My wisdom tooth extraction experience

Cork24 · 28-11-2011 9:49pm

Got 3 out today had one taken out a year ago.

2 had to be cut out the other just pulled the top right hand side is the wrost of the pain it never grew down so they had to cut that one out and one of the bottom ones

Got the GA had mine at 1.30 and still feel out of it walking pour slow if i move around the room starts spinning.

Thank god it's all done with and I got knock out couldn't take it being awake I would image.

joy28 · 04-12-2011 11:05pm

can anyone tell me what hurts more!!! pain from wisdom tooth extraction or the pain of abcess/infection in wisdom tooth????

ballsymchugh · 04-12-2011 11:14pm

joy28 wrote: »

can anyone tell me what hurts more!!! pain from wisdom tooth extraction or the pain of abcess/infection in wisdom tooth????

infection. the extraction shouldn't hurt at all. uncomfortable, but not painful.

Cork24 · 05-12-2011 12:25am

Or the pain of it healing mine hurting like hell for the last 7 days. Me then going out for a family night out I said I'll try a glass of cola well the pain i had to go home right away. Got all mine out at the same time

How long do they take to heal fully so I can eat food with out having to worry about trap food in the hole

Oral Surgeon · 05-12-2011 12:38am

joy28 wrote: »

can anyone tell me what hurts more!!! pain from wisdom tooth extraction or the pain of abcess/infection in wisdom tooth????

IMO, nothing is worse than a bad toothache or dental/facial infection (maybe kidney stones are- but I don't see them...)

Murphy's law is that the toothache or infection will happen at the worst possible time and unfortunitly eventually requires some form of operative treatment to sort it out.

I always advise patients to sort out all pain/ infection asap and do it in a planned fashion... Sure you will be a little sore and swollen but the healing and management is more predictable than going around with a time bomb in your mouth.

Good luck,
OS

Oral Surgeon · 05-12-2011 12:42am

Cork24 wrote: »

Or the pain of it healing mine hurting like hell for the last 7 days. Me then going out for a family night out I said I'll try a glass of cola well the pain i had to go home right away. Got all mine out at the same time

How long do they take to heal fully so I can eat food with out having to worry about trap food in the hole

Most are "90%" there after the first 5 days or so and then the wound just needs time to mature and fully heal... There will always be a depression in the area for the first few weeks but the bone will even out with time...

If the pain is increasing etc- you need to ring your clinic as you may have a dry socket/ infection etc.....

joy28 · 05-12-2011 9:34pm

thank you oral surgeon that has made me feel better. i have an infection at the minute and the ear ache to go with it is horrific!!!!

just one more question if possible could you tell me the best ways to avoid dry socket. many Thanks, going ahead with op on Wednesday.

Demonique · 05-12-2011 9:38pm

I was put under conscious sedation when I got my wisdom teeth on one side taken out, top one impacted, lower one had deep decay.

No pain afterwards, though the stitches annoyed the frak out of me

Oral Surgeon · 05-12-2011 9:48pm

joy28 wrote: »

thank you oral surgeon that has made me feel better. i have an infection at the minute and the ear ache to go with it is horrific!!!!

just one more question if possible could you tell me the best ways to avoid dry socket. many Thanks, going ahead with op on Wednesday.

The main predisposing factors for dry socket are;
Being female
On the contraceptive pill
Smoking
Difficult extraction, especially lower jaw
A history of previous dry socket in you...

So really, the most important thing you can do is not smoke, keep you mouth impeccably clean before and after the extraction with brushing and rinses, follow all post op instructions...
What your dentist/oral surgeon needs to do to prevent dry socket is "as gentle a surgical extraction as possible" This may sound silly but a lot of pushing and pulling crushes the surrounding bone and leaves it prone to infection or dry socket. A planned surgical type extraction where the gum is cut, bone drilled under saline irrigation frees up the tooth with as little "trauma" to the remaining bone.

The jury is out on whether post op antibiotics reduces the incidence of dry socket or infection- you could find research to support both arguments... Most clinicians do give post op antibiotics ...

Good luck,
OS

boxoff · 10-12-2011 5:43pm

Hey fols,

Going for an extraction next wed - dom dom DOM!

My tooth is a bottom molar which is broken, was referred to a dentist who seems to know his stuff and is quite renowned. He tells me I have to have it drilled and through the vibration of the drills and water jets, he will be able to get it out. Ugh sounds nasty! Anyone had this method done?

Also getting conscious sedation done as I wickedly nervous, Q for all you folk who had it done - can you walk/stand after it? Having somebody bring me home of course....

Thanks... an extraction of the folks for xmas pressie- nice!

orangebud · 13-12-2011 5:33am

my bottom wisdom tooth popped out over a year ago it looks fine no problems with it but there is still a bit of gum over it is this normal

thanks

Zascar · 14-12-2011 9:24pm

Hey All, going to get all 4 wisdom teeth out under GA on Friday. I have been putting it off for years but got referred to a different surgeon who seems really nice, the last guy was a bit of a grumpy b****x. Much happier with this oral surgeon and just looking forward to having it over and done with now. So glad to read above that an infection is worse than an extraction - if that is the case then I am laughing!! I have had some horrible infections, the last one my face swelled up huge and I was in pain for several weeks! I was scared that I was going to be in proper pain for days, I've heard some horrible stories.

Is there any other advice people can give me? I'm going to spend a few days with my parents after it, get my mum to look after me hahaha, then maybe a few more days off work to relax.

Cork24 · 15-12-2011 12:07am

Zascar wrote: »

Hey All, going to get all 4 wisdom teeth out under GA on Friday. I have been putting it off for years but got referred to a different surgeon who seems really nice, the last guy was a bit of a grumpy b****x. Much happier with this oral surgeon and just looking forward to having it over and done with now. So glad to read above that an infection is worse than an extraction - if that is the case then I am laughing!! I have had some horrible infections, the last one my face swelled up huge and I was in pain for several weeks! I was scared that I was going to be in proper pain for days, I've heard some horrible stories.

Is there any other advice people can give me? I'm going to spend a few days with my parents after it, get my mum to look after me hahaha, then maybe a few more days off work to relax.

had mine out about 2 wks ago..

from what i can tell you i got mine done in CUH. was under for i cant really say, once they woke me up in the O.R. they moved me out to a Recovery Room, the pain, was a small bit the doctor gave me a pain Killer, was left in the O.R. Recovery Room for about 30mins moved me into another Recovery room for about 1hr,

i would say you will need about 1wk off work the swelling will peak about day 2. it will take about 3 weeks for the bottom holes will fully heal. I still have my holes in my bottom 2. pain was bad in the Mornings when my mouth was dry, i was waking up late at night with pain (so have painKillers Next to Bed).. try not to eat hard Food till about day 2-3 make sure the Sockets are well clean from food.. other then that i really had no issue.

Zascar · 16-12-2011 9:16pm

So I had the operation today. So impressed with the facilities etc. They gave em a general anesthetic and I felt a bit dizzy and next thing I know I wake up with a nurse beside me. No pain really just a little groggy. I had gause inside my mouth which was changed a few times, one side was bleeding so it got changed twice, the right side only once as it was fine. Left the hospital a few hours later and felt absolutely fine, no really pain and I could talk etc fine. Went home to my parents and felt like totally normal - delighted!

I was starving so I had some tomato soup. however, I had a little bread which was soaking in the soup and some got stuck in it unfortunately. I pulled some out and put some gause back in with some saline, however I'm not confident I got it all - and I'm worried some might get stuck in there and get infected. Stupid move eating bread but I was just over confident as I felt so well. Ugh. Nervous now. Any idea what I should do? I don't want to poke at it - but not sure what I should do...

harr · 16-12-2011 10:06pm

Just rinse your mouth very gentle with some salty water,be very gentle this should dislodge any of the remaining bread in the socket.
I got mine out about two years and felt the same as your self on the first day but for five days after i was in very bad pain and hardly slept for the week but they did have to shave a bone in my gums as well.
Everybody is different my wife got hers out last year and was back in work after two days with little or no pain and was eating soft foods on day 2 and i could hardly eat for the week.
Let us know how the next few days turn out.

Captain McDuck · 20-12-2011 2:29pm

I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday under GA.

All is going well. Bleeding stooped today and there is no swelling and very little pain.

The thing is I got it done in Spain and the communication with the denist was not the best. So I looked in my mouth today and there is stitches where the teeth were removed.

I was wondering if some one could tell me whether or not these will dissolve and fall out themselves or will I have to go back to the dentist????

I was still out of my head when when he was telling me what to do after the operation so don't remember...

Realt11 · 20-12-2011 7:23pm

Got upper left wisdom tooth removed today after months of pain... except it was still under the gum and hadnt come through and was not yet visible.My Dentist slit the gum and managed to remove it after 15mins.

Was awake for procedure so the sounds were horrendous due to how deep it was lodged. Due that the gum was slit would anyone advise using warm salty water so soon after the extraction or should i wait 24 hours?

Oral Surgeon · 20-12-2011 10:28pm

Realt11 wrote: »

Got upper left wisdom tooth removed today after months of pain... except it was still under the gum and hadnt come through and was not yet visible.My Dentist slit the gum and managed to remove it after 15mins.

Was awake for procedure so the sounds were horrendous due to how deep it was lodged. Due that the gum was slit would anyone advise using warm salty water so soon after the extraction or should i wait 24 hours?

Don't rinse for the first day.

Lots of warm salt water rinses starting the next day is good.

OS

Oral Surgeon · 20-12-2011 10:33pm

Captain McDuck wrote: »

I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday under GA.

All is going well. Bleeding stooped today and there is no swelling and very little pain.

The thing is I got it done in Spain and the communication with the denist was not the best. So I looked in my mouth today and there is stitches where the teeth were removed.

I was wondering if some one could tell me whether or not these will dissolve and fall out themselves or will I have to go back to the dentist????

I was still out of my head when when he was telling me what to do after the operation so don't remember...

It's anyones guess if they are dissolvable or not... you'll need to ask the dentist that one.
Did they book you for a suture removal or check visit??
Do you have a post operative instruction sheet to refer to??

Captain McDuck · 21-12-2011 12:39pm

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

It's anyones guess if they are dissolvable or not... you'll need to ask the dentist that one.
Did they book you for a suture removal or check visit??
Do you have a post operative instruction sheet to refer to??

All was in spanish and I was still out of it after the GA so don't remember anything they said to me after.

I was hoping someone would tell me that all stitches these days are dissolvable?? No??

Iospir · 10-01-2012 3:44pm

I need to get a bottom wisdom tooth extracted but am worried about damage to the tongue nerves. About 3 years ago I got a cap on a tooth on the same side of my mouth as this tooth and the anisthetic needle damged a nerve with resulted in me having no sense of taste at all for 4 months. Taste gradually returned after that but it was over a year before full taste returned.
Naturally I'm worried the same thing will happen again. Are some people prone to this or was it likely to be a one off?

Oral Surgeon · 10-01-2012 10:56pm

Iospir wrote: »

I need to get a bottom wisdom tooth extracted but am worried about damage to the tongue nerves. About 3 years ago I got a cap on a tooth on the same side of my mouth as this tooth and the anisthetic needle damged a nerve with resulted in me having no sense of taste at all for 4 months. Taste gradually returned after that but it was over a year before full taste returned.
Naturally I'm worried the same thing will happen again. Are some people prone to this or was it likely to be a one off?

Nerve damage temporary or permanent as a result of non surgical treatment is pretty rare...
There are 2 possible causes in your case;
The dentist injected the lingual nerve when numbing you up. This happens from time to time as numbing this area is essentially a blind procedure. It is fairly unlikely that this will happen again.
Some local anesthetics have a higher incidence of nerve damage than others, so possibly one of these was used. Articane is one of these, it is safe to use but should be used with some caution...

Unfortunately, there is a small risk of nerve damage during lower wisdom tooth removal anyway.
First, ensure that wisdom tooth removal is the correct treatment for you.
If so then it needs to be done in the safest way possible.
Find someone who takes out wisdom teeth regularly....
Advise then of your history. The reality is that they will probably not change the way that they do the treatment for you (as they will have their technique perfected...) but there may be something that I'm not thinking of that may be apparent until the clinician sees you....

Good luck,
OS

Iospir · 11-01-2012 2:27pm

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

Nerve damage temporary or permanent as a result of non surgical treatment is pretty rare...
There are 2 possible causes in your case;
The dentist injected the lingual nerve when numbing you up. This happens from time to time as numbing this area is essentially a blind procedure. It is fairly unlikely that this will happen again.
Some local anesthetics have a higher incidence of nerve damage than others, so possibly one of these was used. Articane is one of these, it is safe to use but should be used with some caution...

Unfortunately, there is a small risk of nerve damage during lower wisdom tooth removal anyway.
First, ensure that wisdom tooth removal is the correct treatment for you.
If so then it needs to be done in the safest way possible.
Find someone who takes out wisdom teeth regularly....
Advise then of your history. The reality is that they will probably not change the way that they do the treatment for you (as they will have their technique perfected...) but there may be something that I'm not thinking of that may be apparent until the clinician sees you....

Good luck,
OS

Thanks. Fingers Xd it won't need to come out at all.

SillyMangoX · 30-03-2012 11:33am

I'm getting my 4 out under general anaesthetic next Tuesday and I am scared! I went to the dentist in November because I could feel a spike coming through on my upper left and it was very painful. The dentist said she'd have another look in a month to see if they would grow more, if they came in normally she would pull them herself. So I went back in and they hadn't moved but the pain was still bad so she referred me to the Surgeon. They saw me in February and did the x-rays and said my left one was very big compared to the rest, and the bottom 2 were a bit impacted. Is the surgery different if the wisdom teeth are partially erupted? I have 2 spikes down on the upper left, one on the right and another cutting :rolleyes:, and the bottom left is also cutting but that's one of the impacted ones so it's at a weird angle! It's like they knew that they are coming out next week and are getting their revenge! :L

So the big day is next week, and to be honest I am dreading it! In one way I can't wait for the pain to be gone but at the same time I'm afraid of the pain it's going to cause :rolleyes: Does anyone know if you are intubated during the surgery? I think I was when I got my tonsils out because I kept coughing when I came round and it hurt!! Also, does anyone know how long the surgery takes? And any advise for a nervous patient?? Thanks

Cork24 · 30-03-2012 4:06pm

SillyMangoX wrote: »

I'm getting my 4 out under general anaesthetic next Tuesday and I am scared! I went to the dentist in November because I could feel a spike coming through on my upper left and it was very painful. The dentist said she'd have another look in a month to see if they would grow more, if they came in normally she would pull them herself. So I went back in and they hadn't moved but the pain was still bad so she referred me to the Surgeon. They saw me in February and did the x-rays and said my left one was very big compared to the rest, and the bottom 2 were a bit impacted. Is the surgery different if the wisdom teeth are partially erupted? I have 2 spikes down on the upper left, one on the right and another cutting :rolleyes:, and the bottom left is also cutting but that's one of the impacted ones so it's at a weird angle! It's like they knew that they are coming out next week and are getting their revenge! :L

So the big day is next week, and to be honest I am dreading it! In one way I can't wait for the pain to be gone but at the same time I'm afraid of the pain it's going to cause :rolleyes: Does anyone know if you are intubated during the surgery? I think I was when I got my tonsils out because I kept coughing when I came round and it hurt!! Also, does anyone know how long the surgery takes? And any advise for a nervous patient?? Thanks

I got mine out in Dec under general anaesthetic, how long did it take i couldnt tell you i had 3 taken out.

The pain after it is not as bad as what the pain is now with the teeth, the first 3 days you will notice alot of Swelling.

it will take about 4 months for the jaw bone to fully heal, for the first 3 days u will find it hard to eat hard food, take in alot of Ice Cream

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just make sure you wash out the mouth with hot water 3 times a day,

you will notice a bit of bleeding for the first day try not to go at the holes.

it will take about a week for you face to go back to normal. and the black and blue around the face will go aswell..

SillyMangoX · 04-04-2012 1:53am

Went under this morning, woke up an hour later with 4 teeth still in me

athsma got bad when they induced the anesthesia so they couldnt take a risk on operating. To say I was upset is an under statement, I am now going to have to endure months more of pain and discomfort while waiting for an appointment with a new surgeon in a hospital better equipped for my needs

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 04-04-2012 8:01am

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Went under this morning, woke up an hour later with 4 teeth still in me athsma got bad when they induced the anesthesia so they couldnt take a risk on operating. To say I was upset is an under statement, I am now going to have to endure months more of pain and discomfort while waiting for an appointment with a new surgeon in a hospital better equipped for my needs

Sedation is a safer way to have wisdom teeth removed. And causes less respiratory depression than a G.A.

SillyMangoX · 04-04-2012 12:09pm

I asked the dentist about it and she strongly advised GA because my teeth are impacted and not fully erupted so it involves all 4 sides getting cut open, drilling away bone and sawing the teeth into pieces to get them out. Ive had no problems with GA before this, yesterday was just an unfortunate experience.

flutegirl · 04-04-2012 9:51pm

Thought I would chip in with my two cents worth. I knew 3 years back that I would have to have one of my wisdom teeth out but as it wasn't giving me any real pain I just left it. My dentist warned me not to let it go so that I ended up in real agony. Had a bit of pain last summer and dentist referred me to a place in Sligo. Soon as pain was gone thought no more about the referral and forgot about it...until about 3 weeks back when I was in, yep, real agony.

Serous sharp pain late one Friday night (always the way ) thought my head was going to fall off, awake all night, lessened a bit over the weekend but couldn't chew on that side of the mouth or mega pain returned. Finally had to admit defeat and make the appointment to get it removed.

So, had it done middle of last week. Was s@*~*ing it big time as I hadn't had a tooth out in yonks. Got into the chair and I don't know what I was freaking out about. Didn't feel a thing, the dentist explained everything as they were going along, took about 10 minutes to come out, a few stiches and bob's your uncle.

Got home and when the injection wore off I had NO PAIN whatsoever!!! Didn't need to take one painkiller at all, ever! Felt a bit rubbish that evening and the next day, but I think that was due to the worry of having it done and I was just worn out. Face was a tiny bit swollen a couple of days after and I have a small bruise which I'm quite proud of, but nothing major. Had after op check-up today and feel brilliant.

So, the moral here lads is, when you first get told you need to have a wisdom tooth out, just go and get it done, don't put it off.

Oh yeah, and I used to be scared of ever going anywhere near the dentist, even for a check-up, until I found a really nice, understanding one in my town, and you know what? I actually quite like going in now...sick in the head or what!!!!!

kingair · 11-05-2012 9:37am

Hi guys

Half of my face is slightly swollen at the moment, very little pain in the area where I have my impacted left bottom wisdom tooth. I'm not feeling a great deal of pain but Im really nervous because my half of my face is feeling swollen but very little pain, its even unnoticeable.

I went to the dentist 2 days ago and he confirmed I have impacted wisdom tooth.

I was just wondering if you had the similar symptoms Im having.

Im kinda scared that the swelling in my face is caused by an infection and would eventually crawl to my brain!!

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-05-2012 9:44am

I facial swelling is not to be taken lightly there kingair. While it is uncommon to have serious complications from this, its best to remove the source of the infection (the wisdom tooth) ASAP. Antibiotics are only a short term fix and a lot of the time dont work at all.

joy28 · 14-05-2012 10:27am

i had the swollen faceon and off every few months. had antibiotics three times in a row then had all four taken out.

I was the most anxoius person ever gettin them out, the dentist even said so but seriously it just needs to be done get them out. i tried for months to try and get rid of the pain myself but nothing worked.

You will feel sore after but then so much better. Y

joy28 · 14-05-2012 10:27am

you will be ok dont worry!

kingair · 14-05-2012 11:23am

Thanks for the positive replies, really appreciate it. Actually the tooth causing the problem was my tooth that had root canal 4yrs ago, had it extracted 3 days ago and problem 1 solved.

I will still get my 2 upper wisdom teeth extracted later the day because I've been having tightness in my upper teeth area and a constant pressure in my sinus. Which is problem 2.

My lower left wisdom tooth will also have to be extracted because its impacted slightly and near the nerves.

I will try arnica, ice, and rest combo before and after the extraction and hopefully will get fast recovery.

lindtee · 19-06-2012 4:31pm

I am booked into the Cork University Dental Hospital too get my two lower wisdom teeth (which are impacted) removed by an oral surgeon. From reading through this thread and talking to people I have noticed that most people got lower wisdom teeth removed under general anesthetic or sedation. I was told during my consultation 2 weeks ago that I would be getting local anesthetic. I was not given the option of anything else. I'm not scared of the getting them removed under local anesthetic, just wondering why most people seem to get GA/Sedation? Two friends I told were :eek: when I told them I was getting local.

mkc · 26-06-2012 11:02pm

Getting a wisdom tooth out on Thurs morn in the dentists office, bottom tooth. Just wondering should I be ok to drive home after it ?

helimachoptor · 26-06-2012 11:09pm

mkc wrote: »

Getting a wisdom tooth out on Thurs morn in the dentists office, bottom tooth. Just wondering should I be ok to drive home after it ?

IV sedation or local?

If its IV no, local yes

Lia_lia · 27-06-2012 12:55pm

lindtee wrote: »

I am booked into the Cork University Dental Hospital too get my two lower wisdom teeth (which are impacted) removed by an oral surgeon. From reading through this thread and talking to people I have noticed that most people got lower wisdom teeth removed under general anesthetic or sedation. I was told during my consultation 2 weeks ago that I would be getting local anesthetic. I was not given the option of anything else. I'm not scared of the getting them removed under local anesthetic, just wondering why most people seem to get GA/Sedation? Two friends I told were :eek: when I told them I was getting local.

Hey! I got my two impacted lowers out at CUH also by local anesthetic. About 2 1/2 years ago. Was grand! One of them was a bit more complicated as they had to go right into my jaw and cut it in half before they took it out or something. And I remember they had to give me loads of local anesthetic. But overall it was fine. The staff there are really nice too.

I guess it just depends how nervous you are. And how much money you are willing to spend! Seriously though it's not a major operation...took me about 20 minutes. I don't see why anyone would get GA to get wisdom teeth removed. A few of my friends were also a bit shocked that I just got them out under local, but that's because they are pussies :P

Just be sure to follow the aftercare advice properly and if you notice anything weird after a few days visit your dentist! One of my extraction sites got infected and I had to get antibiotics. That was most painful thing really, the extraction itself was fine.

lindtee · 27-06-2012 1:17pm

Thanks, Lia Lia. Have my appointment later and your post has eased my mind!

lindtee · 02-07-2012 8:17pm

What I thought would be a routine extraction last wednesday turned bad. The oral surgeon/dentist had great difficulty in getting the tooth out, he called for a second opinion and she was unable to make it budge either so the the gum had to be cut. Some gown thing was put on me. Then there was lots of all sorts of scary drilling/sawing/ sounds and feelings of pressure. To cut a long story short, about an hour after I entered the treatment room I had my tooth out and gauze in my mouth. Now having said all that I didn't have any pain during the procedure but it was very uncomfortable.

However I now find myself in immense pain which difene is not taking the edge off. I am pretty sure that I have dry socket:( Have been rinsing with corsodyl and salt water. Would bonjela help ease the pain until I get back to the dental hospital in the morning? It has gotten progressively worse since yesterday

Legend_Steph · 02-07-2012 8:26pm

Hey everyone.

The good: I went to a dentist literally 5 minutes around the corner from me about 1 month ago for a check up as before that I haven't been in 5 years. (I'm 20 years old at the moment!) Everything was all good....No cavities or anything. Dentist (female) asked if I have a sweet tooth, I said extremely! She was shocked/surprised in a good way. Thinking about it now I should of made a little joke like "I created the Chocolate Factory in Willy Wonka...."

The bad: I got told a few of my teeth have been pushed back causing my mouth to be crowded. Also my wisdom teeth are making their way down. Due to the crowdedness it would be recommended for the wisdom teeth to be removed as with no space in my mouth it will just be agony/dangerous (with risk of infections etc.) if I leave them in.

The ugly: I am going to talk to 2 different orthodontists in about 2 weeks to see what advice they'd give me, different quotes etc. As I'm going away on holiday in August I'll have to wait until September to get the teeth that have to go removed. I am petrified of needles/injections. Example: When we had to get the Swine Flu jab I had to lie down as I tend to faint/pass out from the fear of them. From what I've read though the majority of peoples experiences have only lasted 20-30 mins. Which isn't that long when you think about it....I'm a fussy eater too so just trying to think of what I could eat...

msshono · 02-07-2012 9:11pm

lindtee wrote: »

What I thought would be a routine extraction last wednesday turned bad. The oral surgeon/dentist had great difficulty in getting the tooth out, he called for a second opinion and she was unable to make it budge either so the the gum had to be cut. Some gown thing was put on me. Then there was lots of all sorts of scary drilling/sawing/ sounds and feelings of pressure. To cut a long story short, about an hour after I entered the treatment room I had my tooth out and gauze in my mouth. Now having said all that I didn't have any pain during the procedure but it was very uncomfortable.

However I now find myself in immense pain which difene is not taking the edge off. I am pretty sure that I have dry socket:( Have been rinsing with corsodyl and salt water. Would bonjela help ease the pain until I get back to the dental hospital in the morning? It has gotten progressively worse since yesterday

My dentist always gave me a prescription for Difene plus an across the counter painkiller when I went through all my dental problems and work last year. Was it a wisdom tooth extraction? I had all mine out last year, had no infection or dry socket but was in serious pain and discomfort for 5-7 days after, so you might not have any infection.

Id say get yourself to a late opening chemist this eve and explain your distress and pain and get a top up pain killer to take with/alternate with the difene.....i cant imagine bonjella will make much difference to be honest. I also found I got some relief from ice wrapped in a cloth on my jaw, pretty much slept (for all the sleep I got) with a block of ice to my face for days. And raise your head on a few pillows so the bloods running away from your face giving less pressure.

I feel your pain, but when you get into the dentist in the morning you'll be on the mend, just have to get through the next few hours.

Legend_Steph · 02-07-2012 11:15pm

To people who will be first timers for getting wisdom teeth extracted: I found this really helpful link while trying to calm my nerves down for when I have to get them out myself! It explains everything you need to know.

http://www.baoms.org.uk/file.aspx?id=68

SillyMangoX · 03-07-2012 12:24am

Hmm... It seems after my slightly scewed attempt at a wisdom tooth removal my 'impacted' teeth have decided to straighten out! Just broke 2 cusps of my lower left tooth no problem! Now I just have to hope they were the front ones and not the back ones appearing at the front!

lindtee · 26-07-2012 10:49am

Got the other lower wisdom tooth out yesterday and it all went ok:) It took about 20 mins in total, there was no blood, gore, sawing, drilling that there was last time. Pain is minimum and there is very little swelling. Think there was only one stitch put in. So out of 4 wisdom teeth taken out only one caused me problems. I did get a dry socket the last time, and had to go back to get some packing put in and it gave almost instant relief after 4 days of pain:(

emzolita · 03-08-2012 5:59pm

ugh went in to get my two lower teeth out yest, and they told me one was impacted badly, and the other side has two wisdom teeth

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FFS I have been referred to get them out publicly, as apparently the surgery would cost about a grand.
Dont think I have ever been to a doctor and they haven't said, "oh this is an unusual case"
Cant wait to get them out, in agony, but apparently i can be waiting for over a year.
anyone gotten this done through DDH oral surgery dept?

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 04-08-2012 8:41pm

emzolita wrote: »

FFS I have been referred to get them out publicly, as apparently the surgery would cost about a grand.

Nowhere near that even privately. about 300 for one surgical extraction. Very common for wisdom teeth to be impacted, its not just you.

emzolita · 05-08-2012 12:57pm

Jenna Warm Mining wrote: »

Nowhere near that even privately. about 300 for one surgical extraction. Very common for wisdom teeth to be impacted, its not just you.

Yeah there's the one impacted tooth and the two other teeth on the other side(dodgy wisdom tooth, and extra one that has grown). So maybe its 300 per tooth in my case would be 900? x

Crunchy Friends · 08-08-2012 1:32pm

Hi there,

I went to the dentist yesterday and he said I needed 3 wisdom teeth removed - two which would be extractions (€150 each) and 1 surgical extraction (€400).

I'm just wondering is this the average price of getting these procedures? I'm not really familiar with the cost of dental work. I don't have a medical card so would be paying myself.

Thanks

marionken · 10-08-2012 8:25am

hi joined here to post on this thread, as i had trawled through all the above to see about getting my wisdom teeth removed, I was terrified and should of got them removed last year, I rang a oral hygenist in Maynooth on tuesday, asked for sedation , and yesterday Thursday had the best experience at a dentist i have ever had

hard to believe, i got iv sedation , dentist was lovely explained everything and listened to me , half an hour later i was finished and no real memory of anything and the three wisdom teeth gone , and it only cost 500 i say" only" as some dentist had quoted a lot more . I would highly recomend this dentist to anyone, not sure i can put up the name of the clinic

My wisdom tooth extraction experience

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