Question 1

can wisdom teeth removal hurt?

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Maybe: It may but usually not that much.  Usually the pain is easily managed with a prescription pain medication but some patients find tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil is adequate.

Question 2

is wisdom teeth removal painful?

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Tips for pain relief: Any tooth extraction can be uncomfortable.  The key is good home care.  As soon as possible place an ice pack on your face...Even if you have to store your own ice bag in a cooler in the car.  Keep ice on your face 20min on then 20 min off for the first 24 hours.  Take pain meds as prescribed and limit activity.  Dont suck through a straw, spit alot, slurp soup or smoke.  Eat soft foods for 24 hrs.

Question 3

how painful is wisdom teeth removal?

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Depends: Any surgical procedure involves some level of pain or discomfort.  The unknown variable is how each person defines or perceives pain and how they respond to it.  Local anesthesia will be administered to numb your mouth during surgery.  If you do not want to be aware of the procedure, ask your surgeon what types of sedation can be provided.

Question 4

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 5

how is wisdom teeth removal experience?

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Varies: Most of my patients don't remember any part of the surgery, after the anaeshesia.

Question 6

how much does wisdom teeth removal cost?

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It will vary greatly: The fees for wisdom teeth removal can vary depending on where you live in the country.
What kind of condition the teeth being removed are in.  Are your wisdom teeth thru the gums all the way, are the partially impacted by gums only, are the partially or fully covered by bone?
You can get an approximate cost by calling the office and asking those conditions.
Earl.

Question 7

how much does wisdom teeth removal hurt?

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Varies: Every patient is different as patients have various thresholds of pain tolerance.   Usually the procedure is painless and there may be some discomfort for a few days afterwards.   If an infection is present, then the pain level could be higher.    You may consider visiting an oral surgeon as wisdom teeth removal is a specialty of this type of doctor.

Question 8

wisdom teeth removal- should i be worried?

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No: If you are seeing a competent oral surgeon, then you are in good hands.It is normal to be anxious, and healthy as well. After all, t is surgery and you will be in discomfort afterwards.You need to be prepared for how you will deal with this. Follow the instructions -ice , fluids and Ibuprofen and rest. If you are particularly worried, ask for something to take the night before and day of, to relax.

Question 9

post wisdom teeth removal, need some advice?

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Don't rinse...: ... Or smoke, or eat spicy foods, or do anything to disturb the wound. Bite on sterile gauze for 15 minutes if you're bleeding from the site, repeat if necessary. Pain meds as directed by your surgeon. Call surgeon if swelling or numbness or severe pain occurs.

Question 10

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.

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