I was supposed to have mine removed in 2007! But have been delaying it, now I cant postpone anymore
I'm hoping mine will also be a *walk in the park*
I was supposed to have mine removed in 2007! But have been delaying it, now I cant postpone anymore
I'm hoping mine will also be a *walk in the park*
I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed years ago - around 1984 (and surprisingly I still am still wise ..)
I had them out on a Thursday, and Saturday I had a golf competition ... which I actually won! But only because my jaw was so sore I could't lift my head when making a shot. The halfway-house breakfast break was a laugh for my golfing buddies, because I had to suck up my scambled egss through a strawAnd bacon was a no-no
Wisdom teeth remove last year. All four in one go. They give me something to sleep though. No pain / swelling at all after the whole thing. The guy who did it was good.
I had my wisdom teeth out a few years ago, was in a ward with about 10 of us all going for the op on the same day (felt like cattle). I went home after and ate dinner (chicken, rice etc) without any issues.
very good advice. Anti-inflammatories you can use OTC would be Genpayne (myprodol generic) or tensopyn effervescent if you have diffuculty swallowing. Obviously you should know what you allergic ectOriginally Posted by PostmanPot
Had mine out last week Friday, was out with mates in the evening and up early on Saturday for the rugby. Even had a steak roll for lunch. Not much swelling, anti inflammatories help a lot. I only ever felt pain where the one was impacted and the gum had to be cut a fair amount behind the tooth, no pain whatsoever where the others were. Did take Stilpane for 3 days though which definitely helped where the impacted one was. Reckon I have an excellent dentist (all 4 pearlers came out beautifully) and I can't believe I was so scared beforehand. Best just man up and get it over and done with. Having it done under general is a walk in the park.
Some other points:
Rinse for a minute with Corsodyl/Andolex C after every meal.
Try not to fiddle with your tongue. The weird new gaps and stitches can beg for attention but just don't. :P
Check that solids don't get caught in the gums below the stitches. Rinsing well should get it out. Don't eat anything too fine like foods with sesame seeds, perhaps rice, etc. Try stick to soup for the first few days. Woolies butternut soup mmm.
I miss the chewing surface area the wisdoms gave, should be fine once I can properly use my rear teeth again (still conscious about the healing gums). You will have to eat like a horse for a while.
Ice cream and frozen yoghurt etc. are great, soothing and reduces swelling.
Remember these after my Jaw surgery..
Why are you guys going to surgeons though? I went to the Dentist
Mine are for sale - R 50,00 each or all for R 120,00
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Well firstly medical aid (or hospital plan in my case) only seems to pay if done at a surgery.
Secondly general anaesthetic, I would think...
My dentist did it, not a surgeon.
I met my wife (1985) a couple of days after I had my wisdom teeth taken out.
My point, it is possible that you look more attractive to the opposite sex when your face is all blown up from the swelling.
Jokes aside, actually above is a true story, my operation was all four teeth, hospital for half a day, general anaesthetic, lots of blood when you wake up with several days or weeks of swelling.
Last edited by BTTB; 10-08-2012 at 02:40 PM.
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I have 3 impacted wisdom teeth & the 4th one is not even growing straight...Why are you guys going to surgeons though? I went to the Dentist
Mine are for sale - R 50,00 each or all for R 120,00
wow! so I can ask for them after they have been removed! cool!
Chances are lower with impacted teeth. Depends on the severity. Bad ones get broken up and drilled out, in which case you probably won't get them afterwards.
Most important factor is to just get it over with ASAP. The longer you leave it, the higher the likelihood of forking out more cash, more dentist trips, more pain in the future due to problems related with wisdoms.
Because why not? Your chances of a great procedure improve tremendously when a maxillofacial surgeon is doing it.Why are you guys going to surgeons though? I went to the Dentist
Not so much as a drop of blood came out my mouth. I had all 4 wisdoms removed - only one site had stitches. I was very impressed with everyone involved with my procedure.
Because a maxillo is a specialist and if the med aid is paying for it then why not. Also you in a hospital setting so should you flat line from the anaesthetics you can be revived quickly and wont .... die
also you can be asured that any maxillofacial is experienced enough to handle this type of procedure, an unexperienced dentist might break the crown of then you going to have a serious problem
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