Getting wisdom teeth removed, should I go under?

[BudAshes]

The gas was useless for me, but the procedure wasn't that bad. I had 4 taken out 3 impacted and the only part that really sucked was it took a while. He had to really crank a couple of them out. It did hurt but to be honest not as bad as some other dental procedures I've had done. I wouldn't want to go under unless I absolutely had to.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

Mine didn't hurt at all. Didn't go under & don't think it would matter if I did. The only thing that really sucked was all that crap you have to keep in your mouth to control the bleeding for an hour or ten afterwards (don't recall how long exactly). That stuff made me gag.

 

[eits]

The gas was useless for me, but the procedure wasn't that bad. I had 4 taken out 3 impacted and the only part that really sucked was it took a while. He had to really crank a couple of them out. It did hurt but to be honest not as bad as some other dental procedures I've had done. I wouldn't want to go under unless I absolutely had to.

me too. gas was completely useless.

 

[MrColin]

mine were sideways, impacted, and not exposed at all. They didn't even ask if I wanted general or not, it was more of a hospital than a dentists' office. I just remember the nurse telling me to count backwards from 10 and bam, it was done, next I know I'm in the parking lot trying to talk my aunt into letting me drive.

 

[dabuddha]

I used local when I had all mine removed. In fact, my surgery involved the removal of 9 teeth total because I had 5 extra teeth under my gums that he went ahead and removed.

 

[sdifox]

Why the hell do you need to be unconscious to have your teeth pulled?

 

[chin311]

Don't waste the money getting knocked out, IMO. I had two removed about 3 years ago, did the gas + numbing. Also popped a small Xanax before heading in. I was so out of it I didn't know what was happening lol, felt like it took 30 seconds by the time it was over.

But yes, the aftermath is far worse and that is the same no matter which route you take. Just be ready for no solids, a bloody mess and watch out for dry sockets!! It was my life goal at that point to avoid them as I heard they are far far worse then any part of the surgery/recovery process.

 

[Magusigne]

There are many variables to your question.

Firstly, your not going completely under. Otherwise you would be on a vent. Your going into a twilight sleep..risks are minimal. I had 2 partially impacted wisdom teeth, and 2 regular fully erupted ones. The sleep was great...was a little nervous going under..woke up and seriously felt like I had the best nap of my life.

+1 vote for the twilight
-1 Vote for general numbing...you'll be fairly traumautized by the amount of crunching and twisting they will do;p

 

[Tobolo]

My wife works for an oral surgeon and they recommend anyone that has an impacted tooth go under, since it usually a worse surgery.

 

[lupi]

Had all 3 of mine with just regular pain blocker.

 

[xanis]

I've had a lot of work done to my mouth in my life, and have gotten both general and local anesthesia for procedures. My personal preference by far is general; not because of the pain, but because I don't like being even semi-aware of people cutting and poking around in my mouth. When I got all four of my wisdom teeth out the doctor asked what I wanted and I chose general.

If oral surgery skeeves you out or makes you nervous like it does to me, then you want general. Having a better state of mind about the procedure is absolutely worth the extra $250 IMO.

 

[darkewaffle]

I got mine all taken out a few years ago with local anesthesia with no problems. Though I have no idea if they were in 'good' or 'bad' spots at all, but I didn't feel a thing and it seemed pretty quick and easy.

 

[NetWareHead]

I was the biggest wuss and let 2 cavities go on and fester for years. One in my wisdom tooth and another in a molar next to it. I lived with the pain for years and being unable to eat cold things and sometimes chew on that side of my mouth. It was only after my gf refused to kiss me anymore bc the cavities made my breath so horrible that I just bit the bullet and went in for a consultation. I ended up getting the wisdom tooth pulled and needed a root canal on the molar followed by a gold crown.

I was shitting bricks in the dentist chair before it all started. I always had a fear of the dentist and any kind of surgical procedure on my mouth. All I'm going to say is the novocaine is GREAT. I absolutely felt zero pain. If I started to feel anything the dentist showed no hesitation in giving another injection to numb the area even more. I felt like such an idiot after though. The entire procedure was so smooth and about as painless as can be that I wish I didn't wait so many years to get my teeth fixed.

Bottom line you don't need to be put out completely for an extraction. Just tell the dentist if you experience any pain and you will be given another dose of local. Anything more than local anesthesia is overkill.

 

[NutBucket]

My wife works for an oral surgeon and they recommend anyone that has an impacted tooth go under, since it usually a worse surgery.

That's because people are babies when it comes to the dentist.

My mom used to get cavities drilled and filled with no anesthesia. I had my 4 wisdom teeth (2 impacted) pulled only with a local anesthetic. Like others have said, lots of pressure but no pain. Didn't have much pain after it wore off either. So really, can't complain at all. Have to say though, very odd to see the guy using what amounts to a large punch and hammer to break the impacted teeth and pull out the pieces.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

It's not general anaesthesia they use anyway (or at least it wasn't when I had this done). I had IV Valium. I was actually awake the entire time, and theoretically they can even talk to you, but I had no pain and no memory of the procedure. I believe they use the same stuff for colonoscopies.

 

[Imp]

No idea, but LUBE YOUR LIPS. Seriously... most painful part when I removed my wisdom teeth was the torn lip from when they pryed my mouth open.

 

[jlarsson]

I had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out at once (3 impacted). I chose to go under. Surgery on Friday, back to work on Monday.

 

[2Dead]

I didn't go under when the pulled out my left side. The top was ok but the bottom one was bad. One of the roots cracked when they were pulling it out and cut my gums. I still felt it with the local anesthesia. It took weeks to heal. I had them put me under for the right half. The bottom was also pretty bad but I had no pain at all. I didn't even take any pain medication the second time.

 

[Magusigne]

Here is the bottom line.

If you have more than one partially impacted...definately go with something..if you can spare the change..the twilight sleep is worth every penny.

If they are all fully erupted and not impacted, and not terribly squeamish..then go for the local numbing. I was back to work the next day after my surgery (This has probably nothing to do with the fact that I had the twilight).

If erupted=local
If partially impacted on 2 or less (at least get the nos)
If impacted or all are partially impacted go to sleep..lol

 

[Garet Jax]

Yes.

MAke sure to use frozen peas and frozen corn for icing. They form around the face very nicely and are perfect icing the face and jaw.

 

[tynopik]

It's not a big deal, get it frozen, they'll pull it out, you'll be out of there in under an hour. The pain only comes up after it starts to unfreeze, and it's really not that bad. My dentist had told me to suck on hard candy to help with the blood, so I was just raiding the peppermint jar at the reception desk at work. Not often a dentist tells you to eat candy.

um, everything I've read about wisdom teeth is to avoid all sucking (straws, etc) to prevent dry socket

 

[TallBill]

I've done it both ways. It isn't that bad to be awake, so if you can handle it save some dough. If it makes you woozy or nervous at all, get knocked the fuck out because it still is pretty intense.

 

[Malfeas]

I had all mine taken out while I was in the Navy. Novacain, a pair of dental pliers, and knees on my chest.

 

[pontifex]

only if you're a pussy

 

[Krazy4Real]

I did the twilight sleep when I had mine removed. They were impacted. Apparently I was able to respond and answer questions, but I don't remember any of the procedure. I "woke up" and it was all over. It was glorious.