Question 1

painkillers and other options for wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Prescription : Most providers that I have dealt with with provide plenty of meds via prescription.  Likely meds are hydrocodone or oxycodone and maybe the addition of 800mg ibuprophen.

Question 2

what is the best way to reduce bruising after wisdom teeth removal?

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Ice: Placing an ice pack on the outside of the face will usually help.  Place it on the area for 15-20 minutes and then the other side, that way it is not contestant cool, but cool/warm.

Question 3

is there a best way to get over fear of needles/wisdom teeth removal?

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Pre-appt relaxation: The fear of dental treatment, and of the needles involved, is a deep and common fear among many patients. Confidence and trust in your dentist helps, but for extractions, medications may be the most reliable aid. Pre-operative sedation medication by mouth is helpful and may be enough for lessor procedures. More involved surgeries may require IV sedation so that the patient is not aware during it.

Question 4

could you tell me what's the best way to reduce swelling and bruising after wisdom teeth removal?

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Ice and Rest: Icepacks applied to the face immediately following surgery will help reduce the swelling.  On the days following surgery, moist heat packs applied to the face will help decrease the swelling and muscle soreness.  Eating fresh pineapple and papaya are foods that have been reported to help reduce bruising.

Question 5

what is the best x-ray for examining the jaw bone after wisdom teeth removal?

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CB-CT: Cone beam CT provides detailed images of the bone structure and is performed to evaluate diseases of the jaw before and/or after wisdom teeth surgery.

Question 6

what to do after wisdom teeth removal?

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Post op instructions: Your oral surgeon will give you a list of dos and don'ts for you to follow.

Question 7

what should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

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A good "rule" to : Follow for the first week - anything that you can very easily separate with a fork only, you can eat.  This opens the door to a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.  

Sutures present -soft only.  No sutures placed - then whatever you can tolerate comfort-wise.

Question 8

what can i expect during wisdom teeth removal?

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No pain: You should be completely numb and not feel anything for the removal of your wisdom teeth.  Discuss your particular circumstances with your surgeon for more specific answers and the options regarding local anesthesia, with or without "sweet air", or IV sedation.

Question 9

is wisdom teeth removal a really horrible experience?

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No: Depending on how impacted they are and how much surgery it takes to remove them will depend on how much discomfort you will have after the procedure.  It also depends on how your body heals and how experienced the surgeon is removing them.  I would tell you to have them out with sedation and you will have everything done while your asleep and once you wake it all over.  Good luck!

Question 10

i'd really like to know how much for wisdom teeth removal?

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Varies: I appreciate your question but cost is determined by several factors. Just to mention a few:
1. The region where you are located
2. Difficulty - there are many types of extractions
3. Type of anesthesia used
your best bet is to have a consultation with the oral surgeon and have him answer your questions.

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