I have to get my wisdom teeth removed and I am really nervous.

Question

I just want to know what I will expect. Will it be better to just get local anesthesia or be put under. I can handle pain but it is the anxiety I get before going.

Answer 1

I know how you feel, im going to get braces monday and my heart is racing!

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Answer 2

if you're nervous, you should at least get the light sedation which makes you drowsy but doesn't put you out all the way- you know what's going on, but you don't really care! My daughter recently had her wisdom teeth done this way and she liked it. Now, after the surgery- depending on if the teeth are out and just need to be pulled or if they are under the gum and they need to be cut out- you'll have varying degrees of pain probably. Some people with a high threshold for pain are only mildly bothered and some, like my daughter, are in some pretty severe pain for a couple of days. You'll either be given a prescription for pain meds or told to take tylenol or ibuprofen for a few days. Eat soft foods like pudding, soup (not hot though), jello, milkshakes (but you can't use a straw), mashed potatoes (buy instant!), etc. Don't smoke if you do (I hope you don't) as the inhaling motion will loosen the blood clots needed to heal- same theory as for using a straw. I promise you'll get through it- try to be relaxed and think nice thoughts- it really helps! Good luck!

Answer 3

Be put under! I had all four impacted in bone and it was three hours, they had to crack into my jaw to get them out. The percosets were amazing and I got a lot of mashed potatoes and icecream. Not a terrible ordeal except the bruising. Get out of a week of school, make sure you don't schedule it right before the prom, and you'll be fine.

Answer 4

I got mine pulled last Friday. I was nervous like you too. It's normal but I got the iv and was put under. I think that's the best way to go. Before they give you the iv just ask for laughing gas and you will be fine.