everyone says it hurts really bad after, does anyone have some tips as to what i can do after to make the pain go away, how long it should hurt, what i should eat, and when i can start eating normal foods again??
also, when they put you down what is the process. i HATE needles and i can't imagine getting the I-V for me to get put down.
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Your recovery depends on your age, the condition of your wisdom teeth, how much they manipulate your mouth during the surgery, and how well you follow the post surgery instructions they should give you.
I'm 37 and had had my wisdom teeth out 3 weeks ago today. They say it is better to have it done when you're younger. The surgery is usually easier and people heal faster the younger they are.
As soon as you're able to take your pain medication and keep it down then do. It is much easier to keep the pain low than to try to get rid of it. If you don't have a high tolerance for pain then ask your surgeon if it is okay to take Ibuprofen between pain medication doses. I had some moderate pain for about 3 days which my surgeon was surprised because he had a hard time removing my bottom teeth. They were severely impacted. After the first three days I experienced mild pain from time to time. I took my medications as prescribed until Sunday morning/the 3rd day. I was tired of feeling doped. The thing that helped was keeping the ice on my cheeks for the 72 hours recommended by my surgeon. I didn't alternate the ice as they had instructed because I was sleeping. What I did was took a bra and wrapped it under my chin and tied it on top of my head. Then I took Ziploc bags of ice and put them in the cups of the bra. It held the ice on both sides of my face and I could sleep without the worry of having to switch or hold the ice on my cheeks. It looks ridiculous, but no more ridiculous than the chipmunk cheeks.
You should be able eat soft foods such as jello, soup, mashed potatoes, and applesauce a few hours after your surgery. I was able to eat mashed potatoes about 8 hours after my surgery. Take it slow on going back to your normal eating habits. You'll know when you're ready. It is different for each person. Always rinse your mouth with a warm salt water solution – usually recommended is 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of water.
As far as the IV, you should express your fear to the surgeon prior to surgery day. He/she may want you to have an anxiety pill before your appointment or may have some other solution. He/she needs to know that you're afraid. Also, you should refer to it as being put under – "putting down" sounds like they're euthanizing you or insulting you.
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First of all, you are smart to do it all at once. It's actually not that bad. I was just put on laughing gas and given a Xanax, put on my ipod, and I was completely out of it. They could have taken a kidney for all I cared. Afterwards, be sure to ice for 15 minutes then switch sides for 15 min and repeat. DON'T suck through a straw. They'll give you strong pain killers, which work well but can make you sick to your stomach.
You'll know when you can start eating normal foods again, believe me. I just ate soup and smoothies for a few days.
Also, how quickly you heal depends on how old you are.
Good luck! You'll be fine.
yes it does hurt but if you are a trooper you'll be fine
take ple nty of pain relievers and you'll be able to take off of school for 3 days. at least that's how it worked for me! good luck!
If your wisdom teeth are showing, then most likely they will give you a local anesthetic and then when your gums are numb, they simply pull them out. You will feel a small pop as your tooth comes out of your gums.
If however, your wisdom teeth are embedded in the gums (impacted), they will have to cut your gums and drill the teeth out. You won't feel a thing, especially if they use a gas to knock you out. You'll wake up and it'll be over.
My dentist was an old, oriental man – he told me to eat a lot of pineapple for 1 whole week before getting my wisdom teeth out. Something about the enzymes in the pineapple helps with the healing.
I DID THIS – I ate pineapple (not from a can, but fresh) for the whole week before — THIS WORKED! My gums healed quickly and I was back to normal in no time.