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Title: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Lartinos on October 28, 2023, 08:51:08 PM
I only have two (genetically) but one is giving me a little pain now at age 43.

How many did you have and did you have any removed?

How did it go for you?
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: SF1900 on October 28, 2023, 09:23:02 PM
BHANKS performed his own surgery on his wisdom teeth.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: wes on October 28, 2023, 10:02:01 PM
BHANKS performed his own surgery on his wisdom teeth.
.........yep,plucked it right out with a guitar string!   ;D
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: SOMEPARTS on October 28, 2023, 10:07:35 PM
I only have two (genetically) but one is giving me a little pain now at age 43.

How many did you have and did you have any removed?

How did it go for you?

Never had any removed..of four. One upper came 2/3 way out later in life and was some pain at that point but has not been an issue since. If they are impacted and getting inflammation they may suggest removing. If you have room in the jaw and the pain goes away after they break through I would leave them.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Beefjake on October 28, 2023, 11:34:37 PM
I only have two (genetically) but one is giving me a little pain now at age 43.

How many did you have and did you have any removed?

How did it go for you?

I had two remowed from upper jaw. Local numbing and they just tear it off. Mine came off easy.
Tota 10min max in a chair.
Heard that lower jaw is more problematic because it is loose and therefore more difficult to pry those teeth off.

Quite common in where I live to remove those if they cause any problems and without problems

Somebodys cousins friend had always had all the bad things happen in operation. Crumbling tooth, endless bleeding, 2 hrs to finnish, lack of pain meds… But yes. Rarely.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Humble Narcissist on October 29, 2023, 12:19:06 AM
Had all 4 removed 25 years ago. Took Vicodin and drank a beer every couple hours and went back to sleep for 2 days. No pain, no problems. You will really feel a relief of not having that pressure pushing against your other teeth anymore.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Gym Rat on October 29, 2023, 12:19:51 AM
Ay 57 Ive had all mine thus far, though top 2 broke (fillings) and need to be pulled now...
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: BB on October 29, 2023, 01:06:41 AM
Upper ones came in fine, right side lower came in with little fanfare, but lower left was a beast. It took a few years to finally seat itself ok, with somewhat painful bouts of inflammation a couple of times a year for 4-5 years maybe. It was annoying, but not horrible, and I think one of the reasons I never sat down and made an appointment to pull it, was that it sort became a battle of me vs the tooth that was as amusing as it was annoying.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: joswift on October 29, 2023, 01:13:09 AM
still got mine at 58
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Marty Champions on October 29, 2023, 05:51:17 AM
Fillings are such a scam they will crumble out a. Once you drill that tooth it is dead. A tooth with a cavity can heal itself without a dentist
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: joswift on October 29, 2023, 05:53:18 AM
Fillings are such a scam they will crumble out a. Once you drill that tooth it is dead. A tooth with a cavity can heal itself without a dentist
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Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Irongrip400 on October 29, 2023, 05:54:06 AM
Had mine removed at 20 and 21. Two each summer coming home from college. I didn’t do it with anesthesia just novocaine and they pulled them out. Got a dry socket, didn’t realize that’s what it was and just didn’t want to be a pussy but when I went back for my follow up, the dentist said “did you have a lot of pain? You’ve got a dry socket.” Didn’t have any adverse effects, went out both nights afterwards and drank with my buddies. I got home from the procedure and was hungry and started making a sandwich and saw water dripping on the bread and was thinking, “where the fuck is that coming from?” And quickly realized I was drooling due to the novocaine. After one of the procedures I had some pieces of bone fragment “float up” and make their way out of my gums. The dentist said it was pieces of the “cup” on the jawbone that held the teeth in. Weird.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: IroNat on October 29, 2023, 05:58:35 AM
I only have two (genetically) but one is giving me a little pain now at age 43.

How many did you have and did you have any removed?

How did it go for you?

Had them all taken out when I was 18 as they got infected.  Just novocaine also.  Kind of a wild experience.

I've had fillings without novacaine in the past.

The pressure when the guy was pulling them out was something.  No pain though.  Still, some who are squeamish would probably freak.

I have a high tolerance to pain and unpleasantness.

My kids had theirs taken out in elementary school before getting braces to make room and prevent them from ruining the orthodontia.

Kids were anesthetized.  We paid more to get this really good oral surgeon.  He was excellent.

Insurance covered only about 1/4 of the cost.

If you need it done you get it done. 

Bruce Lee thinks you're all pussies.

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Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: galain on October 29, 2023, 07:19:21 AM
Fuck dude - why are you askin people for experiences before you get your wisdom teeth out? That's not going to help.

I had two removed when i was poor student. Went to the local dental school because it was free - didn't realise they see anyone as fresh meat to practice on. I actually just went to enquire and was told they could fit me in in an hour.

Head dentist was a psychopathic bitch. Shot me up with local and then started pulling teeth straight away. I jerked my head back from the pain, she gripped the forceps or pliers or whatever she used more tightly and my tooth exploded in my head. I remember her yelling to the surrounding students "Hold him down! Hold him down!"

She announces to the students that this is a great opportunity to observe surgery. She started a small saw, told me there was a 10% chance of severing the facial nerve which would cause paralysis to half my face and started cutting through my gum to get to the remains of my tooth. I felt that too but thankfully the anaesthesia was beginning to kick in.

Don't remember the second one coming out.

A day later my girlfriend called an ambulance because I was delirious and running a very high fever. The ambos came, took my temp, put the siren on and whisked me off to hospital where I was diagnosed with sever Streptococcus and monitored for sepsis. The probable cause was unsterlised instruments used to take my teeth out, and lack of surgical care.

I had my other two removed about 15 years after this with no issues at all, so my advice - don't be a poor student.

Good luck!

And if anyone from Brisbane Dental Hospital is reading this - fuck you for letting a psychopath loose on your patients.

Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 29, 2023, 07:46:34 AM
Had mine taken out at 18.  Was not having any problems with them, just had it done then as a precaution.

They put me to sleep.  It was fairly fast.  My appointment was at 8am, I got there 7:45am, filled out paperwork, went back at 8am.   They explained a little what they were going to do, and I remember looking at the clock and seeing it was 8:17am when they put me to sleep.  Next thing I know they were shaking me and telling me to get up and walk around.  I got out of the chair and the clock was at 8:50am.  I thought something had gone wrong, but no... they took out all 4 that fast.  They gave me pain pills which I never used.  I went home, slept some, and was at work at 7pm that night.

No pain really.  But if you let them get infected or crack and they have to start cutting them and extracting pieces, it could be worse.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on October 29, 2023, 07:46:46 AM
Had four fully impacted so removal was complicated, they put me under and it was just soft foods for a couple days.  No big deal—and this was a difficult case.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Sissysquats on October 29, 2023, 07:47:43 AM
 Had all four removed years ago. Nitrous, IV and novocain, muy bueno! No big deal. Went to a party the next day
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Kwon on October 29, 2023, 07:55:11 AM
.........yep,plucked it right out with a guitar string!   ;D

After breaking the spine of a Grizzly with his bare hands
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: SF1900 on October 29, 2023, 10:23:43 AM
Had two removed. Have 2 left. In my 40s.

Went to an oral surgeon and he said "at your age, if they are not bothering you, just leave them. I don't do unnecessary surgery. Come back if they get infected, etc."
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: joswift on October 29, 2023, 10:26:17 AM
I spoke to my dentist last week about his opinon on the effectiveness of sissy squats as opposed to lunges

He asked the receptionist to remove me from the surgery
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: MajorDomo on October 29, 2023, 10:31:26 AM
You don't need them- have them removed if they are bothering you. Like others have said, its no big deal.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: oldtimer1 on October 29, 2023, 11:24:47 AM
It can cause infections so if you are having pain or infections have them removed. Two basic probabilities. The first and the best is that they are pointing straight like the other teeth. The other one is that they are side ways.  That will involve an oral surgeon. They will put you out, then cut and remove. If they are pointing correctly a simple incision and a yank will get them out.

The problem I had was when they were pulled the dentist must have fractured the tooth leaving slivers in my gums. Didn't have a problem for years then when I was involved in boxing I had had a pain in the area like a wire  was sticking my gums. A regular dentist said he could see the slivers and easily pulled them out.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Thin Lizzy on October 29, 2023, 12:23:14 PM
Back one on top is broken and filled. No pain but if it becomes an issue I’ll have it yanked.

These are great for clearing food out from between your teeth.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: ThisisOverload on October 29, 2023, 01:22:52 PM
Had mine removed in High School.

Terrible experience.

My general dentist did them and didn't realize how impacted they were.

Took him 2 hours to break them into pieces and remove.

I woke up while they were chipping one of them into pieces, no pain but i felt the pressure.

The dentist freaked out and injected me with something, i passed back out.

Worst procedure of my life.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: US MUSL on October 29, 2023, 02:14:41 PM
All 4 of my wisdom teeth were impacted. Had them all removed under anesthesia 30 years ago My mouth was really messed up for about a week. I thought it was a very traumatic experience until I had shoulder/bicep surgery three years ago.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: IroNat on October 29, 2023, 02:31:14 PM
You don't need them- have them removed if they are bothering you. Like others have said, its no big deal.

Wisdom teeth, gallbladder, appendix, one eye, one hand, one testicle, one kidney.

Not needed.  Get them removed.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: oldtimer1 on October 29, 2023, 06:06:49 PM
Wisdom teeth, gallbladder, appendix, one eye, one hand, one testicle, one kidney.

Not needed.  Get them removed.


Foreskin, hair and eye brows.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Humble Narcissist on October 30, 2023, 12:44:58 AM
Had mine removed in High School.

Terrible experience.

My general dentist did them and didn't realize how impacted they were.

Took him 2 hours to break them into pieces and remove.

I woke up while they were chipping one of them into pieces, no pain but i felt the pressure.

The dentist freaked out and injected me with something, i passed back out.

Worst procedure of my life.
Brutal. Best to get a surgeon who specializes in that one thing.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: ElPolloSalmonello on October 30, 2023, 01:09:47 AM
I only have two (genetically) but one is giving me a little pain now at age 43.

How many did you have and did you have any removed?

How did it go for you?

My top ones were growing horizontally, so they had to cut them with a saw, pull them out a bit, cut them again, pull them out etc.

Before the op, they mentioned that they might have to break my jaw to get them out.

Which was all fine I guess - but they wanted me to stay awake during the process. Or rather - they wanted to give me this "twilight" anaesthetic where I'd be awake during the op - but I wouldn't remember it. My reply to this was "fuck that, knock me out". "But you won't remember it", "But I'll be awake"  - and round in circles we went until they agreed to knock me out.

Of course, I'll never know if they did knock me out on account of me not being able to remember it if they didn't.

Bastards.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Dalnet on October 30, 2023, 01:12:53 AM

Which was all fine I guess - but they wanted me to stay awake during the process. Or rather - they wanted to give me this "twilight" anaesthetic where I'd be awake during the op - but I wouldn't remember it. My reply to this was "fuck that, knock me out". "But you won't remember it", "But I'll be awake"  - and round in circles we went until they agreed to knock me out.

Of course, I'll never know if they did knock me out on account of me not being able to remember it if they didn't.

Bastards.

I had the same fear in the hospital when I fucked my knee up. The guy next to me broke his leg just above his ankle and they ended up putting some external metal framework with bolts coming out of his damn leg for all to see. I said no way am I going back to the ward with bolts sticking out of my leg WTF is all that about. They also did his using local anaesthetic where he was awake during it.

Luckily mine had to be done during general anaesthetic and all the metal shit was done inside. It looks crazy on the x-ray the amount of framework they put in. I was just glad to be under. I could not tolerate having my body opened up whilst awake. I don't care about the pain  meds working: it's the fact of knowing it's going on.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: IroNat on October 30, 2023, 03:35:07 AM

Foreskin, hair and eye brows.

 :D
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 30, 2023, 05:40:04 AM
My top ones were growing horizontally, so they had to cut them with a saw, pull them out a bit, cut them again, pull them out etc.

Before the op, they mentioned that they might have to break my jaw to get them out.


Which was all fine I guess - but they wanted me to stay awake during the process. Or rather - they wanted to give me this "twilight" anaesthetic where I'd be awake during the op - but I wouldn't remember it. My reply to this was "fuck that, knock me out". "But you won't remember it", "But I'll be awake"  - and round in circles we went until they agreed to knock me out.

Of course, I'll never know if they did knock me out on account of me not being able to remember it if they didn't.

Bastards.

Damn.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Lartinos on October 30, 2023, 11:24:04 AM
Got it taken out today and everything went smoothly.

I haven’t seen anyone get this procedure before where they didn’t get evident facial swelling like I’m lacking which is nice and unexpected.

He put something in my vein which cut pain and I don’t remember anything although I was awake.

I’m  taking half a Vicodin at a time for pain and the pain isn’t that bad but obviously it’s there when you just got a tooth ripped out.

My dentist specializes in a different form of surgery but him being a surgeon in general probably made this a bit smoother process.

Although my fear for this elective surgery was greater than some other ones I’ve had it wasn’t that bad luckily. Deviated septum was way worse and gyno surgery too.

I appreciate hearing everyone elses experiences!

Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Phantom Spunker on October 30, 2023, 11:38:39 AM
Got it taken out today and everything went smoothly.

I haven’t seen anyone get this procedure before where they didn’t get evident facial swelling like I’m lacking which is nice and unexpected.

He put something in my vein which cut pain and I don’t remember anything although I was awake.

I’m  taking half a Vicodin at a time for pain and the pain isn’t that bad but obviously it’s there when you just got a tooth ripped out.

My dentist specializes in a different form of surgery but him being a surgeon in general probably made this a bit smoother process.

Although my fear for this elective surgery was greater than some other ones I’ve had it wasn’t that bad luckily. Deviated septum was way worse and gyno surgery too.

I appreciate hearing everyone elses experiences!

Only a half pill? Is that even giving any pain relief at all? Glad it went well, though. I also had a deviated septum repaired but it didn't give me any pain - just swelling.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Lartinos on October 30, 2023, 12:37:46 PM
Only a half pill? Is that even giving any pain relief at all? Glad it went well, though. I also had a deviated septum repaired but it didn't give me any pain - just swelling.

The breathing tube pain (Deviated Septum) after I had after the surgery was terrible for me.

I also had a follow up office visit where they sent an electric shock into my nose to pop something.

That was all well worth it, but it wasn’t easy.

Half a Vicodin is helping me right now, but yes I am probably feeling a bit more pain by only taking half at a time.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: mac33 on October 30, 2023, 11:22:03 PM
Local anaesthetic and if you have normal roots, it should come out easy. It`s done by a seasoned dentist so don`t overthink it. They tell you to avoid warm food for a day or so and also, to eat lots of ice cream :)

I also used some icepack to cool the area as suggested, to lessen the swelling and pain, just be moderate about it, you don`t need to cool a lot, just here and there for couple minutes.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Humble Narcissist on October 31, 2023, 12:18:50 AM
Got it taken out today and everything went smoothly.

I haven’t seen anyone get this procedure before where they didn’t get evident facial swelling like I’m lacking which is nice and unexpected.

He put something in my vein which cut pain and I don’t remember anything although I was awake.

I’m  taking half a Vicodin at a time for pain and the pain isn’t that bad but obviously it’s there when you just got a tooth ripped out.

My dentist specializes in a different form of surgery but him being a surgeon in general probably made this a bit smoother process.

Although my fear for this elective surgery was greater than some other ones I’ve had it wasn’t that bad luckily. Deviated septum was way worse and gyno surgery too.

I appreciate hearing everyone elses experiences!
Good to hear it came out well. In a few days you'll be back to normal routine.
Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: wes on October 31, 2023, 03:31:34 AM
The breathing tube pain (Deviated Septum) after I had after the surgery was terrible for me.

I also had a follow up office visit where they sent an electric shock into my nose to pop something.

That was all well worth it, but it wasn’t easy.

Half a Vicodin is helping me right now, but yes I am probably feeling a bit more pain by only taking half at a time.
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Title: Re: Wisdom Teeth Experiences
Post by: Tapeworm on October 31, 2023, 09:24:19 AM
No, I'm 100% but I Mew a lot, so.

Glad to hear it all went ok. Kinda disappointed you didn't do the doorknob & twine thing.