stupid question about wisdom teeth removal

[relief tube]

Has anyone survived having IMPACTED wisdom teeth removed with just the needle for anethesia or should I definitely spend the extra for the "in and out state" that "sedation" provides? (Wish I knew the exact titles of these procedures)

It's just so tempting: with benefits incl., I'd save $150 if I would skip the "sedation" anasthetic and instead just do the needle (similar to getting cavities drilled.

Whadya think? Thanks.

 

[AbOvo]

Get knocked out. Mine weren't even impacted and I had it done. I can't stand the dentist or any surgeons anyway.

 

[Gnarloooo]

Don't even worry about it. I had some ridiculously impacted teeth. I took Xanax an hour before and then they gassed the crap out of me. And then plenty of percoset afterwards. Apparently the xanax creates amnesia because the last thing I remember was getting driven there and then I kind of remeber the ride home. But the dentist said I was cracking jokes and stuff. He said he had to tell me to stop talking so he could work. The only wierd thing is when you eat for the first few monthes, you get food in the holes and you have to use a syringe to get it out. You will find it unbelievable how much food fits in there. I swear I sprayed a whole sandwich out of there once.

 

[dhc8fo]

Defintiely go under! Mine were impacted too. When I asked my dentist which way I should go, he asked me if I wanted to feel and see him chipping and tugging all over my mouth and smell the wonderful smells....I opted to sleep through it and am happy that I did.

 

[flyin backwards]

Get put out, I was awake for mine. they give you like 8 shots of lidicain, four in the roof of your mouth. I think I had tears in my eyes when I left that place. The worst couple of hours of my life. I would never wish that on anybody. Without a doubt get knocked out.

 

[Hpilot]

I had four impacted teeth and they recomended I go under for the surgery. I'm glad I did. Just remember to have someone there to take you home. I was apparently having conversations with the doctor and asistants after the procedure. I remember none of it.

 

[PumpkinPony]

I stayed awake during mine... only had one that was impacted though, so it wasn't too terribly bad. Worth saving the money for me, since I didn't have insurance at the time. If they use the lidocaine prior to giving you the shots they don't hurt near as bad.

 

[Flyer1015]

Has anyone survived having IMPACTED wisdom teeth removed with just the needle for anethesia or should I definitely spend the extra for the "in and out state" that "sedation" provides? (Wish I knew the exact titles of these procedures)

It's just so tempting: with benefits incl., I'd save $150 if I would skip the "sedation" anasthetic and instead just do the needle (similar to getting cavities drilled.

Whadya think? Thanks.

I had impacted wisdom teeth removed. Do what I did: get knocked out!

When it's all done, you'll [hopefully!] wake up, and will hurt a bit. You will look like Kirby for a few days

 

[CRJ puppy]

Had two of them taken out with a local and "pliers"...piece o' cake.

Had two wickedly impacted and got put out like a light...glad I did! It took him 4.5 hours to excavate those suckers out of my jaw! I was sick as a dog for 3 days! The pain killers just made me puke! If I had to do it all over again, I'd have them put me out for 3 days not just the 6 hrs that I was in la-la land!

Good Luck!

 

[celloman]

GET KNOCKED OUT!!

I woke up during the procedure and was not a happy camper!

When they tell you to put ice on it.... DO IT I looked like a chipmunk for a week afterwards because I didnt put ice on it.

Best of Luck....

-celloman

 

[capt. megadeth]

DON'T SAVE MONEY THIS WAY!
Cut back on Starbucks for a while and that will pay for your anesthesia.
I had 3 impacted and paid $230. It was the best $230 I spent this year.

Good luck dude....I am glad that little life experience is over for me.

 

[TWA Dude]

I had all four impacted wisdoms taken out at once. Intravenous vallium and nitrous gas. Was completely awake but stoned the whole time. I can still recall the weird crackling noise in my skull. No big deal.

OTOH, just had my first colonoscopy. Very sedated and not at all awake. Better that way.

 

[Flying Illini]

4 impacted, lots of cutting and chipping going on. I was out like a light...loved every minute of it!

As mentioned above, don't save money this way! You don't want to seem them chipping, cutting, and jerking away in there!

 

[73-Driver]

Same situation 4 years ago. Get knocked out!

 

[John C. Holmes]

I don t know if it is beacuse both of my parents are dentist and they were very biased,,but my mom gave me a shot and I didnt fell a thing....the only thing that is gross is when you hear the teeth being craked out of your jaw...also dont get dry socket...it .HURTS !!

 

[11thHour]

Another vote for getting knocked out!

I got my wisdom teeth out young, 14, and they were impacted. I was awake for the procedure, and it was pure hell. Cracking and chiseling away, uncomfortable, and yes even sometimes painful even with the local anesthetic. And take utmost care afterwards, or you'll get dry socket, which is painful as hell. I followed dentists orders and I still got it. The whole experience was just miserable. Missed two weeks of school over it.

 

[imacdog]

Get knocked out. Worth every penny. Yes, the holes are the worst part afterward.

 

[urflyingme?!]

whats dry socket?

 

[John C. Holmes]

whats dry socket?

A condition formed when the scabs (blood clots) formed in the sockets either are removed or are partialy removed. This is usually associated with drinking through a straw too hard or allowing fluid to go in and out of the sockets with too much force. The result is an exposed nerve that rithes in pain since it usually is not exposed to oxygen. The exposed nerve runs from all the way around your jaw from ear to ear. You may think I'm full of $hit but both my parents are dentist and Ive been hearing this crap over and over my whole life . But anyway this (drysocket) is the reason the dentist will tell you not to suck though a straw or give blow jobs for at least a week-2 weeks.


Ehhaa why didnt I go to Dental School?? Oh ya I told my parents in H/S that I wanted to be a "rich pilot" ooops

 

[Carl_Spackler]

Get the gas. You'll be awake, you'll feel the tugging and hear the popping, but it won't even phase you.

 

[Skyboy722]

You "get the gas" guys are are a helluva lot tougher than me. I had 4 impacted and got knocked out, way out. I hate that stuff...uke:

 

[trip]

Good ole' Navy doc took mine out when I was in the Corps. Shot my mouth up real good and I was awake but no pain. I remember he had his knee on my chest and one hand on my forehead then went in with a 90 degree needlenose pliers! Could not get one out so he split it in four pieces-no shoot.
Had to go back next week for the otherside. I'd take gas if I had the choice.

 

[DGdaPilot]

They knocked me out like a light. Don't remember a thing and I'm perfectly happy with that. The most painless procedure I've had to date.

 

[zonker]

You "get the gas" guys are are a helluva lot tougher than me. I had 4 impacted and got knocked out, way out. I hate that stuff...uke:

You want to talk about tough, check out the book, "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey.

He had previously screwed up his mouth because of his drug use and had to undergo a DOUBLE root canal without anesthetic. Because he was in a treatment program he wasn't allowed drugs of any kind.

Of course he was an idiot for letting his life get that far gone, but it's just an unbelievable story (and not just the denistry part).

I'd probably just go with the dentures. :erm:

 

[007]

I just had this done two weeks ago, remember if you get knocked out it's FMLA and the company can't count a sick call against you.

As for the knocking out part. Depends on your pain threshold, but if its all four I definitely would. If its just one you might get away with just painkillers.

your gonna LOVE the painkillers man...................


my 2 cents

 

[DrunkIrishman]

Relief tube-

Get the procedure done. Insurance will deny the claim, then you can appeal it. As long as your oral surgeon is supportive, the insurance company will approve the appeal. This is what my wife did exactly.