Getting wisdom teeth removed

[Karen]

You will still be able to go to your friend's house. You may be a bit swollen Tuesday, and will have to be careful what you eat, but the swelling goes down pretty rapidly usually. I had them out years ago - they were sideways and aiming for the roots of my molars instead of aiming up. I actually didn't have any sweiing to speak of, where my sister got "chipmonk cheeks" and I had teased her for days five years earlier.

It sounds scarier than it is, honest! Your cheeks will be kind of sore, but it's not like blinding, tear-inducing pain, just annoying for the most part, and they will give you Tylenol or something you can take for the pain, too. Just follow doctor's orders about icing it if you should, and it'll be fine.

Like I said, it may be swollen a bit on Tuesday, but that's no reason not to visit with your friend!

[buttercup132]

I was told to have at least one days bed rest when I got mine out. But I took a week off cause I didn't want to go to school. I personally was really swollen. It was only uncomfortable in the morning and only hurt for the first day. I agree though just keep iceing it.

[animal_rescue]

Thanks guys, I also did some internet research and saw that other people said it wasn't that bad either. I'm feeling better. I guess I'll just see tomorrow if I'm up to visiting Britt. I really hope so!

[Scooter's Mom]

I only had one taken out (so far). It was impacted (as are my other 3) and hurt like the dickens when it was removed. Mine are unable to be pulled, they have to be surgically removed. My oral surgeon told me "This is more difficult the older you get" and I'm 35 as of next week. So, part of my problem recovering was also the age factor (according to him).

Be careful not to get anything into the pocket where your tooth was at. No drinking with straws, either. If you need your medication - take it!

That's all my advice.

[Karen]

To clarify, all mine were surgically removed as well. But I was 18, I think, so the "age factor" was in my favor. The doc who was my oral surgeon had been the one who removed my sister's wisdom teeth, and had done work on my Dad, too, so he was used to our messed-up mouths. My sister actually had one tooth whose root was involved in the jaw bone, so hers were a bigger problem than mine, which were simply sideways. My orthodontist said "Get them out now, or redo 2 years and three months of braces." "Yank 'em," said I!

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm sorry to hear about your wisdom teeth. They're such a pain in the butt! Mine were removed when I was about 24 or 25 years old. All 4 of mine were impacted, they grew sideways instead of down. With mine I had IV sedation, as they had to cut them out. All of mine were done at one time, and honestly, I am a HUGE wimp and the worst part of it was the IV, which the surgeon tried 5 times to insert before he finally got it in my vain...so I was poked quite a few times. That was the worst part for me! It really wasn't so bad. Make sure you follow the instructions they give you and you'll be fine.

I was actually allergic to the pain meds they gave me, so I ended up just taking extra strength tylenol after the first day and I don't remember much pain at all. There's swelling, but as long as you ice it, it should be fine. Just make sure you ice it and it'll prevent you from getting puffy.

Good luck and you'll be fine. It really isn't as bad as people let up, at least it wasn't for me, and I'm a HUGE wimp.

[Taz_Zoee]

I had all four of mine out when I was 17. None of them had broke through the skin. I have a bad reaction to being put under so I was sick the first day.
But I know many people who had no problems at all. In fact, one person went out and had a steak dinner the next night. (not that I suggest something like that, just making a point)
So it is something you'll just have to play by ear. I hope you are well enough to visit your friend.