What to do when you're too nervous about Wisdom Tooth extraction?

Question

I am 18. When I was 16 I got 2 of my wisdom tooths on my lower jaw taken out locally. Now at age 18, I really don't want to be sedated for my upper ones. The tooth will be taken out tomorrow at 1 pm and I am nervous. I don't like the idea of being put to sleep. I mean I can take the pain (it was painful), I'd rather take it than be put to sleep.

Which one hurts more? The upper ones or the lower ones?

Answer 1

The lower ones hurt more because they are deeper in your jaw and closer to more nerves. You ask not to be put out maybe they can just numb the area but its still going to hurt.

Answer 2

it does not hurt. it just feels very uncomfortable. if you are too nervous. your dentist can give you nitrous oxide to help you relax. Novocaine to numb your mouth.

Answer 3

i think the bottom ones hurt more dont be nervous ! i had all mine taken out in the same day..i came out high as a kite(i hit my mom in the head with the care kit they game me) but it was fun and in the end i have no problems.. good luck...

Answer 4

I got all four of mine removed at the same time and I was awake the whole time.  The bottom ones definitely hurt more, but I'm not sure if that's because of the fact that they were still halfway under gums and had to be cut out.  The top ones are quick, especially if they are fully grown out of the gums.  The only thing about the upper ones is that in some people when they get them removed, it will create a small hole in their sinus cavities that needs to be surgically fixed.

Answer 5

Both has the same amount of pain. It's no difference.

Answer 6

none hurt more, to get the upper ones out you will have to lay down in a weird position.

It would be best for you to go to sleep during the operation. They only put you to sleep if your tooth is impacted.

Good luck, the next week might be hard for you.