how much does it hurt to get your wisdom teeth removed?
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I am a dental assistant and honestly, yes it does hurt. Your best bet is to get a general anesthetic, (one that puts you to sleep.) When I had ine removed 3 years ago, I woke up and felt nothing because I was still under the anesthetic. After I woke from my nap however, I was in misery. My best advice is to take your pain medicine on schedule. It's alot easier to control the pain than to have to get rid of it again. Your cheeks will be "puffy" and the pain will last anywhere from 2-4 days. The nerve is not such a big deal. It sounds scary, but is in fact very common. Just avoid getting a dry socket by not smoking or drinking out of a straw and use COLD compresses. Hot will open the blood clod that has been formed after removal. From my experience having teeth removed is alot less hurtful then people believe due to the horror stories by other people. Just keep a positive attitude and don't work yourself up too much. Promise it's better then what you think. Hope this helps!!
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It's not going to be the most pleasant experience of your life but it'll only be a couple of days worth of discomfort. You'll live. be brave.
Get Knocked out with anisthetic, much better ! Be careful of hot food after its done cause you could burn your mouth
Doesn't hurt more than a sore tooth. In fact, I didn't feel any pain at all, and they extracted my 2 lower and one upper. Just be sure that the dental surgeon who is going to perform the extraction is one with lots of experience and follow his advice. And don't take acetaminophen cuz it slows healing.
I've got that done before all you neeed to do is relax. Besides your mouth is numb anyways
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I've been there It shouldn't, it all depends on how good of a dentist you have. I am sure if it hurts he will give you more pain killer. Don't worry.
It does hurt some , I'm getting another one pulled next week . If they are putting you out then it is not as bad. I know they will deaden it up good . and you will be soar for a few days . At least that is how it is for me . they will also give you pain pills, to help with this after problem .
I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 17, a "few" years ago. It will be uncomfortable for a little while after wards, but compared to what you are feeling now, you'll be much happier. Mine were my upper wisdom teeth and impacted near the jaw bone. The relief is amazing after wards. I was scared, though. You'll get a prescription for pain and sleep a lot. You may have some swelling, too. I was under a local anesthetic and woke up a little while after wards. It feels a bit strange as your waking up, but the grogginess actually 'softens' things a bit. Just make sure you have some soft foods to eat - I recommend milkshakes! Good luck to you!
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My own experience.
your dentist or oral surgeon knows what they are doing and will take those teeth out in the best way to minimize discomfort for you, sometimes, afterwards- NOT DURING- you can have some tenderness and even be sore. just make sure you take good care of yourself- get your nutrients by drinking slimfast or something like that and eat all the soft creamy foods you want .after a day or two- you can rinse with warm salt water to sooth the areas. remember NOTHING thru a STRAW and no spitting or rinsing the first 24 hours
I've had them removed. It's not as bad as what most people make it out to be.
get knocked out with general anesthsia and you wont feel a thing TRUST ME THEY HURT. SINCE I HAVE BRACES THEY PULED THEM OUT WHEN THEY WHEREN'T EVEN THIER.I KNOW HOW DUMB.IT DID HURT.
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