2007 10:51am

Can Someone tell me how much this is going to set me back
have to get two bottom wisdom teeth removed.

have VHI and all that

jahalpin · 20-02-2007 1:17am

I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out last year. I am with the VHI and went to a consultant Maxiofacacial Surgeon to get the teeth out. I went into the clinic in Ranelagh, got a general anesthetic and when I woke up all the wisdom teeth had been removed.
The mouth was a bit sore for a few days and I had to take a week off work, but it was worth it.
The VHI paid for the actual clinic but U had to pay e180 for consultations, 120 for the first and 60 for the second

Roddy23 · 20-02-2007 4:06pm

I have to get all 4 of my wisdom teeth out, as they are impacted at the moment. I'm on a course of anitbiotics at the moment, as I was in considerable discomfort last week. I got a referral from my dentist to see an oral surgeon, but he hasnt a free appointment till May. If it was anything like last week, the next 6-8 weeks are going to be fun.

art · 20-02-2007 8:56pm

I was just told today that I need to get my wisdom teeth out - knew there was something wrong really but, apparently, one in particular is impacting a molar and decay has formed there leading to a chronic infection..? I think that's what was said. Unfortunately, after some bad experiences with dentists in the past, I get all nervous and spend the whole time focusing on getting out of there and not really listening to what I'm being told

I do know, though, that I've a card in my wallet for an oral surgeon who I've to arrange an consultation with ...

Anyways, these bleeding stories are just making me feel worse! Really don't want to get this stuff done at all ... wish they would just magic away!

art · 20-02-2007 8:58pm

cornbb wrote:

Its 8 days later now - the stitches are irritating my gum a bit and there's a little pus still leaking out but generally my mouth is back to normal.

Why do you have pus, is pus not a sign of infection and so, basically, a bad thing?

Vas_Guy · 13-03-2007 12:33pm

I know someone whose bottom teeth are impacted due to her wisdom tooth what are the criteria for having the wisdom tooth removed under local can a dentist do it in his surgery or does it need a referal to a maxfax surgeon?

Thank cornbb for posting your experience I'm sure it will dispell a lot of myths about having wisdom teeth removed.

ianmc38 · 13-03-2007 6:22pm

Im going to have to get all 4 out whenever the oral surgeon ahs a free booking. Not looking forward to it!

susanna · 17-03-2007 2:44am

I'm getting my upper right one out next week, the lower one is starting to peep through and its impacting. Apparently its far too close to the nerve to risk taking it out now so hopefully with the top one gone it'll have a bit of room and will come up.

Whatever happens I need to get it out fairly soon as its already causing infections, but my dentist is waiting to try to reduce the risk of nerve damage.

Not looking forward to any of it, but thanks for your report cornbb, makes me feel a little bit better

toothie · 01-08-2007 8:42pm

I had one of my lower wisdom teeth out three years ago in the dentists surgery under local anaesthetic, and I had to go to an oral/maxillofacial surgeon to have the other three out under general anaesthetic in hospital three weeks ago. To be honest, I was dreading the second lot of extractions as the first one was so painful, but second time round, it was a lot less painful. The only thing is my lower lip still hasn't regained total feeling yet and occasionally tingles. I went back for my three week checkup today with the surgeon and he thinks it's only temporary but to keep an eye on it.
Don't worry anyone who has to get it done, it's not too bad. They numb your face really well and it lasts for about two days, so you don't feel any pain! Plenty of soft foods and soup!
Here's hoping my lip goes back to normal!!!

PeakOutput · 01-08-2007 8:47pm

iv to get all four out under general just had to wait 8 months for an appointment with the server and now up to 12 for an actual operation. :rolleyes:

toothie · 01-08-2007 8:54pm

That's annoying. I went public with mine as I was still at college, and I was waiting two years to get it done. I would still be waiting if the hospital hadn't put me on the NTPF. I ended up getting them done in a private hospital with the very best of care, totally free of charge! Well worth the wait!

PeakOutput · 01-08-2007 8:56pm

toothie wrote:

That's annoying. I went public with mine as I was still at college, and I was waiting two years to get it done. I would still be waiting if the hospital hadn't put me on the NTPF. I ended up getting them done in a private hospital with the very best of care, totally free of charge! Well worth the wait!

i forgot about the ntpf...........i have insurance but for some reason the consultant took me as a public patient and im starting college soon so i couldnt be arsed sorting it out at this stage.....i made a phone call and they never rang me back so fk it

toothie · 01-08-2007 9:08pm

It would be worth finding out if your insurance would cover it. You may still have to pay a small percentage of the cost but it would be really worth it to have it over and done with before you get into the thick of college. Good luck with it whenever it happens. Oh, I also found an ice-pack wrapped in a towel held to my jaw for the first day or so was brilliant for reducing bruising and swelling. After that, switch to a heat pack. I didn't swell too much on the outside at all.
Best of luck in college too!

Creachadóir · 16-08-2007 2:51am

I just got out 4 of my wisdom teeth a week ago (in hospital under general anaesthetic). One had to be shattered to be removed. I have a few stitches. Do these stitches just disappear? The dental surgeon just told me I had them, nothing about how long they'd remain there or having any follow-up appointment to see if they fully heal. I was a bit sleepy at this stage so I didn't question it.

My jaw is still swollen, and I can only open my mouth a little. How long does this generally last for before you should contact the dentist. I can barely fit a spoon in my mouth! I'm not experiencing much pain though thankfully, just cramping in my jaw if I try to open my mouth too wide. Thanks in advance.

toothie · 16-08-2007 10:42am

Hi Creachadóir, love your name!
If they are disolvable stitches, they will disappear and part of them will probably fall out. My surgeon said they'd be there for between 7-10 days, but mine were there for nearly two weeks. If your surgeon didn't tell you to come back, then they are probably disolvable. You could contact the nurses on the ward or the surgeons secretary.
I had mine done in Barringtons hospital in Limerick and I had a follow-up appointment three weeks after the surgery.
I wouldn't worry about the swelling too much, I was swollen for quite a few weeks and now five weeks later, my lower gum is still puffy and open and my jaw still cramps sometimes. If it's causing you discomfort or worrying you, then contact your dentist.
I'm not medically trained, this is just my opinion based on my own experience, so if you're worried, the best thing is to contact your dentist.

Feel better soon!

Creachadóir · 16-08-2007 9:16pm

Ya, I just wanted a bit of reassurance that this was normal. It's not bothering me too much, but more than a friend of mine who got hers out last week too. She's not all swollen like me. Thanks toothie!

toothie · 16-08-2007 10:17pm

You're welcome. There's loads of info on the net about it. You're lucky you didn't do what I did and google wisdom tooth extraction before I went to the hospital, I was terrified! :eek:
Take care.

Orange · 20-08-2007 12:55am

I'm getting all four wisdom teeth out on Tuesday under general anesthetic.

I'm a bit nervous about it. Every question, (like how sore, how much swelling bruising etc..) I asked the doctor was answered with the same reply "It varies from patient to patient".

Any body out there have any more stories to share? How long before you were back to normal??

toothie · 20-08-2007 5:42pm

Orange,
I know this is impossible, but try not to be nervous. It really isn't that bad. When you're asleep the surgeon numbs your face, and I didn't feel any pain at all when I woke up. You'll be swollen and stiff alright, but a cool pack wrapped in a towel helped to keep my swelling down. Give yourself a week of total laziness, you may be a bit lightheaded, but after a week or so, you probably will start to feel yourself again.
I was dreading it too, as I had one wisdom tooth out in the dentist's surgery. It just didn't seem to want to come out and afterwards I had a lot of pain and swelling, and my face turned green. But after the other 3 under general, I was nowhere near as bad.
you could find that you are fine after a few days.
Hope it goes well for you.

DonJose · 21-08-2007 1:21am

I'm on holiday at the moment and I just got my lower wisdom tooth pulled out today. My wisdom tooth was growing at a 45 degree angle and was pushing against my molar. My dentist in Ireland wouldn't go near it and she wanted to refer me to a surgeon, all those years in med school and she only feels comfortable selling tooth whitener.

Anyway went to the dentist, they took 2 xrays and began work, got jabbed with anesthetic, I could still feel my mouth so I got a double dose. Because of the angle she had to drill my wisdom tooth in half, then loosen it, then pull it out in two parts. Took around an hour, she did a great job as I was afraid they would have to remove the molar then the wisdom tooth, because of the angle. All in all it cost me €60. The rip-off merchants in Ireland would've charged me that just for the xrays.

scotch · 15-10-2007 3:47pm

Just been told I need all four wisdom teeth out. 2 top ones are down and not causing any probs, but dentist said that at some point they may start moving about and causing probs. Lower 2 are impacted. Not in pain at all,but bad taste and bad smell. dentist took x-ray to have a proper look just in case. Where lower left wisdom leans against molar, there is a cavity forming on molar. This cavity, if left untreated, will eat its way towrds nerve. I guess we would be looking at root canal treatment then.lovely!

2 options:
1. Be referred to hospital and get 4 out together under general anaesthetic. This will cost €140 for consultaion, then €1750 max for operation.

2. Dentist will take 2 top non-problematic teeth out at €78 a pop. He will refer me to oral surgeon who will remove 2 impacted lower teeth at €280 a pop under local anaesthetic. Can get this done in 3 weeks time.

Health insurance wont cover costs as you have to be with them for 5 years before you have major work and because it's a pre-existing condition. ...plenty of excuses.

I explained to my dentist that I couldnt afford the treatment, so he rang around various dental surgeons to compile a list of options.

This is the story in cork anyway.

Will being awake for the extractions be worth the €1200 saving?!

toothie · 15-10-2007 6:28pm

Hi scotch,

It really is a personal decision. I had one wisdom tooth out in the dentist's surgery and while it took quite a while and involved a lot of sawing, it wasn't so bad. I have to say though, it was worth the wait to get the other three done in hospital (under the NTPF). I didn't make this choice, my dentist referred me to a surgeon and a year and a half later, the NTPF contacted me. On the plus side, you don't remember anthing!

Big_G · 15-10-2007 8:48pm

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Misticles · 23-10-2007 9:49pm

my bf has been told his wisdom is growing sideways. hes being referred to st james to have it removed.
cany someone tell me whats involved and a rough cost?
thanks

01-11-2007 3:49pm

scotch wrote: »

Will being awake for the extractions be worth the €1200 saving?!

Yes, I'm squeamish. Had four out under local anesthetic. It was grand, didn't feel a thing.

Schlemm · 05-11-2007 7:36pm

Will a normal general practise dentist take out wisdom teeth if they're down or does an oral surgeon have to do all wisdom teeth extractions?

mik_da_man · 08-11-2007 11:08pm

I was at my dentist about 2 yrs ago with some pain in my bottom right rear most molar. He did some X-rays and it turns out that I have double wisdom teeth on the bottom :eek:.
I felt a bit awkward cause he was staring @ the x-ray for a while and calling the nurse over. He said he had heard of it but never seen it.
Anyway he removed the tooth saying it would help the wisdom teeth.

Now two years later my gum is a bit swollen and sore, and I think I may have to get the wisdom teeth taken out.
Now as I have double wisdom teeth I presume this will not be straightforward.
What do I have to look forward to???

Thanks

Mik

08-11-2007 11:17pm

Schlemm wrote: »

Will a normal general practise dentist take out wisdom teeth if they're down or does an oral surgeon have to do all wisdom teeth extractions?

My dentist told me that a resposible dentist wouldn't because they are very near to a nerve that controls your tongue.

Big_G · 09-11-2007 12:51am

Moonbaby wrote: »

My dentist told me that a resposible dentist wouldn't because they are very near to a nerve that controls your tongue.

This is an interesting illustration of how no two dentists will share an opinion on anything.

Each wisdom tooth differs in its proximity to the lingual nerve and to the inferior dental nerve. Every dentist should be trained to assess the likelihood of damage to the inferior dental nerve (the nerve that is more often damaged during wisdom tooth surgery), and every dentist should also be able to assess their own ability to successfully remove wisdom teeth.

To sum up, some can be taken out by a general dentist and some (most) need the expertise of an oral surgeon. However, I know several general dentists who routinely extract impacted wisdom teeth under local anaesthetic and/or with sedation.

G

damalo · 03-12-2007 11:42am

Hi All,

I'm getting 3 of mine out the day after tomorrow. I had one taken out under local anesthetic a few months back as it had come out fully but had a bad cavity. It was bleeding for about a day and tender for 3 or 4 after but that was about it. Wednesday I'll be getting the general. My lower 2 are impacted and are going to cause the most pain i recon but with all the pain killers im hearing about it should be fine.

A friend of mine gave me arnica tablets to take the day before and during the days after the op. To reduce bruising..apparently all pro rugby players take them aswell so they wont look too f'd up after a game. Im hoping they do the trick. I'll update once im mended on how good they were.

Right now im more worried about the backless surgery gear you have to wear as oppose to the actual operation

lomb · 03-12-2007 1:38pm

Big_G wrote: »

This is an interesting illustration of how no two dentists will share an opinion on anything.

Each wisdom tooth differs in its proximity to the lingual nerve and to the inferior dental nerve. Every dentist should be trained to assess the likelihood of damage to the inferior dental nerve (the nerve that is more often damaged during wisdom tooth surgery), and every dentist should also be able to assess their own ability to successfully remove wisdom teeth.

To sum up, some can be taken out by a general dentist and some (most) need the expertise of an oral surgeon. However, I know several general dentists who routinely extract impacted wisdom teeth under local anaesthetic and/or with sedation.

G

indeed BIGG this is true, it has to be said the lingual nerve does not control the tongue it is sensory to the side of the tongue in terms of touch not taste. it is not irresponsible for a general dentist to take them out if he knows what he is doing. there are a few basic rules that one can write on the back of a postcard so as how to avoid damaging this or the other nerve.
the position of the lingual nerve is very very variable and runs within the soft tissue on the top or inside of the wisdom tooth area and can even be damaged by extraction of the lower second molar and sometimes even the first. the key rule when dividing wisdom teeth surgically is to not take the drill more than 3/4 through the tooth and cracking it physically to complete the division,so the drill never approaches the bone on the inside so it doesnt damage the nerve that runs on the outside. that and the cut with a scalpel to heavily flare towards the cheek to avoid the 'skin' on top of the tooth in the unlikely event it runs directly on top.

i only make this detailed explanation to show that it is not irresponsible either ethically or legally if you know basic anatomy and are experianced. deep
surgery is not for every dentist and most patients are served well by having it done under sedation or GA so as not to remember it then have a lifelong fear and so the dentist can concentrate on doing the best for the patient without having to 'look after' the patient. i hope this clarifies matters.

Big_G · 09-12-2007 9:12pm

lomb wrote: »

indeed BIGG this is true, it has to be said the lingual nerve does not control the tongue it is sensory to the side of the tongue in terms of touch not taste. it is not irresponsible for a general dentist to take them out if he knows what he is doing. there are a few basic rules that one can write on the back of a postcard so as how to avoid damaging this or the other nerve.
the position of the lingual nerve is very very variable and runs within the soft tissue on the top or inside of the wisdom tooth area and can even be damaged by extraction of the lower second molar and sometimes even the first. the key rule when dividing wisdom teeth surgically is to not take the drill more than 3/4 through the tooth and cracking it physically to complete the division,so the drill never approaches the bone on the inside so it doesnt damage the nerve that runs on the outside. that and the cut with a scalpel to heavily flare towards the cheek to avoid the 'skin' on top of the tooth in the unlikely event it runs directly on top.

i only make this detailed explanation to show that it is not irresponsible either ethically or legally if you know basic anatomy and are experianced. deep
surgery is not for every dentist and most patients are served well by having it done under sedation or GA so as not to remember it then have a lifelong fear and so the dentist can concentrate on doing the best for the patient without having to 'look after' the patient. i hope this clarifies matters.

Completely agree. I don't feel comfortable with my level of training and experience taking out impacted wisdom teeth, even ones that don't display proximity to the ID nerve. At the same time, I don't at all see it as irresponsible for a general dentist to perform this surgery with the appropriate level of knowledge/training/experience.

This is why I would think that the comment made by the other dentist could cause confusion, possibly of the litigious persuasion.

damalo · 11-12-2007 12:37am

damalo wrote: »

Hi All,

I'm getting 3 of mine out the day after tomorrow. I had one taken out under local anesthetic a few months back as it had come out fully but had a bad cavity. It was bleeding for about a day and tender for 3 or 4 after but that was about it. Wednesday I'll be getting the general. My lower 2 are impacted and are going to cause the most pain i recon but with all the pain killers im hearing about it should be fine.

A friend of mine gave me arnica tablets to take the day before and during the days after the op. To reduce bruising..apparently all pro rugby players take them aswell so they wont look too f'd up after a game. Im hoping they do the trick. I'll update once im mended on how good they were.

Right now im more worried about the backless surgery gear you have to wear as oppose to the actual operation

An update on my progress:

Went in 6 days days ago to get my 3 remaining wisdom teeth removed. Operation took approx 20-30 mins with me being K.O for duration (thankfully). On my left side I had upper and lower teeth removed - virtually no swelling and pain over the past 6 days. The usual tenderness/bleeding however to be associated with having a tooth removed.

On my right side I had my lower wtooth removed. It was impacted and roots were in a hooked shape causing massive swelling and PAIN on extraction. I took arnica tablets coming up to the op and in the days after and these stopped any brusing. Right now my right side is still v tender but swelling has gone down alot (remember to ice it daily) yet my tongue remains numb on one side or feels like ive burnt it. This affects speech a bit but day by day its getting better. I've been able to start eating normally again (soup is your friend) and hope the numbness will go away in the next few days. It appears to be subsiding with the swelling in any case (which remains but isnt as noticeable from the outside)

In short...its not as bad an operation as I had thought but a serious one no doubt. Take your meds, arnica, ice and REST and you'll do 100%

Good luck

(my shiny teeth)!

eimearos · 04-02-2008 11:48pm

damalo wrote: »

An update on my progress:

Went in 6 days days ago to get my 3 remaining wisdom teeth removed. Operation took approx 20-30 mins with me being K.O for duration (thankfully). On my left side I had upper and lower teeth removed - virtually no swelling and pain over the past 6 days. The usual tenderness/bleeding however to be associated with having a tooth removed.

On my right side I had my lower wtooth removed. It was impacted and roots were in a hooked shape causing massive swelling and PAIN on extraction. I took arnica tablets coming up to the op and in the days after and these stopped any brusing. Right now my right side is still v tender but swelling has gone down alot (remember to ice it daily) yet my tongue remains numb on one side or feels like ive burnt it. This affects speech a bit but day by day its getting better. I've been able to start eating normally again (soup is your friend) and hope the numbness will go away in the next few days. It appears to be subsiding with the swelling in any case (which remains but isnt as noticeable from the outside)

In short...its not as bad an operation as I had thought but a serious one no doubt. Take your meds, arnica, ice and REST and you'll do 100%

Good luck (my shiny teeth)!

helpppp!!!!
i will finally have to get my wisdom teeth out. i went to the dentist about 2 years ago & was told i had to get them out, never went back as i am petrified. the top 2 on the xray showed that they would grow down vertical, but the bottom two are growing horizontally impacted.
can someone please tell me their experience as i am hearing lots of different horror stories... also afraid of hospitals and anesthetics. was told i had to go to some hospital in wexford that specialise in it(cant remember the name).

brownboots · 04-03-2008 2:20pm

ok im not able for this.
im getting my 4 wisdom teeth out on 17th april.
Im not a good patient and would be nervous in hospitals.
ive never had an operation and am so afraid of being knocked out....
is it really gonna be bad? im sick thinkin of it...
how long will i be out of work for? will they break my other teeth by accident?
i hope i dont wake up with blood all over my mouth and feel some of my other teeth were knocked out in the process..... oh god!!!:eek:

death1234567 · 04-03-2008 2:24pm

brownboots wrote: »

will they break my other teeth by accident?

Only if you piss them off

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brownboots · 04-03-2008 4:06pm

Ok I just heard of 2 people who had to get their jaw broken when getting out wisdom teeth….

:eek:

Solarball10 · 10-03-2008 12:26pm

oh god....broken jaws?! I just got braces, just upper though as ortho told me i gotta get my bottom 2 wisdom teeth removed before i can get lower braces

I'm really nervous about it and I'm starting to wonder if its worth it...my bottom teeth aren't bad anyway it's just my upper that are v crooked...but if i did get it done, how much would the whole thing cost? (i don't have medical insurance)

murphaph · 10-03-2008 7:38pm

brownboots wrote: »

Ok I just heard of 2 people who had to get their jaw broken when getting out wisdom teeth….:eek:

You mean people have had their wisdom teeth knocked out while having their jaw broken?!

Emsey · 18-03-2008 5:10pm

Hi All,

I'm starting to panic about my wisdom teeth. I went to dentist last September for check-up and I had a feeling a lower wisdom tooth was coming up-dentist confirmed both bottom wisdom teeth were on the way and from xrays they were impacted. He said that if he removed them the pain would kill me and so was going to arrange an appointment with the oral surgeon in galway. I haven't heard anything as yet and to be honest I put off ringing dentist as I have been in college in Dublin on professional training course since September and it didn't suit and also I thought maybe I could get them removed in Dublin. I'm starting to worry now that by putting off the removal I could be damaging my other teeth but I have exmas coming up so its not a great time. Creachadoir and Damalo do you mind me asking is it the Galway Clinic that you went to? I'm wondering if its normal to be waiting this long for an appointment or maybe my dentist forgot to ring! Ant way sorry for rambling but any advise would be greatly appreciated!

Susannahmia · 21-03-2008 3:30pm

Hi all.:)

I got my two top wisdom teeth removed under local anesthetic yesterday. They were both through the gum but were too big for my mouth and were causing my jaw to lock etc. The whole experience wasnt even one tenth as bad as I thought it would be and was over within half an hour. I felt no pain and am just a little tender today.

The only thing that caused me any kind of discomfort was the sensation of the back of my mouth being numbed. It was hard to swallow and it felt harder to breath as it kind of felt swollen. I kind of panicked when it was first done because I thought my throat would close up or something.

As I said I thought the procedure was grand and quick, however the dental surgeon told me that my teeth in particular were horrendous to take out and took way longer than usual. My roots were splayed outwards in hooks that stretched wider than the top half of my teeth. He was doing a lot of pulling and tugging alright but for some reason I just found the whole thing hilarious:D

He warned me that I may have to get my bottom ones out in the future as they are impacted and still under the gum, I have a feeling that that procedure wont be as easy.

My wisdom tooth extraction experience

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