Wisdom Teeth

[ziasha07]

I had all four out at once when I was 14 or 15. Bed, ice cream, and pain killers for three days. It was heaven!

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by ziasha07

I had all four out at once when I was 14 or 15. Bed, ice cream, and pain killers for three days. It was heaven!

Ugh, you suck! I got them out 2 at a time. It was much easier that way, but I was back at work the next day, both times.

[PM_Mama00]

I had my 2 left ones taken out while I had braces on. My orthodontist wouldn't take the braces off until my wisdom teeth on that side were out. The asshat (who has screwed up two of my other friends teeth to the point where they had to get braces a second time) should have had my other two out also because now they are screwing up my $5000 smile. I'll be looking forward to that surgery some time this summer.

All I got was the shot. I didn't want to go out because I heard horror stories of my friends puking their brains out when they woke up. My mouth was totally numb and the only thing that annoyed me was the sound of them breaking the tooth to get it out because it was under my gums still. I used the icepack but it was hurting my skin. The only part that sucked was when my mom took the gauze out and I had the worst dry socket. Oh yeah and having to rinse with salt water. Gross.

I should also add that to anyone who gets ear aches alot, get your teeth checked out. My dentist said that wisdom teeth are most likely what is causing my random ear aches.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I got all four of mine taken out one christmas break during college. I went to a great oral surgeon who prescribed me valium for BEFORE the surgery, and vicodin for after. I had an IV and was completely asleep, THANK GOD. The only thing I remember was how hard it was to wake up...the dr. kept telling me to open my eyes, then he wouldn't let me sleep while I was in recovery. I was really sore for about a month afterward and continued to take the vicodin off and on for the month.

[ziasha07]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I got all four of mine taken out one christmas break during college. I went to a great oral surgeon who prescribed me valium for BEFORE the surgery, and vicodin for after. I had an IV and was completely asleep, THANK GOD. The only thing I remember was how hard it was to wake up...the dr. kept telling me to open my eyes, then he wouldn't let me sleep while I was in recovery. I was really sore for about a month afterward and continued to take the vicodin off and on for the month.

Valium is GOOD stuff!

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

I was knocked all the way out, and don't remember much of anything other than the doctor saying count backwards, and then him waking me up by slapping my fac!

Is it wise to slap someone in the face after they've had oral surgery??

Originally Posted by ziasha07

Valium is GOOD stuff!

Percocet's better.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

Percocet's better.

I believe they're used for different things. Oxycodone (Percocet) is a pain reliever, whereas valium is anti-anxiety.

[AKA_Monet]

My Dad's a dentist. I got my teeth taken out by an oral surgeon. My teeth did not have roots, so they rolled around and were difficult to grasp when taking them out.

Since my dad made me become a dental assistant, I had to give the final instructions for all extractions:

• No Drinking Alcohol
• No Smoking
• No Spitting (Hocking Luggies)
• Here is extra 2X2 Gauze to replace and clamp down to generate a clot
• Take your pain pills now and every 4 hours afterward.
• Drink tepid liquids and eat creamy soups for 1 week or so
• DO NOT dislodge the clots because it causes a dry socket, that hurts worse than the extraction or any large cavity.
• If you dislodge the clots, then call your Professional healthcare provider immediately.
• Use moist heat and cold packs to eliminate the swelling. 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off then rest for 30 minutes.
• You should have resolution of all major symptoms in 1-2 weeks.
• If there is any redding or large amounts of blood, that is an emergency, call your Professional Healthcare provider.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by ziasha07

I had all four out at once when I was 14 or 15. Bed, ice cream, and pain killers for three days. It was heaven!

That's pretty much my experience. I had two wisdom teeth that were somehow semi-attached to the jawbone, so I got to go to a hospital. I had the surgery first thing in the morning, and stayed completely stoned & ice-packed until the next night! I had zero swelling or bruising!