wisdom teeth, removed Options

[aznriceboi]

Got to get them removed next week on the 24th. A couple weeks ago I went for a consultation and they were showing me all these movies like these people were in alot of pain. They "said" it was suppose to give you an idea of what was goign to happen and eases your nervousness (sp?) i think thats what you call it. Man all that did was freak me out even more. They were cutting up the gums and all. I'm going to get light sedation but i don't think that'll help me out man. The worst thing is that I have to get all 4 of them removed at one time. I'm going to be in a h*ll alot of pain when the sedation goes away:pinch:

so yeah, did guys get your wisdom teeth/molars removed yet? How bad does it hurt?

[laur3nw]

i got 4 molars taken out, but i didnt feel anything
i think taking out your wisdom teeth hurt a lot more because of the stitches and stuff

[aznriceboi]

What are wisdom teeth?

they're called 3rd molars or wisdom teeth and they're located at the very back of your jaw. everyone has 4 of them. 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom.

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Taken from http://www.agd.org/consumer/topics/wisdom/main.html

What Are Wisdom Teeth?
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are third molars. Normally people have three permanent molars that develop in each quadrant of the mouth; upper, lower, right and left. The first molars usually grow into the mouth at around six years of age. The second molars grow in at around age 12. The third molars usually will try to grow in at around age 18 to 20 years. Since that is considered to be the age when people become wiser, third molars gained the nickname, "wisdom teeth." Actually, they are no different than any other tooth except that they are the last teeth to erupt, or grow into the mouth. They are just as useful as any other tooth if they grow in properly, have a proper bite relationship, and have healthy gum tissue around them. Unfortunately, this does not always happen.

What is an impaction?
When wisdom teeth are prevented from erupting into the mouth properly, they are referred to as impacted. Teeth that have not erupted are not necessarily impacted. It may be that it is still too early in someone's dental development, and if time passes they might grow in properly. A dentist must examine a patient's mouth and his or her x-rays to determine if the teeth are impacted or will not grow in properly. Impacted teeth may cause problems. Impacted teeth can result in infection, decay of adjacent teeth, gum disease or formation of a cyst or tumor from the follicle, which is the tissue which formed the crown of the tooth. Many dentists recommend removal of impacted wisdom teeth to prevent potential problems.

Erupted wisdom teeth
Erupted wisdom teeth may also need to be removed. The dentist may recommend this if the tooth is non-functional, interfering with the bite, badly decayed, involved with or at risk for periodontal disease, or interfering with restoration of an adjacent tooth. Once again, every case is different and only your dentist can determine if there is a reason for you to have a tooth removed.

When should wisdom teeth be removed?
The following symptoms may indicate that the wisdom teeth have erupted and surfaced, and should be removed before they become impacted-meaning, the teeth have surfaced and have no room in the mouth to grow. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

pain
infection in the mouth
facial swelling
swelling of the gumline in the back of the mouth
Many oral health specialists will recommend removal of the wisdom teeth, (when the roots are approximately formed, or three-fourths developed, usually in the adolescent years),as early removal will help to eliminate problems, such as an impacted tooth that destroys the second molar. Third molar impaction is the most prevalent medical developmental disorder.

What problems are often associated with impacted third molars?

bacteria and plaque build-up
cysts development (a fluid- filled sac)
tumor development
infection
jaw and gum disease
What is involved in the extraction procedure?
Wisdom tooth extraction involves accessing the tooth through the soft and hard tissue, gently detaching the connective tissue between the tooth and the bone and removing the tooth."

[whomps]

You're going to look like a chipmunk. That's what my sister looked like =)

[aznriceboi]

im going to look like this?

[jennyjenny]

im going to look like this?

No, that's a squirrel

[inthemudhole]

I've had 2 teeth pulled before.. bottom teeth.. yep. Hurt.

[queen]

i had all 4 pulled out in the same hour ;[ man my lips were the size of my asscheeks ;o

[silver-rain]

eh, i've never had any teeth removed. ouch, sounds like it'll hurt a lot.

[aznriceboi]

No, that's a squirrel

oh, it looked like a chipmunk. didn't know it was a squirrel. I thought a squirrel looked like this squirrel

[sheepy]

well i had to get 5 teeths pulled out. don't ask.. and it didnt really hurt at all except the numb shots. don't worry to much, i got throu it ;]

[tallaznkate]

i'VE GOTTEN TEETH PULLED OUT BUT NOT MY WiSDOMS YET. MY FRiEND DiD N SHE SAiD iT HURT N SHE WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR LiKE TWO DAYS.

[sandra]

a lot of my friends already had them removed and yet i havent got mines. the dentist never said anything about them yet

[dani41790]

no but my mom did wen i waz 6. i remember her crying alot and not bein able to tawk for a couple weeks

[kraziegrl]

i had to get two of mine removed.. its not THAT bad........ he just put a shot in me, and i was sleeping. the end :) thas all i remmeber..

oh wait. whn you wake up, it might hurt.. a lot.. and you migth feel dizzzyyy

[sammi rules you]

i've never gotten anything removed..and my dentist said i won't be getting wisdom teeth, so i'm all good :D

[xox Qt LuVZ xox]

wheee i haven't had any teeth removed yet. im 13, so yea

Erk... sux to be me... I have mine early. I'm only 11

[hmmm]

I had one of them taken out on the 4th of august, and I'm going to get another removed on the 25th. I was awake the entire time, and it sucked like crazy. the dentist shot me with anesthetic, so I didn't feel it when they cut open my gum. but then when they started to take it out, it was horrible. they had to pry it out of my jaw bone.... then afterwards they gave me pills. painkillers and antibiotics. anyways, the swelling wasn't that bad. it took about 4 days for it to go down. just remember to ice the area after you get them taken out, and it shouldn't be that bad.