Question 1

impacted wisdom teeth removal - after care suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth : Follow the post op instructions given by the extracting dentist. No smoking. Soft diet. Take the pain medications as directed. No strenuous activities for the first few days. Talk to your surgeon about any concerns you have.

Question 2

is it bad to have your stitches fall out  of your upper mouth on left side after  wisdom teeth removal after 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: The first 3 days are the most critical and as long as you are careful, it shouldn't be a problem. Some stitches do not actually fall out but dissolve. It is always best to check with the dentist who placed the stitches.

Question 3

how painful is wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

wisdom teeth removal- should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what should i eat after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what can i expect during wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what is the wisdom teeth removal experience like?

Accepted Answer

Mine was fine.: As a kid, i had IV sedation, woke up, numb for a few hours and then was out and about.  Hope yours will also be easy.

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