Question 1

once the patient's mouth is numb, about how long does it take to remove a wisdom tooth that's erupted/not impacted?

Accepted Answer

Variables: Depends on training, skill, and experience of the practitioner, angle of the tooth, shape of the roots, health of the patient, and so many other factors. Simple extraction, just a few minutes. But the more complex the surgery, yeh longer it will take. See a specialist Oral Surgeon for examination and determination of complexity.

Question 2

please tell me how long it takes for to get one wisdom tooth removed?

Accepted Answer

Dependson difficulty: It depends on the age of the patient and the difficulty of the extraction.  Surgical time only may be from 5-30 minutes/tooth.

Question 3

please tell me how long it takes for to recover after having a wisdom tooth removed?

Accepted Answer

Recover?: What does recover mean to you? Do you have a desk job or are you a construction worker?  A wisdom tooth can be a simple extraction or a very complicated procedure for a bony impaction.  Expect a day to a week to be somewhat uncomfortable, swollen, etc.  You should ask your own dentist (surgeon) as he\she knows you and your specific situation best.

Question 4

i'm having an impacted wisdom tooth being removed-can't take vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Preemptive analgesia: The objective of preemptive analgesia is to eliminate or reduce pain input during, or immediately following, an invasive procedure. Using a long-acting local anesthetic, even when a general anesthetic is administered, may reduce pain. Use nsaids (im or IV ketarolac) or Motrin by mouth.
For severe pain tramadol prn.
Check with your oral surgeon the medical history prior taking any medication.

Question 5

wisdom tooth have been removed but pain medication is not enough. is okay to take hydromet with other medications?

Accepted Answer

WHAT OTHER MED?: Wisdom tooth extraction can be quite painful. An anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen is very important and if it doesn't control the pain then hydrocodone/acetaminophen could be taken as well to help control the pain.

Question 6

my first wisdom tooth is starting to grow out, i have swelling and pain on that side of my jaw, how long will it take until i can get it removed?

Accepted Answer

The sooner: The better.  Please consult with your dentist / oral surgeon for an exam x-ray and treatment options.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

does a surgical extraction for a partially broken wisdom tooth take much longer than a simple extraction and can it be done under local anesthetic only? are the type and amount of local anesthetic used the same as for a simple extraction?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly. No two extractions are exactly alike. The procedure can be done under local anesthetic. Regarding how much anesthetic and the type, it is usually the same, but may vary slightly based on your specific circumstances. Either way, the tooth is coming out and you're not going to feel any pain.

Question 8

just got wisdom tooth removed. i don't want to take narco that i was given bc i need to work tomorrow. will advil with tylenol (acetaminophen) be enough for pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, at controlled max doses (800mg ibuprofen and 1000mg Tylenol (acetaminophen) every 6hrs) should do the trick until you get home from work, but please do not do this schedule more than 3 days as it can be hard on your system if done long term.  No worries

Question 9

im due an impacted wisdom tooth removed tomorrow with local anaesthetic, i take 15mg hydrocortisone each morning for m.e. - do i need to take extra?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Only your treating practitioners know your medical history and full medication panel. Talk to both your Primary Care Physician and your treating Dentist or Oral Surgeon and disclose all meds.

Question 10

how long does it take for the wisdom tooth to erupt?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It can take quite a while and sometimes it will never fully erupt.

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How long does it take to remove a wisdom tooth

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Once the patient's mouth is numb, about how long does it take to remove a wisdom tooth that's erupted/not impacted?

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Please tell me how long it takes for to get one wisdom tooth removed?

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Please tell me how long it takes for to recover after having a wisdom tooth removed?

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I'm having an impacted wisdom tooth being removed-can't take vicodin?

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Wisdom tooth have been removed but pain medication is not enough. is okay to take hydromet with other medications?

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My first wisdom tooth is starting to grow out, i have swelling and pain on that side of my jaw, how long will it take until i can get it removed?

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Does a surgical extraction for a partially broken wisdom tooth take much longer than a simple extraction and can it be done under local anesthetic only? are the type and amount of local anesthetic used the same as for a simple extraction?

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Just got wisdom tooth removed. i don't want to take narco that i was given bc i need to work tomorrow. will advil with tylenol (acetaminophen) be enough for pain?

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Im due an impacted wisdom tooth removed tomorrow with local anaesthetic, i take 15mg hydrocortisone each morning for m.e. - do i need to take extra?

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How long does it take for the wisdom tooth to erupt?

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