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Toothed pulled tomorrow

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:35:49 GMT

Have terribly anxiety for tomorrow.getting tooth pulled by a oral surgeon am going under.dont know what to expect

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ellaphant — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:42:10 GMT

I don't know the details of you're procedure. Is it more than a simple tooth extraction? That is done with a local injection. Wondering why you are having full anesthesia?

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drizzellla — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:51:20 GMT

I had my wisdom tooth pulled. Only got noviocaine. It was over and done in about 10 seconds.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:53:46 GMT

Sweet Dreams

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On It — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:56:39 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
Have terribly anxiety for tomorrow.getting tooth pulled by a oral surgeon am going under.dont know what to expect

I had this procedure two years ago. It is very simple. The anesthesia is an IV that just drifts you off to sleep. The next thing you know you just wake up. Whoever is your driver will be given an instruction sheet about care of the extraction site. Be sure they read it top to bottom. Gauze is in the site to contain draining. That was the only thing I didn't expect. Just change as directed or needed. They will send you home with a supply. Stitches dissolve so no need to have those removed. Thinking about it is worse than having the removal.

I know how scary this is, but oral surgeons have this procedure down pat. Call the office if you feel any concern post op, and they will answer your questions. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and wishing you the best.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:58:40 GMT

I was awake for getting my lower wisdom teeth taken out about 10 years ago.

I think if I had to do it again, I would ask to be put under. It wasn't one bit painful, but it was just weird. Like a LOT of pulling. Actually, seemed like he was pushing, too. That was the weird part.

Good luck tomorrow!

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LillyandHobo — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:05:46 GMT

I got three wisdom teeth pulled in one day with just the shots in the gums and some of the relaxing gas. It was not bad at all. I think the worry beforehand is so much worse than the process. You will be so relieved when its over and you will see ift was ok! Let us know how you do~ praying for some peace and quick recovery

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On It — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:09:12 GMT

My tooth was broken to the root. My dentist sent me to a root canal specialist. He said he couldn't save the tooth and sent me to the oral surgeon. The anesthesia is a lighter dose than what is used for general surgery similar to that used in cataract surgery. I suspect the tooth came out in pieces rather than whole like the ones done in the dentist office. Hence the need for a surgeon who can be sure it was all removed and the site is clean.

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Janey2 — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:18:19 GMT

You are going to be surprised how easy this will be for you. No, not all stitches are dissolving. Mine had to be taken out. Never felt a thing. The anticipation is worse than the procedure.

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Terrywu — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:56:11 GMT

It really is nothing. The other poster is right you will have an IV drip and go into a very light sleep. I rather enjoy nodding off that way!

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alicedee — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:09:02 GMT

I had two upper molars extracted prior to getting braces several years ago. I was freaked out...but there really was no need. They started an IV and i was out and didn't feel a thing.

You will be very woozy when you wake up, and will need a driver who will also need to help you out to the car!

The oral surgeon will send you home with wads of gauze, as you will need to change it out, as it wil bleed for awhile.

But I really did worry a lot unnecessarily. Good luck...you will do fine.

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tansy — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:27:34 GMT

Seriously, don't stress over it. You won't have a clue as to what's going on 😊

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FancyPhillyshopper — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:33:41 GMT

Goodness. I've had more than a few teeth pulled and have never been "put under," nor would I allow it. DH had his wisdom teeth removed as well while awake.

The thought of having anesthesia for a pretty simple dental action scares me more than any procedure.

Depending on which tooth it is, or if it is not complex, the process could be very, very fast.

They will certainly numb the gum and nerve area before they extract the tooth anyway. If you take advil or a pain killer in advance that might help reduce follow-up pain, but I am not sure if you are allowed to mix that with anesthesia.

I think some dentists put people under who have a lot of fear or anxiety. It is just kind of a convenience experience, not truly needed for medical reasons. I have been to the dentist's office since I was a young girl for different procedures, so I do not let it phase me. My dentist has calming music and even television shows to watch!

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KKJ — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:58:16 GMT

@FancyPhillyshopper You are right about the anesthesia. I've not been put under for dental work (including wisdom teeth) but most others I know have. And think it is an anxiety issue for many. My MIL has said she wants to be put to sleep as she doesn't want to know or feel anything dentist is doing! My son recently had his wisdom teeth pulled and wasn't given a choice. They decided he'd be put clear out for it. His biggest fear was saying something embarrassing upon waking up from the anesthesia as he'd heard that can happen.