Wisdom teeth removal

Alexander · 03-23-2008, 07:52 PM

If you have had your wisdom teeth removed, I have a few questions. Did they put you under(general anesthesia), or just give you local anesthesia? How long were your gums/jaw sore for? What were you capable of eating in the days following your surgery? How long til you were fully recovered? Anything else that you'd like to add, please do. Thanks.

**SilentBob187** · 03-23-2008, 07:56 PM

I was given a general because they removed all 4 at the same time. One moment I'm counting down from 10, next thing I know I'm in a wheelchair and I'm making race car noises.

I forget how long I was sore, but I was bleeding for a few days. I really started to hate gauze.

Protien shakes are your friend, as is fiber. I think I was back on solid foods after 4 days. This was over 5 years ago so I could be wrong.

**Dadof2** · 03-23-2008, 08:05 PM

The dentist pulled all 4 of mine at once.

He used gas and local shots for anesthetic. I was totally aware and awake during the procedure, which is not all that long.

Expect to get about a weeks worth of pain meds, probably vicodin, and you will need them (especially during the first few days). I didn't eat anything solid for about 4-5 days, and you can't use a straw either.

The procedure is a short term pain in the ass, but it is worth it. A friend of mine didn't have his wisdom teeth removed and they grew into his back teeth and destroyed them. His back teeth are all broken up, and his wisdom teeth are all screwy. He is only 26 and his teeth are already all messed up.

**warnerve** · 03-23-2008, 08:34 PM

i got all 4 pulled at once too. i was put under, local anasthesia, laughing gas (i think), etc. all at once. they have you so drugged up during and immediately after you don't realize the pain til it wears off. i was lucky enough to get like 80 7.5 mg vicodin altogether for afterwards. first few days the pain was somewhat bad, and a few days after it was more so just an annoying little pain. no solid food for 4 or 5 days I believe, just a lot of ice cream and shakes for me. i think i was back to normal in about 7 or 8 days, if you do MMA my guess is that will be put off a little longer obviously. good luck with it, it's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be

Chad · 03-23-2008, 09:04 PM

i got all 4 pulled while in boot camp.
yeah that sucked.

**jonny21** · 03-23-2008, 09:42 PM

I had 4 surgical removed. IV valium, 10, 9, 8...woke up with the most extreme swollen dry mouth with a cup of water just barely within reach. I was eating in 2 days.

Alexander · 03-23-2008, 10:06 PM

Thanks for all the responses, sounds like I'm gonna have some fun.

**Trauma1** · 03-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Good luck brother man!

It'll be worth it in the end alex.

Alexander · 03-23-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Trauma1

Good luck brother man!

It'll be worth it in the end alex.

Thanks. They fit just fine, I could probably have like 3 sets back there, but they get cavities easily, so I figure I should just have em yanked.

**Trauma1** · 03-23-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

Thanks. They fit just fine, I could probably have like 3 sets back there, but they get cavities easily, so I figure I should just have em yanked.

Yeah probably for the best in the end. At least you'll get some nice pain meds alex.

Lacradocious · 03-23-2008, 11:11 PM

I had it done the uppers done when I was 18 or so. They were bothering me. Local injections only. Discomfort for a few days. They left the lowers, they hadn't really formed yet. At 21, they formed and I had to get them pulled. Once again, injections only... no gas or valium. I was aware. The lowers suck. An assistant has to hold your jaw from moving or else it may break. They used what looked like a sharp pick to tear the gum away and then they broke the teeth with some tool and took it out in pieces. It was disgusting. Get some of those drugs that make you happy if you can.

The uppers were a few days of discomfort, the lowers about a week. I was quite swollen afterwards. The first few days after sucks but the medication helps.

Good to get it out of the way. My mom had this done when she was in her forties. The older you are the harder your gums get, and the longer it takes to heal.

MentalTwitch · 03-23-2008, 11:19 PM

HA, mine went awesome, if you have a good dentist youll be fine.

All 4 of mine dug/cut out at 16-17yrs old.
Put under, said i was under for an 1 hour.
Mouth was fairly swollen, not much though.
Outta work for 3-4 days since i have a talking/labor job.
No lifting for 5-6.
Stiches disinegrate(sp?) by themselves.
Lost 8lbs casue i dint eat.
Used 1/2 a vicaden(sp?) to go to sleep, just for fun though.

The key is to ice ice ice form the moment you get home. I had ice, peas, and whatever i could to keep my mouth cold. Just put it on the cheeks. I really htink thats why i was so fine sleeping. 50% of my day was PS2, 25% sleep and the rest trying to eat of general easy activites.

I watched a 6 hours Mike Tyson Special on ESPN when i got mine out..haha it was cool.

Good Luck and dont stress it.

**bpmartyr** · 03-23-2008, 11:19 PM

Mine were impacted and required surgical removal. General anesthetic and gas, I was out by 7 I think lol. Ended up getting dry socket in one afterwards and the pain from that was far worse than the normal post op. Had to keep this gauze crap soaked in what smelled like formaldehyde crammed in the sockets for a few days. Nasty smellin breath. Keep those holes rinsed clean!

MentalTwitch · 03-23-2008, 11:22 PM

Oh yea ^^^ rinseas directed but dont over do it, you dont want the opening to be raw to much. They should give you a list of foods to eat and not eat also, as if youll have choices. ha.

I had gause in for the 1st day and 1/2. then i only kept a small amount in to keep the cuts from touching anything/eachother....

NOTE! DO BE VERY VERY CAREFULL WHILE EATING AND GENERAL NOT HAVING GAUSE IN! It hurts and isnt good if the cuts touch. duh right...

MentalTwitch · 03-23-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

If you have had your wisdom teeth removed, I have a few questions. Did they put you under(general anesthesia), or just give you local anesthesia? How long were your gums/jaw sore for? What were you capable of eating in the days following your surgery? How long til you were fully recovered? Anything else that you'd like to add, please do. Thanks.

Dont get punched in the mouth for at least 2 weeks! haha