Comments on: Wisdom Teeth Extraction – What To Expect http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html personal finance blog with anecdotes, advice and commentary. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:30:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Taylia http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-383748 Taylia Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:27 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-383748 I've got to be at the hospital at 6:45am, and it's 3:33AM. I'm a bundle of nerves, I've been under twice before and one of those was for removing 5 teeth back in high school. I'm still SO anxious. Thank you SO much for posting this. It has given me some ideas for coping tomorrow. I can't stand the feeling of going under, so I'll try visualizing stuff! I’ve got to be at the hospital at 6:45am, and it’s 3:33AM. I’m a bundle of nerves, I’ve been under twice before and one of those was for removing 5 teeth back in high school. I’m still SO anxious.

Thank you SO much for posting this. It has given me some ideas for coping tomorrow. I can’t stand the feeling of going under, so I’ll try visualizing stuff!

]]> By: Janelle http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-383040 Janelle Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:33:34 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-383040 Maria, I'm so glad its not just me! I just had all four out, and they were very deep and near my sinus cavities and facial nerve, so they warned me beforehand that it might be risky. I had no idea how much pain I would be in! I took motrin and vicodin that first day and was still crying! Its day 2 now and the pressure from my cheeks blowing up is terrible! I can't open my mouth more than half an inch - I drank a can of lukewarm soup today, the first I've eaten since Sunday eve. before the surgery Mon. morning. I was concerned abut not being able to op my jaw because lots of other people seemed to eat soft solids the first day - it's difficult for me to even push the pills into my mouth. After reading your comment, I feel better, because my symptoms are probably just intensified since the procedure was more complicated than usual, as was the case with you. I'm supposed to go back to work Thursday, but I don't see that happening. Thanks for making me feel better, hope your sensitivity is gone! Janelle Maria,
I’m so glad its not just me! I just had all four out, and they were very deep and near my sinus cavities and facial nerve, so they warned me beforehand that it might be risky. I had no idea how much pain I would be in! I took motrin and vicodin that first day and was still crying! Its day 2 now and the pressure from my cheeks blowing up is terrible! I can’t open my mouth more than half an inch – I drank a can of lukewarm soup today, the first I’ve eaten since Sunday eve. before the surgery Mon. morning. I was concerned abut not being able to op my jaw because lots of other people seemed to eat soft solids the first day – it’s difficult for me to even push the pills into my mouth. After reading your comment, I feel better, because my symptoms are probably just intensified since the procedure was more complicated than usual, as was the case with you. I’m supposed to go back to work Thursday, but I don’t see that happening. Thanks for making me feel better, hope your sensitivity is gone!
Janelle

]]> By: ryan http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-382856 ryan Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:33:09 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-382856 Im leaving in about 2hours to get all 4 yanked..i have not slept yet tonight nor eatin in a while..i took a bunch of adderal and my body is hungry..but my mind is full..i hope sleep and food deprivation dont affect anything lol..question..i am a pack and a half a day smoker. I am an alcoholic (new years eve tomorrow) and i have a minor addiction to cannibus. Im gunna be a disaster. And i need to know how long i have to wait..as far as im concerned i have 30 hours i can chill before i get all insane for new years..any advise or tips on how a young a striving lad can be in party mode like 36 hours after they do their thing....i assume i should be good by then i would sure hope. GOOD ARTICLE Im leaving in about 2hours to get all 4 yanked..i have not slept yet tonight nor eatin in a while..i took a bunch of adderal and my body is hungry..but my mind is full..i hope sleep and food deprivation dont affect anything lol..question..i am a pack and a half a day smoker. I am an alcoholic (new years eve tomorrow) and i have a minor addiction to cannibus. Im gunna be a disaster. And i need to know how long i have to wait..as far as im concerned i have 30 hours i can chill before i get all insane for new years..any advise or tips on how a young a striving lad can be in party mode like 36 hours after they do their thing….i assume i should be good by then i would sure hope.
GOOD ARTICLE

]]> By: Maria http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-381401 Maria Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:02:28 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-381401 Hi everyone, I had 3 wisdom teeth taken out on the 22/11/11 ( I had the other removed 4 years ago). My top 1 was totally through however my bottom 2 were partially erupting. I had them removed whilst having IV sedation (didn't do alot- I knew exactly what was going on). The dentists had trouble getting the bottom 2 out as they were growing sideways rather than upwards I was told after. I was taken home by my mother & aunt & the local anaesthetic wore off about 2 hours after the procedure & I felt like death! As soon as I could feel my to tongue I gobbled my prescribed painkillers (co-codamol 30/500) which didn't help as much as I'd hoped with the pain. I didn't eat at all for the 1st 2 days, I only drank squash & took painkillers (too many in fact, as my usually very good painkillers didn't cover the pain!) :( swelling arrived on about the 3rd day which lasted about 2 days. As the days went on I could gradually open my jaw wider & wider. Its now 11 days since my surgery, the sockets have healed well, I've had no infection as I've taken antibiotics for something else. However I'm now experiencing sensitivity in my lower gums which is annoying! & the teeth nearest the sockets on my lower jaw hurt when I eat. I'm glad I've had them out however I can't believe people have gone to work after like 2 days post surgery! I would say you'd need at least a week to recover! :) Hi everyone, I had 3 wisdom teeth taken out on the 22/11/11 ( I had the other removed 4 years ago). My top 1 was totally through however my bottom 2 were partially erupting. I had them removed whilst having IV sedation (didn’t do alot- I knew exactly what was going on). The dentists had trouble getting the bottom 2 out as they were growing sideways rather than upwards I was told after. I was taken home by my mother & aunt & the local anaesthetic wore off about 2 hours after the procedure & I felt like death! As soon as I could feel my to tongue I gobbled my prescribed painkillers (co-codamol 30/500) which didn’t help as much as I’d hoped with the pain. I didn’t eat at all for the 1st 2 days, I only drank squash & took painkillers (too many in fact, as my usually very good painkillers didn’t cover the pain!) :( swelling arrived on about the 3rd day which lasted about 2 days. As the days went on I could gradually open my jaw wider & wider. Its now 11 days since my surgery, the sockets have healed well, I’ve had no infection as I’ve taken antibiotics for something else. However I’m now experiencing sensitivity in my lower gums which is annoying! & the teeth nearest the sockets on my lower jaw hurt when I eat. I’m glad I’ve had them out however I can’t believe people have gone to work after like 2 days post surgery! I would say you’d need at least a week to recover! :)

]]> By: Painful WisTooth http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-381287 Painful WisTooth Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:14:54 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-381287 Hey. My first Wisdom Tooth is starting to pull through on the bottom right. Any suggestions on what I should do, till it decides to pull through. Hey. My first Wisdom Tooth is starting to pull through on the bottom right. Any suggestions on what I should do, till it decides to pull through.

]]> By: Darren http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-375254 Darren Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:05:29 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-375254 I have to get two removed tomorrow at 12:15, then be to work by 330...No pain pills for me :/ I have to get two removed tomorrow at 12:15, then be to work by 330…No pain pills for me :/

]]> By: Julie http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-374471 Julie Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:11:07 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-374471 Hello, I got all 4 of my widsom teeth pulled yesterday and have been taking my pain medicine religiously. Something that has really been helping me out has been keeping the ice on the outside of my face. This will help to keep down the swelling and also aids in numbing my face. I would strongly suggest that you ice the outside of your face for at least a week after the surgery. Hello,
I got all 4 of my widsom teeth pulled yesterday and have been taking my pain medicine religiously. Something that has really been helping me out has been keeping the ice on the outside of my face. This will help to keep down the swelling and also aids in numbing my face. I would strongly suggest that you ice the outside of your face for at least a week after the surgery.

]]> By: Enrica http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-372731 Enrica Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:49:21 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-372731 it's going to be my virgin wisdom tooth extraction and i was thinking of doing all three at 1 go... i'm excited and equally nervous... what if i never wake up... i'm worried abt the aftermath.... becuz i will be all alone at home... and i'm afraid what if the blood chock me... i had an incident of chocking during a cough as the plemge got stuck onto the windpipe.. and i couldnt breath for 10 secs.. :( it’s going to be my virgin wisdom tooth extraction and i was thinking of doing all three at 1 go… i’m excited and equally nervous… what if i never wake up… i’m worried abt the aftermath…. becuz i will be all alone at home… and i’m afraid what if the blood chock me… i had an incident of chocking during a cough as the plemge got stuck onto the windpipe.. and i couldnt breath for 10 secs.. :(

]]> By: Chris http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-371826 Chris Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:17:31 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-371826 I'm only 17 years old and I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled out just last night. All night was pretty much just letting my spit drip out and replacing my gauze frequently. I didn't sleep that well and I took tylenol 3 (which was prescribed to me) just before I went back to bed. I'm not sure why but I can't really close my jaw without any discomfort in the surgery area so my mouth is always slightly open. I started applying ice packs on both sides of my face to prevent swelling. I'm also hungry and I don't know what to eat. I try to be very careful when swallowing; I try not to suck in too hard because I'm trying to avoid as best I can getting a dry socket. I'm hoping to be recovered in 3-4 days. but for now I'm just going to stay in bed or lie down on my couch to play some video games or watch tv. I’m only 17 years old and I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled out just last night. All night was pretty much just letting my spit drip out and replacing my gauze frequently. I didn’t sleep that well and I took tylenol 3 (which was prescribed to me) just before I went back to bed. I’m not sure why but I can’t really close my jaw without any discomfort in the surgery area so my mouth is always slightly open. I started applying ice packs on both sides of my face to prevent swelling. I’m also hungry and I don’t know what to eat. I try to be very careful when swallowing; I try not to suck in too hard because I’m trying to avoid as best I can getting a dry socket. I’m hoping to be recovered in 3-4 days. but for now I’m just going to stay in bed or lie down on my couch to play some video games or watch tv.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-369995 Elizabeth Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:47:08 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-369995 Omg Im only 17 and my 4 wisdom teeth are bothering me so badly. My cousin said that it's infected and that I need to get them pulled out because she noticed my jaws are already swelling. I'M SO SCARED!!!!!! Omg Im only 17 and my 4 wisdom teeth are bothering me so badly. My cousin said that it’s infected and that I need to get them pulled out because she noticed my jaws are already swelling. I’M SO SCARED!!!!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-2#comment-369828 Anonymous Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:35:25 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-369828 If you are a smoker your not suppose to smoke for 24 hours (it might be 48 hours) after getting them pull or it could cause a dry socket that will make a weird taste in your mouth That could be it if so talk to your doctor If you are a smoker your not suppose to smoke for 24 hours (it might be 48 hours) after getting them pull or it could cause a dry socket that will make a weird taste in your mouth
That could be it if so talk to your doctor

]]> By: Shannon http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-368538 Shannon Thu, 19 May 2011 14:43:40 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-368538 What a great story! I read it because I am getting two of my wisdom teeth out today. While it sounded very honest it also made me laugh which helps lighten the mood this morning before I go under for the first time too. Thanks for posting! What a great story! I read it because I am getting two of my wisdom teeth out today. While it sounded very honest it also made me laugh which helps lighten the mood this morning before I go under for the first time too. Thanks for posting!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-367695 Kathy Sun, 01 May 2011 04:14:16 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-367695 Thanks for the article.. Really needed some feedback because I have to remove 2 of mine... thanks :) God bless you Thanks for the article.. Really needed some feedback because I have to remove 2 of mine… thanks :) God bless you

]]> By: Paul http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-363963 Paul Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:52:26 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-363963 I had batman-dreams, too!! What's up with that?! I think mine was because I got laughing gas instead of the knock-out stuff...So it was like I was under siege by the Joker himself! I had batman-dreams, too!! What’s up with that?! I think mine was because I got laughing gas instead of the knock-out stuff…So it was like I was under siege by the Joker himself!

]]> By: Luke http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html/comment-page-3#comment-362318 Luke Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:51:06 +0000 http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/wisdom-teeth-extraction-what-to-expect.html#comment-362318 I got all four wisdom teeth out and the next day I felt good, but dang you went to work? Wow haha thats funny. I took off a Friday and had it done in the morning and then recouped all weekend. I got all four wisdom teeth out and the next day I felt good, but dang you went to work? Wow haha thats funny. I took off a Friday and had it done in the morning and then recouped all weekend.

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