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I had a wisdom tooth removed under a local anaesthetic along with the tooth
next to it. The wisdom tooth was really tough to pull out, the dentist said the roots were very long. I had it done on Thursday, and on Friday I felt much better, but today (Saturday) I feel awful. I have pain at the removal site and more swelling. How was it when you had your wisdom tooth/teeth extracted? Does this sound normal? Andrea mom of 5. |
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Andrea wrote:
How was it when you had your wisdom tooth/teeth extracted? Does this sound normal? I just had a wisdom tooth removed... First of all, it took forever to numb me. He had to give me FIVE shots in the marrow to get the tooth numbed (after the original two shots!). As a result, for about 10 hours after that, I was drooling. After four days, I was still in a lot of pain, so I went back and he put a dressing in. The dressing fell out, so I just left it. The spot still ached two days later, but suddenly it stopped another day later. Now, at almost 2 weeks after, it's still a bit tender, but not hurting anymore. -- Anita -- -- SUCCESS FOUR FLIGHTS THURSDAY MORNING ALL AGAINST TWENTY ONE MILE WIND STARTED FROM LEVEL WITH ENGINE POWER ALONE AVERAGE SPEED THROUGH AIR THIRTY ONE MILES LONGEST 57 SECONDS INFORM PRESS HOME CHRISTMAS. |
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"Irrational Number" wrote in message ... Andrea wrote: How was it when you had your wisdom tooth/teeth extracted? Does this sound normal? I just had a wisdom tooth removed... First of all, it took forever to numb me. He had to give me FIVE shots in the marrow to get the tooth numbed (after the original two shots!). As a result, for about 10 hours after that, I was drooling. After four days, I was still in a lot of pain, so I went back and he put a dressing in. The dressing fell out, so I just left it. The spot still ached two days later, but suddenly it stopped another day later. Now, at almost 2 weeks after, it's still a bit tender, but not hurting anymore. -- Anita -- I am glad to hear it does get better! When I had fillings done the shots didn't work. It was very painful. Andrea. |
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sounds normal to me, I've not had any out yet, but I am going to and this
sounds like what I've read about. I'm going to have mine done under a general anaesthetic, partly because I'm a wimp, but also because my back it playing up at the moment and it would be really uncomfortable to lie in the chair and be awake. |
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"Anne Rogers" wrote in message ... sounds normal to me, I've not had any out yet, but I am going to and this sounds like what I've read about. I'm going to have mine done under a general anaesthetic, partly because I'm a wimp, but also because my back it playing up at the moment and it would be really uncomfortable to lie in the chair and be awake. I was reading somewhere that people recover more quickly from a local than a general, as with a general they yank you about. When I had my tonsils out I had cuts on my mouth from the clamp. I am terrified at the dentists, but now I have had it done I would reccomend having them out 1 at a time under a local. A friend of mine was suffering for 2 weeks after all 4 of hers were removed with a general. It took him about 3 mins to get mine out, and it was a tough one! Andrea. |
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On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 11:50:22 -0000, "Andrea"
wrote: "Anne Rogers" wrote in message ... sounds normal to me, I've not had any out yet, but I am going to and this sounds like what I've read about. I'm going to have mine done under a general anaesthetic, partly because I'm a wimp, but also because my back it playing up at the moment and it would be really uncomfortable to lie in the chair and be awake. I was reading somewhere that people recover more quickly from a local than a general, as with a general they yank you about. When I had my tonsils out I had cuts on my mouth from the clamp. One of the reason a general is often chosen for wisdom teeth extraction is that the roots are deep and strong so yanking about is /necessary/. I had one wisdom tooth extracted under local by my dentist, who was wonderful, but he took one look at the x-ray when the others started shifting and referred me straight to the oral surgeons. I am terrified at the dentists, but now I have had it done I would reccomend having them out 1 at a time under a local. A friend of mine was suffering for 2 weeks after all 4 of hers were removed with a general. It took him about 3 mins to get mine out, and it was a tough one! Again, it depends on whether it's an upper or lower tooth, and what the roots and the access are like. I'm glad yours came out okay, mind! -- Linz YB: 5 months, 17lbs |
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"Linz" wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 11:50:22 -0000, "Andrea" wrote: "Anne Rogers" wrote in message ... sounds normal to me, I've not had any out yet, but I am going to and this sounds like what I've read about. I'm going to have mine done under a general anaesthetic, partly because I'm a wimp, but also because my back it playing up at the moment and it would be really uncomfortable to lie in the chair and be awake. I was reading somewhere that people recover more quickly from a local than a general, as with a general they yank you about. When I had my tonsils out I had cuts on my mouth from the clamp. One of the reason a general is often chosen for wisdom teeth extraction is that the roots are deep and strong so yanking about is /necessary/. I had one wisdom tooth extracted under local by my dentist, who was wonderful, but he took one look at the x-ray when the others started shifting and referred me straight to the oral surgeons. I am terrified at the dentists, but now I have had it done I would reccomend having them out 1 at a time under a local. A friend of mine was suffering for 2 weeks after all 4 of hers were removed with a general. It took him about 3 mins to get mine out, and it was a tough one! Again, it depends on whether it's an upper or lower tooth, and what the roots and the access are like. I'm glad yours came out okay, mind! -- Linz YB: 5 months, 17lbs Mine was an upper, but my dentist wont refer me to the hospital for my lower impacted tooth. He says the roots are so twisted that I am high risk for permanent nerve damage. Andrea mom of 5. |
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On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:32:31 +0100, "Andrea"
wrote: "Linz" wrote in message .. . One of the reason a general is often chosen for wisdom teeth extraction is that the roots are deep and strong so yanking about is /necessary/. I had one wisdom tooth extracted under local by my dentist, who was wonderful, but he took one look at the x-ray when the others started shifting and referred me straight to the oral surgeons. I am terrified at the dentists, but now I have had it done I would reccomend having them out 1 at a time under a local. A friend of mine was suffering for 2 weeks after all 4 of hers were removed with a general. It took him about 3 mins to get mine out, and it was a tough one! Again, it depends on whether it's an upper or lower tooth, and what the roots and the access are like. I'm glad yours came out okay, mind! -- Linz YB: 5 months, 17lbs Mine was an upper, but my dentist wont refer me to the hospital for my lower impacted tooth. He says the roots are so twisted that I am high risk for permanent nerve damage. Ouch! -- Linz YB: 5 months, 17lbs |
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Andrew wrote:
I had a wisdom tooth removed under a local anaesthetic along with the tooth next to it. The wisdom tooth was really tough to pull out, the dentist said the roots were very long. I had it done on Thursday, and on Friday I felt much better, but today (Saturday) I feel awful. I have pain at the removal site and more swelling. How was it when you had your wisdom tooth/teeth extracted? Does this sound normal? Aw! Poor you! I had all four removed under a general. I felt dreadful and had to take two weeks off work. I lived on liquidised food and thought I would never feel better again. I had huge ulcerated welts on the inside of my cheeks where they held it open with clamps. And I had THE WORST smelling breath you can imagine. Exactly like dog poo. (The day after I had it done I had to travel by myself across the country by train - I passed out in the luggage rack and no one would help me - I'm sure it was because I smelt so awful they thought I was some kind of unsavoury person....) So yes all sounds normal. You'll be just fine in a couple of weeks! Take paracetamol every 6 hours or whatever is recommended. Hugs, ROSIE |
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"Rosie"wrote in message ... Andrew wrote: I had a wisdom tooth removed under a local anaesthetic along with the tooth next to it. The wisdom tooth was really tough to pull out, the dentist said the roots were very long. I had it done on Thursday, and on Friday I felt much better, but today (Saturday) I feel awful. I have pain at the removal site and more swelling. How was it when you had your wisdom tooth/teeth extracted? Does this sound normal? Aw! Poor you! I had all four removed under a general. I felt dreadful and had to take two weeks off work. I lived on liquidised food and thought I would never feel better again. I had huge ulcerated welts on the inside of my cheeks where they held it open with clamps. And I had THE WORST smelling breath you can imagine. Exactly like dog poo. (The day after I had it done I had to travel by myself across the country by train - I passed out in the luggage rack and no one would help me - I'm sure it was because I smelt so awful they thought I was some kind of unsavoury person....) So yes all sounds normal. You'll be just fine in a couple of weeks! Take paracetamol every 6 hours or whatever is recommended. Hugs, ROSIE LOL! my husband said my breath stinks - I was so offended! What an ordeal you had! Sounds like when I was sent by train alone to have my tonsils out age 14, I was in a right mess before and after. Andrea. |
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