Actually, it depends on the circumstances. Sometimes you do need to be out. I did, since mine hadn't even erupted yet - they had to go digging. I'm not sure what they had me on, but it worked like a charm, I hardly hurt at all afterwards. I think it might have been Tylenol 3, but don't quote me on that.
I had all four taken out by Dr. Greene in Hillsboro and I am a nervous dental patient. I still refer to this as my Best Dental Procedure Ever. I was talking to him and the next thing I know, I was waking up on a couch. Never felt a thing going on, including any needles. Had Vicodin for pain as needed for a couple of days, ate soft foods, after a week it was just fine.
mine hadn't erupted either and it makes a big difference to what sort of procedure you're talking about. If yours are still below the gum, trust me, you want the needles with the happy drugs. I had percocet for post-op pain (I'm allergic to codeine, no T3s for me) and it did a fantastic job.
I had to have mine taken out on two separate occasions. Both times I saved and saved to opt to pay an extra $200 to have the anasthetic to be knocked out and asleep. (I was a poor college student then, so I suffered until I had enough that insurance wouldnt pay for). They needled my mouth AFTER I was asleep thank jeebus. I also figured out after I woke up that they had gassed me as well, just in case.
Thankfully I deal well with pain so I never finished either vicodin perscription. I also dont get nauseous at the anasthetic which apparently some do. I just had a strong ache that tapered off for a few weeks, only a little better at first than before the surgeries. I giggled all the way home after both surgeries. Have someone to drive you there and back!
I'd recommend soft foods, no dairy, no sugar. Nothing too hot or ice cold, take small mouthfulls and work it slowly. So lots of plain applesauce and warm soup.
My dentist put some sort topical something on my gums last time I had it done. It numbed my gums enough that I didn't really feel the needle going in. I don't know what it's called, but maybe it's worth asking your dentist about.
I consider myself a 'wisdom tooth veteran' since I had to have them taken out on two occasions like the DP member mentioned above :)
Anyways, my first experience was okay, but I was extremely freaked out. I can't say I really like needles, but all I remember was 'ow!' :( before I got went out like a light.
Really, just get some cold veggies, rest, relax, and you should be fine :)
My experience was just fine. Yeah, I had to get stuck with the needle, but I was out almost instantly afterwards. My main rec to you is ice, ice, ice your face for a few days after it's done. I only did it a little when I get out and the swelling that resulted hurt worse than any of the other pain I had.
And stock up on all your favorite cold soft foods. You'll never ever have another excuse to eat rice pudding every day for a week.
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I had percocet for post-op pain (I'm allergic to codeine, no T3s for me) and it did a fantastic job.
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Thankfully I deal well with pain so I never finished either vicodin perscription. I also dont get nauseous at the anasthetic which apparently some do. I just had a strong ache that tapered off for a few weeks, only a little better at first than before the surgeries. I giggled all the way home after both surgeries. Have someone to drive you there and back!
I'd recommend soft foods, no dairy, no sugar. Nothing too hot or ice cold, take small mouthfulls and work it slowly. So lots of plain applesauce and warm soup.
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Anyways, my first experience was okay, but I was extremely freaked out. I can't say I really like needles, but all I remember was 'ow!' :( before I got went out like a light.
Really, just get some cold veggies, rest, relax, and you should be fine :)
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And stock up on all your favorite cold soft foods. You'll never ever have another excuse to eat rice pudding every day for a week.
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